JMI Entrance Exam MPT 2024: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam 2024 ( JMI Entrance Exam )

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 - Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is likely to conduct the JMI Entrance Exam 2025 in late April 2025 for various UG and PG programmes. JMI Entrance Exam applications are expected to be open from February through March 2025. The JMI Entrance Exam 2025 admit cards will be issued to successful applicants at least a week before their entrance exam. To download the JMI Entrance Exam admit cards, applicants must visit the official website - jmicoe.in. JMI will start announcing JMI Entrance Exam results for different programmes separately towards the end of May 2025. The JMI Entrance Exam results will be published in the form of merit lists. Those examinees who make it on the merit lists will then be called for interviews or counselling rounds based on their respective programmes. Aspirants must note that JMI accepts CUET scores for several programmes. Those who take CUET for these programmes do not have to appear for the JMI Entrance Exam. However, they do have to apply on JMI's website for admissions. The counselling for such programmes is also conducted by JMI. Learn more about the JMI Entrance Exam 2025 in the article below. 

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Application Form

Q:   What is the selection criteria for JMI entrance exam?

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JMI selection criteria includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of scores obtained in JMI exam. For some courses candidates are required to also appear for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The cut off for each course is released after the selection procedure is over and candidates are called for counselling and document verification. Candidates should go through the selection process mentioned in the e prospectus of JMI for their respective course.

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Q:   What is the JMI Entrance Exam?

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The Jamia Milia Islamia (JMI) entrance examination is one of the most famous and highly competitive mass communication entrance exam in India. It is an annual assessment conducted by the Jamia Millia Islamia University to shortlist candidates for admission into various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses offered by JMI. As per the eligibility criteria, candidates who have qualified in 10+2 with 50% minimum aggregate are eligibile to apply for JMI entrance examination. The minimum qualifying marks for the JMI Entrance Exam are 30% for descriptive questions and 15% for objective-type questions.

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Q:   What are the eligibility criteria to apply for Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam?

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The eligibility criteria for each course is different. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam. For Undergraduate course, candidates must have passed Intermediate with at least 50 per cent marks from any board and for Masters course, graduate degree with at least 50 per cent marks from any recognised university is required.

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Q:   In which undergraduate courses of Jamia Millia Islamia admission is offered through CUET UG?

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Candidates need to appear in the CUET UG exam to get admission in some of the undergraduate courses of Jamia Millia Islamia. These courses are: B.Tech, B.Arch B.A. (Hons) Persian, B.A. (Hons) Urdu, B.A. (Hons) (History), B.A. (Hons. ). French and Francophone Studies, B.A. (Hons. ). Spanish and Latin American Studies, B.A. (Hons) (Economics), B.Voc (Solar Energy) (Self Financed), B.Sc. (Hons) Physics B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry B.Sc. (Hons) ( Applied) Mathematics), B.Sc. (Biotechnology).

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What is the JMI Entrance Exam?

The JMI entrance exam is conducted anually for admissions to UG and PG courses offered by the university along with PG Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, MPhil, PhD, and certificate courses under various faculties/ departments/ centres such as Engineering, Architecture & Planning, Hospitality & Travel, Animation, Mass Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences, Languages, Commerce, Natural Sciences, Dentistry, Law, Fine Arts, Management Studies as well as Teaching & Education

Some admission-related information for some popular programmes is listed below.

  • For BTech: Admission to the B.Tech program of Jamia Millia Islamia is based on the final rank of JEE (Main) that is conducted by the National Test Agency (NTA). To be admitted to the BTech programme of JMI, candidates who fill out the online form for JEE Main 2025 have to fill out the online Application Form of Jamia Millia Islamia separately at www.jmicoe.in.
  • For B.Arch: Similarly, candidates need to clear the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture, fill out the admission form for JMI and enter the NATA application number in the JMI form. The rank list is published based on the final rank secured in NATA, strictly as per merit and JMI Admission Policy. During the counselling sessions, candidates must bring the NATA scorecard for admission to the B.Arch program at JMI.
  • For BDS: Admissions to the B.D.S. program at JMI are based on the rank secured in NEET conducted by NTA. Candidates must choose Jamia Millia Islamia with the appropriate reservation category in the NEET application form. No separate form is required to be filled out at JMI or their website by the candidates. 
  • For Ph.D:: The schedule of admission tests for the Ph.D. program is notified separately. 

Note: Jamia Millia Islamia in collaboration with the University of Delhi also offers MSc (Mathematics Education) programme under Meta University Concept.

