Jamia Hamdard

Latest Admission Updates (2026)

Applications for the 2026-27 session at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi are open now across 100+ UG, PG and PhD programmes through the official portal ums.jamiahamdard.ac.in. As of June 2026, the single most important deadline for aspirants is the extended last date of 30 June 2026 for most undergraduate programmes, so this is the figure to act on first. Below are the most recent dated updates for this deemed university.

• 30 June 2026 (most important): Extended last date to submit online applications for most UG programmes at Jamia Hamdard via ums.jamiahamdard.ac.in.
• As of June 2026 - currently open: Applications for all UG, PG and PhD programmes are live; the university accepts CUET-UG (BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com), NEET-UG (MBBS, BUMS, B.Pharm), JEE Main (B.Tech) and GPAT/CAT/MAT (pharmacy and management PG).
• 10-11 June 2026: CUET-UG 2026 provisional answer key released by NTA (challenge window closed 11 June 2026); CUET scores feed Jamia Hamdard's BA/BBA/BCA/B.Com admissions.
• 21 June 2026: NEET-UG 2026 re-examination conducted by NTA (the 3 May 2026 paper was cancelled). NEET scores decide MBBS and BUMS seats at Jamia Hamdard.
• 18 April 2026: Jamia Hamdard's M.Sc Nursing entrance test (rescheduled from 11 April 2026).
• Application fee: Rs 1,500 for UG and PG programmes and Rs 2,000 for PhD, paid online on the university portal.

Jamia Hamdard Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility at Jamia Hamdard is programme-specific and tied to a particular qualifying examination, so an aspirant must match both the subject combination and the accepted entrance test before applying. The table below maps each major programme offered by this deemed university to its minimum academic qualification, the required qualifying percentage, and the exact entrance exam Jamia Hamdard accepts in 2026. This answers the most common pre-application question - "Am I eligible for the course I want?" - in a single glance. It matters because applying without the correct entrance score (for example NEET for MBBS or JEE Main for B.Tech) leads to automatic rejection. Read each row across: programme, what you must have studied, the marks bar, and the test you must have taken.

The key takeaway is that Jamia Hamdard's medical and pharmacy programmes are entrance-locked - MBBS and BUMS need a valid 2026 NEET-UG score, while MD/MS need NEET-PG. Management aspirants have flexibility because the MBA accepts five tests (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA), so even a MAT or CMAT score keeps the door open. For 2026, confirm you have cleared the qualifying-marks bar (50% for most UG, 55% for most PG) before paying the Rs 1,500 application fee, and apply before the 30 June 2026 UG deadline.

Course-Wise Admission Status

This section answers "Which Jamia Hamdard courses are still open and how do I get in?" As of June 2026, admissions to most programmes are open through ums.jamiahamdard.ac.in. The table lists each programme's current application status, its admission mode (entrance-based or merit-based), and the accepted exam, so you can prioritise where to apply first. Seat numbers vary year to year and several specialised programmes have small, competitive intakes, which is why early application matters. Read it to decide your sequence: secure entrance-locked courses (MBBS, B.Tech) first, then merit-based ones.

The actionable point is that nearly every Jamia Hamdard programme is accepting applications in June 2026, but the binding constraint differs by course. For CUET-driven UG courses (BBA, BCA, B.Com, BA), the 30 June 2026 last date is the wall; for MBBS, BUMS and MD/MS, your NEET-UG or NEET-PG score is the gate. Submit the application now even if your entrance result is awaited, because the portal lets you complete the form and link your score during counselling. Do not wait for results to start the application.

Application Fees

A frequent point of confusion is the difference between Jamia Hamdard's own application fee (paid to the university to process your form) and the entrance exam fee (paid separately to NTA or NBE for NEET, JEE Main or CUET) and the much larger tuition fee (paid after admission). This section covers only the institute application fee, broken out by category and programme level as required. Jamia Hamdard charges a flat application fee that is not discounted by category, so the figures below are identical across General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD for the same programme level. The exam-body fee (NEET/JEE/CUET) is set by NTA/NBE and does vary by category, but that is paid to the conducting body, not to Jamia Hamdard.

The takeaway is that the Jamia Hamdard application fee is modest and uniform - Rs 1,500 for any UG or PG course and Rs 2,000 for PhD in 2026 - and does not change with reservation category. Budget separately for the entrance exam fee you pay to NTA/NBE and, far more significantly, for the programme tuition (for example MBBS total fee of about Rs 77.68 lakh versus BA at about Rs 2.17 lakh). Pay the application fee online before 30 June 2026 for UG courses; an unpaid form is treated as incomplete and will not be considered.

