About Jamia Hamdard University

Jamia Hamdard, a renowned “Deemed to be University” located in New Delhi, traces its origins to a small Unani clinic founded in 1906 by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed, and was formally established in 1963 as Hamdard Tibbi College. In 1989, it attained deemed university status, inaugurated by then-Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. The institution has grown into a multidisciplinary hub committed to excellence in health sciences, management, humanities, and now digital education through its online learning and ODL programs.

Jamia Hamdard’s roots in traditional healing and modern academia combine to offer a unique perspective on learning. Formalized as a university in 1989, the Centre for Distance & Online Education (CDOE) now oversees all ODL and online offerings, maintaining the same academic standards as campus-based programs.

Mission:
Provide accessible, high-quality education through online platforms, especially for economically and geographically challenged learners, while preserving academic rigour and ethical values.

Vision:
To be a nationally and internationally recognized hub of excellence that uses transformative and flexible online education to bridge the learning–employment gap .

Courses Offered

Jamia Hamdard Online & ODL offer a comprehensive lineup of program types, including:

  • Undergraduate Degree Programs (6 semesters):
    • BBA, BCA, B.Com (Hons)
  • Postgraduate Programs:
    • MBA, MCA, MA (Islamic Studies, Political Science), PG Diplomas.
  • Diploma & Advanced Diploma Programs:
    • Certifications in Arabic, Persian, Dietetics & Therapeutic Nutrition, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Medical Record Techniques, etc.
  • Most UG programs: 3 years (six semesters)
  • PG programs: 1–2 years
  • Diploma programs: 1–2 semesters
    All are fully online or distance-mode with flexible learning schedules. CDOE emphasizes a self-paced, independent learning model

Fees Structure

UG & Diploma Programs – Indian Students:

PG/Professional Programs (e.g., MBA, MCA):

  • MBA & MCA: total fees around ₹87,500 to ₹1,03,500
  • M.A. programs: approx. ₹26,000
  • Many diploma/advanced diploma courses: ₹9,500–16,500

One-time / Miscellaneous Fees:

  • Registration (₹500), Admission & Enrollment, Alumni Fund, Library Deposit, Examination & E-Governance (₹1,000–₹10,000 depending on school)

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Jamia Hamdard offers:

  • Concessions and scholarships for reserved categories and economically disadvantaged learners.
  • Fee waivers via government-supported schemes.
  • Flexible EMI and educational loan facilities for all programs.

Placements & Career Support

Online students receive full access to resources like resume-building, interview prep, virtual campus placements, and industry webinars. Placement partners include Apollo, Deloitte, Johnson Controls, Microsoft, and others. The university reports a 50% average salary hike and over 300 corporate tie-ups.