NMI Delhi Admission 2026

National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology
Delhi, Delhi · NMI Delhi · Estd. 1989
UG Closed PG Open PhD Open
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2026-27 admission notification on nmi.gov.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology

National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology (NMI) is a deemed-to-be university located at Janpath, New Delhi (within the National Museum complex), established in 1989 by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. NMI is dedicated to PG and doctoral education in History of Art, Conservation of Museum Objects, Museology and Indian Visual Culture, and operates in close association with the National Museum.

NMI offers M.A. (History of Art, Conservation, Museology), M.Phil and Ph.D programmes. Admission to M.A. is through the NMI Entrance Examination plus interview; M.Phil and Ph.D admissions use the NMI Research Entrance Test plus interview, with weightage to publication record and museum / conservation / art-history experience.

The 2026-27 admission notification, programme list and entrance schedule are released on the official portal at nmi.gov.in.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

NMI Entrance Examination
Conducted by National Museum Institute

NMI admits M.A. (History of Art, Conservation, Museology) through the NMI Entrance Examination plus interview. M.Phil and Ph.D admissions use the NMI Research Entrance Test plus interview, with weightage to publication record and museum / conservation / art-history experience. NMI does not offer regular UG programmes.

Other accepted exams

  • NMI Entrance Examination

Eligibility

M.A. (History of Art, Conservation, Museology): Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50% aggregate (45% SC/ST) plus NMI Entrance Examination + interview. M.Phil / Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate plus NMI Research Entrance + interview. Museum / conservation / art-history experience is advantageous.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
2026-27 admission notification TBA notification NMI Ongoing
NMI Entrance Examination application TBA application NMI Upcoming
NMI Entrance Examination + interview TBA exam NMI Upcoming
Counselling and admission TBA counselling NMI Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the NMI notification
    Visit nmi.gov.in for the 2026-27 admission notification with programme list, fee structure and entrance schedule.
  2. 2
    Apply online
    Register on the NMI online application portal, fill personal and academic details, upload qualifying-exam marksheets, portfolio / publication record and pay the application fee.
  3. 3
    NMI Entrance Examination + interview
    Sit the NMI Entrance Examination on the date notified; shortlisted candidates attend the personal interview.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee and report to the Janpath campus (within the National Museum complex), New Delhi.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

NMI merit scholarships, Ministry of Culture fellowships, ICCR / Sangeet Natak Akademi awards, ICHR / ICPR research grants, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

Deemed-university reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology?
National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology admits students primarily through NMI Entrance Examination. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology accept NMI Entrance Examination scores?
NMI Entrance Examination is the primary basis for admission at National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.