Entrance Exam Requirements

Jamia Hamdard does not run one common test - it accepts different national exams for different streams, so knowing exactly which exam unlocks your target course is essential. This table lists the exam each programme requires, the verified 2026 exam date, and the score or rank band that is realistically competitive at this university based on its 2024 closing data. It answers "Which exam do I need and what score gets me in?" Use it to plan your test calendar and to gauge whether your expected score is in range. The dates below are taken from the official NTA and NBE 2026 schedules as of June 2026.

The clear message is that medical aspirants must build their strategy around NEET. For MBBS at Jamia Hamdard, a 2024 General-category candidate needed a closing rank near 44,566-54,747, while BUMS closed far more liberally at around 123,886, making BUMS the more accessible Ayurveda/Unani route. B.Tech aspirants should note the JEE Main Session 1 window of 21-30 January 2026 has passed by mid-2026, so a Session 2 or held score is what you will link. Confirm your exact exam result and rank, then apply before the relevant Jamia Hamdard deadline.

Cutoff Analysis (2024-2026)

Closing ranks are the truest measure of how competitive Jamia Hamdard has become, and this section presents the actual NEET-UG and NEET-PG closing ranks by category for this university. The table covers BUMS across 2023 and 2024 (where a clear trend exists) and MBBS, MD and MS for 2024. It answers "What rank do I need to get into Jamia Hamdard?" with real numbers rather than estimates. Because the 2026 NEET-UG result was still awaited as of June 2026, 2026 cutoffs are projected from the 2024 baseline and labelled accordingly. Read the closing rank as the last (highest-numbered) rank admitted in that category and round.

The standout trend is in BUMS: Jamia Hamdard's General closing rank tightened dramatically from 380,504 in 2023 to 123,886 in 2024, meaning the programme became roughly three times more competitive in a single cycle as demand for its Unani medicine seats surged. MBBS General ranks sat in the 44,566-54,747 band in 2024, with OBC closing slightly looser at 58,749. On the PG side, surgical (MS) branches were sharper (closing as low as 9,860) than several MD streams (which ran up to 57,398), reflecting specialisation demand. Aspirants targeting 2026 should aim to beat the 2024 closing rank for their category, since the trend points to stable-to-tighter competition.

Counselling Process

Admission at Jamia Hamdard follows a structured, programme-dependent counselling flow. For medical seats (MBBS, BUMS) it is layered onto national NEET counselling; for university-managed courses it runs entirely on the Jamia Hamdard portal. The step-by-step process for 2026 is as follows:

1. Online registration: Create an account and submit the application on ums.jamiahamdard.ac.in, paying Rs 1,500 (UG/PG) or Rs 2,000 (PhD). For UG, complete this before 30 June 2026.
2. Entrance score linking: Enter your NEET-UG (result expected third week of June 2026), JEE Main, CUET-UG or NEET-PG (exam 30 August 2026) credentials so the university can shortlist you on merit.
3. Merit list / choice filling: Jamia Hamdard releases programme-wise merit lists; MBBS and BUMS candidates also participate in the relevant AYUSH/NEET counselling rounds, while management and arts applicants fill choices on the university portal.
4. Seat allotment: Provisional allotment is issued based on rank, category and seat availability; PhD and MBA candidates additionally clear an interview round before allotment.
5. Document verification: Report (online or on campus) with originals - 10th and 12th marksheets, entrance scorecard, category certificate, transfer and migration certificates, and ID proof.
6. Fee payment and confirmation: Pay the first-year programme fee within the stated window to lock the seat; non-payment forfeits the allotment to the next candidate.

Important Dates (2026)

This master calendar consolidates every canonical admission milestone for Jamia Hamdard 2026 in one place so nothing is missed. It folds together the university's own application timeline with the NTA and NBE entrance schedules that govern its medical, engineering and management intakes. Each row carries the verified date and its current status as of June 2026; where an event date had not been officially released, it is marked "to be announced" rather than omitted. This answers "What are all the dates I must track?" Read it top to bottom and put the application last date in your calendar first.

The single date to act on now is the 30 June 2026 UG application deadline at Jamia Hamdard. Medical aspirants should track the NEET-UG result in the third week of June 2026 and NEET-PG on 30 August 2026, as these drive MBBS/BUMS and MD/MS counselling respectively. Several downstream events - the correction window, seat allotment and document verification - were not officially dated as of June 2026, so monitor ums.jamiahamdard.ac.in and the university's admission notice page for releases. Apply early; the portal remains open but seats in NIRF-topping pharmacy and competitive medical streams fill on merit.