JMI English Department Delhi: BA, MA, PhD Admission 2026

About Department of English, Jamia Millia Islamia

JMI’s Department of English, part of the Faculty of Humanities and Languages, runs B.A. (Hons) English, M.A. English, part-time translation courses and a PhD programme.

English has been taught at Jamia Millia Islamia, the central university in Jamia Nagar, south Delhi, since the university began in 1920. The department started its B.A. (Hons) in 1975, its M.A. in 1983 and its PhD in 1988, and it has been part of the Faculty of Humanities and Languages since 1985. It received UGC SAP support at the DRS level in 2004, with translation of Indian-language texts as its thrust area. Today students can take the B.A. (Hons) English and the M.A. English, and about 80 scholars are enrolled for a PhD. Part-time self-financed certificate, diploma and PG diploma courses in translation proficiency are also offered. Research interests include postcolonial and translation studies, culture and cinema studies, and Dalit and Adivasi literature.

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 through: Entrance test

Jamia Millia Islamia handles admission to all its departments through one central process each year. Applicants read the programme-wise admission notice on the university website for eligibility, the entrance test or national test score that applies, and the key dates. Forms are filled online on the JMI admission portal (admission.jmi.ac.in), where merit lists, interview calls and counselling notices are also posted.

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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