JMI Computer Science Department: MCA, M.Sc, Admission 2026

About Department of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia

JMI’s Department of Computer Science, founded in 1999, offers B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science, MCA, M.Sc in AI and ML and in bioinformatics, a PGDCA and PhD.

The Department of Computer Science at Jamia Millia Islamia, the central university in Jamia Nagar, south Delhi, was set up in 1999. It teaches computing at several levels. Undergraduates can take the B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science, and the department also teaches computer science as a subject in the university’s general B.Sc. Its main postgraduate course is the MCA, alongside a self-financed M.Sc in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and a self-financed evening M.Sc in Bioinformatics. A one-year PG Diploma in Computer Applications is available for graduates who want a shorter course. Research students can work towards a PhD in Computer Science. Admission is through the central JMI process.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Science	Full-time	—	—	—	—
Master of Computer Applications	Full-time	—	—	—	—
Master of Science	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 through: Entrance test

Jamia Millia Islamia runs admissions centrally for all its departments and faculties. Candidates check the admission notifications on the university website for each programme's eligibility, the entrance test or national test score used, and the dates. Applications are made online on the JMI admission portal (admission.jmi.ac.in), and selection lists and counselling notices are published there and on the university site.

Typical eligibility

Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
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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Where these courses lead

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