JNU Scholarship: NAAC accredited Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) with an ‘A’ grade. While UGC gave it the status of ‘University of Excellence’, JNU ranks 2nd in the NIRF 2023. With more than 50 centres, 13 schools and numerous special centres, JNU has provided the most affordable education to some of the brightest minds of the nation. In order to financially support the economically weak students, JNU scholarships offer monetary rewards to deserving students.
JNU scholarships are offered to meritorious and needy students across all the 100 courses offered by JNU. The scholarships are awarded as a one-time grant or monthly rewards to meritorious and financially weak students. JNU scholarships are based on merit, and may be renewed every year after evaluating the progress of the candidate. These scholarships are provided by various departments of the esteemed university, UGC and more such organisations.
JNU scholarships are for academically deserving students, category, minority students, single girl child, at UG, PG, Ph.D/M.Phil level. Interested and eligible candidates may apply for the scholarships by submitting the required documents in the administration office with the duly filled scholarship form.
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JNU scholarships provide financial prizes to eligible students in order to support the economically underprivileged enrolled students. In all 100 of the courses that JNU offers, merit-based and need-based scholarships are available to deserving students. The scholarships are given to deserving students who need assistance financially as a one-time donation or as monthly prizes. Below-mentioned are the rewards and eligibility criteria for all the JNU scholarships.
JNU Scholarship | Details | Scholarship reward |
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Merit-cum-Means Scholarships | Needy and meritorious students whose family income does not exceed INR 2,50,000 per annum Students must be enrolled in any B.A./M.A. program |
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Ford Foundation Scholarships | Meritorious students in M.A. Programme of the School of International studies are eligible. | INR 700 per month |
Prof. Ramesha Rao Scholarship and Travel Grant | Cancer Biology program students M.Phil/Ph.D student presenting paper in International Conference, Seminar, etc. in the area of Cancer Biology |
The award is for a period of 10 months INR 3,000 per month in a year Travel grant of INR 30,000 to an M.Phil/Ph.D student |
Tendulkar Scholarship | Offered to 2 meritorious students from the Centres of School of Social Sciences by rotation. | INR 400 per month for a period of 2 years. |
Prof. Nurul Hasan Scholarship | 2 Students of 2nd year M.A./M.Sc./MCA with the highest CGPA at the end of the first year, one for Social Science and Science subject |
INR 1500 per month for a period of 1 year to each of the two students. |
Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship | 10 Students who maintain CGPA of 5.5 at the end of 3rd semester of MA/M.Sc. and 5th semester in case of MCA | INR 1000 per month awarded to 10 students for a period of one year (covering two semesters) This scholarship may be renewed for subsequent semester(s) if CGPA maintained |
Prof. MJK Thavaraj MCM Scholarship |
Meritorious students of M.A. (Economics) 1st year of School of Social Sciences. | 2 Scholarships worth INR 300 each per month and INR 2000 as contingency are awarded. |
D S Gardi Sanskrit Scholarship |
Annually awarded to 2 M.A. students of Sanskrit Studies for a period of two years. | This scholarship is awarded on the basis of performance of the students in the first semester itself. |
Prof. Gouri Shankar Singhal Merit Scholarship |
Awarded to M.Sc. (SLS) 2nd year student with the highest CGPA at the end of 3rd semester. The selection is first done on the basis of merit and then need. |
INR 1000 per month for one year |
JNU fellowship are awarded to students pursuing Master’s level or PhD level course at Jawaharlal Nehru University. These fellowship include various international, state and national fellowships available for students. The eligible candidate must have a meritorious academic record and should be enrolled in JNU. Below-mentioned are the rewards and eligibility criteria for all the JNU Fellowships.
