Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is one of India’s top-ranked postgraduate and research studies universities, located in Delhi. It has been given the rank of ‘University of Excellence’ by the UGC and accredited with an ‘A’ grade ranking as per the NAAC ranking. JNU is also ranked 2nd among top campuses in India by NIRF 2023. JNU has granted recognition and certification to more than 18 Defence and Research & Development institutes. It has 13 schools, 55 centres, and seven special centres all over India.
At present, Jawaharlal Nehru University is offering over 100 courses to students at the UG, PG, and Doctoral levels. The courses are offered in the areas of Medical, Engineering, Arts, Law, Mass Communication, Science, Computer Applications, and Management. Additionally, JNU offers Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Certificate courses in many languages. The admission process to the UG and PG courses will be done through the Common University Entrance Test popularly known as CUET conducted by NTA.
Linguistic Empowerment Cell
The Language Empowerment Cell (LEC) works to provide empowerment and capacity-building programs for students who require language skills in academic activities at JNU University. LEC offers basic courses in English to students who have not had English as the medium of instruction before arriving at JNU University and who may find it difficult to understand what is offered in regular courses at their respective centres and schools. The LEC also offers courses for students who want to learn academic writing skills. Depending on the regular class schedule, learners can choose between 8 am to 10 am classes or 4 pm to 6 pm classes. Foreign students from non-English speaking countries are encouraged to take these courses. Students will receive a certificate of achievement after completing two consecutive semesters
Courses available at Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University provides a diverse variety of courses in disciplines like – Social Sciences, Language and literature, Management, International Studies, Engineering, etc. Detail of the courses with fees structures is mentioned below in the table:
UG Courses
| B.A.(Hons.) 1st year in Persian | B.A.(Hons.) 1st year in Pashto |
| B.A.(Hons.) 1st year in Arabic | B.A.(Hons.) 1st year in Japanese |
| B.A.(Hons.) 1st year in Korean | B.A.(Hons.) 1st year in Chinese |
| B.A.(Hons.) 1st year in French | B.A.(Hons.) 1st year in German |
| B.A.(Hons.) 1st year in Russian | B.A.(Hons.) 1st year in Spanish |
B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated program in Ayurveda Biology
| B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated program in Ayurveda Biology (5 years) | Candidates not appearing in all three Sections, i.e. Section IB (Sanskrit), Section II – Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission in JNU. | Candidates not appearing in all three Sections, i.e. Section IB (Sanskrit), Section II – Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU. |
Certificate Courses
| Certificate of Proficiency in Pashto | Certificate of Proficiency in Uzbek | 45 Per cent |
| Certificate of Proficiency in Hebrew | Certificate of Proficiency in Mongolian | 45 per cent |
| Certificate of Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia | Certificate of Proficiency in Urdu | 45 per cent |
| Certificate of Proficiency in Pali | Certificate of Proficiency in Sanskrit Computational Linguistics: | 45 per cent |
| Certificate of Proficiency in Yoga Philosophy | Certificate of Proficiency in Vedic Culture | 45 per cent |
| Certificate of Proficiency in Sanskrit: | 45 per cent |
B.Tech
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | As Per JEE Score |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | As Per JEE Score |
Post Graduate Courses
| MA | MSc | MBA |
| Politics-Intl Studies | MSc. Environmental Sciences | MBA |
| Economics-World Economy | M.SC Physics | |
| International Relations and Area Studies | MSc.Chemistry | |
| Persian | MSc. Mathematics | |
| Pashto | M.Sc. in Biotechnology | |
| Arabic | MSC.Molecular Medicine | |
| Japenese | Master of Computer Applications MCA | |
| Korean | ||
| Chinese | M.Tech | |
| French and Francophone Studies | M.Tech Nanoscience | |
| German Literature | M.Tech Nanoelectronics | |
| German Translation | M.Tech Data Science | |
| MA Hindi | M.Tech Computer Science & Technology | |
| MA Urdu | M.Tech Data Science | |
| Hindi Translation | ||
| MA Russian | ||
| MA Spanish | ||
| MA Linguistics | ||
| MA English | ||
| ADOP-Mass Media in Urdu-Part Time | ||
| MA Economics | ||
| MA Modern History | ||
| MA Medieval History | ||
| MA Ancient History | ||
