History
The history of Jamia Hamdard begins with the establishment of a small Unani clinic in the year 1906 by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed, one of the well-known practitioners of Unani System of Medicine of his time. He gave the name “Hamdard” to his venture which means “sympathy for all and sharing of pain”.
Education
Jamia Hamdard (JH) was declared as a deemed-to-be University in 1989 by the HRD Ministry on the recommendation of University Grants Commission (UGC) under the UGC Act 1956 in recognition of the services provided by erstwhile educational institutes established by HNF, the Hamdard National Foundation. These institutes built over a period of time included the Hamdard College of Pharmacy, Hamdard Tibbi College, Rufaida College of Nursing, the Institute of History of Medicine & Medical Research, and Indian Institute of Islamic Studies.
Research
- Computer Aided Molecular Modeling and Synthesis of New Heteroaryl Linked Benzimidazoles as Anticancer Agents
- Structure base design and synthesis of Imatinib analogues targeting drug resistance in cancer therapy
- Optimization of extraction methods of Boswellic acid from Boswellia serrata by RSM to develop nano carrier to maintain for the management of arthritis.
- Preparative isolation of Gymnemic acids from Gymnema sylvester.
- Stability studies on Pharmacopoeial Arqyat
- Determination of Stability and Pharmacokinetic parameter for DIP G-FIT Tablets.
- E-pathshala modules for Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Surface engineered nanoparticles for drug resistance tumor targeting
Career
- Applications are invited for two positions of Senior Research Fellows under CCRUM AYUSH collaborative Project entitled “Pharmacokinetics, stability and quality control studies on Araqiyat of the Unani Pharmacopoeia of India using HPTLC and GC-MS’’
- Applications are invited for appointment of teachers for the teaching positions in the Department of Computer Science
- Applications are invited for appointment of one Assistant Professor (PB of Rs. 15600-39100plus AGP of Rs. 6000) in School of Unani Medicine to teach science subjects to Pre-Tib students
- Applications are invited for appointment of Deputy Medical Superintendent in Majeedia Unani Hospital and School of Unani Medicine
Jamia Hamdard Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Jamia Hamdard. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Kanthari International Institute for Leadership
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship for Top-class education
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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Grant
3000 USD
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
1201
2024
1201
2023
1201
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
-
2024
601
2023
601
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
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2024
1132 233
2023
1365
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
In tune with the principle that no educational institution is complete without adequate facilities for co-curricular and extra curricular activities, the university provides extensive facilities. The university also has a fully equipped hospital complete with all modern diagnostic equipments, for providing medical facilities, to it’s employees and outsiders.
Housing services
In the campus there is a guest house called Scholars’ House with 12 double-bed air-conditioned rooms and 27 single-bed rooms, out of which 18 single-bed rooms are air-conditioned and 9 single-bed rooms are air cooled, 4 flats with 4 air-conditioned bed. Rooms with living room, dining room and a small lounge equipped with telephone, television, refrigerator and a small kitchenette, with attendant to provide all the comforts required is also a part of our guest house. Besides accommodating University guests, outside examiners, members of the selection board, this guest house is used for residential conferences and has proved very useful for the participants of the conferences.
Library services
University library system consists of 6 faculty libraries and one Central Library. The Central Library is named as Hakim Mohammad Said (HMS) Central Library. Five faculty libraries---F/o Science library, F/o Medicine library, F/o Nursing library, F/o Pharmacy library and F/o Medical & Allied Health Sciences library are located in their respective buildings.
ICT services
The University has excellent state-of-the-art computing facilities and system analysis units in it’s computer centre to cater to needs of students . The computer centre is well equipped with advanced computers along with all the necessary peripherals as well as requisite softwares .
Medical services
In the first phase, the institute is supported by two teaching hospitals, namely, the 606 Bedded Hakeem Abdul Hameed Centenary Hospital and 240 Bedded Sayeeda Memorial Hospital. In addition, a 200 Bedded Hamdard Specialty Hospital is planned, deploying state of the art in medical technology to deliver tertiary level medical care.
Campus life
- Jamia Hamdard is providing residential facilities to it’s teaching and non-teaching staff, both in and outside campus.
- There are nine residential Blocks in the campus which are meant for residence of all categories of the teaching and non-teaching employees.
- Scholars House is primarily meant for scholars coming from all over he world. Interaction with the teachers/university of the world over is possible here. Our tariff is affordable and attractive for foreign students coming to India.
Sports facilities
A Gymnasium has been constructed with the assistance of University Grants Commission and Hamdard National Foundation in 1999. Besides, playgrounds for cricket/football, volleyball and badminton (both for girls and boys) are available. A Cemented ground for basketball is under construction.
Student clubs
International Students Cell.
Deemed University, accredited by NAAC in "A" Grade.