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- Popular Courses: MA Political Science, MA International Relations, BA (Hons.), M.Tech, PhD
- Total Fees (1st Year):
- MA Political Science: INR 689
- MA International Relations: INR 689
- BA (Hons): INR 957.5
- M.Tech: INR 737
- PhD: INR 444.5
- Admissions:
- Other Details:
- Number of Schools: 21 schools across various disciplines
- Admission Status: PG & UG are scheduled for May and July 2026, respectively.
JNU conducts its own entrance test for PhD known as JNUEE.
JNU Important Dates 2026
Below is a detailed timeline of key events for various JNU entrance exams and admission processes in 2026.
CUET PG 2026
CUET UG 2026
GAT-B 2026
JNU JNUEE 2026
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application for JNUEE 2026 | February 2026 - March 2026 |
| JNUEE 2026 Exam | May 2026 - June 2026 |
| JNUEE 2026 Result | July 2026 - August 2026 |
JEE Main 2026
JNU Admission Dates 2026
| Level | Event | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|---|
PG |
JNU Merit List Release | May 2026 - June 2026 |
| Counselling & Admission | June 2026 - July/August 2026 | |
UG |
JNU Merit List Release | July 2026 - August 2026 |
| Counselling & Admission | August 2026 - September 2026 |
JNU Courses & Fees 2026
Jawaharlal Nehru University offers a wide range of UG, PG, doctoral, and professional courses with a highly affordable fee structure. For 2026, admissions are through national-level exams like CUET, JEE Main, CAT, and others, with separate, well-defined fee norms for Indian and foreign students.
| Courses | Eligibility | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 10+2 with JEE Main CSAB/JoSAA Counselling | INR 1,43,021 (General / OBC with Income above INR 5,00,000) |
| BA {Hons.} | 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks + CUET | INR 420.50 |
| B.Sc (Ayurveda) | 10+2 with 45% | INR 420.50 |
| MA | Graduation with 50% + CUET PG | INR 420.50 |
| MCA | Graduation with 50% + CUET PG | INR 420.50 |
| M.Sc | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 420.50 |
| M.Tech | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 444.50 |
| MBA | Graduation + CAT | INR 3,13,066 |
| MPH | Graduation with 50% + CUET PG | INR 444.50 |
| PhD | Post Graduation with NET UGC/ CSIR /GATE or NET/JRF | INR 444.50 |
Note:
- For Foreign Students, JNU accepts DASA Counselling for B.Tech.
- For M.Tech, the total fees are INR 72,000. But students must pay INR 8,045 for one-time Fees at the time of admission.
- For Admissions in M.Sc. Biotechnology and Computer Computational and Integrative Sciences students must appear for the GAT B.
- The Tuition fees for foreign students in the MBA programme will be: USD 16000 for 2 years.
- For some PhD courses, such as the PhD in Cinema Studies and the PhD in Korean, JNU only accepts the JNUEE entrance test.
- The Tibetan students shall be charged fees as per as Indian students
JNU Admission 2026
JNU now admits almost all regular UG, PG and PhD programmes through national-level entrance tests, followed by JNU’s own online registration, merit list, counselling and document verification. Below is the step by step admission process:
Step 1: Check Eligibility & Identify Exam Route
Eligibility
- UG: 10+2 from a recognised board (45% - 50%, with relaxation for reserved categories)
- PG: Relevant UG degree (50% - 55%, with relaxation)
- PhD: Relevant Master’s degree (55%, with relaxation)
Entrance Exam Channels
- CUET-UG: All JNU UG & Certificate/COE/COP programmes
- CUET-PG: Most MA / MSc / MCA / MPH / PG Diploma / some MTech
- GAT-B: MSc Biotechnology & Computational Biology
- GATE / CCMT: Select MTech specialisations
- NET-JRF / NET / GATE: Most PhD programmes.