| MA Political Science | ||
| MA Geography | ||
| MA Sociology | ||
| MA Philosophy | ||
| MA Development and Labour Studies | ||
| Master of Public Health | ||
| MA Sanskrit | ||
| MA Disaster Studies | ||
| MA Arts & Aesthetics |
PhD Courses
| Subject | Intake | Subject | Intake |
| PhD in European Studies | 6 | PhD in Computer Sciences | 13 |
| PhD in Japanese Studies | 4 | PhD in Microsystems | 3 |
| PhD in Chinese Studies | 8 | School of Environmental Sciences | |
| PhD in Korean Studies | 4 | PhD in Area –I | 2 |
| PhD in South Asian Studies | 7 | PhD in Area-III | 1 |
| PhD in Indo-Pacific Studies | 8 | PhD in Area-IV | |
| PhD in Inner Asian Studies | 7 | School of Life Sciences | |
| PhD in West Asian Studies | 9 | PhD in Life Sciences | |
| PhD in Russian & Central Asian Studies | 9 | Group –I (GON) | 3 |
| PhD in Comparative Politics and PoliticalTheory | 5 | Group –II (GTW) | 2 |
| PhD in Energy Studies | 1 | Group –III (GTR) | 2 |
| PhD in Economics Studies & Planning | 19 | Group –IV (GFO) | 2 |
| Ph.D.. in Ancient History | 6 | Group –V (GFI) | 2 |
| Ph.D.. in Medieval History | 4 | PhD in Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Ph.D.. in Modern History | 3 | Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences | 3 |
| Ph.D.. in Political Studies | 30 | PhD in Visual Studies | 7 |
| PhD in Geography | 10 | PhD in Theater and Performance Studies | 8 |
| PhD in Economics | 11 | PhD in Cinema Studies | 8 |
| PhD in Social Systems | 16 | PhD in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics | |
| PhD in Philosophy | 4 | Track-I | 2 |
| PhD in Women Studies | 2 | Track-II | 4 |
| PhD in Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy | 7 | Track-III | 3 |
| PhD in Informal Sector and Labour Studies | 4 | PhD in Biotechnology | 1 |
| PhD in French | 6 | PhD in Management | 9 |
| PhD in German | 6 | Ph.D. Molecular Medicine | 15 |
| PhD in Hindi | 15 | PhD in Sanskrit | 12 |
| PhD in Urdu | 8 | PhD in Nano Science | 2 |
| PhD in Hindi Translation | 5 | PhD in North East India Studies | 2 |
| PhD in Tamil | 3 | National Security Studies | 4 |
| PhD in Russian | 6 | PhD in Spanish | 3 |
| PhD in Persian | 3 | PhD in Japanese | 6 |
| Ph.D. in Linguistics | 8 | Ph.D in Korean | 8 |
| Ph.D. in Arabic | 7 | Ph.D. in Chinese | 24 |
PhD Through NET JRF
| Subject | Intake | Subjects | Intake |
| PhD in United States Studies | 1 | PhD in French | 2 |
| PhD in Latin American Studies | 1 | PhD in German | 6 |
| Ph.D. in Legal Studies | 1 | PhD in Hindi | 15 |
| PhD in Trade & Development | 6 | PhD in Urdu | 8 |
| PhD in Chinese Studies | 1 | Ph.D.. in Hindi Translation | 5 |
| PhD in International Politics | 7 | PhD in Tamil | 2 |
| PhD in International Organization | 5 | PhD in Russian | 4 |
| PhD in Diplomacy and Disarmament | 9 | PhD in Spanish | 5 |
| PhD in Political Geography | 4 | PhD in Japanese | 1 |
| PhD in South Asian Studies | 4 | PhD in Chinese | 7 |
| PhD in Indo-Pacific Studies | 8 | PhD in Persian | 4 |
| PhD in Inner Asian Studies | 2 | PhD in Arabic | 2 |
| PhD in Energy Studies | 1 | PhD in Linguistics | 3 |
| Centre for Historical Studies | PhD in English | 11 | |
| Ph.D.. in Ancient History | 4 | PhD in Computer Sciences | 13 |
| Ph.D.. in Medieval History | 5 | PhD in Microsystems | 3 |
| Ph.D.. in Modern History | 6 | School of Environmental Sciences | |
| PhD in Geography | 5 | PhD in Area –I | 1 |
| PhD in Population Studies | 2 | PhD in Area –II | 4 |
| PhD in Educational Studies | 8 | PhD in Area –III | 5 |
| PhD in Studies in Science Policy | 3 | PhD in Area –IV | 9 |
| PhD in Philosophy | 8 | PhD in Life Sciences | |
| Ph.D. in Media Studies | 1 | Group –I (GON) | 5 |
| Ph.D. in Physical Sciences | 5 | Group –II (GTW) | 3 |
| Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences | 5 | Group –III (GTR) | 2 |
| Ph.D. in computational Biology and Bioinformatics | Group –IV (GFO) | 2 | |
| Track-I | 4 | Group –V (GFI) | 4 |
| Track-II | 7 | Ph.D. in Biotechnology | 8 |
| Track-III | 3 | Ph.D. in Management | 10 |
| Ph.D. Molecular Medicine | 7 | Ph.D. Law and Governance | 17 |
| PhD in Nano Science | PhD in North East India Studies | ||
| PhD in Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | ||
| PhD in Electronics and Communication | 4 | ||
| PhD in Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
PhD through GATE
| Subjects | Intake |
| PhD in Computer Science and Engineering | 4 |
| PhD in Electronics and Communication Engg | 4 |
PhD Part Time
| Subjects | Intake |
| DOP in Mongolian | 19 |
| DOP in Bhasha Indonesia | 44 |
| DOP in Hebrew | 13 |
Selection Procedure for Admission:
For admission into Ph.D. programmes candidates have to appear in the CBT (Computer Based Test).
