Jamia Millia Islamia University

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Jamia Millia Islamia University, a central university in New Delhi, is highly regarded for its strong programs in Mass Communication, Architecture, Law, Engineering & Technology, and Social Sciences. It offers a vibrant academic environment with many programs taught in English, making it accessible for international students. The university has a dedicated International Students' Office (ISO) that provides comprehensive support, from admissions and visa assistance to cultural integration. A distinctive characteristic is its rich history rooted in India's independence movement, fostering a unique blend of modern education with a commitment to secular values and interdisciplinary learning.

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Jamia Millia Islamia is a public research university located in Delhi, India. Originally established at Aligarh, United Provinces (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India) during the British Raj in 1920, it moved to its current location in New Delhi, Okhla in 1935. It was given the deemed status by the University Grants Commission in 1962. Jamia Millia Islamia became a central university by an act of the Indian parliament which was passed on 26 December 1988. The university was founded by Mohammad Ali Jauhar, Hakim Ajmal Khan, Mahmud Hasan Deobandi, Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari, Abdul Majeed Khwaja, Zakir Hussain, Mahatma Gandhi and Maulana Azad. Its foundation stone was laid by Mahmud Hasan Deobandi, the leader of Silk Letter Movement and the first student of Darul Uloom Deoband along with his fellow Mohammed Ali Jauhar, Hakim Ajmal Khan, Mukhtar Ahmad Ansari, and Abdul Majid Khwaja. Jauhar served as its first vice-chancellor from 1920 to 1923, and Khan served as the first chancellor from 1920 to 1927. On 26 May 2017, Najma Heptulla became 11th and the first woman Chancellor of the university, and Najma Akhtar became the first woman to hold...

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