Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is a public central university located in New Delhi, the capital of India. It was founded in 1920 by a group of visionaries and nationalists with the aim of promoting quality education. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and has earned an A++ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Over the years, Jamia has established itself as a leading educational institution in the country.
According to the NIRF 2023 rankings, JMI stands at 3rd position among universities and 12th in the overall category. On the international front, the QS World University Rankings placed Jamia at 206 in Asia, while its global ranking falls within the 951–1000 band. In the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, the university is listed in the 501–600 bracket worldwide.
Jamia Millia Islamia offers a wide range of academic programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The university provides over 30 courses in fields such as arts, science, law, engineering, management, and more. It also runs distance education programmes through its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). Popular courses at JMI include B.Tech, BA, B.Sc, MBA, M.Tech, M.Sc, MAMC, and Ph.D. Admissions are based on the university’s own entrance exams as well as national-level tests like CUET UG, JEE Main, NATA, and NEET.
The university has over 100 national and international collaborations, including ties with prestigious institutions like the University of Oxford and Harvard University, which help students participate in exchange programmes and research initiatives. The campus is green and modern, equipped with updated infrastructure and facilities. Students at JMI enjoy access to well-maintained classrooms, a large library, extracurricular clubs, cultural events, placement support, and various student development activities.