About Faculty of Humanities and Languages, Jamia Millia Islamia
JMI’s Faculty of Humanities and Languages groups nine departments, from history to foreign languages, offering BA, MA and PhD study.
The Faculty of Humanities and Languages brings together nine departments of Jamia Millia Islamia on its Jamia Nagar campus in New Delhi. They cover history and culture, Urdu, Islamic studies, Arabic, Persian, Hindi, English, Sanskrit and foreign languages. The English department, for instance, has taught a BA (Honours) since 1975, an MA since 1983 and a PhD since 1988. It also runs certificate and diploma courses in Russian, French and Italian along with translation courses on a self-financed basis. Students apply for all programmes through the central JMI admission portal.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission to this faculty's programmes is run centrally by Jamia Millia Islamia. Each year the university posts admission notifications and the prospectus on its admission portal, admission.jmi.ac.in. Candidates apply online for the chosen programme and are selected according to the criteria given in that year's notification.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
Which departments are part of this faculty?
History and Culture, Urdu, Islamic Studies, Arabic, Persian, Hindi, English, Sanskrit and Foreign Languages.
Does JMI offer an MA in English?
Yes. The English department has run an MA since 1983, and a BA (Honours) and PhD as well.
Are foreign language courses available?
Yes. Certificate and diploma courses in Russian, French and Italian are offered.
Sources
Information verified on 18 Oct 2026
- Faculty of Humanities and Languages - JMI · Official site, accessed 18 Oct 2026
- Department of English - JMI · Official site, accessed 18 Oct 2026
- Admission Notifications - JMI · Official site, accessed 18 Oct 2026
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