Also read: JMI Entrance Exam: Learn About Interview Questions and GD Topics Here

Q:   Is Jamia better than DU?

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Both the universities have their own distinvtive features. There is no substantial evidence to support whether Jamia is best or Delhi University. In order to get admission in either of the university, candidates will have to qualify in their respective entrance examinations. Jamia conducts the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Examination while to get admisison into the Delhi University candidates will have to qualify in the Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduation).

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Q:   I want to give CUET and then enter in JMI. What is the process?

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CUET stands for Central Universities Common Entrance Test, which is conducted for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by participating central universities in India. On the other hand, JMI stands for Jamia Millia Islamia, which is a central university located in New Delhi, India. If you want to enter JMI through CUET you will have to first appear for the CUET examination and qualify for it. After that, you will have to apply for admission to JMI and appear for their admission process, which may include an entrance examination, an interview, and/or a group discussion, depending on the course you are applying for. It is important to note that not all courses offered by JMI are available through CUET. Therefore, you should check the JMI website or contact their admission office to find out if the course you are interested in is available through CUET and what the admission process entails. Additionally, it is recommended that you prepare well for the CUET examination and research the admission process of JMI in advance to increase your chances of getting admission.

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Q:   Can I get admission to JMI if my rank is below the cutoff?

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No, to ensure a seat in the coveted Jamia Millia Islamia, candidates are supposed to score equal to or more than the prescribed cut off marks. If you fail to do so, you will not get admission to the Jamia Millia Islamia if your rank is below the cutoff. The cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates must secure to be eligible for admission. If your rank is below the cutoff, you will not be considered for admission.

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Q:   What is the criteria for sports quota in basketball game at Jamia Milia Islamia?

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The criteria for the Jamia Millia Islamia basketball sports quota are as follows:

  1. You must have competed for your country, region, state, or international basketball team.
  2. If you have played basketball at the university level, then the tournaments must be organized by the Association of Indian Universities.
  3. You need to download the application form attached with the admission notice.
  4. You have to fill out this form and submit it with a demand draft of Rs. 100 at the university.
  5. A trial slip will be given to you, which you must bring to the sport trial. According to your performance, the committee will prepare a merit list of qualified students. (b) Delhi University's requirements for admission under the sports quota are as follows: 1. If you played basketball for India in certain competitions, you can get direct admission without a sports trial. 2. These games are the Asian Games, Asian Championships, South Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cup, Olympic Games, and Paralympic Games. 3. If not, you must participate in sports trials in order to be admitted. 4. You will have to register on the official website of DU. 5. You need to upload your sport Certificate along with the application form. 6. A maximum of 40 marks will be taken into account for the sport Certificate. You must receive at least 30 out of the 60 marks in the sports trials in order to qualify for admission to DU under the sports quota.
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JMI Entrance Exam 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JMI Entrance Exam 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Feb '25 - Mar '25

JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Applications Open

TENTATIVE

Apr '25

JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Application Correction Window

TENTATIVE

Apr '25

JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Admit Card

TENTATIVE

Apr '25 - May '25

JMI Entrance Exam 2025

TENTATIVE

May '25

JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Results

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates

31 Oct '24

Last date for submitting qualifying exam result

25 Apr '24

JMI Entrance Exam 2024

Apr '24

JMI Entrance Exam 2024 Admit Card

JMI Entrance Exam 2025 - Highlights

Some key information about the JMI Entrance Exam 2025 is provided in the table below. 

Particulars

Details 

Exam Name

Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam

Conducting Body

Jamia Millia Islamia

Exam Level

National Level Entrance Exam

Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Medium

English (except for language exams)

Objective

Admission to various UG and PG courses at JMI

Exam Duration

Mass Communication: 3 hours, Other courses: 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours

Exam Pattern

Objective Type Multiple Choice questions and Descriptive Test (If applicable)

Exam Fees

INR 700 for Mass Communication, Management Studies, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Architecture, and Ekistics (Except B.Arch), Education,  Engineering & Technology (Except B.Tech), Dentistry, and Law. INR 550 for All other Faculties/ Centres AND B.Tech/ B.Arch  

Exam Helpdesk no.

+91(11)26981717, 26984617, 26984658, 26988044, 26987183

Official Website

jmi.ac.in/admissions

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Q:   What is the difficulty level of JMI Entrance Exam question papers?

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The difficulty level of Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam question papers is of moderate level. The question papers of Jamia Milia Islamia are designed to test the candidate's knowledge and understanding of the subject, and the questions are framed in a way that is both challenging and informative.

