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Content Writer | Updated On - Nov 29, 2025
Submit the application before December 3, 2025. Corrections can be made on December 4 and 5, 2025.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has opened applications for PhD admissions for the 2025-26 academic session (Phase II, Winter Semester).
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-CSIR NET, JRF, or GATE can apply online until December 3, 2025. Corrections to applications can be made on December 4 and 5, 2025.
The process is entirely online, and candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and pay the application fee as per their category.
The application fee for JNU PhD admissions is based on the candidate’s category. General/OBC candidates pay ₹500SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹ 250, and JRF/GATE candidates pay ₹500
JNU PhD Admission 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Last Date To Apply | December 3, 2025 |
| Correction Window | December 4-5, 2025 |
| Invitation for vive voce to the candidate | December 13, 2025 |
| Holding of viva-voce examination | December 19-23, 2025 |
| Publication of First Merit Lists for - 2nd January, 2026 (Tentative) Admissions to PhD programmes | January 2, 2026 |
| Pre-enrolment registration and payment - 2nd January to 4th January, 2026, of the Fee with blocking of seats of the First list | January 2-4, 2026 |
For detailed information, visit the official website jnu.ac.in. For easy access, the link is given below.
Direct Link: JNU PhD Admission 2026 Application Portal
Image Source: JNU PhD Admission 2026 @jnu.ac.in
JNU PhD 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have a valid UGC-CSIR NET (all categories), JRF (UGC/CSIR/ICMR/DBT/NBHM), or GATE score in the relevant subject/discipline.
NET percentile from December 2024 onwards will be considered.
Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree in the relevant field with the minimum required marks as per university norms. Foreign nationals and NRI candidates have separate eligibility and application procedures.
Fee The semester fee for PhD programmes at JNU for 2025-26 is as follows: General/OBC: ₹5,000 per semester/ST/PwD: ₹2,500 per semester
Additional charges may apply for specific courses or facilities. For further information, students can check this Official PDF
JNU PhD 2026-How to Apply?
- Visit the official JNU admissions portal: jnuee.jnu.ac.in.
- Register and fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload required documents, including NET/JRF/GATE scorecard, academic certificates, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online as per category.
After submission, regularly check the JNU website for updates, merit lists, and further instructions.
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