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JMI ENTRANCE Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Entrance Exam

Sections
6
Topics
26
Sub-topics
160
Stages
5
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The JMI ENTRANCE (Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Entrance Exam) syllabus is organised into 6 sections: General Aptitude (Common for most programmes), Physics (BTech / BSc Programmes), Chemistry (BTech / BSc / Pharma Programmes), Mathematics (BTech / BSc / Commerce Programmes), Biology (BSc / Medical / Pharmacy Programmes) and Commerce, Accountancy & Business Studies. Together they cover 26 topics and 160 sub-topics, tested in General Aptitude, Subject Knowledge — Science & Engineering, Subject Knowledge — Mathematics and 2 more. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) conducts its own entrance examinations for admission to various UG and PG programmes including Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Management, Education, and others. The exam structure varies by programme — typically consisting of Subject Knowledge (domain-specific) and a General Aptitude/Reasoning section. This syllabus covers the major programmes offered by JMI.

Exam pattern: CBT Entrance Exam + Interview (for select programmes)

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

Subject Knowledge — Science & Engineering

  • Physics (BTech / BSc Programmes)50%50 marks · 50 Qs
  • Chemistry (BTech / BSc / Pharma Programmes)50%50 marks · 50 Qs

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  • Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability

    ~15 marks

  • Logical & Analytical Reasoning

    ~15 marks

  • English Language & Comprehension

    ~12 marks

  • General Awareness & Current Affairs

    ~8 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

CBT Entrance Exam + Interview (for select programmes)

High-weightage JMI ENTRANCE topics

  1. 1Organic ChemistryChemistry (BTech / BSc / Pharma Programmes)~18 marks
  2. 2Inorganic ChemistryChemistry (BTech / BSc / Pharma Programmes)~18 marks
  3. 3CalculusMathematics (BTech / BSc / Commerce Programmes)~16 marks
  4. 4Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical AbilityGeneral Aptitude (Common for most programmes)~15 marks
  5. 5Logical & Analytical ReasoningGeneral Aptitude (Common for most programmes)~15 marks
  6. 6Physical ChemistryChemistry (BTech / BSc / Pharma Programmes)~14 marks
  7. 7AlgebraMathematics (BTech / BSc / Commerce Programmes)~14 marks
  8. 8Financial & Management AccountingCommerce, Accountancy & Business Studies~14 marks

JMI ENTRANCE section-wise syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the JMI ENTRANCE syllabus?

The JMI ENTRANCE syllabus has 6 sections: General Aptitude (Common for most programmes), Physics (BTech / BSc Programmes), Chemistry (BTech / BSc / Pharma Programmes), Mathematics (BTech / BSc / Commerce Programmes), Biology (BSc / Medical / Pharmacy Programmes) and Commerce, Accountancy & Business Studies. Together they cover 26 topics and 160 sub-topics.

What is the JMI ENTRANCE exam pattern?

CBT Entrance Exam + Interview (for select programmes). Stages: General Aptitude, Subject Knowledge — Science & Engineering, Subject Knowledge — Mathematics, Subject Knowledge — Biology, Subject Knowledge — Commerce & Management.

How many questions come from each JMI ENTRANCE section?

General Aptitude (Common for most programmes): 50 questions (50 marks); Physics (BTech / BSc Programmes): 50 questions (50 marks); Chemistry (BTech / BSc / Pharma Programmes): 50 questions (50 marks); Mathematics (BTech / BSc / Commerce Programmes): 50 questions (50 marks); Biology (BSc / Medical / Pharmacy Programmes): 50 questions (50 marks); Commerce, Accountancy & Business Studies: 50 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which JMI ENTRANCE topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Organic Chemistry (Chemistry (BTech / BSc / Pharma Programmes), ~18 marks), Inorganic Chemistry (Chemistry (BTech / BSc / Pharma Programmes), ~18 marks), Calculus (Mathematics (BTech / BSc / Commerce Programmes), ~16 marks), Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability (General Aptitude (Common for most programmes), ~15 marks), Logical & Analytical Reasoning (General Aptitude (Common for most programmes), ~15 marks).

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Is this the official JMI ENTRANCE syllabus?

It is compiled from the official JMI ENTRANCE notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.