Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Overview Scholarships
Scholarships
Jamia Millia Islamia University Scholarships 2026
Internal Scholarships (Provided Directly by JMI)
| Scholarship / Award | Eligible Students | Key Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | UG & PG | Good academic performance + low family income |
| Central Scholarship for Top Scorers | All faculties | Top rankers in annual/semester exams |
| JMI Alumni Association Scholarship | UG & PG | Economically weaker background + good academics |
| JMI Teachers Association Scholarship | UG & PG | Merit + financial need |
| Prof. Mushirul Hasan Book Grant | All programmes | Financial support mainly for books/study material |
| SC / ST / OBC Freeship / Fee Concession | Reserved category students | Category + income criteria |
| University Research Fellowship | PhD Scholars | Full-time research scholars with departmental approval |
External Scholarships Applicable to JMI Students
| Scholarship / Sponsoring Body | Eligible Level | Key Criteria (General) |
|---|---|---|
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes | UG, PG, PhD | Category / Gender / Minority / Merit / Income based |
| Maulana Azad National Scholarship | UG & PG | Minority female students |
| OBC Central Scholarship | UG & PG | OBC category + income norms |
| PM-YASASVI Scholarship | UG | Merit + financial need |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities | UG & PG | Minority community + income norms |
| AICTE / GATE PG Stipend | MTech | Valid GATE score + full-time admission |
| UGC Research Fellowship | PhD | Full-time PhD + UGC criteria |
| Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship | PG | Single girl child + merit |
| Corporate / NGO Trust Scholarships (e.g., HDFC, LIC, Tata Trust) | UG, PG | Merit + financial need |
Important Notes for Students — 2026 Cycle
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One student can apply to multiple scholarships, but can usually accept only one major financial-aid scheme at a time.
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Applications are mostly done online, and documents such as income certificate, educational certificates and identity proof are required.
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Most scholarship windows open after the admission and semester registration process, so be alert for notifications.
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For PhD students, full-time scholars usually get preference for research fellowships.
Tips to Increase Chances of Getting a Scholarship
✔ Apply early — students who submit applications during the first phase have better chances
✔ Maintain strong academic performance — many scholarships require minimum CGPA/percentage
✔ Prepare income certificate and documents before admission to avoid last-minute issues
✔ Track both JMI scholarships and external foundation scholarships — many are under-utilized because students don’t apply