University of Jamia Hamdard (Hamdard University)

Campus & Infrastructure

• 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.

Healthcare Hub: HIMSR & HAH Centenary Hospital

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.

Fee Structure

As an "Institution of Eminence" (Deemed University) with a minority status, fees are at a premium, especially for professional courses.

Hostel & Mess Fees

• 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.

Admissions & Career Pathways

Admission Process

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.

Placements

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.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals

Jamia Hamdard has a dedicated Foreign Students' Cell and reserves seats for this category.