Jamia Millia Islamia to begin admission process for PhD courses from April 1

NEW DELHI: The admission process for PhD programmes for the academic session 2021-2022 at Jamia Millia Islamia will commence from April 1, the university announced on Tuesday.

In a notification, the central university said the eligible candidates may apply for admission to PhD programmes between April 1 and 30. "The online form for the admission to PhD programmes for the academic session 2021-2022 will be available at the university website," the university said. It said the admission schedule will be notified "shortly".

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Meanwhile, for admission to undergraduate courses, JMI is yet to decide on implementing the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) , said official from the university. “A decision will be taken by the Academic Council and then the Executive Council. A committee was constituted to decide on CUET. The decision is yet to be made,” said a Jamia Millia Islamia University official, asking not to be named.

As a minority institution JMI has 30 percent reservations for Muslim students, 10 percent reservations for Muslim women students, 10 percent reservations for Muslims belonging to other backward category (OBC). It also has reserved five percent seats for students who have passed out from Jamia schools.

Recently, the university's Vice-Chancellor Najma Akhtar was conferred with the Padma Shri award by President Kovind for her invaluable contribution in the field of literature and education.

(with inputs from PTI)