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Q:   Are there any negative markings for incorrect answers in JMI Entrance Exam?

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Yes, there is negative marking for incorrect answers in JMI Entrance Exam. For each incorrect answer, 1/3 mark will be deducted. Therefore, it is important to answer only those questions that you are confident about, and avoid guessing or answering randomly.

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Q:   Where is Jamia Millia Islamia located?

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Jamia Millia Islamia is one of New Delhi's top colleges. It is located in Ghaffar Manzil Colony, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi.

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Q:   How do I get into Jamia for mass communication?

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Jamia Millia Islamia's mass communication courses are taught at AJK MCRC or AJK Mass Communication Research Centre. To apply for these courses, aspirants must take the JMI Entrance Exam. The application fee for this exam is INR 700. It's a three hour long test where applicants are supposed to attempt 20 objective and 180 subjective questions. This is followed by an interview round. Candidates also have to showcase their portfolios. It must be noted that only postgraduate mass communication courses are offered at AJK MCRC.

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JMI Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025

The JMI Entrance Exam eligibility criteria vary from course to course. The same for different courses is listed below - 

JMI Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria for MA Mass Communication 

The eligibility criteria of the JMI Entrance Exam for this course state that a candidate who is a graduate in any discipline (in the 10+2+3 pattern) is eligible to apply for admission to the MA Mass Communication course at Jamia Millia Islamia University. Apart from this, the candidate should have secured at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate at the graduation level.

JMI Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria for MA (Convergent Journalism) (Self-Financed)

AJK MCRC states that any candidate who is a graduate in any stream from a recognized college with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks meets the eligibility criteria for this course admissions.

JMI Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria for PG Diploma in Journalism (Hindi Medium) (Self-Financed)

The JMI Entrance Exam eligibility criteria for admission in this course require candidates to possess a graduation degree in any stream from a recognized college with a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate. Apart from this, aspirants should also know the Hindi language.

JMI Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria for PG Diploma in TV Journalism (Hindi Medium) (Self-Financed)

To be eligible for admission in this course, aspirants should have completed their graduation from a recognized college (in any stream) with at least 45 per cent aggregate marks.

JMI Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria for PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology (Self-Financed)

The eligibility criteria for admission in this course state that any candidate who has completed his/ her graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, BCA, or Engineering from a recognized college is eligible to apply.

However, a point to note is that only aspirants who have studied Physics and Mathematics in their Class XII are eligible to apply for admission.

For BTech, admission was offered to eligible candidates as per merit based on the final ranks of candidates in JEE Main 2025, for BArch, admission was offered to eligible candidates as per merit based on the final ranks of candidates in NATA 2025 conducted by the Council of Architecture. Admission to the BDS program was based on merit in NEET 2025 and conducted by the Medical Counselling Cell (MCC) of D.G.H.S. GoI.

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JMI Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria for PG Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication (Self-Financed)

To be eligible to apply for this course, candidates should complete their graduation (in any stream) with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized college.  

JMI Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria for PG Diploma in Acting (Self-Financed)

The eligibility criterion for this course admission requires the candidate to have completed their graduation in any stream from a recognized college or university.

JMI Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria for PG Diploma in Urdu Mass Media

For Urdu Mass Media course admissions, candidates should have cleared Class XII with at least 55% marks in Urdu/Persian/Arabic. 

JMI Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria for BA (Hons) (Mass Media Hindi)

The eligibility criteria for admissions in this course at Jamia Millia Islamia University states that interested candidates should have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in their Class 12.

For BTech, admission was offered to eligible candidates as per merit based on the final ranks of candidates in JEE Main 2025, for BArch, admission was offered to eligible candidates as per merit based on the final ranks of candidates in NATA 2025 conducted by the Council of Architecture. Admission to the BDS program was based on merit in NEET 2025 and conducted by the Medical Counselling Cell (MCC) of D.G.H.S. GoI.

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Q:   What is the eligibility to appear for JMI Entrance Exam for admission to M.Sc programme?

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In order to get an admission to the MSc programmes at JMI, applicants must have a BSc or BSc Honours degree with at least 50% aggregate marks in their final exams. Only those with these requirements will be eligible to take the JMI Entrance Exam for MSc courses.

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Q:   I need a PG Diploma in Urdu Media from JMI. What educational qualifications must I have?

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To get a PG Diploma in Urdu Media from JMI, candidates must have at least 55% marks in Urdu, Persian or Arabic in the final exams of their class 12. 

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Q:   What all courses are offered through JMI Entrance Exam?