Step 2: Apply for the Relevant Entrance Exam
- Register on the appropriate exam portal:
- CUET-UG / CUET-PG (NTA)
- GAT-B
- GATE
- UGC/CSIR-NET
- Select JNU and the correct programme codes
- Upload documents, pay exam fee, and submit the form
- Download admit card, appear for the exam, and save the scorecard
Step 3: Register on JNU Admission Portal
After entrance exam results:
- Register on the JNU UG / PG / PhD Admission Portal
- Enter personal, academic, and exam score details
- Choose programme and Centre/School preferences
- Upload required documents
- Use correction window if provided
Step 4: Merit List / Shortlisting
- JNU prepares merit lists based on:
- Entrance exam score (CUET / NET / GATE etc.)
- Reservation and category norms
- PhD applicants are shortlisted for viva-voce/interview based on exam percentile and departmental criteria
Step 5: Interview / Viva-Voce (PhD Only)
- Conducted by the concerned School/Centre
- May include:
- Research proposal / SoP
- Subject discussion
- Final selection usually follows 70% exam score + 30% viva
Step 6: Seat Allotment & Pre-Enrolment
- If allotted a seat:
- Accept or upgrade the seat online
- Upload documents
- Pay initial admission/pre-enrolment fee
- Multiple rounds are conducted for UG & PG
Step 7: Document Verification & Final Registration
- Report to JNU (physical/online as notified)
- Original documents verified
- Pay remaining fees
- Complete final registration in the concerned School/Centre
Step 8: Spot / Mop-Up Rounds (If Applicable)
- Conducted if seats remain vacant
- Based on merit and eligibility
JNU Admission Important Documents Required 2026
Candidates must keep original documents and scanned copies ready for online upload, pre-enrolment, and physical verification.
Common Documents (UG / PG / PhD)
- Passport-size photographs
- Scanned signature
- Photo ID proof
- Date of Birth proof
- Category certificate
- PwD certificate
- Income certificate
- Migration / Transfer Certificate
- Anti-ragging affidavit
- Character / Conduct Certificate
Pre-Enrolment & Final Registration
- Seat acceptance / pre-enrolment receipt
- Fee payment receipts
- Required undertakings / declarations
- Medical fitness certificate
JNU Rankings 2026
JNU has been ranked by different institutions, and below are the rankings provided in the table:
| Agency | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia | B.Tech | 2025 | 100 |
IndiaToday Ranking |
Overall |
2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | ||
NIRF  |
Research | 2025 | 21 |
| Overall | 2025 | 7 | |
IIRF |
Overall |
2025 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
JNU Cutoff 2026
To get admission in any courses at JNU, candidates must appear for the entrance exams such as CUET UG & PG, JEE Main, GATE, along with the CSAB Counselling. Below are the JNU cutoff of different national level test:
JEE Main 2025 CutOff for JNU
The overall cutoff rank for JEE Main is 25706 - 33831. JNU, JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for General Category is listed below.
| Courses | First Round (Cutoff marks) | Last Round (Cutoff marks) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | 25706 | 31402 |
| B.Tech ECE | 33831 | 41588 |
CUET UG 2025 CutOff for JNU
The overall cutoff marks for CUET UG is 59 - 74. JNU CUET UG Cutoff 2025 for General Category is listed below.
| Courses | First Round (Cutoff marks) | Last Round (Cutoff marks) |
|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons.) Japanese | 74 | 64 |
| BA (Hons.) French | 74 | 65 |
| BA (Hons.) German | 73 | 65 |
| BA (Hons.) Spanish | 70 | 64 |
| BA (Hons.) Korean | 69 | 62 |
| BA (Hons.) Chinese | 68 | 63 |
| BA (Hons.) Russian | 67 | 61 |
| BA (Hons.) Persian | 64 | 57 |
| BA (Hons.) Arabic | 62 | 55 |
| BA (Hons.) Pashto | 59 | 55 |
CUET PG 2025 CutOff for JNU
The overall cutoff marks for CUET PG is 27 - 99. JNU CUET PG Cutoff 2025 for General Category is listed below.
