JMI M.A. (Development Communication) (Self-Financed): seats, fee, entrance test and eligibility
M.A. (Development Communication) (Self-Financed) at JMI has 20 seats for 2026-27 and costs Rs. 73,020 a year. It is filled through JMI entrance test, 4 May 2026.
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JMI has not released its 2027 admission prospectus yet. The official notification is expected soon, and this page will carry the 2027 seats and fees the day it is out.
- CUET UG 2027: CUET UG 2027 Registration Expected in First Week of January
- CUET PG 2027: no registration date is announced yet; the NTA notification is expected soon.
- NCET/ITEP 2027: no registration date is announced yet; the NTA notification is expected soon.
Below is how 2026-27 went: seats, fees, eligibility and tests of the last cycle. It is the latest official base to plan for 2027.
M.A. (Development Communication) (Self-Financed) seats and fee 2026-27
This programme has 20 seats. The fee is Rs. 73,020 a year, as the total payable.
Rs. 73,020 in the first year and Rs. 60,620 in the second year.
Of the seats in each programme, 30% are for Muslim applicants, 10% for Muslim women and 10% for Muslim OBC (non-creamy layer) and Muslim Scheduled Tribes; 5% are for persons with disabilities. JMI reservation rules.
M.A. (Development Communication) (Self-Financed) entrance test
Admission is through the entrance test held by JMI. For 2026-27 it was set for 4 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates are then called for an interview or group discussion. The list of selected candidates comes within 20 to 25 days of the test. The syllabus and paper pattern are on the university website.
M.A. (Development Communication) (Self-Financed) eligibility
Graduation in any discipline (10+2+3) with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.
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Questions about JMI M.A. (Development Communication) (Self-Financed)
How many seats are there in JMI M.A. (Development Communication) (Self-Financed)?
20 seats for 2026-27.
What is the fee for JMI M.A. (Development Communication) (Self-Financed)?
Rs. 73,020 a year, as printed for 2026-27. Rs. 73,020 in the first year and Rs. 60,620 in the second year.
How is admission to JMI M.A. (Development Communication) (Self-Financed) given?
Through JMI entrance test, 4 May 2026, followed by an interview or group discussion.
What is the eligibility for JMI M.A. (Development Communication) (Self-Financed)?
Graduation in any discipline (10+2+3) with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.
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