Jamia Millia Islamia,
Jamia Nagar,
New Delhi
Notice for Admission to Ph.D. Programs
(Session 2024-25)
Online Applications are invited for admission to Ph.D. programs of Jamia
Millia Islamia, New Delhi for the Academic Session 2024-25.
A candidate seeking admission to the Ph.D. must have obtained a Master’s Degree with not less than
55% of marks in aggregate or its equivalent Grade “B” in the UGC seven point scale (or equivalent CGPA
wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a Foreign University/institute* or a Degree
recognized by the University as its equivalent in the subject/allied subject in which the candidate wishes to
pursue a course of research or in a subject allied thereto.
A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade/CGPA, may be
allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (N.C.L/Differently- abled or for those who had obtained their
Master’s degree prior to 19th September 1991.
Candidate possessing an M.Phil. degree with 55% marks from a recognized Indian
University/Institute of minimum two semesters or its equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institute*
(for the direct Ph.D. programme), provided the candidate has done M.Phil. Degree in the same subject as per
UGC norms.
Students appearing in the last semester of master’s degree programme can apply for admission in
Ph.D. provided that such applicants successfully completed their Masters’ programme with qualifying marks
and submit all relevant documents to the concerned office on or prior to the date of admission.
The candidate willing to take admission under part-time Ph.D. program shall obtain “No objection
Certificate” as per the conditions mentioned in PhD Ordinances.
The entrance test for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall be in English, except in the language
departments and F/O Fine Arts, which may set the question paper in the concerned/required language(s). The
entrance test shall be based on two question papers: Paper “I” and “II” of equal weightage and paper I shall be
of two hours and paper II shall be of three hours duration. The Paper, “I” shall include 100 multiple choices
(objective type) questions with one mark each on research methodology and shall be common to all applicants
for admission to the Ph.D. programme at the level of each Faculty and the associated centers.
The candidates who obtain at least 50 percent marks in aggregate of paper I and paper II shall qualify
for the interview. DST-INSPIRE or any other equivalent fellowship holders who didn’t qualify any national level test
shall qualify either the national level eligibility test or the university entrance test to be entitled for PhD
admission.
Candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET/AYUSH-NET/JRF examination or any other
equivalent examination conducted by the recognized Governmental Department/ Institute/ Agency/ and GATE
in the relevant area of research, and it shall be examined by the concerned DRC/CRC.
The teacher fellowship holders such as QIP (Quality Improvement Programme) awardees of
recognized colleges/ universities/ institutions, provided that the competent authority issues a “No Objection
Certificate” (NOC) to the candidate to join the Ph.D. programme and applicant shall appear for interview
committee i.e. DRC/CRC of the Department/Centre to discuss the research proposal. Also, such teacher
candidates/staff shall produce sanctioned study leave letter as per Government of India rules or relevant
regulatory bodies as applicable at the time of admission.
The applicant needs to secure a minimum of 40% score in the interview to be qualified. The
university reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant with reasons recorded therein.
*Prior approval of Standing Committee/Equivalence Committee shall be necessary.
The Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. programs should apply online
from 10.10.2024 to 30.10.2024 at https://admission.jmi.ac.in.
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