Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch]

Jamia Millia Islamia offers a 5-year full-time B.Arch program in two modes: Regular and Self-Financed. Admission to the programme is based on NATA scores. The program has a total intake of 80 seats.

To be eligible for Jamia B.Arch admission, candidates must have passed 10+2 with PCM, securing at least 50% aggregate marks, or hold a 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics and a minimum of 50% marks. The admission merit list is prepared by giving 50% weightage to the candidate's PCM marks in 10+2 and 50% weightage to the NATA score.

The annual fee for the JMI B.Arch programme is as follows:

• Regular: INR 19,625 per year
• Self-Financed: INR 88,265 per year

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points:

• JMI B.Arch merit list for 2026 will be prepared based on the final rank obtained in the first NATA 2026 cutoff, as conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA).
• No supernumerary seats are available for admission to the JMI B.Arch program.
• Candidates must produce their valid NATA 2026 scorecard at the time of admission and document verification.

Jamia B.Arch Fees 2026

Mode	Seats	Total Fee per Year	Total Fees
Regular	40	INR 19,625	INR 98,125
Self Financed	40	INR 88,265	INR 4,41,325

Note:

• Fees are subject to revision each academic session.
• Verify with the official portal before applying.

Source: @jmi.ac.in

Jamia B.Arch Admission 2026

The table below outlines the tentative admission schedule for JMI B.Arch 2026, including important dates for the application process, NATA exam, merit list, counselling, and commencement of classes.

Event	Date
JMI B.Arch Application Closes	March 25, 2026
NATA Phase 1 Exam	April 4 to June 13, 2026
NATA Phase 2 Exam	August 7 to 8, 2026
NATA Result	Within 7 days of each exam
JMI Merit List and Counselling	August to September 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	September 2026 (Tentative)

Notes:

• NATA Phase 2 is scheduled to be conducted on August 7 and 8, 2026.
• The JMI B.Arch merit list is prepared by giving 50% weightage to Class 12 PCM marks and 50% weightage to the NATA score.
• Shortlisted candidates are required to participate in the JMI B.Arch counselling process conducted by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia.
• All the dates mentioned above are tentative and are subject to change based on official notifications issued by Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and the Council of Architecture (CoA).

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks in PCM and 50% aggregate marks overall, or
• Passed a 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and at least 50% aggregate marks.

Admission Process

• Appear for and qualify NATA 2026 conducted by the COA.
• Complete the JMI B.Arch online application form within the prescribed deadline through the official admission portal.
• Enter your valid NATA 2026 application number while submitting the JMI application form.
• Jamia Millia Islamia prepares the B.Arch admission merit list based on the NATA 2026 first cut-off rank, in accordance with the university's eligibility criteria, admission policy, and reservation rules.
• Shortlisted candidates must participate in the counselling process and produce their original NATA 2026 scorecard and other required documents during document verification to complete the admission process.
• JMI releases a provisional merit list based on 50% 12th marks and 50% NATA score.

Source: @jmi.ac.in

✓ Opt for this if

• NIRF top-15 central university credential matters for architecture career.
• Delhi-based heritage practice and government conservation work is the goal.
• Annual tuition of INR 19,625 makes B.Arch financially accessible.
• Minority community background makes reserved seats advantageous.

✗ Skip if

• High-end digital fabrication labs and advanced design tech are essential.
• Residential campus with large peer cohort and active studio culture is preferred.
• Architecture practice outside Delhi NCR is the long-term career goal.

Jamia Scholarships 2026

According to the official JMI website, students can apply for university, government, and external scholarships through the Dean of Students' Welfare. The availability and eligibility of these JMI scholarships may vary each year.

JMI Scholarships

Scholarship	Details
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scholarship	Awarded to eligible students as per the annual university notification.
Mrs. Maqbool Nikhat Mahdi Scholarship	Institutional scholarship for eligible students.
Late Prof. Asad Ali Scholarship	Scholarship for eligible students of the Department of English.

Government Scholarships

JMI also facilitates applications for:

• National Scholarship Portal (NSP) scholarships
• AICTE Scholarships
• State Government Scholarships

External Scholarships

Students can also apply for scholarships offered by:

• Reliance Foundation
• ONGC Merit Scholarship
• Foundation for Excellence India Trust
• Hamdard Education Society Loan Scholarship
• Marga Schulze/CBM Merit Scholarship (for students with visual disabilities)

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, Jamia Millia Islamia University ranks 11 out of 76 colleges in India and 2 in state Delhi NCR for its B.Arch program.

• 5 out of 54 under India Today Architecture Ranking 2025.
• 3 out of 31 under The Week Architecture Ranking 2025.
• 5 out of 40 under NIRF Architecture Ranking 2025.
• 6 out of 7 under Outlook Architecture Ranking 2023.
• 12 out of 48 under IIRF Architecture Ranking 2025.

Read more on Jamia Millia Islamia University Rankings here

JMI B.Arch FAQs

Ques. How is the JMI B.Arch merit list prepared?

Ans. JMI prepares the B.Arch merit list by assigning equal weightage of 50% to the candidate’s class 12 PCM marks and 50% to the NATA score from the current exam cycle. General candidates typically need a NATA score of 130 or above combined with strong class 12 marks. Minority and internal candidates may secure admission at a comparatively lower NATA threshold.

Ques. How many seats are available for JMI B.Arch and what are the categories?

Ans. JMI B.Arch has 80 seats in total, divided into 40 regular and 40 self-finance seats. As a minority institution, the university reserves 30% of seats for Muslim candidates and 10% exclusively for Muslim women. Children of JMI staff who qualify as internal candidates may also benefit from a relaxed NATA cutoff.

Ques. Which NATA phase score is accepted for JMI B.Arch admission?

Ans. JMI accepts NATA scores from both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the current cycle. Candidates who appeared in Phase 1 (April to June 2026) or who will appear in Phase 2 (August 7 to 8, 2026) are both eligible. If a candidate appears in both phases, the higher of the two scores is considered for merit calculation.

Ques. What is the fee difference between regular and self-finance seats in JMI B.Arch?

Ans. Annual tuition for regular seats in JMI B.Arch is INR 19,625, bringing the 5-year total to INR 98,125. Self-finance seats carry a substantially higher fee structure. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 12,550 to 15,350 per year for both boys and girls, billed separately from the tuition fee.

Ques. Does JMI have a dedicated architecture studio and design facilities?

Ans. Yes, JMI’s Department of Architecture and Ekistics at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology campus in Jamia Nagar has dedicated design studios, a model-making workshop, and a specialised library. The university’s South Delhi location provides easy access to heritage zones such as Mehrauli and Nizamuddin, which are commonly used for field study and design studio briefs.

Ques. Can students from non-Muslim communities apply for JMI B.Arch?

Ans. Yes, JMI is open to students from all communities. While the university reserves a share of seats for Muslim candidates as a minority institution, the remaining seats are available to all eligible applicants on merit. Non-Muslim students apply through the open category and must meet the same NATA score and class 12 PCM eligibility requirements as any other candidate.