The JNUEE 2026 application fee for PG programmes is expected to be ?200 for General, OBC-NCL and EWS students, while SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender students are fully exempt and pay no fee at all.
JNUEE 2026 applications for PG programmes are submitted through the official portal at jnuee.jnu.ac.in, conducted by NTA. Fee payment is the final step before form submission and is completed online using debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking. A failed or stuck payment is one of the most common errors students face during the application window. This article explains the exact fee amounts by category, how the SC/ST waiver is applied, the step-by-step payment process and fixes for every frequent payment problem.
- Expected JNUEE 2026 fee for General/OBC-NCL/EWS: ?200 per programme (based on 2025 data)
- SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender students: fully waived — no payment required
- Fee is paid online via debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking on the NTA payment gateway
- A separate fee applies per programme for General/OBC-NCL/EWS students applying to multiple programmes
- Fee is non-refundable once successfully paid, even if you withdraw or do not appear for the exam
| Direct Link — JNUEE 2026 Application Form (Active) |
| jnuee.jnu.ac.in — Official JNUEE Portal |
JNUEE 2026 PG Application Fee Structure
The application fee for JNUEE 2026 PG programmes depends on the category you select during registration. The figures below are based on 2025 application data and are expected to remain unchanged for the 2026 cycle. Verify the confirmed amounts from the official notification once the form is live at jnuee.jnu.ac.in.
| Category | Application Fee (Expected 2026) |
|---|---|
| General | ?200 |
| OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | ?200 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | ?200 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | Nil — Fully Waived |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | Nil — Fully Waived |
| PwD (Person with Disability) | Nil — Fully Waived |
| Third Gender / Transgender | Nil — Fully Waived |
If you apply to more than one PG programme, General, OBC-NCL and EWS students pay ?200 for each programme separately. SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender students pay no fee regardless of how many programmes they apply to. The fee once paid is non-refundable under all circumstances.
SC/ST and PwD Fee Waiver Details
JNU extends a complete fee waiver to students from SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender categories. The waiver is applied automatically at the payment step when you select the correct category at registration — you are not taken to a payment gateway and no transaction is needed. Read the points below carefully to avoid a category error that could cost you the waiver.
- Select SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender at the registration step itself — the category cannot usually be changed after payment is processed.
- You must upload a valid category certificate: SC/ST certificate issued by a competent state authority, or a PwD certificate from a government medical board.
- OBC candidates must confirm their certificate states "Non-Creamy Layer" — OBC (Creamy Layer) applicants are treated as General and pay ?200.
- EWS students must hold an income and asset certificate issued for financial year 2025–26; the EWS fee category is ?200 (same as General).
- If you accidentally register under General/OBC and pay the fee, check the official portal for a correction window. Outside the correction window, category changes are not permitted and the paid fee is not refunded.
How to Pay JNUEE 2026 Application Fee Online
Fee payment is the last step of the JNUEE 2026 application process. Complete all earlier sections first, then follow the steps below to pay and submit your form.
- Open jnuee.jnu.ac.in and log in with your application number and password.
- Navigate to the Application Form section and confirm that all fields — personal details, academic details, programme selection and document uploads — are saved.
- Click Preview / Confirm to review your form, then click Proceed to Payment.
- Select your payment mode: debit card, credit card, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or net banking.
- Enter the required card or UPI details and authorise the transaction with the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
- Do not press Back, Refresh or close the browser tab while the payment is processing. Wait for the confirmation screen to appear.
- Note the transaction ID shown on the confirmation page and download or screenshot the e-receipt.
- Log in again after 15–20 minutes and verify your application status reads "Payment Successful" or "Application Submitted".
SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender students will see a submission confirmation directly after clicking Proceed to Payment — no transaction step is needed.
Common Fee Payment Errors and How to Fix Them
Payment failures and stuck transactions are the most frequent reasons students miss the JNUEE application deadline. The table below lists the errors reported most often and the exact fix for each.
| Error or Problem | Likely Cause | Recommended Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Amount deducted but form shows "Payment Pending" | Bank server delay or session timeout between bank and portal | Wait 24–48 hours and log in again to check the status. If still pending, raise a grievance on the NTA helpdesk with your bank transaction ID and application number. |
| Payment gateway not loading or freezing | Browser cache, incompatible browser or ad-blocker interference | Clear cache and cookies, switch to the latest version of Chrome or Firefox, disable ad-blockers and browser extensions, then retry. |
| "Transaction Failed" error but money was debited | Bank-side timeout after the amount was held | Check your bank statement. The held amount is auto-reversed to your account within 7–10 working days. Do not make a second payment until you confirm the first transaction was reversed. |
| UPI payment stuck on "Pending" in UPI app | UPI network timeout or VPA mismatch | Wait 30 minutes and check both your UPI app and the portal. If the portal still shows no payment after 2 hours, initiate a fresh payment and report the pending transaction to NTA. |
| "Invalid Card Details" or "Card Declined" error | Wrong CVV/expiry, 3D-Secure OTP expired, or card not enabled for online use | Re-enter card details carefully. Confirm with your bank that international/online transactions are enabled on the card, then retry. |
| Session expired before payment step | Idle timeout on the NTA portal | Log in again and proceed to payment. All previously saved form data is retained — only the payment step needs to be repeated. |
| Duplicate payment charged twice | Student retried payment without verifying the first transaction | Raise a refund request immediately on the NTA grievance portal. Attach both transaction IDs and your bank statement as proof. |
If any payment issue is not resolved within 48 hours, contact the NTA helpdesk at the number and email address published in the official JNUEE 2026 notification. Always keep your application number, registered mobile number and bank transaction reference ready before calling or writing in.
JNUEE 2026 Application Fee FAQs
Ques. What is the JNUEE 2026 application fee for General category students?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected application fee for General, OBC-NCL and EWS students is ?200 per programme. Confirm the exact amount from the official notification published at jnuee.jnu.ac.in once the form window opens.
Ques. Do SC/ST students pay any fee to apply for JNUEE 2026 PG programmes?
Ans. No. SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender students are fully exempt from the JNUEE application fee. The waiver is applied automatically when you select the correct category at registration — no payment transaction is needed.
Ques. My fee was deducted but my JNUEE form still shows Payment Pending. What should I do?
Ans. Wait 24–48 hours and log in again to check the updated status. If the status has not changed, raise a grievance on the NTA portal with your bank transaction reference number and application number. Do not make a second payment before confirming the first transaction failed.
Ques. Can I get a refund of the JNUEE 2026 application fee if I decide not to appear?
Ans. No. The JNUEE application fee is non-refundable once it is successfully processed, even if you withdraw your application or do not appear for the exam.
Ques. Which payment modes are accepted for JNUEE 2026 fee payment?
Ans. You can pay using a debit card, credit card, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm and other UPI apps) or net banking through any major Indian bank. All modes are available on the NTA payment gateway at the time of form submission.
Ques. What should I do if I selected the wrong category and paid the wrong fee amount?
Ans. Check the official JNUEE 2026 notification for the application correction window schedule. During the correction window you may be able to update your category. Outside the correction window, category changes are not permitted. Contact the NTA helpdesk as soon as possible with your application number if you believe you have paid under the wrong category.
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