| Courses | Last Round |
|---|---|
| MA Hindi | 99 |
| MA Functional Hindi and Translation | 94 |
| MA Sanskrit | 92 |
| MA English | 89 |
| MA Urdu | 86 |
| MA Arabic | 85 |
| MA International Studies | 84 |
| MA Philosophy | 84 |
| MA Political Science | 83 |
| MA International Relations | 82 |
| MA Sociology | 78 |
| MA Chinese | 76 |
| MA French | 76 |
| MA Labour and Development | 73 |
| MA Ancient History | 71 |
| MA Linguistics | 71 |
| MA Geography | 69 |
| MA Medieval History | 67 |
| MA World Economy | 61 |
| MA Economics | 61 |
| MA Disaster Management | 62 |
| MA Korean | 59 |
| MA Spanish | 59 |
| MA Russian Studies | 45 |
| MA Arts and Aesthetics | 46 |
| MA Persian | 32 |
| M.Sc Life Science | 71 |
| M.Sc Molecular Medicine | 65 |
| M.Sc Mathematics | 67 |
| M.Sc Environmental Science | 65 |
| M.Sc Physics | 65 |
| M.Sc Chemistry | 58 |
| M.Sc Computational and Integrative Sciences | 50 |
| M.Tech Computer Science & Technology | 51 |
| M.Tech Data Science | 49 |
| M.Tech. Nano Electronics | 32 |
| M.Tech Nano Science and Technology | 27 |
| MCA | 73 |
| MPH | 76 |
| PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics | 48 |
JNU Placement
JNU Placement Report 2026 has not yet been officially released. However, according to the NIRF 2025 report, placement data for the 2024 academic year is available and 235 students were placed out of a total of 1,873 students in 2024.
JNU Placement Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Students | 1,873 |
| Total Students Placed | 235 |
| Median Package | INR 6.5 LPA |
Note: The placement figures mentioned above are sourced from the NIRF 2025 report:
JNU Scholarships 2026
JNU grants scholarships based on various criteria, including merit, merit-cum-means, need, and reserved categories. Some of the JNU Scholarships are listed below.
| Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility / Details |
|---|---|---|
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | As notified | Meritorious students with parent/guardian income ≤ INR 2,50,000 per year |
| Ford Foundation Scholarship | INR 700 per month | M.A. students (School of International Studies); merit-based; at least 50% for female students |
| Prof. Ramesha Rao Scholarship & Travel Grant | INR 3,000 per month (10 months) + INR 30,000 travel grant | M.Phil./Ph.D. students in Cancer Biology presenting papers at international conferences |
| Tendulkar Scholarship | INR 400 per month (2 years) | 2 students from the School of Social Sciences (rotational basis) |
| Prof. Nurul Hasan Scholarship | INR 1,500 per month (1 year) | 2nd-year M.A./M.Sc./MCA students with highest CGPA after first year |
| Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship | INR 1,000 per month (1 year) | 10 students; renewable if CGPA ≥ 5.5 |
| Prof. MJK Thavaraj MCM Scholarship | INR 300 per month + INR 2,000 contingency | M.A. (Economics) first-year students; merit-based |
| D.S. Gardi Sanskrit Scholarship | As notified (2 years) | MA Sanskrit students based on first-semester performance |
| Prof. Gouri Shankar Singhal Merit Scholarship | INR 1,000 per month (1 year) | M.Sc. (SLS) 2nd-year student with highest CGPA (merit first, need second) |
| Earn as You Learn Scheme | As per work | Students from economically weaker sections |
JNU Campus Facilities 2026
- Central Library: The nine-storey Central Library at JNU’s Academic Complex is the hub for learning and research, offering extensive print and digital resources, air-conditioned study halls, and dedicated study zones.
- Sports & Physical Activities: Sports & Fitness: JNU offers facilities for athletics, football, cricket, tennis, yoga, trekking, and more, with indoor games and open spaces for all students.
