Is CUET mandatory for JNU PG admission 2026?

Yes, CUET PG 2026 is mandatory for all MA, MSc, MCA, MTech, MPH, PG Diploma, and ADOP admissions at JNU. JNU does not conduct a separate entrance test for these programmes. MBA uses CAT and PhD uses NET or GATE instead of CUET.

What are deprivation points at JNU and who qualifies?

Deprivation points are bonus marks added to a candidates CUET CBT score before the merit list is prepared. Women candidates receive 5 points. Kashmiri migrants receive 5 points. Defence wards (parent killed in action) receive 5 points. Candidates from rural or backward districts receive points based on their districts development quartile. The maximum is 12 points in total. Deprivation points do NOT apply to MBA admission.

Is there a viva voce for JNU MA or MSc admission?

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What CAT percentile is required for JNU MBA 2026?

JNU does not publish a minimum CAT percentile cutoff. Any candidate with a valid CAT 2025 score may apply. Shortlisting is competitive since JNU calls at least 7 candidates per seat per category for GD and PI. A higher CAT score is important given its 70% weightage in the final composite score.

How many MBA seats does JNU offer?

JNU ABV-SME offers 75 MBA seats for the 2026-28 batch. Reservation as per Government of India norms applies across all 75 seats. No deprivation points are added for MBA.

What is the eligibility for JNU PhD admission 2026?

Candidates need a Masters degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject from a recognised university. Alternatively, a 4-year bachelors degree with 75% marks is accepted. Candidates must also hold a valid UGC-NET (with or without JRF), CSIR-NET, or GATE score. NET scores from December 2024 onwards are valid for 2026 admission.

Can final-year students apply for JNU PG and MBA admissions?

Yes. Final-year undergraduate students may apply for JNU PG programmes and MBA. They must submit qualifying degree marksheets by the deadline set by JNU after admission. If documents are not submitted on time, the admission is liable to cancellation.

What is the JNU PG application fee for 2026?

The JNU PG application fee is INR 2,000 for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, and PwD candidates pay INR 1,000. The same fee structure applies for MBA. The CUET PG or CUET UG registration fee is separate and paid directly to NTA.

Which UG programmes does JNU offer and through which exam?

JNU offers two UG programmes: B.A. (Hons.) in Foreign Languages (3 years) and B.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology (4 years under NEP 2020). Both admit through CUET UG 2026. Candidates must appear in both English Test (Code 101) and General Aptitude Test (Code 501) to be eligible for JNU UG admission.

Is there management quota or direct admission at JNU?

No. JNU is a central government university. It does not offer management quota, NRI seats, or direct admission of any kind. All seats are filled through merit in centralised entrance tests including CUET, CAT, NET, and GATE.

JNU Ph.D Population Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Ph.D Population Studies at JNU is a 3 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus.

The total fees for the Ph.D Population Studies program at JNU is ₹ 1,019.
Students need to pay ₹ 431 in the first year.

Times Higher Education Arts ranking 2020, ranks JNU at 301-400 out of 400 in India.

Find detailed JNU Ph.D Population Studies fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Course Highlights	Details
duration	3 Years (Full Time)
course level	Doctorate (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 1,031
eligibility	Post Graduation+NET

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JNU Ph.D Population Studies Fees

JNU Ph.D Population Studies fees 2025 is ₹ 1,019 for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 720, Caution Fees of ₹ 40, Other Fees of ₹ 259.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 431 in the first year.

Earlier, Ph.D Population Studies fees at JNU was ₹ 986 (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 33 over the year.

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹720
caution fee*	₹40
other fee	₹271
total academic fee	₹1,031
hostel fee	₹5,580
total fee	₹6,611

* Fees is refundable

Important Dates for Ph.D Population Studies at JNU

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Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Arts)	Jun 26, 2026 - Jul 07, 2026

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What are the UG course offered by JNU?

Meghomallar GhoseM.A Sociology, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2016)

At the undergraduate level, JNU only offers courses in Foreign languages. These courses include Persian, Pashto, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, German, etc. If you have done a diploma of one year or more in these subjects then you will be able to directly join the second year of BA Hons.

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