CDOE, JMI Extends Admission Deadline to 8 September; Introduces 11 New Programmes Alongside 49 Existing Courses
The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), has extended the last date for submission of applications for admission to all its programmes to 8 September, 2026. The earlier last date was 10 August, 2026. Also, in addition to the existing 49 programmes, CDOE is has introduced 11 new certificate and diploma programmes during the current academic session (2026–27) to expand its academic offerings and provide learners with opportunities to acquire relevant academic, language and practical skills.
The expansion of CDOE’s academic offerings forms part of the JMI’s efforts to widen access to distance and online education. Expressing their happiness over the addition of the new programmes, Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice-Chancellor, JMI, and Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, JMI, underscored the need to strengthen academic opportunities and expand the reach of the university through relevant and skill-oriented programmes.
The extension in the last date of application was recommended by Prof. Aslam Khan, Director, CDOE, following requests received from several applicants. Prof Khan reiterated CDOE’s focus on offering academic programmes that respond to the changing needs of higher education and the job market.
The entrance test for B.Ed. and MBA (ODL) will now be held on 19 September 2026 instead of 22 August 2026. The examination centre for both programmes will be within the JMI campus and would be notified through the admit card.
The newly introduced certificate programmes include certificates in various languages (French, Spanish, Chinese, Persian, Arabic and Russian), Photography and Video Editing, Anchoring and Broadcast Presentation, and Indian Knowledge Systems. The new programmes also include the Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Media and the Advanced Diploma in Conflict Analysis and Peace Building.
Candidates shortlisted for admission will be informed through their registered email regarding the schedule for physical document verification. Verification of documents and submission of fees will be conducted from 26 September to 6 October, 2026, while the last date for completing admission formalities is 10 October, 2026.