Fellowship | Details | Scholarship Rewards |
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Sungum Sudhar Fellowship | Two students whose PhD status is confirmed and have a 6.5 grade in Masters(MA & MPhil) programme. |
2 students are rewarded for three years. |
SYLFF Fellowship | Candidates should be confirmed in a PhD programme with an approved PHD topic. Candidates should have at least 2 years remaining of PhD study, as on the last date of application of fellowship. Each school, centre and special centre may recommend PhD students for this fellowship |
Fellowship for a period of three years rewarding 22,000 per month to each selected student. Renewed every year after evaluating the progress of the research work |
Fox International Fellowship | Annually awarded to 1 or 2 students of M.Phil./Ph.D. programme in any of the following fields: Economics, Finance, Political Science, International Relations, Law And Contemporary History. Should have completed 3 semesters but not more than 6 semesters of M.Phil./Ph.D./Direct Ph.D. programme. Duly filled application form (can be found on the official website) supported with the documents should be submitted in the Admin Office. |
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UGC-CSIR Junior Research Fellowship | Students who qualify in the national level test conducted by the University Grants Commission/CSIR and other similar tests for award of Junior Research Fellowship. | Rewards as per the norms of the relevant organisation |
UGC-Scholarships and Fellowship | Students can avail UGC Scholarships and Fellowships every year to pursue higher studies It is available for meritorious students, women candidates, category, minority students, foreign nationals, single girl child, rank holders at UG, PG, Ph.D levels. This UGC Scholarship fellowship extends to various Science, Humanities, Language and various other programs. |
Rewards and benefits as per organisation norms |
State Government Fellowship | Awarded to 1 or 2 students. The fellow must devote his whole time to approved courses of research and study at the University. She/He shall not hold any other scholarship/remunerations Junior Research Fellows with the consent of the Guide/Head of the Department may assist the University/Institution in its teaching programmes S/He shall obtain prior permission of the University for appearing at any examination conducted by any other University or public body The fellowship shall be terminated at any time if the progress and conduct of the fellow is found to be unsatisfactory However, a research fellow who has displayed research ability but not completed his work may be considered for extension of fellowship for a further period of one year at the end of four years period |
The fellowship is tenable for a period of 1 year but may be renewed for the second, third and fourth years if the student continues to maintain satisfactory progress |
Okita Memorial Fellowship | Meritorious Indian students in JNU who are registered for MPhil/Ph.D. and MA 2nd year programme in various Centres of SIS/SLLCS/SSS pursuing studies/research in any of the areas of specialisation bearing on Japan or on India's Relations with Japan |
2 Fellowships each of the value of INR 5000 per month with an annual contingency grant of INR 10,000 awarded by the ICCR |
G. Parthasarathi Endowment Fellowship | 4 meritorious students coming from economically weaker sections of society, particularly Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Backward Class, and Physically Challenged handicapped students | INR 1000 per month each awarded to students initially for 1 year, renewable by another year on the basis of academic performance |
Australian High Commission Fellowship | The Fellowship is awarded to a Ph.D. student for 2 years working on a subject concerning Australian Study in the Centre of CSCSEA&WPS/SIS | INR 3500 per month plus annual contingency grant of INR 6000 |
Special Fellowships for SC/ST and PH students | Students hailing from deprived sections of society i.e. Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe and Physically Challenged (Handicapped) with a view to preparing them for taking up teaching and/or research as a career The most deserving candidates who have completed two years of Ph.D. or after having completed M.Phil. are on the verge of completing a Ph.D |
Four Fellowships are awarded INR 12000 per month for one semester or two semesters |
Dr. Sheila Zurbrigg Fellowship | Awarded to 1 deserving student of the Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health, School of Social Sciences | One time assistance of a maximum of INR 2000 |
Dr. Prafulla K. Pani Research Fellowship | Awarded to only 1 student for pursuing research at Special Centre for Molecular Medicine in the relevant areas of molecular medicine | Short-term fellowship of INR 8000 per month |
Posco Fellowship | Awarded to 10 undergraduate meritorious students every year in the Korean language programme of the CJKNEAS/SLLCS on the basis of selection at Centre/School level | Awarded cash prize in Indian Rupees equivalent to US $500 (approximately) to each |
Nippon Foundation (Japan) Fellowship | 2 Fellowships are awarded every year From third year onwards, six students of M.Phil./Ph.D. programme will be awarded the Fellowship |
Fellowship for a period of 3 years at the rate of INR 15000 per month |
Korean Foundation (Korea) Fellowship | Awarded to meritorious M.Phil./Ph.D, M.A. and UG students. | Two Fellowships of INR 10000 per month to the M.Phil./Ph.D INR 20,000 contingency for the first two years to the M.Phil./Ph.D Senior Fellowship of INR 12,000 per month and contingency of INR 20,000 per annum for the subsequent two years are awarded to the M.Phil./Ph.D. Two Fellowship of INR 2000 per month each for a period of two years to M.A. students 2 Scholarships of INR 1000 per month each for a period of two years are awarded to Undergraduate Students. |
Com. H L Parwana Research Stipend | Awarded to M.Phil. student of School of International Studies or School of Social Sciences working in the areas of Banking, Trade Union and Allied Areas | Research stipend of INR 5000 per month is awarded |