- University Health Centre (UHC): Provides on-campus preventive and curative healthcare for students and staff, ensuring easy access and efficient medical support.
- Cultural Activities: JNU students actively participate in clubs for debate, drama, music, dance, and art, with campus events organized by the Culture Committee and Coordinator.
JNU Hostel Facilities 2026
JNU provides on-campus hostel accommodation through 18 hostels for boys, girls, and married students. Each hostel is supervised by appointed wardens to ensure safety and discipline.
Facilities Available 2026
JNU hostels are well-equipped and offer the following amenities:
- Furnished rooms
- Reading rooms
- TV/common rooms
- Indoor sports facilities
- Mess and dining facilities
- Clean and secure campus environment
Hostel Allotment Policy 2026
- Hostel allotment is merit-based
- Outstation students are given priority
- Reservation is applicable for SC/ST/PH candidates as per university norms
JNU Hostel Charges 2026
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | INR 5 |
| Hostel Security Deposit (Refundable) | INR 50 |
| Mess Security Deposit (Refundable) | INR 750 |
| Mess Advance (Adjustable) | INR 750 |
| Newspapers (Annual) | INR 15 |
| Crockery & Utensils | INR 50 |
Room Rent 2026
| Room Type | Charges |
|---|---|
| Single-Seated Room | INR 240 |
| Double-Seated Room | INR 120 |
Important Note:
- A mess advance of INR 750 must be paid at the time of hostel admission.
- Actual mess charges are calculated monthly and must be paid by the 24th of the following month.
JNU FAQs 2026
Ques. How is life at JNU for MA students? Is it all hectic, or do students also get time to enjoy themselves?
Ans. Life at JNU for MA students is a mix of hard work and campus fun. The studies can be demanding, with lots of reading, seminars, and self-study, but flexible schedules make it easier to manage. Alongside academics, students enjoy hostel life, cultural fests, debates, clubs, and hanging out at dhabas. Politics and activism are a regular part of campus life, which may feel new at first. Overall, JNU offers a challenging but enjoyable experience with space for both learning and social life.
Ques. What is it like to study at Jawaharlal Nehru University?
Ans. Life at JNU for MA students combines rigorous academics with an active campus culture. Heavy reading, seminars, and discussions demand effort, but flexible schedules allow self-paced learning. While political activism may occasionally disrupt classes, students enjoy a vibrant social life through fests, clubs, dhaba hangouts, and hostel gatherings. The green campus, diverse peer group, and relaxed hostel rules help balance academic pressure with fun and freedom.
Ques. Is the government subsidy for JNU students justified when institutions like IIMs are not subsidized and IITs have increased their course fees?
Ans. Yes, it can be justified because JNU is meant to stay affordable for students from poorer backgrounds and focuses on public education and research, while IIMs and IITs are more job-oriented and charge higher fees as they expect graduates to earn more. Different types of institutions have different goals, so they are funded differently.
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JNU offers admissions once a year, between March and August. The university provides over 110 UG, PG, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. JNU conducts its own entrance examination for PhD admissions, known as JNUEE, while admission to UG and PG courses is based on national-level entrance exams such as CUET, CUET-PG, JEE Main, GAT-B, and CAT. The counseling and seat allocation process at JNU is conducted through platforms like JoSAA, CSAB, DASA, and CCMT, depending on the course.
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You can visit the official website of the JNU for the latest notifications regarding admissions, examinations, as well result updates.
Counseling for Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) admissions is conducted following the release of merit lists based on CUET (Common University Entrance Test) scores.
JNU admissions are made through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for all UG (Except BTech) and PG (Except MBA and M.Sc Biotechnology) programs. JNU accepts JEE Main rank and CAT scores for admission to BTech and MBA programs, respectively. JNU conducts its own entrance examination (JNUEE) for admission to the PhD program.
For 2025 admissions at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), applications for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses will be conducted through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). The UG application process is expected to begin in the second week of February 2025, with applications closing in the last week of March