About the University
Established in 1989, Jamia Hamdard University in New Delhi, India, is a deemed university founded by Hakeem Abdul Hameed. Originally a Unani medicine clinic in 1906, it was awarded Institute of Eminence status in 2019. Managed by the Hamdard National Foundation, it is approved by UGC, AICTE, and accredited by NAAC (A grade). It serves over 5,000 students across diverse disciplines.
Academic Programs
Jamia Hamdard offers B.Tech programs (4 years) in Computer Science, Electronics, and more, alongside MBBS, B.Pharm, BBA, BCA, and postgraduate programs like M.Tech, MBA, and PhD. Admissions are through JEE Main, NEET UG, CUET UG, or merit-based criteria. The university emphasizes Unani medicine, medical virology, and interdisciplinary education, with online degree options via its School of Open and Distance Learning.
Campus & Facilities
Located in South Delhi, the campus features a central library (Hakim Mohammed Said Central Library), six faculty libraries, modern labs, and a 650-bed Hakeem Abdul Hameed Centenary Hospital. It offers separate hostels for boys and girls, a gymnasium, and sports facilities (cricket, football, basketball). The Central Instrumentation Facility supports research for Ph.D. and M.Pharm students.
Financial Details
Rankings & Accreditation
Ranked 62nd overall and 78th in management by NIRF 2024, and 1201–1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2025. Accredited by NAAC (A grade), NBA, and approved by UGC and AICTE. It is ranked #1 in Pharmacy in India and holds Institute of Eminence status.
Student Life
With over 5,000 students, Jamia Hamdard hosts events like management fests, Biz-Quiz, and guest lectures. Clubs, a gymnasium, and sports facilities (cricket, basketball) foster engagement. The university offers scholarships, international exchange programs, and a ragging-free campus, with residential facilities for staff and students.