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Through JMI Entrance Exam, students can get admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral (PhD, MPhil) and postgraduate Diploma courses. These courses cover almost every stream. To name some - MA, MSc, BA, MTech, MFA, MCom, MBA, BSc, etc. Check out the complete list of courses at JMI here - List of Courses at JMI

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Q:   Is JMI Entrance Exam paper bilingual?

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No, JMI Entrance Exam questions are presented in English. However, for language courses, the questions are presented in their respective languages. 

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Application Form

The application process for the JMI Entrance Exam 2025 is explained in the video (the process remains unchanged) and steps provided below.

Step 1: Register at the JMI 2025 admission portal or the Portal of Controller of Exam (jmicoe.in)

To fill out the JMI 2024 entrance exam application form, the candidate had to register themselves on the admission portal of the varsity by entering details such as

Name of Applicant Date Of Birth
Gender Father's Name
Mother's Name Email ID
Create Password Mobile Number

Once the candidate successfully registered, they received a mail on the submitted email ID, which contained a link to verify the email account, login ID, and password.

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Step 2: Fill up the JMI entrance exam 2025 application form

After the candidate verifies their email account, he/ she can log in by entering his/ her Email ID and password. The candidates had to select the course type and course name and then proceed further. It may be noted that "a candidate was allowed to submit only ONE form for each program/group of programmes (With Combined Entrance Test). Multiple submission of forms for the same program by a candidate could cause rejection of his/her candidature," informed the official website. The other details to be filled in the JMI application form were:

Social Category Annual Income of Family Guardian's Name
Blood Group Nationality Religion
Emergency Mobile Number NCC Cadets Information (If applicable) Jammu & Kashmir Category
Aadhaar Number Kashmiri Migrant Category NSS Volunteers
Highest qualification of parents Name of the institute from where the qualifying degree/ mark sheet is received Address

Scanning and Uploading: Passport size photograph and signature:

Specifications  Photograph Signature
File Format JPEG JPEG
Size Maximum 100kb Maximum 100kb
Background White White
Pen Color (-) Black

Step 3: Fill in the Academic Details

Candidates had to provide the academic details such as class 12 board/university name, year of passing, marks obtained, college name, division/grade, total marks and percentage for UG level program, and the details of class 12 and graduation for PG level program. Candidates whose results are awaited should be selected on the 'result awaited' check box. After that candidates had to upload the original marksheet of the last passing year/ semester.

Step 4: Pay the JMI Entrance Exam Application Fee

After completing the JMI application form, the next step is to pay the application fee. Candidates can pay the fee via online mode via credit card/ debit card/ net banking/UPI.

Faculty/ Centre Offering the Program Application Fee
AJK Mass Communication Research Centre INR 700
Centre for Management Studies
Centre for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences
Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics (Except BArch)
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Except BTech)
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Law
All other Faculties/Centres INR 550

Once the fee is paid successfully, the candidates’ JMI entrance exam 2025 application process stands completed. 

Note: Candidates willing to apply for more than one program could log into the JMI exam portal scroll for the program and follow the same procedure.

How to fill in the JMI Entrance Exam Application Form 2025?

The steps to fill the JMI Entrance Exam application form are summarised below. 

Step 1: Visit the official website - jmicoe.in.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on “New Registration.” (If you already have an account. Use the credentials to log in.)

Step 3: Select the campus and course choice, course type and course name.

Step 4: Add personal details. Upload scanned documents. Add educational details.

Step 5: Choose the JMI exam centre.

Step 6: Choose a category. Have a preview of the JMI application form 2025.

Step 7: Pay the JMI entrance exam online examination fee.

Step 8: Print the application form.

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Q:   How can I apply for Jamia Millia Islamia entrance exam?

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Candidates have to apply online to appear in JMI Entrance Exam. The application forms are released on the official website of JMI. Firstly, candidates have to create an account by filling their basic details and then fill the detailed application form, select their course, upload required documents and pay the application fee. The registration window usually remains open for a month. This year, the registrations were conducted in March and ended in April.

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Q:   What is the application fee for Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam?

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The application fee for programmes offered at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Center for Management Studies, Center for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics (except B.Arch Faculty of Education, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (except B.Tech), Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Law is INR 700 and for the programmes offered at other faculty members/Centers and for B.Arch and B.Tech is INR 550. Candidates have to pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.

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Q:   Can I edit the JMI Entrance Exam application form after submission?

