Jamia Millia Islamia MA admission 2023 is ongoing. The university has released the JMI entrance test for various MA programs. Candidates who appeared for the entrance test can check their results through the official website – jmi.ucanapply.com. The admission process of selected candidates will begin on July 10 and conclude on July 14, 2023. Check Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Admission 2023

Jamia MA is a 2-year, full-time program. The institute offers MA across 35 specializations. The final merit list for admission to the MA program at JMI is created based on the applicant's performance in the entrance exam, the availability of seats, and relaxation criteria. The total fee for the Jamia MA program is approximately INR 1.61L. Admission to  MA Sanskrit, MA educational planning and Administration, and MA Persian will be done on the basis of CUET PG scores.

Jamia MA Course Highlights

  • Jamia Millia Islamia MA program is available in 35 specializations.
  • It is a two-year program to which candidates are admitted based on their performance in the JMI Entrance Exam. 
  • The total fee for the M.A. programs at Jamia Millia Institute is around INR 14,400.
  • Around 21% of students are enrolled in an MA program. The highest salary package is 8 LPA, while the lowest was 2 LPA. Know More About JMI Placements
  • Child health organizations, development organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are among the enterprises that are hiring for the M.A course.
  • JMI Entrance Exam is held in offline mode in seven locations: Thiruvananthapuram, Delhi, Lucknow, Guwahati, Patna, Srinagar, and Kolkata.

Jamia MA Admission 2023: Important Dates

Events Dates
Application Window March 3 – April 3, 2023
Last Date for Editing Application April 4 - April 6, 2023
Issue of Admit Cards April 10, 2023
Commencement of JMI Entrance exam  April 15, 2023
Last date to apply for MA programs through CUET PG April 20, 2023
Results July 04, 2023
Last date for submitting entrance exam score and Admission Application To be notified
CUET PG 2023 Application Window March 20 – May 05, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Exam Date June 5 – June 17, 2023

Jamia MA Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Students with a PG diploma in Human Rights and Duties Education will be given priority for Human Rights & Duties Education.
  • BA/ BSc/ BCom or BA (Hons)/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom (Hons) under 10+2+3 pattern with a minimum of 50% aggregate for Development Extension.
  • A bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 55 percent is required for International Studies: Arab-Islamic Culture.

Jamia MA Admission Criteria

MA courses are available in 35 specializations at the university. It is a two-year program to which candidates are admitted based on their performance in the JMI Entrance Exam. The final merit list is compiled using the candidate's performance in the entrance exam, as well as JMI's seat reservation and relaxation criteria. Admission to  MA Sanskrit, MA educational planning and administration, and MA Persian will be done on the basis of CUET PG scores.

Jamia MA Application Process

The application process for Jamia is completely online. Candidates interested in applying for admission should go to the University's official website to fill out the application form, attach documents, and pay the application cost.

Candidates must pay the application fee using a credit card, debit card, or net banking when submitting their application. The application cost is non-refundable after it has been received successfully by JMI, and no correspondence on the issue will be entertained.

Steps to follow:

  • Aspiring students must register on JMI's official website. 
  • Complete the online application form. 
  • Fill out the form completely, upload the relevant papers. 
  • Pay the application fee.

Documents Required

For applications to any of JMI's distance learning courses, the following documents must be attached to the duly-filled application form:

  • Three passport-size photos
  • Marksheets and certificates for classes 10 and 12. (original and photocopy)
  • Certificate and mark sheet for graduation (original and photocopy)
  • A character reference from the last institution you attended (In original)
  • Transfer/Migration a certificate from the last school you attended
  • A photocopy of your Aadhaar card

Read More: Jamia Millia Islamia Courses and Fees

Jamia MA Cutoff 2023 [Expected]

In the form of a selection list, the institution will announce the JMI 2023 cutoff for several rounds. The JMI cutoff 2023 contains important information such as roll numbers, registration numbers, the counseling schedule, and a list of documents required for counseling. Tabulated below are the details of previous years’ cutoff for the MA program at JMI:

Course Cutoff range (Percentage)
MA Hons (Arabic)  55.75 - 81
MA Hons (English) 51-71
MA Hons (Economics) 63-86.25
MA Hons (Political Science, Sociology, Psychology) 32-45.50
MA Hons (Hindi) 31.25-59
MA Hons (Persian) 39.25-78.25

Jamia MA Course Details

  • MA programs are available in 35 specializations at the university. 
  • It is a two-year program to which candidates are admitted based on their performance in the JMI Entrance Exam. 
  • The entrance exam is expected to take place between June 2 and June 20, 2023. 
  • The final merit list is compiled using the candidate's performance in the entrance exam, as well as JMI's seat reservation and relaxation criteria.