Swamy Pranavananda Memorial Research Fellowship | Awarded annually to a M.Phil. student pursuing studies for promotion in the Indian Philosophy, Culture and Civilization | Rewards as per the department |
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JNU scholarship awards are mainly awards awarded to meritorious students or rank holders or best performers in a course. These JNU scholarship awards include various course specific awards too. Below mentioned are such awards with eligibility:
Awards | Details | Scholarship Rewards |
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The President of India Gold Medal | Awarded annually to one student judged best for excellence in academic performance, literary activities, music, participation in hostel life, sports, good character and conduct | Gold Medal and Certificate is awarded |
Smt. Jaswant kaur Khurana Merit Award | Awarded to 1 student obtaining the highest rank at the conclusion of the M.Sc/ M.Phil/Ph.D. Programmes out of the interests earned on the endowment created for the purpose | An annual one time award of INR 15,000 |
Dr. Arpita Mishra Award | Awarded to the best M.Phil. (Linguistics) student on completion of the course work every year. | Annual certificate of Merit cum cash award of INR 5000 is awarded |
Rafael Iruzubieta Award | Cash awards are awarded annually to the best 2 MA students of Spanish Studies, SLL&CS. | The cash prize for the awardees will be determined on the availability of funds/interest accruing the endowment. |
A N Bhat Memorial Prize | Awarded annually to the most meritorious student of the 3rd semester of MA (Economics) programme of School of Social Sciences based on his/her performance in the 1st year of MA Programme | Cash prize of INR 5000 is awarded annually to the most meritorious student of the said course |
Vimla Saran Gold Medal Award | Awarded to one student of MA (Chinese) in SLL&CS | A Gold Medal is awarded annually |
Sajjad Zaheer and Razia Zaheer Award | Awarded to one male and one female MA Urdu literature student with the best performance in MA first year | Award money plus certificate are awarded every year The interest amount for a particular year will be equally divided into two parts one for male and other for female student |
Juhi Prasad Award | Awarded annually to the best girl student of B.A. in Spanish in the the Centre of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian & Latin American Studies, of School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies | Cash prize of INR 2000 annually |
Devendra Kumar Gupta Award | Awarded to 1 B.A. student of the Centre of French and Francophone Studies of School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies | Gold Medal plus Certificate is awarded annually |
School of Physical Sciences Gold Medal Award | Awarded selectively for outstanding performance in the M.Sc.(Physics) | Gold Medal |
Ranjan Roy Memorial Prize | The Centre for Economic Studies and Planning awards it to the best student completing the M.A. (Economics) programme from the Centre | Awarded INR 4000 |
Prof. T K Oommen Cash Award | Awarded annually to a topper student of M.A. Sociology who qualify the programme | Award as per department |
Prof. K J Mahale Cash Award | Awarded annually to a topper student of M.Phil. (French). | Award as per department |
Prof. S Marcandane Memorial Gold Medal Award | Awarded annually to a topper student of M.A. (French) programme | A Gold medal and a certificate |
Ms. Kanu Priya Bharadwaj Memorial Award | Awarded annually to the best M.A. student of the School of Arts & Aesthetics | A Gold medal and a certificate |
Pande Medal | Awarded annually to the Best Student of B.A (Hons) of the Centre of Russian Studies of SLL&CS | A Gold Medal and a Certificate of Merit |
Smt Jaswant Kaur Khurana Merit Award | Awarded every year to the student of Life Sciences obtaining the highest rank at the conclusion of the M.Sc. and M.Phil./ Ph.D. programme on the basis of selection at School level | An award of INR 15000 lump sum and a Gold medal |
Manoj Kumar Srivastava Memorial Gold Medal Award | Awarded to the topper of M.A. in the Sociology programme of CSSS every year. The Chairperson, CSSS will be the nodal person for recommending the name of the topper |
A Certificate and a Gold Medal |
JNU Women's Club Merit Award | The Award will be open to the Master's degree female students from the EWS category of all the disciplines offered in the university and will be given once in a year The selection will be made through a Selection Committee |
Award as per the university The applications will be invited later through a notification separately |
Prof. G. K. Chadha Awards | For students hailing from differently able categories and pursuing Master programmes | The Award has two prizes, each carries one time amount of INR 5,000 along with certificate, citation and memento |
The documents required for JNU scholarships may vary with each scholarship. However, students are recommended to attach the following common documents:
Other documents may vary according to the norms and latest notification for every JNU scholarship.
Eligible applicants can apply for JNU scholarships by submitting the scholarship form and required documents in the administration office during working hours. Applicants must ensure that all the documents are valid, updated and are as per the scholarship requirements.
For more information, students may visit Admissions Branch – Room No. 20, Administrative Block.
Ques.Can a Candidate apply for more than 1 JNU Scholarship?
Ans. Students cannot apply for more than one JNU scholarship at once. It is also applicable for external scholarships.
Ques.How are students selected for JNU scholarships?
Ans. Eligible candidates have to apply for the scholarships by submitting the scholarship form and the required documents. Then, a selection committee is generally formed for the selection of the students on the basis of their profile and academic records.
Ques.Are there any JNU scholarships for SC/ST/OBC and Minority Category Candidates?
Ans. There are JNU scholarships for the reserved categories to help them pursue higher studies in the institution. One of them is Special Fellowships for SC/ST and PH students, G. Parthasarathi Endowment Fellowship and more. Reserved students can also apply for UGC scholarships and fellowship.
