Jamia Schools admission under the Sports Category 2026-27

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Football, Hockey, Basketball, Cricket, Badminton, Volleyball · Across India · Schools · Rules for 2026-27

This admission route allows young athletes to apply for Class-IX and Class-XI at Jamia Schools under a dedicated sports quota. It is intended for students who have represented their region, state, or nation in sports competitions within the last two years.

Who it is for

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Child's age

Sport

Boy or girl

State

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Sport: Not checked yet
For Football, Hockey, Basketball, Cricket, Badminton, Volleyball
Where: Matches
Open across India
Sporting level: Check this yourself
Representation at Senior, Junior, or Sub-Junior level in the preceding two years.
Academic: Check this yourself
Must have passed the qualifying examination.

What to do

Apply online on the JMI Admission Portal
Submit attested copies of sports certificates and printed online form to the Office of the Director Games & Sports
Undergo sports trials conducted by the Games & Sports Department

Good to know

5% of seats for each school are earmarked for the sports category for Class-IX and Class-XI
Only sports certificates from the preceding two years are valid
Invitational, Memorial, Open, or Prize money league tournament certificates are not considered
Final selection is based on merit from verified sports certificates and trial scores

Sources

Last checked by PowerMySport on 29 Oct 2026.

Jamia Schools Sports Category Admission17 Apr 2026