Jamia MA Syllabus

MA English
British Literature African Literature Literary Theory
American Literature Indian Writing in English Literature CommonWealth Literature
MA History
Ancient History and its theory Polity in medieval India Indian Independence
Practice of History History of Marathas History of Women in Indian
MA Sociology
Sociological theories Methods of Sociological Research Sociology of Organisations
Sociology of Media Population and Society Agrarian Structure
MA Political Science
Themes in World Politics Indian Strategic Thoughts Ethics and Politics
Debates in Political Theory
MA Economics
Microeconomic Theory Introductory Econometrics International Finance
Quantitative Methods Public Economics Development Economics

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Jamia MA Placements

All undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the university include placement opportunities. JMI offers a training and placement unit that works with businesses and organizes student placement efforts.

  • There were 478 job offers from leading corporations.
  • The placement campaign attracted almost 100 companies.
  • The highest wage package on offer was INR18 LPA.
  • The lowest wage package was INR 3.8 LPA.
  • A company called Zee Entertainment offered the highest salary package of INR 7 LPA in the placement round of 2020.
  • On average, more than 200 students were placed at top companies out of 300 eligible students. Approximately 90% of students were recruited during their campus placement.
  • Accenture, Byju's, Hindustan Times Digital, TCS, Adobe Systems, Indian Navy, HSBC Technology, and many more major organizations participated in the JMI placements.

Jamia MA FAQs

Ques. How is Jamia Millia Islamia for MA in economics?

Ans. If you want to continue your education in Delhi, you have DSE, ISI-Delhi, JNU, and eventually Jamia. Overall, the master's degree in economics from Jamia Millia Islamia is only adequate. Unless you have the likes of ISI or DSE, making it to Jamia masters can be an excellent alternative. It's a tough course to get into. As a result, clearing the entrance is a difficult task in and of itself.

Ques. How to prepare for the Jamia Millia Islamia MA entrance exam for Public Administration?

Ans. Simply go to the Admissions section of the Jamia Millia Islamia website and select the Entrance Test Syllabus option. You'll have a lot of information. For the MA Public Administration Exam at Jamia Millia Islamia, you must read two books. Laxmikant's Indian Polity and Laxmikant's Public Administration are two of his works. If you can finish both of the above books on your own, that's great; otherwise, you can enrol in the Integrated Learning Institute, where you'll be directed and tested for four months on the basis of past admission exams.

Ques. Which university is better for an MA in English, Jamia Millia Islamia or DU?

Ans. Both Jamia Millia Islamia MA and DU MA are good. But if you wish to enroll in a regular college, go to Delhi University. If you want to take a remote learning course, IGNOU has a large syllabus on the subject. From the history of the English language to phonetics to present literature, it covers practically every facet of the language. To acquire a Masters’s in English from IGNOU, you'll need to put in a lot of effort.

Ques. Is Jamia Millia Islamia good for MA HR?

Ans. Yes, Jamia Millia Islamia MA HR is one of the best courses in North India. It comes in second place behind TISS MA HRM. The placements are excellent, and you will receive four internships in a variety of industries as well as in the business sector. Many alumni have been hired by PSUs and MNCs, and some have gone on to become well-known HR consultants. After TISS, the course has the best exposure. With diverse skill labs, workshops, conclaves, FTF engagement, and competency building, you gain a clear image of the HR profession.

Ques. How is the placement scenario for MA HRM at Jamia Millia Islamia?

Ans. Only 6 students were placed via Jamia Millia Islamia MA campus placements out of the 28 students in the MA HRM class of 2020; 6/28 students, or 22 % placements. 7–8 students have secured off-campus jobs, while the remainder did not get placed. Vedanta Ltd offered the highest package in the campus placement, 7.95 lakh CTC for an HR trainee position. Only four students out of a total of 28 received this offer.