Bachelor of Arts [BA]

JMI Bachelor of Arts is a 4-year, full-time Honours degree offered across multiple humanities and language subjects at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Admission is through a JMI Entrance Test (subject-specific), with a total academic fee of INR 39,500 over four years. The university ranks 295 in an external review site 2026 India Arts Colleges list. Subjects include English, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Sanskrit, Korean, French, Spanish, Persian, and Islamic Studies.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement expected August 2026.

JMI BA Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee (per year)	INR 9,875
Total Fees (4 years)	INR 39,500

• Annual fee of INR 9,875 covers tuition and academic charges for one year.
• Some BA Hons subjects charge additional field work or lab fees as applicable.
• Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately at INR 15,350 per year.

JMI BA Admission 2026

Event	Date
JMI Entrance Test for BA Hons English	26 April 2026
JMI Entrance Tests for other BA Hons subjects	April-May 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

• Entrance test date varies by BA Hons subject at JMI.
• Merit lists appear on the JMI portal within 20-25 days of the test.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Senior Secondary (10+2) from a recognised board with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or in the subject concerned
• JMI Entrance Test 2026-27 for the specific BA Hons subject is the primary admission route
• Some programmes also accept CUET-UG scores through a separate JMI counselling round

Admission Process

• Register on the JMI Admission Portal (admission.jmi.ac.in) and fill the online application for the desired BA Hons subject
• Pay the application fee and appear in the JMI Entrance Test for the chosen subject on the announced date
• Check the merit list on the JMI Admission Portal within 20-25 days of the entrance test
• Attend the admission round at the concerned JMI department with original certificates
• Pay the annual academic fee of INR 9,875 to confirm the seat. Allotment is in order of merit

✓ Opt for this if

• You want a central university BA at under INR 40,000 total cost
• You are in Delhi/NCR and prefer a well-established public university
• You seek a JMI degree for teaching, civil services, or postgraduate study
• You are interested in a minority-supported institution with government backing

✗ Skip if

• You need a research university with active faculty publications
• You want placement support from the college for corporate roles
• You prefer a campus with hostel guaranteed for all students
• You need a subject not offered under the JMI BA Hons programme

JMI BA Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility/Schedule
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships	INR 12,000/year (first 3 years)	Above 80th percentile in Class 12. Family income below INR 8 lakh. Apply at scholarships.gov.in
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	Full or partial fee support	Students from notified minority communities. Family income below INR 2 lakh. Apply at scholarships.gov.in
Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)	As per UGC schedule	Minority students pursuing higher education. Apply through UGC scholarship portal

• Apply for Central Sector and Minority scholarships before the October deadline.
• JMI minority community students have priority access to MANF fellowships.

• 21 out of 50 under The Week Arts Ranking 2020.

Read more on Jamia Millia Islamia University Rankings here

JMI BA FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for the BA programme at JMI?

Ans. The total academic fee for the 4-year BA Honours programme at Jamia Millia Islamia is INR 39,500, charged at INR 9,875 per year. This covers tuition and academic charges. Some subjects charge additional fees for field work or laboratory use. Hostel accommodation is optional and billed separately at INR 15,350 per year.

Ques. Which subjects are available for BA Hons at JMI?

Ans. JMI offers BA Hons in English, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, History, Islamic Studies, Persian, Sanskrit, Korean Language, French, Spanish, Turkish Literature, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, and Economics. Each subject has a separate entrance test and candidates must apply for the specific subject they wish to pursue. Eligibility and seat numbers vary by department.

Ques. How does JMI BA admission work in 2026?

Ans. JMI conducts subject-specific entrance tests for BA Hons programmes, held between April and May 2026. Candidates register on admission.jmi.ac.in, appear in the entrance test, and check the merit list on the portal within 20-25 days of the test. Admission is confirmed by attending the departmental round and paying the annual fee of INR 9,875. JMI does not send postal intimations and candidates must monitor the portal regularly.

Ques. Does JMI BA accept CUET-UG scores?

Ans. JMI accepts CUET-UG scores for select BA Hons programmes through a separate counselling round alongside the JMI Entrance Test. Candidates who have appeared in CUET-UG 2026 should check the JMI Admission Portal for the list of programmes that accept CUET-UG scores. The primary admission route for most BA Hons subjects remains the JMI Entrance Test conducted by the university.

Ques. What scholarships are available for JMI BA students?

Ans. JMI BA students can apply for the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (INR 12,000/year for students above the 80th percentile in Class 12 with family income below INR 8 lakh) and the Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (full or partial fee support for students from notified minority communities with family income below INR 2 lakh). Both scholarships are submitted at scholarships.gov.in before the October deadline.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation guaranteed for JMI BA students?

Ans. Hostel accommodation at JMI is available on an optional basis for BA students but is not guaranteed for all. Hostel charges are INR 15,350 per year for new allotments and are billed separately from the academic fee. Students must apply for hostel allotment through the JMI hostel process at the time of admission. Availability depends on the number of seats in the relevant hostel block.