Jamia Millia Islamia has opened registration for its free residential UPSC coaching programme 2026 for minorities, SC/ST, and women. The last date to apply is May 28.
Jamia Millia Islamia has opened registration for its free residential UPSC coaching programme 2026 for minorities, SC/ST, and women. The last date to apply is May 28.
New Delhi,UPDATED: May 21, 2025 11:29 IST
Jamia Millia Islamia’s Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) has opened applications for its free UPSC Civil Services coaching programme for the 2026 batch.
The initiative is meant for candidates from minority communities, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and all women aspirants. The last date to apply is May 28, 2025, through the official portal admission.jmi.ac.in.
FREE HOSTEL AND COACHING FOR UPSC PRELIMS AND MAINS
The RCA offers residential coaching, mock tests, mentorship by former officers, 24/7 library, and over 500 hours of classroom training. The coaching prepares candidates for both the Prelims and Mains stages of UPSC CSE. Hostel accommodation is compulsory, and if oversubscribed, will be allotted on merit.
A non-refundable maintenance fee of Rs 6,000 (Rs 1,000/month for 6 months) is applicable at admission.
Only 100 seats are available this year.
KEY DATES AND EXAM DETAILS
Application deadline: May 28, 2025
Edit window: May 29–30, 2025
Entrance test: June 15, 2025 (General Studies + Essay)
Result (tentative): July 14, 2025
Interviews: July 21 to August 2
Final list: August 8
Admission deadline: August 18
The entrance exam will be conducted across 12 cities and held in English, Hindi and Urdu. The exam will test general awareness, critical thinking, and essay writing, following the UPSC model.
FEE AND ELIGIBILITY
Application fee: Rs 1,200 + bank charges
Eligibility: SC, ST, women, and minority candidates
Apply at: admission.jmi.ac.in
Published On:
May 21, 2025
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