The Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988 (Act No. 58 of 1988) is a significant legislation that established Jamia Millia Islamia as a central university in Delhi. The Act dissolved the earlier Jamia Millia Islamia Society (registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860) and conferred the institution with the status of a teaching and autonomous university. This move aimed to formalize its academic and administrative structure while preserving its historical and cultural ethos.

National Recognition: Elevated Jamia’s status as a premier central university, enhancing its academic and research capabilities.
Expansion: Enabled growth in infrastructure, faculty, and interdisciplinary programs.
Governance: Streamlined administration while preserving participatory decision-making through statutory bodies.
The Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988, marks a pivotal moment in the institution’s journey, transitioning it from a society-managed college to a full-fledged central university. By formalizing its governance and academic framework, the Act has empowered Jamia to uphold its founding principles of secularism, innovation, and social justice while adapting to modern educational demands. Today, Jamia Millia Islamia stands as a testament to India’s pluralistic ethos and commitment to inclusive higher education.