New Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has officially released its Prospectus for the Academic Session 2026–27, marking a significant expansion in academic offerings with the introduction of 30 new programs and no fee hike across any course. Online admissions have commenced from today.
The 150-page prospectus was launched by Vice Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif, Registrar Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, and Controller of Examinations Prof. Ahteshamul Haque, along with other senior university officials. The document provides detailed guidelines on eligibility criteria, application procedures, entrance examinations, admit cards, syllabi, test centres, fee structures, and tentative result timelines.
30 New Academic Programs Introduced
Controller of Examinations Prof. Haque announced that JMI has introduced 30 new programs in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. These include:
- B.A. (Hons) Japanese Studies (Self-Financed)
- B.A. (Hons) German Studies (Self-Financed)
- B.A. (Hons) Uzbek Language, Literature & Culture
- B.A. (Hons) Human Resource Management (Self-Financed)
- Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling (RCI Approved, Self-Financed)
- M.Sc. (Biosciences), M.Sc. (Biotechnology), M.Sc. (Botany) (As per NEP)
- MA (Social Work), MA (HRM), MA (Sociology) (As per NEP)
- ITEP B.Sc B.Ed (Secondary) and ITEP B.A B.Ed (Secondary)
- M.Sc. (Renewable Energy) (Self-Financed)
- B.Tech. (Robotics & Artificial Intelligence) (Self-Financed)
- B.Tech. Civil Engineering (Construction Technology) (Self-Financed)
- B.E. (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering – Evening, Self-Financed)
- Diploma (Leather Goods & Footwear Technology) (Self-Financed)
- LLM (Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Personal Law – Regular/Self-Financed)
- P.G. Diploma in Computational Design & AI in Architecture (Self-Financed)
- Certificate in Calligraphy Painting and Certificate in Painting (Self-Financed)
- Master of Hotel Management (Self-Financed)
- B.Voc. (Molecular Diagnostics) (Self-Financed)
- M.Sc. (Biophysics) (As per NEP)
- M.Tech. (Material Science & Technology)
No Fee Hike for 2026–27
In a major relief for students, JMI has not increased fees for any course in the upcoming academic session.
FYUP Admissions Under Multiple Entry Mode
In alignment with NEP 2020, admissions under the Multiple Entry Mode for Four-Year Undergraduate Programs (FYUP) will begin from this session, offering greater academic flexibility and mobility to students.
Expansion of Entrance Test Centres
To improve nationwide accessibility, JMI has expanded its entrance test centres to 11 cities. Newly added centres include:
- Jaipur
- Dehradun
- Kishanganj
Existing centres are located in Delhi, Lucknow, Guwahati, Patna, Kolkata, Srinagar, Calicut, and Bhopal.
Internationalization and Reduced Fees for Foreign Students
In line with the Government of India’s internationalization agenda, JMI has substantially reduced fees for foreign students under General and Supernumerary categories. A region-wise differential fee structure has been introduced for candidates from:
- SAARC countries
- West Asian countries
- African & Latin American countries
Leadership Statements
Vice Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif congratulated the Prospectus Committee and said:
“We have introduced 30 new programs aligned with NEP 2020 and started admissions under FYUP. We are especially pleased that there has been no fee increase. Expanding test centres ensures wider national participation at JMI.”
Registrar Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi emphasized that the new academic offerings reflect JMI’s commitment to academic rigor and innovation, aiming to make the university a national model.
Controller of Examinations Prof. Ahteshamul Haque assured that the admission process will remain fair, transparent, and strictly as per JMI policies.
Simplified Online Application System
For the 2026–27 session, admissions have been streamlined into four distinct categories, each with a dedicated online application link to simplify the process for applicants.
With expanded academic programs, financial stability, nationwide test accessibility, and enhanced global outreach, Jamia Millia Islamia continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s leading central universities.