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Yes, candidates have the option to edit the application form as JMI opens the form correction window after the new registration is over. Candidates are given two days to make corrections in the form. Candidates can make modifications by following the procedure given below -

  1. Visit the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia University.
  2. Log in with the email ID and password.
  3. Now, click on My Application button and make the required corrections.
  4. Thoroughly go through the entire form and then click on Submit.
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Q:   Will the JMI application fee be refunded if I do not appear for exam?

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In case of failed transaction only, the application fee will be refunded. Once the fee is paid successfully, no refund will be granted. Hence, the candidate should go through all the details regarding eligibility criteria, application form etc. before applying for a course.

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Admit Card

Successful applicants are issued JMI Entrance Exam admit cards a couple of weeks before the exam dates. The exam body also notifies applicants about the JMI Entrance Exam admit cards via SMS on the registered numbers. It is mandatory that the applicants carry their admit cards to the exam centres or else they won't be permitted to take the exam.

Once the candidates download their admit cards, they have to take a printout and paste their self-attested passport-size recent coloured photograph in the space provided. Thereafter, candidates have to carry their JMI admit card to their allotted exam centres. Candidates have to carry two copies of their admit card to the test centre as they are required to submit one to the invigilator at the time of the exam. Candidates can check full details on how to download the JMI admit card here.

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Q:   What if I lose my JMI Entrance Exam Admit Card?

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In case you lose your Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam Admit Card, you can download it again from the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia University or the JMI application portal. However, they must ensure that they visit the portal 1-2 days before the exam date and keep the admit card safe and secure a copy of the admit card to avoid any last moment inconvenience.

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Q:   What details are mentioned on the JMI Entrance Exam Admit Card?

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The admit card of the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam will consist of the following details:

Candidate's name
Roll number
Registration number
Gender
Category
Father's name
Uploaded signature
Photograph
Course name
Date of test
Time of test
Centre code and name
Space for affixing self-attested photograph and signature.

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Q:   How can I download the JMI Entrance Exam admit card?

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Candidates can download the JMI Entrance Exam admit card by following the below-mentioned steps:

1 Visit the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia University or the JMI application portal

2 Click on Sign In tab.

3 Enter the login ID/email ID and password to log in.

4 Once the candidate has entered the details, a link will be available Download Admit Card.

5 Check all the details and download the document.

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Q:   What all documents do I need to carry in JMI Entrance Exam along with the admit card?

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First and foremost, affix a recent photograph on your JMI Entrance Exam admit card and make a copy for yourself. The original admit card will be collected by the invigilator. Apart from that you only have to carry a government issued phot ID like your aadhaar card, PAN card, driver's license, etc. to prove your identity. 

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Pattern

The JMI Entrance Exam Pattern is prescribed by Jamia Millia University each year. As per the pattern, the candidates need to attempt 200 questions in 3 hours. The question paper will contain objective/ multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and no subjective questions. The entrance exam for admission in courses offered at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC) consists of two sections – A and B. Section A: comprises objective type questions from National and international political issues/personalities, General knowledge, Film, Television and other media, Art, Literature and culture etc.

Section B comprises essay-type long answers that reflect the candidates' critical understanding of contemporary issues and the media. This paper also evaluates candidates' skills in visualization, story-telling, and their creative aptitude. Aspirants who clear the written entrance exam are eligible to appear for the interview and portfolio submission round. Candidates must note that the test pattern for different programmes may vary. However, the basic structure like the mode and the time duration remains the same across courses. 

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Q:   What is the duration of JMI Entrance Exam 2025?

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The duration of Jamia Milia Islami Entrance Exam varies for different courses. For undergraduate programs, the duration is 1 hour 45 minutes, while for postgraduate programs, it is 3 hours. The entrance exam for admission in courses offered at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC) consists of two sections – A and B.

Part A is the written test which has objective type questions, while part B is a written test which is descriptive in nature. They both are of 3 hours duration. There is an interview round which is of 45 minutes as well.

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Q:   Is there any negative marking in JMI Entrance Exam 2025?

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Yes, there is negative marking in the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam 2025. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted. Therefore, it is candidates must answer the questions carefully and accurately to avoid losing marks.

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Q:   What is exam pattern for JMI Entrance Exam for Mass Communication course?

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The entrance test for admission to the courses offered at AJK Mass Communication Research Center consists of two sections- A and B. Section A is based on Objective or MCQs, while Section B is based on Subjective, Descriptive or Theory questions. The time allotted for both the sections is 3 hours. Section A carries 20 marks, while 120 marks are allotted for section B. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the Objective Type or Multiple Choice questions in all programs of the University.

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Q:   How can I download the JMI Entrance Exam question papers?