The qualifying marks for General & EWS shall be 50% of total marks and 45% marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/PWD categories. It is to be noted that mere qualifying in CBT does not entitle the candidates to be shortlisted for viva voce Examination. Shortlisting of the candidates to be called for viva voce shall be done as per the following criteria:-
(1) For General Category Intake x 5 times
(2) For SC/ST/OBC/EWS Categories Intake x 8 times
(3) For PWD Category 8 times – wherever available With regard to (1) above, it is further, clarified that in case of reserved category scoring equal or more marks than General, then such reserved category candidates shall be called for viva-voce as per seat matrix given for (1) above. Note:
The syllabus of the entrance test for admission to a PhD. The programme shall consist of 50% of the Research Methodology and 50% shall be Subject Specific.
Questions on Research Methodology may be either implied/intrinsic or explicit.
JRF Category
JRF-qualified candidates shall be exempted from Computer Based Test (CBT). They are required to apply separately under the JRF category. Such candidates shall be shortlisted and called directly for viva-voce.
Course Eligibility and Fees
| Course | Course Details | Fees |
| B.A (hons.) | Eligibility Criteria: Intermediate graduate with a minimum of 45% marks Duration: 3 Years | INR 1362/year |
| MBA | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 60% marks (55% for OBC and 45% for SC/ST) Duration: 2 years | INR 600,000/Year |
| MCA | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks Duration: 2 years | INR 1357/year |
| B.A (Hons.) | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks Duration: 2 years | INR 1362/year |
| M.A | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks Duration: 2 years | INR 1260/year |
| M.TECH | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks Duration: 2 years | INR 1391/year |
| M.PHIL/ PH. D | Eligibility Criteria: Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks Duration: 3 years | INR 1391/year |
Admission process of Jawaharlal Nehru University
Admission in B.A. (Hons.) in Foreign Languages, B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated Programme in Ayurveda Biology and Certificate of Proficiencey Programmes of Jawaharlal Nehru University for the Academic Year 2023-24 will be through CUET (UG) 2023.
B.Tech. programme of Jawaharlal Nehru University for the Academic year will be through JEE Mains (JoSAA/DASA
- M.Sc., MCA, MPH, MTech, Post Graduate Diploma, and Advanced Diploma Programmes will be through CUET (PG) 2022.
- M.Sc. in Biotechnology and M.Sc. in Computational Biology Programme will be through GAT-B score.
- MBA programme admission on the basis of CAT Score.
- Admission into PhD courses is through the JNUEE exam
Note: For applicants seeking admission to Biotechnology courses, Jawaharlal Nehru University conducts a national-level entrance test namely GAT B once in a year. General category applicants have to make a payment of Rs. 340 and reserved category applicants have to make a payment of INR 260.
Placement Drive of Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University is one of the universities in India that is well recognized for its academic excellence. The university organizes a placement drive every year in which top corporations participate to recruit eligible applicants all over the world. But a huge number of applicants opt for higher studies instead of a placement drive. The University Placement Cell (UPC) of Jawaharlal Nehru University works proficiently in conducting workshops, placement camps, and trade fairs with the intention of bringing recruiters and students under one umbrella.
Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Engineering placement drive for 2023 report has been released. The highest placement package stood at Rupees 33 lakh per annum, which was provided by CISCO through off-campus placement. The highest package through on-campus drive stood at Rupees 16 lakh per annum and the Jawaharlal Nehru University average package at Rs. 11 lakh per annum.
Highlights of JNU School of Engineering Placements 2023 are as follows:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics 2023 |
| Recruiters Visited | 23 |
| Highest Package (Overall) | Rupees 33 lakh per annum |
| Highest Package (On-Campus) | Rupees 16 lakh per annum |
| Average Package | Rupees 11 lakh per annum |
| Top recruiters | Cradle point, Optum, Salesforce, HSBC, Ciena, Strand Life Science, S&P Global, etc. |
Reservation policy of Jawaharlal Nehru University
| Category | % of seats reserved for the following categories |
| OBC | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PWD | 5% |
| EWS | 10% |
Scholarships offered by Jawaharlal Nehru University
The JNU University provides financial support to deserving and meritorious students on the basis of several criteria. Following are the brief details for the same:
Merit-cum-means Scholarship: It is given to those students who do not belong to economically well societies, particularly for those whose parents/guardian income is less than INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum.
