JMI M.A. (Islamic Studies): seats, fee, entrance test and eligibility
M.A. (Islamic Studies) at JMI has 30 seats for 2026-27 and costs Rs. 10,175 a year. It is filled through JMI entrance test, 2 May 2026.
JMI admission 2027Coming soon
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. (Islamic Studies) seats and fee 2026-27
This programme has 30 seats. The fee is Rs. 10,175 a year, as the total payable.
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. (Islamic Studies) entrance test
Admission is through the entrance test held by JMI. For 2026-27 it was set for 2 May 2026, 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm. 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. (Islamic Studies) eligibility
One eligibility note covers programme codes M01, M02, M03, M04. It is given here as printed; read the part that names M02 or this programme.
(M01): A Bachelors degree with 50% marks in Arabic as a subject OR a bachelor degree with advanced diploma (at least two semester/ One year) in Arabic from any recognized university/institute with 55% marks in Advance Diploma in Arabic. (M02 & M04): B.A./B.Sc.or B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.(Hons.) with at least 45% marks in aggregate OR 50% in the subject concerned. (M03): B. A (Hons) Persian with at least 45 percent marks in aggregate from any recognized University/College/Institute OR Any bachelor degree from any recognized University/College/Institute with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate with fair knowledge of Persian Language & Literature.
More courses in the Department of Islamic Studies
B.A. (Hons) Islamic StudiesM.A. (Arabic)M.A. (English)P.G. Diploma in Translation Proficiency English (Self-Financed, Part Time)M.A. (Hindi)P.G. Diploma in TV Journalism (Hindi Medium) (Self-Financed)M.A. (History)M.A. (Persian)P.G. Diploma in Iranology (Part-Time)M.A. (Urdu)P.G. Diploma in Urdu Mass MediaM.A. (Sanskrit)M.A. Korean Language & Literature
Questions about JMI M.A. (Islamic Studies)
How many seats are there in JMI M.A. (Islamic Studies)?
30 seats for 2026-27.
What is the fee for JMI M.A. (Islamic Studies)?
Rs. 10,175 a year, as printed for 2026-27.
How is admission to JMI M.A. (Islamic Studies) given?
Through JMI entrance test, 2 May 2026, 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm.
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