Jamia Hamdard is a Deemed-to-be-University located in New Delhi, India. It was formally granted this status in 1989, but its origins trace back to a small Unani clinic founded in 1906 by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed. The university is a research-intensive institution that uniquely blends modern (Allopathic) medicine with traditional (Unani) systems, alongside a vast array of other professional courses.
In 2019, it was awarded the prestigious "Institution of Eminence" status by the Government of India, placing it in a select group of top-tier universities.
Type: Deemed to be University (Institution of Eminence)
Recognition: University Grants Commission (UGC)
NAAC Grade: 'A+' Grade
NIRF Ranking (2024/2025):
Pharmacy: Consistently ranked #1 in India.
Medical: Ranked #40 among medical colleges.
University: Ranked #47 among all universities.
Overall: Ranked #74 among all institutions.
Recognized when degree granted on or after December 2016, Permitted for increase of seats 100 to 150 u/s 26(1)(a)(b) & 28(1)(2) of the NMC Act, 2019 for 2021-22. Permitted of renewal of 100 to 150 seats for the academic year 2022-23.
Permitted (2nd renewal) and 3rd batch for the Academic Year 2023 - 2024. Continuation of Recognition granted for one (01) year for 2022-23 only. Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
Location: Situated in Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi, on a large, green urban campus.
Infrastructure: The campus is well-equipped with modern facilities, including:
Libraries: A large central library (Hakim Mohammed Said Central Library) and several faculty-specific libraries with a vast collection of books and extensive e-resources.
Hostels: Separate residential complexes are available for boys (7 hostels) and girls (7 hostels), offering a range of AC and Non-AC rooms.
Sports: Facilities for indoor and outdoor sports, including a cricket ground, football ground, basketball/volleyball courts, and a gymnasium.
Other: Features a large Hamdard Convention Centre, multiple auditoriums, a post office, and bank/ATM facilities.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Yes, Jamia Hamdard has its own comprehensive medical and hospital system.
Medical College: The Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (HIMSR) is the university's constituent medical college, offering the MBBS program (150 seats) since 2012.
Flagship Hospital: HIMSR is attached to the Hakeem Abdul Hameed (HAH) Centenary Hospital, a modern, multi-specialty tertiary care teaching hospital.
Capacity: The hospital has 710+ beds, including over 60 ICU beds.
Other Hospitals: The campus also houses the Majeedia Unani Hospital, which serves as the teaching hospital for the Unani medicine faculty.
State University Affordability
As an "Institution of Eminence" (Deemed University) with a minority status, fees are at a premium, especially for professional courses.
Availability: Separate hostels are available for boys and girls with AC and Non-AC options.
Cost: Hostel fees are paid annually, and mess charges are paid monthly or in advance.
Hostel Fee (Annual): Varies significantly based on the hostel and room type (dormitory, single, double, AC/Non-AC). Ranges from ~₹55,000 (Non-AC Dormitory) to ₹2,50,000 (AC Single Room).
Mess Charges (Monthly): ~₹2,500 (Boys) / ~₹2,700 (Girls). An advance for 5 months is required.
Other Charges: A one-time refundable security deposit (~₹10,000) and annual laundry charges (~₹4,110) are also applicable.
Jamia Hamdard is a minority institution (reserving 50% of seats for Muslim candidates in most courses). Admission is primarily through national-level entrance tests.
MBBS: Admission is strictly based on rank in the NEET-UG examination. As a Deemed University with minority status, its counselling (for All India, Management, Minority, and NRI quotas) is conducted centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS.
BUMS: Admission is based on NEET-UG rank, followed by counselling conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC).
MD/MS: Admission is based on NEET-PG rank, followed by MCC counselling.
B.Tech: Admission is primarily based on JEE (Main) Paper-1 rank.
B.Pharm / B.Sc Nursing / BPT / B.Sc Paramedical: Admission is based on NEET-UG rank.
MBA: Admission is based on CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT scores, followed by GD/PI.
Other UG/PG Courses (BBA, BCA, M.Sc, MA): Admission is based on CUET-UG or CUET-PG scores.
Always check the official Jamia Hamdard admission brochure (jamiahamdard.edu) for the specific, current-year admission criteria for each course.
Jamia Hamdard has a very strong placement record, especially for its flagship pharmacy and medical programs.
Focus: The placement cell is highly active. Graduates from medical and allied health programs have a clear path into the healthcare industry. Pharmacy and Management graduates are highly sought after.
Recruiters:
Pharmacy: Top recruiters include Sun Pharma, Cipla, Lupin, Dr. Reddy's, Zydus, Wipro, TCS, Cognizant, and various global pharmaceutical companies.
Management: Recruiters include major banks (ICICI, HDFC), healthcare organizations (Fortis, Apollo), and consulting firms.
Salary Potential: Varies by stream.
Pharmacy (B.Pharm/M.Pharm): Median packages are strong, often reported in the ₹5.10 LPA - ₹6.10 LPA range (NIRF 2024 data).
MBBS/MD: Graduates follow the standard medical career path with high earning potential. The median package for PG (3-year) medical students was reported as ₹9.35 LPA (NIRF 2024).
MBA: Average packages are reported in the ₹4 LPA - ₹6 LPA range.
Jamia Hamdard has a dedicated Foreign Students' Cell and reserves seats for this category.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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