

Jamia Millia Islamia University Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
15 LPA
Highest Pkg
24.5 LPA
Institute Type
Public
Total Courses
27 Courses
Scholarships & Financial Aid
PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India β for OBC, EBC, and DNT students in top institutions including Central Universities like JMI. Apply at NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in) before the annual deadline.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
PM-YASASVI Scholarship (OBC/EBC/DNT Students) PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India β for OBC, EBC, and DNT students in top institutions including Central Universities like JMI. Apply at NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in) before the annual deadline. | OBC / EBC (Economically Backward Class) / DNT (De-Notified Tribes) category students enrolled at JMI; family income < Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum | Rs. 75,000/year (UG) | Rs. 1,25,000/year (PG) |
Tata Trusts Scholarship Tata Trusts offer multiple scholarship programmes supporting students at top Indian universities including JMI. Covers education and sometimes living expenses. Apply through Tata Trusts scholarship portal. | JMI UG/PG students demonstrating academic merit and financial need; open to all categories | Varies by programme (partial to full fee coverage depending on scheme) |
Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) Scholarship β Minority Students Maulana Azad Education Foundation Scholarship specifically for minority community students β highly relevant for JMI given its Minority Central University designation. Various schemes: Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship (for girls up to 12th), Maulana Azad Scholarship (for PG), etc. Apply via maef.nic.in. | Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi students enrolled in UG/PG at JMI; minimum 50% marks; family income < Rs. 2.5 lakh/year; girls preferred | Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 50,000 per year (scheme and course dependent) |
Prof. Mushirul Hasan Annual Doctoral Fellowship (Ph.D. Students) Annual doctoral fellowship in memory of Prof. Mushirul Hasan, awarded to Ph.D. scholars in Humanities & Social Sciences. Awarded for AY 2025-26 cycle (notified August 2025). Apply via JMI Dean Students Welfare office. | Ph.D. students pursuing doctorate from Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at JMI | Monthly fellowship (amount notified annually via jmi.ac.in) |
APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (JMI Internal) Merit-cum-means based scholarship for economically weaker students. Named after former President and scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, this scholarship supports students from EWS backgrounds studying at JMI. | JMI students with annual family income below Rs. 2,00,000; must be enrolled in regular UG/PG programme | Partial fee support / scholarship amount announced annually |
Siemens India Scholarship (Engineering Students) Siemens India awards engineering scholarships to students at select premier engineering colleges. JMI FET students are eligible. Apply through Siemens India scholarship portal annually. | JMI B.Tech students (preferably Electrical/ECE/Computer) with academic excellence and financial need; family income < Rs. 6 lakh/year | Rs. 50,000/year |
UGC Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (PG Students) University Grants Commission scholarship for PG students based on merit-cum-means. Available to JMI postgraduate students in all disciplines. Limited slots β apply early via UGC e-Samridhi portal. | Postgraduate students enrolled in UG-to-PG first year at JMI; must have scored minimum 60% in qualifying degree (50% for SC/ST/PwD); family income < Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum | Rs. 3,100/month (Sciences/Engineering/Commerce) | Rs. 2,000/month (Arts/Humanities) + Rs. 750 book grant/year |
INSPIRE Scholarship β DST (Science Students) INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) Scholarship by DST for science students at top institutions. Available for JMI B.Sc. Hons. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Life Sciences) and M.Sc. students. Apply via inspire-dst.gov.in. | Students pursuing B.Sc. (Hons.) / Integrated M.Sc. / M.Sc. in natural sciences at JMI; must be in top 1% of 10+2 board exam or top JEE/NEET ranks | Rs. 80,000/year (during B.Sc./M.Sc.) |
Prof. Mushirul Hasan Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (PG Students) Named after the late historian and Vice Chancellor Prof. Mushirul Hasan, this annual scholarship supports deserving MA students. Applications invited each academic session through jmi.ac.in/ADMINISTRATION/Dean-Students-Welfare/Scholarships. | Postgraduate (M.A.) students of Faculty of Humanities & Languages and Faculty of Social Sciences at JMI with strong academic record and demonstrated financial need | Partial fee waiver / cash award (announced annually by JMI Dean Students Welfare) |
Aditya Birla Group Scholarship (MBA Students) Aditya Birla Group's prestigious scholarship for top MBA students at leading institutes. JMI MBA (Dept. of Management Studies) students are eligible to apply. Apply directly via ABG scholarship portal. | First-year MBA students at top B-schools; academic excellence + leadership qualities; JMI MBA students may apply | Rs. 1,75,000/year (Rs. 18,000/month equivalent) during MBA programme |
Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Reliance Foundation UG Scholarship for meritorious and financially needy undergraduates at top Indian colleges. JMI students are eligible. Apply via Reliance Foundation portal. | UG students (including JMI B.Tech/B.Sc.) with strong academics; family income < Rs. 2.5 lakh/year; demonstrated leadership | Rs. 4,00,000 over 4 years (Rs. 1,00,000/year) for engineering; Rs. 2,00,000 over 4 years for other UG |
Jamia Alumni Association (AAJ) Scholarship Funded by the Jamia Alumni Association (AAJ), this scholarship is offered to current JMI students based on merit and financial need. Application form available at aajmi.co.in. Scholarship Form 2025-26 available on the AAJ website. | Regular UG/PG students of JMI with strong academic performance and financial need; selected by Jamia Alumni Association | Varies by year (announced via aajmi.co.in) |
GATE Teaching Assistantship (TA Stipend) β M.Tech AICTE/MoE-mandated TA stipend for GATE-qualified M.Tech students at all AICTE-approved institutions including JMI FET. One of the most financially rewarding M.Tech arrangements in India β JMI M.Tech is effectively free with net monthly income. Continue through MoE fellowship portal. | GATE-qualified full-time M.Tech students at JMI with CGPA β₯ 7.0; 20 hours/week Teaching Assistantship duty | Rs. 12,400/month (Rs. 1,48,800/year). Given JMI M.Tech regular fee ~Rs. 21,375/year, TA stipend results in net positive cash flow of ~Rs. 1,27,425/year. |
Laduma Dhamecha Yuva Scholarship (NEET/MBBS/Engineering) Private foundation scholarship for engineering and medical students. Notified by JMI Dean Students Welfare for JMI BDS and B.Tech students. Apply via Dean Students Welfare Office, JMI. | Students pursuing NEET Coaching / MBBS / Engineering at JMI; specific eligibility criteria as per foundation | Varies (substantial scholarship for qualifying students; 2022 cycle notified by JMI) |
Hakeem Abdul Hameed Scholarship Named after Hakeem Abdul Hameed (founder of Hamdard and major supporter of JMI), this scholarship is for financially needy JMI students. Awarded for 2022-23 cycle (latest announced). Apply via Dean Students Welfare. | Regular students at JMI demonstrating financial need; preference to minority and economically weaker students | Partial scholarship (amount notified annually) |
National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) β ST Students Ministry of Tribal Affairs scheme for ST students to pursue higher education abroad. JMI ST students are eligible. Apply via official portal; 2025-26 cycle notification available at jmi.ac.in Scholarship section. | ST (Scheduled Tribe) students at JMI who wish to pursue Masters/Ph.D. abroad; family income < Rs. 6 lakh per annum; age β€ 35 years | Full tuition + monthly stipend (USD/GBP equivalent) for overseas study; 2025-26 cycle open |
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) β Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Central Government's National Scholarship Portal hosts multiple post-matric schemes. JMI as a Central University NAAC A++ institution is an approved institution for all NSP schemes. SC/ST/OBC/Minority students should apply every year at scholarships.gov.in. | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students enrolled in UG/PG programmes at JMI; family income varies by scheme (typically below Rs. 2.5 lakh); must maintain minimum academic performance | Tuition fee + maintenance allowance (varies by category and scheme; ranges from Rs. 10,000 to full tuition waiver annually) |
Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) β Minority Research Students Ministry of Minority Affairs flagship fellowship for minority students pursuing full-time M.Phil/Ph.D. Directly relevant for JMI students given its Minority Central University status. Among the most generous research fellowships in India. Apply via UGC portal. | Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) pursuing M.Phil/Ph.D. at JMI; must qualify UGC-NET | Rs. 31,000/month (JRF, first 2 years) | Rs. 35,000/month (SRF, next 3 years) + HRA + contingency Rs. 10,000/year (Humanities) or Rs. 12,000/year (Sciences/Engineering) |
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) β MoE Central Government scholarship for students from lower income groups pursuing UG and PG programmes at accredited institutions including JMI. Apply via NSP portal. | Students with family income below Rs. 8 lakh/year; must be in top 20 percentile of Class 12 board; enrolled at JMI in UG/PG | Rs. 12,000/year (UG, Years 1β3) | Rs. 20,000/year (PG, Years 4β5) |
Jamia Teachers' Association (JTA) Scholarship Funded by the Jamia Teachers' Association β a body of JMI faculty members β this scholarship is awarded to meritorious and financially needy regular students. Annual cycle; apply via online form at JMI portal. | Regular students (UG/PG) of JMI with good academic record and financial need; selection via JTA Scholarship Committee | Partial tuition fee support (amount varies by year; announced by JTA annually) |
Upcoming Exams

CUET
CUET UG Exam β’ 11-31 May 2026

PGIMER
BSc Nursing Exam β’ July-August 2026

NIPER JEE
NIPER JEE Exam β’ June 2026

CAT
CAT Exam β’ 29 Nov 2026
