JNU MA admission 2024 is ongoing. JNU has released the Third Merit List for MA admissions 2024. Candidates who applied for admission can check the List-3 results through the official website at jnuee.jnu.ac.in. The last date for Pre-enrolment registration and payment of fees with blocking of seats for candidates selected in the third list is June 28, 2024. Check JNU Admission 2024

JNU MA Cutoff 2024 (Released)

JNU MA Cutoff 2024 is out now. This year, MA Sociology witnessed the highest cutoff marks of 97.6667 followed by MA Arabic for which the cutoff marks are 96 in the general categpory. JNU MA cutoff 2024 marks for all specialisations in the general category (Unreserved) are given in the table below:

MA Courses First Cutoff Marks 2024
MA Ancient History 70.6667 
MA Arabic 96
MA Chinese 41.6667
MA Development and Labour Studies 80
MA Disaster Studies 43.3333
MA Economics 84
MA Economics (with specialization in World Economy) 87.3333
MA English 71
MA French and Francophone Studies 68.6667
MA Geography 70
MA German Literature 58.3333
MA German Translation 49
MA Hindi 92.6667
MA International Relations and Area Studies  83.6667
MA Japanese Studies 67.6667
MA Korean 64.3333 
MA Linguistics 80
MA Medieval History 69.6667
MA Modern History 73.6667
MA Persian 58
MA Politics (with specialization in International Studies) 85.3333
MA Political Science 85
MA Pashto 46.6667
MA Russian 51.6667
MA Arts & Aesthetics 56
MA Sanskrit 90
MA Sociology 97.6667
MA Philosophy 80
MA Spanish 70
MA Tamil 63.3333 
MA Urdu 92

Check More: JNU Cutoff

JNU MA Eligibility Criteria

The minimum eligibility required for the MA program at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is 50% aggregate marks in the previous qualifying examination and 30% marks in the entrance examination conducted by the NTA for the JNU admissions. 

The table below contains eligibility criteria for the major MA specializations offered at JNU:

Programs Academic Qualification
MA in Economics Bachelor’s degree in any discipline securing a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks, with familiarity with Mathematics at 10+2 level for admissions in M.A Economics program.
M.A. in Politics (with specialization in International Studies) Applicants must have completed their bachelor’s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 education pattern with a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks.
MA Arts and Aesthetics
  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 academic pattern. Applicants must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks to be eligible for admissions.
MA Sanskrit
  • Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sanskrit or in any subject under 10+2+3 education pattern from any recognized Institute or University.

Read More: JNU Courses & Fees

JNU MA Admission Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to MA at JNU must clear the Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) conducted by NTA. Admission shall be granted on the basis of performance in the CUET PG exam. The final selection will be based on the merit list released by the university. 

Check More: CUET Exam Pattern 

JNU MA Application Process

Candidates applying for MA admission at JNU are required to apply for CUET PG on the official website. The application process is mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website - cuet.nta.nic.in.
  • On the homepage, click on the link that reads, 'Registration for CUET (PG) -.'
  • Register yourself and then login using your credentials.
  • Fill in the application form, upload the documents
  • Pay the application fees and submit the form
  • Download and print a copy for future references.

Documents Required 

  • Two self-attested copies of matriculation. 
  • Two self-attested copies of senior secondary education. 
  • Character certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable) 
  • Medical certificate for PwD candidates. 
  • Migration certificate

JNU MA Courses

Economics Political Science English Politics
Geography Development Studies Linguistics International Studies
Sociology Labour and Development Hindi Ancient History
Arts & Aesthetics Medieval History Philosophy French
Sanskrit Japanese Spanish Korean
Arabic Russian Studies German Urdu
Chinese Disaster Management Persian Pashto

JNU MA (Economics) Syllabus

Course description is given below:

EC 401: Macroeconomics

EC 402: Microeconomics

EC 403: Trade, Finance and Development

EC 404: Introduction to Statistics and Econometrics

EC 405: Political Economy of Development

EC 406: Indian Economic Problems

EC 407: Mathematical Methods in Economics

EC 408: Problems of Accumulation

Optional Courses

EP 406: Classical Theories of Value and Distribution

EP 407: General Equilibrium Analysis

EP 501: Evolution of the Indian Economy

EP-502: Analysis of Indian Economy (with special reference to Sectoral Problems)

EP-503: Analysis of Indian Economy (with special reference to Resource Mobilization)

EP 504: Problems and Techniques of Planning

EP 509: Production Conditions in Indian Agriculture

EP 514: Structure and Growth of Indian Industries

EP 516: Foreign Trade, Aid and Investment Policies

EP-519: Econometric Methods I

EP-520: Econometric Methods II

EP 521: Banking and Monetary Institutions

EP 524: Public Finance

EP 526: Labour Economics

EP 529: Social Choice I

EP-532: Theory of Industrial Organization

EP 533 Resource Economics

EP 534: Game Theory with Applications to Economics

EP 536: Law and Economics

EC 537: Economics of Health

EC 538: Financial Structures and Economic Development

EC 540: Database on Indian Economy

EC 541: Issues in the Contemporary International Economy

EC 542: Experimental Methods in Economics

EC 543: Auction Theory with Its Applications

EC 544: Environmental Economics

EC 545: Globalization and Development

JNU MA FAQs

Ques. How can I check JNU MA entrance exam result?

Ans. To check the JNU MA entrance exam result, follow the given steps:

  • Go to JNU’s official website - ntajnu.nic.in
  • Under ‘Admission’ tab, click on ‘JNU Entrance Examination Results’
  • Select Program of Study from drop down list
  • Select Field of Study from drop down list
  • Select Search Option – Either search by application number or by Registration number
  • Enter the selected option (Application number or Registration number)
  • Scorecard will appear on the screen
  • Candidate must download the scorecard/rank card
  • Take a print out for future references

Ques. How much is the average package offered by the placement team for JNU MA Economics students?

Ans. The average package offered is around INR 9 LPA.

Ques. What is the JNU MA Economics entrance exam syllabus?

Ans. The JNU MA Economics entrance exam syllabus is as follows:

  • Micro-economics (Demand Curves, Price and Income Elasticity of Demand, Cost Curves, Equilibrium of Firm under Perfect Competition and Monopoly) and Macro-economics (National Income, Theories of income Determination, Monetary Policy, Trade and Balance of Payments)
  • Descriptive Statistics (Mean, Median and Mode, Standard Deviation, Correlation, Coefficient), Elementary Probability Theory, Mathematics for Economists (Elementary Algebra, Coordinate Geometry and Elementary Calculus)
  • Problems of Economic History, Underdevelopment and Growth: India's Economic Development prior to Independence: India's Planning and Development experience since Independence; Basic indicators of Development and International Economics Issues of Contemporary Relevance.

Ques. Which is better, MA (International Relations) or MA (Economics) in terms of placements at JNU?

Ans. MA in International Relations is better in terms of placement at JNU. The program opens career scopes in various fields such as:

  • Journalism
  • Civil Services
  • Policy Analysis
  • Research work for government and think tanks in India and Abroad
  • Work for International Multilateral and Development Agencies
  • Work for the United Nations