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Candidates can download the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam question papers from the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia which is jmi.ac.in. The question papers are available for all the courses offered by the university and candidates can download them and make start their pratice to ensure that they are well prepared for the exam well in advance.

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Syllabus

The syllabus for the JMI Exam is different for all the courses. Candidates applying for admission to Jamia Millia Islamia can get the syllabus for their exam from the exam's official website. Candidates can follow the steps given below to view the syllabus for their respective programmes:

Step 1: Visit JMI's official website. 

Step 2: Click on the ‘Entrance Test Syllabus’ in the admissions tab.

Step 3: Select the ‘Course Type’ and 'Course Name' and enter the captcha.

Step 4: View the syllabus for the JMI Entrance Exam as per your programme. Download the same for your reference.

Note: Admissions to BTech/ BArch programmes at JMI are based on the final rank of JEE Main, which is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency). Check JEE Main Syllabus.

Note: Similarly, admissions to the BDS programme are based on the rank of the NEET exam, which is conducted by the Medical Council Cell of DGHC, Govt. Of India. Check the NEET Syllabus.

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Q:   Is there any change in the syllabus for JMI Entrance Exam 2025 as compared to previous years?

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No, there has not been any change in the syllabus for Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam as compared to previous years. The syllabus remains the same as it was in the past year. The JMI Entrance Exam syllabus is prescribed by the Jamia Millia Islamia University. As per the official syllabus, there are two sections in the JMI entrance exam. Section A: will have objective type questions based on - 

National and International Political issues/ personalities
General Knowledge
Film, Television and other modes of media
Art, culture and literature

While the section B will have descriptive questions, where the questions will be essay type long answers which reflect the candidates' critical understanding of contemporary issues and the media. This paper also evaluates candidates' skill in visualisation, story-telling and their creative aptitude.

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Q:   How to download the syllabus of JMI entrance exam?

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The syllabus of the JMI Entrance Exam varies according to the course. Candidates appearing for the entrance exam have to follow the steps given below in order to view the syllabus for their respective programmes 1 Visit the official website of JMI examination (jmicoe. In) 2 Click on the Entrance Test Syllabus given on the admission tab 3 Select the Course Type, Course Name and enter the captcha. 4 Download the PDF file.

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Q:   How does the JMI Entrance Exam cutoff vary for different categories?

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The Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam cutoff varies for different categories such as General, Other Backward Caste, Schedule Caste, and Schedule Tribe. The cutoff for Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe categories is generally lower than that of the General category in the Jamia Millia Islamia entrance examination.

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Q:   Are there any specific topics for interview round?

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Although there is an interview round in the JMI enrance exam there is no specific topics for the same. However, candidates need to ready some of the topics like - Contemporary political, social, cultural and economic issues, Contemporary media, Fictional and non-fictional Films, General knowledge and the subjects studied at the graduation level, Visualisation skills and creative aptitude, Overall personality (confidence, way of speaking and presenting an answer etc.).

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Answer Key

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), releases the JMI answer keys and response sheets to candidates appearing for the test. The answer key and candidate’s response sheets are made available online on the admission result page within three working days after the JMI entrance exam. Examinees can compare their responses with the JMI answer key and calculate their possible scores. The exam body allows the examinees to raise challenges against the provisional answer key. After considering the challenges made, a final answer key is published. Challenges against the answer key can be submitted within 48 hours after the answer key is released. Read the JMI answer key article to learn the steps to check the keys, how to raise challenges, and more!

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Q:   What is the fee to submit objections against JMI Entrance Exam answer key?

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Candidates who are not satisfied with the Jamia Millia Islamia's response sheet can raise their objections within a prescribed duration. To submit their objections, they will have to pay a fee of INR 500/- per programme to challenge. Candidates raising objections to two programmes will have to pay INR 1000. The JMI Entrance Exam answer key objection fee has to be paid online, through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Paytm.

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Q:   Can I challenge the JMI answer key released by Jamia Millia Islamia?

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Yes, candidates can submit their objections against the JMI answer key within 48 hours after the same is published through electronic means. Candidates are required to pay INR 500 per programme to challenge the answer key. No grievance is entertained by the university without the payment of fee. The examination authority also do not entertain any requests submitted after the expiry of the time frame. Hence, candidates should raise their objections within the stipulated time.

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Q:   When will the JMI Entrance Exam answer key be released?

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The answer key of the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam and response sheets of the candidates are made available online on its official website - jmi.ac.in, result page within three working days after the JMI Entrance Exam will be over. Candidates can visit the website and download the answer keys and response sheets. There is also the provision to challenge the answer key by paying a certain amount of fee.

