Jamia Millia Islamia Hikes Fees for 2025-26: Here’s What Students Need to Know
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20/03/2025
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March 21, 2025 | New Delhi: In a major development impacting prospective and current students, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced a revision in fee structure for several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the 2025-26 academic session. The university confirmed that the updated fee details will be implemented starting from the upcoming CUET UG and PG admission cycle.
This marks the first significant fee hike in several years, drawing attention from both students and faculty concerned about affordability and access to higher education.
What’s Changing in the Fee Structure?
According to the official statement from the university, the fee hike applies to both UG and PG courses offered at Jamia Millia Islamia, with a focus on rationalizing operational costs and improving infrastructure.
Here’s a quick comparison of the old vs. new fees for some key courses:
| Course | Previous Annual Fee | New Annual Fee (2025-26) |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. (Hons.) English | ₹7,200 | ₹9,600 |
| B.Com (Hons.) | ₹7,500 | ₹10,000 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Biosciences | ₹9,000 | ₹12,500 |
| M.A. (Mass Communication) | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| M.Tech (Various streams) | ₹32,000 | ₹38,000 |
Note: These are indicative values; official programme-wise details are available on Jamia’s website.
CUET UG & PG Admissions 2025-26: What You Need to Know
With JMI continuing its admission process via CUET UG and CUET PG exams, the revised fees will be applicable to all new admissions made through these national-level entrance tests. This move aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 that promotes unified admission frameworks across universities.
Key Highlights:
- CUET UG 2025 aspirants must check the updated prospectus before choosing Jamia as a preference.
- CUET PG 2025 applicants will also be subject to the revised fee once enrolled.
- Updated brochures and course-wise fee details are expected to be uploaded on www.jmi.ac.in soon.
Official Statement from Jamia Millia Islamia
A university official said:
“The fee revision has been introduced after careful consideration of rising administrative and academic delivery costs. We’ve ensured that Jamia remains one of the most affordable central universities in India while expanding infrastructure, research, and student support.”
Is Financial Aid Available?
Yes. Jamia Millia Islamia offers need-based scholarships, government fellowships, and minority community scholarships to eligible students. These will continue despite the revision in the fee structure.
Students from economically weaker sections can also apply for Central Sector Scholarships and schemes under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
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FAQs: Jamia Fee Hike 2025-26
Q1. When will the new fee structure be applicable?
A: The revised fees apply from the 2025-26 academic session for all new entrants through CUET.
Q2. Does the hike affect current students?
A: No, the hike is only applicable to new admissions in the upcoming academic session.
Q3. Will CUET scores still be used for JMI admissions?
A: Yes. CUET UG and CUET PG scores will continue to determine admissions for most programmes.
Q4. Where can I find the updated fee structure?
A: On the official university website: www.jmi.ac.in
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