Ford Foundation Scholarship: A limited number of scholarships is accessible for students registered in MA. The amount to be presented is INR 700 per month and will be awarded purely on merit basis of students.
Okita Memorial Fellowship: This is given to commendable Indian students registered in M.Phil. and MA 2nd year program course. 2 Scholarships each amounting to INR 5000 per month with an annual contingency of INR 10000 is given to selected deserving students.
G Parthasarathi Endowment Fellowship: Students belonging to Backward Tribes/ Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribe are given an amount of INR 1000 per month for a year. A total of 4 such scholarships is accessible at the JNU University.
Tendulkar Scholarship: This is presented for a period of two years to 2 scholars of various Centres of the School of Social Science by rotation. The scholarship amounts to Rupees 400 per month.
Different Departments Under JNU
JNU functions under numerous departments such as Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering, and Management to offer Undergraduate, Post Graduate, and PhD programs. JNU’s academic divisions are divided into 20 Schools and Centres. The table below lists all JNU schools and centres:
| Atal Buhari Vajpayee School of Management and entrepreneurship | School of Biotechnology | School of Arts & Aesthetics |
| School of Computational and Integrative Sciences | School of Computer and Systems Sciences | School of Engineering |
| School of Environmental Sciences | School of International Studies | School of Language Literature and Culture Studies |
| School of Life Sciences | School of Physical Sciences | School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies |
| School of Social Sciences | Centre for the Study of Law and Governance | Special Centre for Disaster Research |
| Special Centre for E-Learning | Special Centre for Molecular Medicine | Special Centre for Nanoscience |
| Special Centre for National Security Studies | Special Centre for the Study of North East India |
Important Dates of Jawaharlal Nehru University
| Event | Dates |
| MA/MTech/MPH/M.Sc./MCA/Post Graduate Diploma List-5 Results | Second Week of October |
| Last date of admission for applicants selected in the List-5 | Last week of Oct |
| NTA PhD Entrance Test for Students | October Last Week |
| PhD Application Window Date for Foreign Nationals in Absentia Category | October-November |
Ranking of Jawaharlal Nehru University
JNU is recognized as a premier institution in India which has verified excellence in academic as well as other activities. Check the up-to-date achievements of the university:
| Body/ Magazine | Rank |
| QS World University Rankings, 2023 | 601-50 |
| NIRF 2023 | 2nd in the Top University Category |
| The Week 2023 | 1st in Top University Category |
| Times Higher Education Ranking, 2023 | 601 in Overall Category |
Brief about Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus
Students at JNU are supported and stimulated to develop and accomplish success in all areas. In addition to academics, Jawaharlal Nehru University propose chances for frequently scheduled extracurricular activities. Some activities that make student life unforgettable at the JNU campus have been listed below:
Clubs: There are countless clubs at the JNU Campus, these comprise: music, fine arts, photography, nature, mountaineering and trekking, wildlife, literature, UNESCO, drama, dance, wellness, yoga, taekwondo, badminton, cricket, and other sports. Some of these clubs have won prizes and recognition at competitions on a national and international level. By emerging a person’s talents and character, these clubs support in their overall growth.
Sports: For sports like cricket, football, basketball, table tennis, lawn tennis, badminton, volleyball, and others, JNU Campus structures first-rate indoor and outdoor services. Students take part in a diverse variety of sports and participate in inter-university, state, national, and international league competitions. Along With academics, sports play a significant role in developing a JNU student physically and mentally.
Community Services: Through NSS, JNU delivers welfare services. It is a government-sponsored initiative by the university. Under this, voluntarily students take part in a variety of community service initiatives like plantation drives, programmes to empower women, crisis management plans, social defence training plans, blood drives, etc. It is close to the JNU campus and students voluntarily contribute in a variety of events like teaching, food serving, career counselling, dancing and music workshops, as well as several sporting activities.
Moreover, JNU campus is furnished with advanced facilities that play an essential role in student development. These comprise:
Library: The library at JNU Campus is supplied with more than 5 lakh books, 5,000 titles, magazines and thousands of CDs, journals, and reports. The JNU library comprises of a Central Library & individual Department library. It helps students and teachers alike have easy entree to the course and reference resources through a membership card.
Hostel Facilities: The JNU University delivers separate accommodation facilities for both boys and girls from outside Delhi. Mess facility is also available in the hostel area, where a student must submit his/her likings for accommodation early in the process of admission. Presently, the hostel block houses more than 150 individuals at JNU Campus.
Cafeteria: JNU Campus has many cafeterias: canteens, Nescafe and dining halls, where tea/coffee and various snack options are accessible. On the other hand, the cafeteria serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals to their students/faculty members.
Computer Labs: In JNU Campus students have free entree to plenty of labs. Online study resources or any other course-related help is available at JNU Computer Labs.