JMI PhD Admission 2025-26, Apply Link, Seats

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), one of the most prestigious central universities of India, has officially released the notification for PhD Admission 2025-26. The admission schedule, eligibility criteria and department-wise seat distribution have been announced on the admission portal of the university i.e. interested researchers can apply online for the PhD program from 20 October 2025 to 8 November 2025.

A total of 1060 PhD seats have been announced across various streams including Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Humanities, Management and Engineering. Details about JMI PhD Admission 2025-26 along with application link, seat distribution are given below.

JMI PhD Admission 2025: Overview

JMI PhD Admission 2025-26 offers an exceptional opportunity to research scholars to work under the guidance of eminent faculty across 10 core disciplines. With 1060 seats available, Jamia Millia Islamia continues its legacy of promoting quality research and academic excellence. Brief details of JMI PhD Admission 2025-26 session are given below for the reference of the candidates:

JMI PhD Admission Schedule 2025-26

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has officially released the PhD admission schedule for the academic session 2025-26 through its notification dated 16 October 2025. Candidates should follow these important dates carefully to avoid missing any step in the admission process.

events	Schedule
Application Dates	20 October 2025 – 8 November 2025
Admit card release date	11 November 2025
entrance exam date	15-16 November 2025
result declaration	27-29 November 2025
Research Proposal Presentation	Latest by 8th December 2025
interview dates	10-19 December 2025
final selection list	22 December 2025
admission formalities	23-30 December 2025
course work begins	13 January 2026

JMI PhD Admission Notification 2025

Ph.D. The admission notification 2025-26 marks the beginning of JMI’s annual doctoral admission cycle. The detailed notification includes eligibility requirements, entrance exam guidelines, interview schedule and department-wise seat availability.

Candidates are advised to visit the official JMI admission portal to download the notification and apply online within the given dates. An interview process will be followed for PhD admission to ensure selection of candidates with strong research potential.

JMI PhD Admission Application Form 2025

The online application form for JMI PhD Admission 2025 will be available from 20 October to 8 November 2025. Applicants have to fill the form on the official JMI admission portal and submit the required documents online. After completing the form, candidates should take a printout and send the hard copy or soft copy (via email) to the concerned department/centre/faculty.

Incomplete forms or submissions after the closing date will not be accepted, so it is important to ensure that all details are correct before final submission.

Click here to apply for JMI PhD Admission 2025

Steps to Apply for JMI PhD Admission 2025

Follow these steps to complete the online application process smoothly:

1. Visit the official website –
2. Click on the link for PhD Admission 2025-26.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill the online form carefully with all academic and personal details.
5. Upload scanned copies of required documents, photographs and signatures.
6. Pay the application fee through online payment gateway.
7. Download and print the filled application form for future reference.
8. Submit the printout or soft copy to the concerned department as per instructions.

JMI PhD Admission Application Fee

The application fee for PhD program is Rs. 2000 per student. Payment can be made online through the official admission portal using Debit/Credit Card, UPI or Net Banking.

JMI PhD Admission Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the PhD program at Jamia Millia Islamia, candidates must meet the following JMI PhD admission eligibility criteria:

JMI PhD Admission Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification	Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale. Relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50%) is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PWD candidates or those who have obtained Master’s degree before 19 September 1991. M.Phil. Applicants with. Degree (minimum two semesters) from a recognized university with 55% marks are also eligible. Candidates appearing in the final semester of their Master’s program can also apply, but they must submit their final degree and marksheet before admission.
additional conditions	Candidates with DST-Inspire Fellowship or similar funding must qualify the National Level Eligibility Test or JMI Entrance Test for final admission. Departments may set additional subject-specific eligibility conditions with the approval of the Board of Studies.
age limit	There is no specific age limit for PhD admission at JMI, allowing scholars of all age groups to pursue research.

JMI PhD Seats Faculty-wise

The total number of PhD seats available for the session 2025-26 is 1060, distributed across 10 faculties. The faculty-wise distribution of JMI PhD seats is given below:

JMI PhD Selection Process

The selection process for JMI PhD Admission 2025-26 consists of multiple stages to ensure transparency and merit-based admission.

1. Entrance Exam

• Conducted by the Controller of Examinations, the entrance examination will serve as a qualifying examination for non-exempt candidates.
• It consists of two papers i.e. Paper I (Research Methodology, 100 objective questions, 2 hours) and Paper II (subject-specific, 3 hours).
• Candidates must obtain at least 50% marks in aggregate in both the papers to qualify for interview.

2. Exemption from entrance examination

Candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR-NET/JRF, AYUSH-NET, GATE, or other equivalent national level examination are exempted from the entrance examination. However, they will have to appear for the interview conducted by the respective departments.

3. Interview and Research Proposal

• Shortlisted candidates (including exempted candidates) will be invited for interview between 10 and 19 December 2025.
• During the interview, applicants will present their research proposal, demonstrate their research abilities, and discuss potential areas of study.
• To qualify, candidates must score a minimum of 40% marks in the interview.

4. Final Selection

The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of combined performance in the entrance examination and interview along with availability of seats and supervisors. The list will be displayed on the university website on 22 December 2025.

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