Jamia School admissions 2026 begins: Key dates, details here; no fee hike
Online application for admission to classes Nursery, Preparatory, I, VI, IX, and XI are now available and open for form filling on Jamia Millia Islamia’s website admission.jmi.ac.in
Applicants, including foreign nationals and NRI ward candidates, can now apply online along with the application fee of Rs.500/- for Indians and Rs.1500/- for foreign nationals and NRI wards, to the following schools of Jamia: Mushir Fatma Nursery School, Jamia Middle School, Jamia Senior Secondary School, Syed Abid Husain Senior Secondary School (self-financed), and Jamia Girls Senior Secondary School (self-financed).
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A detailed admission schedule pertaining to each of these schools, including the last date for online application submission, number of seats available, dates for draw of lots and written tests (where applicable), the date of display of lists of selected candidates, and the commencement of classes, has been included in the Jamia School Prospectus 2026-27 and made available online on JMI website. Applicants are advised to go through the same carefully before applying.
The admission prospectus for the schools of Jamia Millia Islamia for the upcoming academic session 2026-27 was released by Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice Chancellor, JMI, and Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, JMI, in the presence of Prof. Ahteshamul Haque, Officiating Controller of Examinations (CoE) and members of the Prospectus Draft Committee.
A major highlight of the school admission academic session 2026-27 is that there is no fee hike for Indian students across any of the classes or any schools. “This is a significant milestone,” said Prof. Asif, VC JMI, on the occasion, adding, “Our schools are the foundation and the bedrock of the education system of India. We have therefore taken tremendous care that Jamia schools remain inclusive and equitable and cater to all sections of society, especially the girl child and children with special needs. Beginning this academic year, we are upgrading school infrastructure to provide improved facilities. Special emphasis is being placed on children with special needs, for whom we are appointing dedicated special tutors and JRF scholars from the field of special education to support inclusive learning.” Prof. Asif added. “Additionally, we are seeking active support from school alumni to help enrich the quality of education. Our curriculum is being updated in tune with contemporary requirements to integrate value-based and skill-based learning in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.” Prof. Asif said.
Prof. Rizvi, congratulating the committee on the timely launch of the admission prospectus, said: “We are pleased to announce the opening of Jamia Schools admissions for the new academic year 2026-27. Jamia schools are not merely institutions of learning; they embody the rich history and enduring legacy of this 105-year-old institution. The lives and contributions of distinguished figures such as Mushir Fatma and Gerda Philipsborn continue to inspire our teachers and guide our educational ethos. Our Principals and teachers ensure that at Jamia schools, young minds acquire not only academic knowledge but also awaken to our rich cultural and historical heritage. We strive to ensure excellence in academics, curricular and co-curricular activities, and sports, nurturing well-rounded pupils and future citizens who will serve the society and the nation. This holistic philosophy serves as a guiding light for Jamia schools. ”
A noteworthy feature of this admission is the multi-city entrance test facility for classes VI, IX, and XI (Science, Arts and Commerce streams), which will be conducted in Delhi, Lucknow Patna, Kolkata and Srinagar. It’s worth noting that it was last year that Prof. Asif and Prof Rizvi mooted the idea of multi-city admission test centres so as to make it easier for applicants from far-flung places to apply to JMI in order to further enhance the regional diversity as well as the plural character of Jamia schools.
The offline application forms for the Balak Mata Centres will be available from 5th March, 2026 and the last date to submit the application forms along with a fee of Rs.50/- is 20th April, 2026. Hard copies of the application form for admission to the Balak Mata Centres will be available at Matia Mahal, Qassabpura and Beriwala Bagh and should be submitted at the respective Centres.
Prof. Haque said: “As the CoE, I am fully committed to ensuring that the admission and examination processes are conducted in a fair and time-bound manner. All admission procedures are being carried out strictly in accordance with the acts, statutes, ordinances, regulations, and the decision of the Board of Management of Schools, Jamia Millia Islamia, and its guidelines, upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.”
Prof. Haque lauded the Vice Chancellor and the Registrar of JMI for their unwavering support and thanked the members of the Committee, the Deans, the School Principals, and the Deputy Registrar (Schools) for their proactive efforts, which made the timely launch of the prospectus possible.
