New Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced a significant fee hike for the academic year 2025-26, with tuition fees increasing between 16% and 41% across various courses. A comparison of the latest prospectus with last year’s data reveals a sharp rise, which could lead to financial strain for students.
Fee Hike Across Departments
| Program | Previous Fees (Rs) | Revised Fees (Rs) | Increase |
| Persian | 6,700 | 9,475 | 41.41% |
| Arabic | 7,200 | 9,875 | 37.15% |
| Foreign Language (BA Hons) | – | – | 37.15% |
| Social Sciences (MA, BA Hons) | 7,425 | 9,875 | 32.99% |
| BSc (Multidisciplinary) | 7,800 | 10,475 | 34.29% |
| BTech | 16,150 | 19,225 | 19.04% |
| MTech | – | 21,375 | 16.48% |
| Law (LLM, BA LLB Hons) | 15,000 | 17,850 | 19% |
New Courses and CUET Expansion
| Category | No. of Programs in 2025 | No. of Programs in 2025 |
| Undergraduate Programs | 9 | 9 |
| Postgraduate Programs | 5 | 5 |
| Diploma Programs | 8 | 8 |
| Advanced Diploma Programs | 3 | 3 |
| Total CUET-based Courses | 20 | 25 |
Key Highlights
- Fee hike of 16% to 41% across all programs.
- Persian department sees the highest hike (41.41%).
- BTech and MTech programs experience a significant rise.
- 14 new courses introduced for the 2025-26 academic year.
- CUET-based admissions expanded from 20 to 25 programs.
Impact on Students
With a fee hike across all programs, students may face additional financial burdens, particularly those from economically weaker backgrounds. The university’s expansion of CUET-based admissions, however, aims to streamline the enrollment process and ensure merit-based selection.