Ques.What is the basis on which JNU scholarships are provided to the students?
Ans. JNU scholarships are provided to eligible students on the basis of merit and need. Moreover, rank holders and reserved category students are awarded with numerous awards too.
Ques.Can physically handicapped students apply for JNU Scholarships?
Ans. JNU offers the G. Parthasarathi Endowment Fellowship for physically, challenged and handicapped students. It has a reward of INR 1000 per month for one year. It can also be renewed on the basis of the academy performance of the candidate.
Ques.What are the documents required for Blind students JNU Scholarships?
Ans. Blind students enrolled in JNU are eligible for JNU scholarships under the physically handicapped category.
Ques.Can M.Phil/ Ph.D students get JNU scholarship?
Ans. Students pursuing PhD degrees or MPhil have a provision of getting fellowship awards. These are mainly monetary stipends for students enrolled in the doctoral program.
Ques.Is there any region-specific JNU scholarship?
Ans. There are no region specific JNU scholarships for students. However, students belonging to various reserved categories can apply for fellowship and scholarships on the basis of their category and merit.
Ques.Why is JNU scholarship No 1?
Ans. JNU scholarships are for meritorious and needy students. It is one of the premier institutions of the country. Moreover, despite being one of the best institutions of the country, the course fee is very minimal. It is the reason why some of the brightest students enrolled into the university. Jenny scholarships are for economically weak and academically strong students.
Ques.How can I get scholarship in JNU?
Ans. Achieving a JNU scholarship is easy. If a student has a good academic background. These scholarships and fellowship are provided to deserving students, category, minority students, single girl child, at UG, PG, Ph.D/M.Phil level. Interested applicants have to submit duly filled scholarship forms and the required documents in the admin office.
Ques.Is JNU government or private?
Ans. JNU is one of the top ranked government educational institutes that offers numerous UG, PG and M.Phil/PhD programs. It offers more than 40 scholarships to deserving students. Students can apply by submitting valid documents and the scholarship form in the admin office during working hours.
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I am a PhD student I pay amount of 175 per semester. I live in hostel so I pay 4000 per month. I get scholarship of Rs. 5000 per month as non net fellowship. My friends get Jrf too. Some candidates gets MCM too under BPL category
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Year wise fees iam paying with semesters fees along with mess around 60k and one of my friend belongs to oc category that he is paying around more than 1lakh . Scholarships are also provided through the companies reliance ,ongc etc..from the above reliance scholarship will be provided through merit cum
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A person residing in a hostel has to spend nearly Rs. 40000 per year which includes all the fees. The hostel charges about Rs. 1600 maintenance fees per semester. The message bill varies with hostels but on an average you pay Rs. 3200 p.m. The course fees amount to Rs. 175 per semester. There is a scholarship program for students with yearly family income less than Rs. 250000. The particular students get Rs. 2000 per month.
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In JNU fees structure is semester wise. 62500 per semester is tution fee for Bachelors of the technology for both computer science and electronics engineering. JNU gives scholarship based on income certificate of family.
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In JNU 62500 per semester is required a for tution fee and there are concession on tution fee based on your family income. If your family income is between 1lakh to 5lakh then your tution fee would be 20,833 per semester and if your family income is below 1 lakh then the tution fee would be 0 per semester. For SC/ST category there is 100% concession on tution fee.
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Teachers are too supportive and good and very helpful.Campus costly is very low around 300 yearly.campus provide fellowship like MCM in which students get 2000 monthly.here job roles are not showing too cores .
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Tuition fees are very low and government takes care of everything. There's no fees hikes in jnu because if it does then the protest against it also happened. 648 for tuition fees per annum, hostel fees 2400 per annum, mess bill 2000-4000 per annum only. In every department there's is some scholarships, in korean department there's is many scholarships like POSCO, GKS etc. Jnu also provides MCM to those students whose parents are not in government jobs and belongs to middle class poor family, whose income is less. They provide 2000 per month.
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The course and hostel fee is pretty low considering the facilities. We have a no. Of scholarships offered by the Japanese government or Japanese foundation that comes to campus ..we just need to be worthy of the same.
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Fee is very less i.e 118/ semester and the mess bill varies from hostel to hostel but let's take an average of 3200/month. The hostel charges are around 1400/semester which includes electricity and room rent.
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The fee structure of JNU is really pocket friendly you have to pay less than 500 per year for courses in BA for the hostels you have to pay 3000 per year you only have to pay the mess charges depends upon your meals. In German language you'll get so many scholarship opportunities like DAAD, Konstanz etc these scholarships are fully funded you'll get an opportunity to go to Germany through these scholarships and these are fully funded scholarships. If you take admission in JNU you must've not been involved in any kinda employment otherwise you might be not get the scholarships
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