Jamia Millia Islamia Introduces Free UPSC Coaching: Applications Begin April 1, Check Dates and Exam Pattern
Jamia Millia Islamia's Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) is offering a free Civil Services Coaching Programme (2026-27) for UPSC aspirants preparing for the 2027 Preliminary and Main exams. Applications open on April 1, 2026, on the official portal at admission.jmi.ac.in. The entrance test is scheduled for June 6, 2026.
Key Points
- Free Civil Services Coaching Programme 2026-27 for UPSC 2027 Preliminary and Main exams.
- The Residential Coaching Academy of Jamia Millia Islamia will offer the exam and course.
- Applications open April 1, 2026, at admission.jmi.ac.in. Entrance test is on June 6, 2026.
Jamia Millia Islamia has introduced free Civil Services Coaching Programme 2026-27. The Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) will begin the applications from April 1, 2026. Candidates interested in appearing for the exams will need to apply online on the official portal at admission.jmi.ac.in. The entrance test will be held on June 6, 2026. The entrance exam will take place in 13 cities, including Delhi, Jaipur, Srinagar, Jammu, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Mumbai, Patna, Kolkata, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Calicut, and Ranchi. It aims to help UPSC aspirants in preparing for the Preliminary and Main Civil Services Examination 2027.
JMI Free UPSC Coaching 2026: Key Application Dates
Interested candidates can check the JMI Free UPSC Coaching 2026 application dates here:
| Event | Date |
| Online application begins | April 1, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | May 26, 2026 |
| Application correction window | May 29–30, 2026 |
| Entrance test date | June 6, 2026 |
| Result of written test (tentative) | July 10, 2026 |
| Interview (tentative) | July 16–31, 2026 |
| Final result (tentative) | August 7, 2026 |
| Last date for admission | August 18, 2026 |
| Waiting list registration | August 21, 2026 |
| Admission for the waiting list | August 25, 2026 |
| Orientation/classes begin (tentative) | September 1, 2026 |
JMI Free UPSC Coaching 2026: Exam Pattern
The written test replicates the UPSC exam pattern to ensure proper training of the students. It comprises of two papers:
- General Studies (Objective): This paper will include 60 objective questions, each carrying one mark. There will be a negative marking of one-third for every wrong answer. It will include CSAT-type questions.
- Essay Writing (Descriptive): Candidates must write two essays for a total of 60 marks.
Candidates can attempt both papers in English, Hindi, or Urdu. The three-hours long exam aims to assess the general awareness, reasoning skills, comprehension, and writing ability of the applicants. Only the top 900 candidates, based on their Paper I score, will have their essay Paper II graded. Candidates clearing the written test will appear for the offline personality test, carrying 30 marks.
JMI Free UPSC Coaching 2026: Course Information
- The programme aims to offer aspirants a structured guidance, study support, and preparation for the civil service examination, covering general studies, CSAT, and optional subjects. It includes test series, answer-writing practice, essay help, and mock interviews for the Mains exam.
- The Prelims tests will be held from January to May 2027, and the Mains tests from June to August 2027.
- There are 100 spots available through the entrance test. Selected candidates must opt for hostel accommodation, subject to availability. The academy also has a 24/7 air-conditioned library.
- The coaching programme includes hostel facilities and is offered free of charge to candidates belonging to minority communities, SC, ST, and women categories.
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