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Q:   How can I challenge the JMI answer key?

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Jamia Millia Islamia provides candidates the option to challenge their response sheet. Candidates can submit their objections against the JMI answer key within 48 hours after the same is published through electronic means. However, to successfully submit their objection, they will have to pay INR 500 per programme to challenge the answer key. No grievance will be entertained by the exam conducting authorities without the payment of a fee.

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Result

The exam body will declare the JMI Entrance Exam 2025 results on their official website. The JMI results 2025 will be released in the form of a merit list. The merit list contains the application IDs and roll numbers along with interview details for some courses and the dates of completion of admission formalities for the rest of the courses. Examinees can check the results on the website - jmicoe.com. The result of the Jamia Millia Islamia entrance exam is announced separately for different programs and admission is given based on merit, an interview and/ or other components.

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The JMI Cut Off 2025 is released along with the entrance exam result. Admission to the various programmes at Jamia Millia Islamia is given as per the cut-off. It varies from course to course. The cut-off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure to qualify for the JMI Entrance Exam and become eligible for the next round of the selection process. Candidates who secure the cut-off marks are called for further selection rounds. 

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Q:   What is the format of JMI entrance exam result?

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The exam conducting authority releases the Jamia Milia Islamia entrance exam result in PDF format on its official website. The JMI result will be released as per the merit list consisting of the name, roll number and rank of the qualified candidates.

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Q:   From where can I download the JMI result?

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The result of JMI Entrance Exam is announced at the official website of controller of examination of Jamia Millia Islamia. Candidates who appear for the JMI Entrance Exam can download their scorecards from the official website. To check the JMI 2023 entrance exam results, click on Admission Result tab. Enter the issued credentials to view your results. The result is released in the PDF format. Since many candidates may have appeared for the exam, you can use the shortcut and enter your name/ roll number to see your results.

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Q:   What is the Tie-Breaking Policy in JMI?

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Tie-breaking is a policy which is adopted to break the tie in case two candidates get the same scores in the JMI entrance exam.

In all courses except BTech, BArch, BDS, the tie is resolved on basis of date of birth that is the candidates older in age is given the higher rank. For interview programmes, candidates securing high marks in the entrance exam will be given higher rank. If the marks in written test are same then date of birth criteria is used that is, candidates older in age is given a higher rank. For the BTech, BArch and BDS programmes, the rank of the candidate is allotted by the agency conducting the test.

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Q:   What factors are considered while determining the JMI Entrance Exam cutoff?

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The Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam cutoff is determined based on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the entrance exam, and the availability of seats. The difficulty level of the JMI entrance examination is moderate level so the cut off is not very high at times.

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Counselling

JMI 2025 entrance exam counselling sessions are followed by the declaration of the results. The JMI results are announced online as a merit list. Selected candidates will have to complete their admission formalities on or before the date notified in the admission schedule. The JMI counselling process takes place online. JMI Counselling is conducted separately for different courses on different dates.

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Q:   What documents are required to be brought at the time of JMI Entrance Exam counselling?

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During the counselling candidates are required to bring these documents: 
Registration Form, Admit Card, Two recent passport size photographs, Proof of Permanent Address with the name of the nearest police station and district, Proof of passing the qualifying examination along with the marksheets, Proof of Age, Character Certificate from the institution last attended, Certificate from a doctor or hospital certifying blood group, Category certificate (If applicable), Certificate/Affidavit from gazetted officer (in case of gap period), and Result of qualifying examination.

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Q:   What is the process of upgradation of course/branch during JMI Entrance Exam counselling?

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In case candidate wants to upgrade their allotted course/branch, they can fill a form at the time of admission if they want to retain the allotted course/branch or want to upgrade. Upgradation of course/branch will be done on the basis of merit. Additional lists of candidates selected from the waiting list will be displayed as per their merit list if the seats of any course remain vacant after the counselling is over.

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Q:   Can I edit the JMI Entrance Exam application form after submission?

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Yes, candidates have the option to edit the application form as JMI opens the form correction window after the new registration is over. Candidates are given two days to make corrections in the form. Candidates can make modifications by following the procedure given below 1 Visit the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia University 2 Log in with the email id and password. 3 Now, click on My Application button and make the required corrections 4 Thoroughly go through the entire form and then click on Submit.
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Q:   What is the procedure for seat allotment during JMI Entrance Exam counselling?

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The seat allotment during the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam counselling is done on the basis of merit and the choices filled by the candidates in their application form. Candidates are allotted seats in the order of their merit and the availability of seats in the respective course.

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Preparation Tips

Jamia Millia Islamia is considered one of the top colleges for undergraduate, postgraduate, and advanced diploma programs. Aspirants from across the nation and abroad aspire to be a part of this renowned university. This implies that every year, the JMI Entrance Exam becomes increasingly more competitive. To ace the JMI Entrance Exam, candidates have to study hard, prepare well, and know the exam pattern, marking scheme, and syllabus thoroughly. A candidate must put in plenty of time and dedication to JMI Entrance Exam prep. Know more about JMI exam preparation tips here. 

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JMI Entrance Exam Question Papers are the best source of exam preparation material. One of the key goals of the test preparation strategy should be to solve previous years' JMI question papers. Candidates must solve at least prior year question papers to prepare well for the JMI Entrance Exam. Solving the papers and practice papers will assist you in familiarising yourself with the exam pattern, marking scheme, and types of questions that will be asked in the University level test. At Shiksha, We provided question papers for the JMI Entrance Exam for the past few years.

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Q:   How to manage time effectively for the JMI Entrance Exam preparation?

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To manage your time effectively for the JMI Entrance Exam preparation, aspirants must first create a study plan that covers all the important topics, prioritize the weak subjects, and allocate sufficient time for practice and revision. Aspirants are advised to avoid distractions during the study tenure. They must take breaks to refresh their mind break the monotony. Candidates must also seek help from teachers, mentors, or online communities if they have doubts.

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Q:   How to prepare for the JMI Entrance Exam in three months?

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Although it's difficult, but not impossible. To prepare for the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam in three months, candidates need to focus on studying regularly and efficiently. They must focus on covering all important topics, and practice sample papers and previous years' question papers on a regular basis. Candidates must also utilize online resources and study materials to supplement your studies.

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Q:   How to prepare for the JMI Entrance Exam in three months?

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Although it's difficult, but not impossible. To prepare for the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam in three months, candidates need to focus on studying regularly and efficiently. They must focus on covering all important topics, and practice sample papers and previous years' question papers on a regular basis. Candidates must also utilize online resources and study materials to supplement your studies.

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Q:   What are some best books to refer during the JMI Entrance Exam preparation?

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Some of the best books which candidates can refer to while preparing for the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam preparation are - 
Jamia Millia Islamia Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Examination by Arihant Publication
Popular Master Guide for Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Exam by R. Gupta,  
Mass Communication in India by Keval J. 

Aspirants can also refer to the books specific to their course, such as R Gupta's JMI MA (English) Entrance Exam Guide, JMI University Entrance Exam Test Series, BEd Entrance Guide: Jamia Millia Islamia, and Jamia Millia Islamia: MBA Entrance Exam Guide.

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Contact Information

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Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi-110025

Fax: 011-26980229

Official Website: http://jmi.ac.in/admissions

Phone Number: 011-26981717

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The interested students need to register online on the official website of the school. The admissions have been closed for this year. Please keep checking the website or official handles for admission into the next academic year.

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First and foremost, affix a recent photograph on your JMI Entrance Exam admit card and make a copy for yourself. The original admit card will be collected by the invigilator. Apart from that you only have to carry a government issued phot ID like your aadhaar card, PAN card, driver's license, etc. t

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No, JMI Entrance Exam questions are presented in English. However, for language courses, the questions are presented in their respective languages. 

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Through JMI Entrance Exam, students can get admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral (PhD, MPhil) and postgraduate Diploma courses. These courses cover almost every stream. To name some - MA, MSc, BA, MTech, MFA, MCom, MBA, BSc, etc. Check out the complete list of courses at JMI here - Li

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In order to get an admission to the MSc programmes at JMI, applicants must have a BSc or BSc Honours degree with at least 50% aggregate marks in their final exams. Only those with these requirements will be eligible to take the JMI Entrance Exam for MSc courses.

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Jamia Millia Islamia's mass communication courses are taught at AJK MCRC or AJK Mass Communication Research Centre. To apply for these courses, aspirants must take the JMI Entrance Exam. The application fee for this exam is INR 700. It's a three hour long test where applicants are supposed to attemp

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Jamia Millia Islamia is one of New Delhi's top colleges. It is located in Ghaffar Manzil Colony, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi.

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The last date for submission of applications to the JMI entrance test, regarding admission into an LLM course, is normally announced on the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia. Regarding the same, candidates desirous to join the Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia, for the LLM course must foll

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