Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is one of India’s top-ranked university for Post-graduate and research studies. It has received the Best University Award from the President of India in 2017. The University is known for churning out some of India’s prominent thinkers, intellectuals, diplomats, and artists. JNU is also an active arena for political and social debates and is famous for its leaning toward leftist ideology.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses in the fields of Arts, Science, Computer Applications, Medical, Engineering, Law, Mass Communication and Management. For Admission to various courses, the University conducts Entrance Tests. JNU also became India’s First University to offers foreign language courses within its integrated MA Program. Applications for admission to courses of JNU can be filled online after visiting the University website.
Event | Important Dates |
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Last date of Uploading pending documents for JRF and JNUEE category course (Extended) | January 20, 2021 |
Established | Type | 1969 | Public |
Ranking | A++ Grade – NAAC |
Campus Area | 1000 Acres |
Recognized by | UGC Approved, AIU Member, NAAC Accreditation (Grade 'A++') |
Courses Offered | Type | UG: 10 | PG: 34 and Ph.D.: 73 |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Test |
Total Number of seats | 1350 (UG + PG) |
Total Faculty | Permanent: 610 | Visiting: 148 |
Gender Intake | Co-Ed |
Library | 5, 00,000 books, 2000 e-journals, 53 national/international journals |
Hostel | 17(Boys Hostel) 2(Ladies hostel) |
Application Mode | Online |
Average Salary | INR 19.7 LPA |
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Jawaharlal Nehru University is known as a premier institution in India which has proven excellence in academic as well as other activities. Check the latest achievements of the university:
Body / Magazine | Rank |
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QS Workd Ranking 2020 | 162 |
QS Asia Ranking 2020 | 81 out of 650 |
The World University Ranking 2020 | 601-800 in Overall category |
NIRF 2020 | 2nd in University category |
3rd in Overall category | |
Outlook Magazine 2020 | 18th in Overall category |
ARWU 2019 | 9-10th in overall category (International) |
US News Ranking 2019 | 1072 |
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Jawaharlal Nehru University offers a variety of courses in disciplines like – Social Sciences, International Studies, Language & Literature, Management, Engineering, etc. Mentioned below is a brief about the same:
Course Name | Details |
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B.A (Hons) | Intermediate graduate with a minimum of 45% marks |
MBA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 60% marks (55% for OBC and 45% for SC/ST) |
MCA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks |
M.Sc | |
M.A. | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks |
M.Tech | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline of Engineering/ Technology with 55% marks |
M.Phil/ Ph.D. | Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks |
Note: For admission in Biotechnology courses, JNU conducts a national level entrance namely JNU CEEB (Jawaharlal Nehru University Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology) once in a year. General category candidates have to make payment of INR 340 and reserved category candidates have to make payment of INR 260.
Admission of eligible candidates to all the university courses is done on the basis of their merit in the entrance examination. The application process, conducted both online and offline, for all the courses usually begins in the month of February every year.
Category | % of seat reserved |
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OBC | 27% |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
PwD | 5% |
EWS | 10% |
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JNU Scholarship
The university offers financial assistance to deserving and meritorious students on the basis of various criteria. Following are the details for the same:
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Ques. What is the NIRF Ranking of JNU?
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Ques. I have 60% in my BA. How do I join the MA Programme of JNU?
Ques. What is the fee of M.Sc at JNU?
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Ques. Name some of the top recruiters of JNU in the last few years?
Course | Fees | Eligibility |
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MBA | ₹6 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
B.A {Hons.} | ₹1,362 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
M.C.A | ₹1,357 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 45% + JNUEE |
MA | ₹1,260 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 45% + JNUEE |
M.Sc | ₹1,362 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 45% + JNUEE |
M.P.H | ₹1,381 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 45% + JNUEE |
M.Tech | ₹1,391 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 45% + JNUEE |
Ans. JNU is considered to be one of the prestigious institutions in the country to pursue any degree. In 2019, the university secured 2nd rank among all the universities, approved by NIRF and NAAC ranking with A+ grade. NIT Surathkal is one of the oldest technological institutions in southern India, rated as the best technological institution in Karnataka. In 2019, NIT Surathkal ranked 21st among top institutions in India as per NIRF ranking. JNU: Admission: For admission to MCA students need graduation with a minimum 45% aggregate and a valid JNUEE score. The students who enrolled in the course of MCA find it very competitive when it comes to the entrance exam. The majority of the questions will be from mathematics till 12th class, general aptitude, and basic knowledge about computer science. The questions will be in objective form with multiple choice answers. The cut off for the selection process will be based on the availability of seats and performance of students during the personal interview. Placements: JNU was mostly renowned for the highly consistent placement rate of 100% and the placement cell is managed by the students. In the academic year 2018- 2019, the highest salary package is 25 LPA, whereas the average salary package is 4.5 LPA. The top recruiting companies like Adobe, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, Wipro, TCS, Samsung, Infosys, Siemens, NEWGEN, etc. NIT Surathkal: MCA program at NITK is inclined more toward Application Development and emphasis on the latest programming language. The institute aims at producing trained professionals to meet the demands of the information technology industry. Admission: Students need 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in BSc/BCA/BIT or BE/BTech to be eligible for MCA admission. The selection of MCA is through NIMCET scores. Placements: The institute has an excellent placement record which is highly accomplished and well-placed alumni serving both within the country and abroad. During 2018 – 2019, 75% of students were placed with the highest package was 18 LPA, the lowest package was 3.5 LPA and the average package was 8 LPA. The major recruiters were Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Oracle, Samsung, Goldman Sachs, IBM, TCS, Citicorps, Nokia, Dell, One Convergence, Radisys, JPMC, JP Morgan, Target Corp, Dolittle, etc. Finally, consider the aspects associated with both choices and choose the institute which will be more convenient.Read more
Ans. The overall value of an institute really matters when it comes to getting admissions and placements. Now, IIT being an institute that is at the top in its class helps its students in getting foreign admissions. Although JNU stands at the 2nd position in the list of rankings of universities by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Another advantage given by JNU is its location. It is situated in the hub of big companies and firms which eventually adds up to the university’s placement rate and other opportunities. Along with this, pursuing MSc in Physics from JNU costs a lot lower than the other IITs due to its student-friendly fee structure. You can probably finish your entire degree at JNU within IIT’s fee for a single semester. Students wishing to study at any IIT need to reconsider their financial position due to IITs expensive fee structure. Talking about MSc in Physics, IIT Delhi is top in all of the other IITs when it comes to Optics and Material Science. As a matter of fact, IIT Delhi provides the best of the best in the field of Optics. If you’re interested in Theoretical Physics then IIT Kanpur is the place for you. In the same way, IIT Bombay has an upper hand amongst all of the other IITs in Condensed Matter and Material Science. Pursuing MSc in Physics from an IIT, be it IIT Hyderabad, IIT Bhubaneshwar, or any other IIT really helps its students a lot in getting into Ph.D. programs offered by foreign universities and institutions.Read more
Ans. JNU is considered to be one of the prestigious institutions in the country to pursue any degree. In 2019, the university secured 2nd rank among all the universities, approved by NIRF and NAAC ranking with A+ grade. NIT Surathkal is one of the oldest technological institutions in southern India, rated as the best technological institution in Karnataka. In 2019, NIT Surathkal ranked 21st among top institutions in India as per NIRF ranking. JNU: Admission: For admission to MCA students need graduation with a minimum 45% aggregate and a valid JNUEE score. The students who enrolled in the course of MCA find it very competitive when it comes to the entrance exam. The majority of the questions will be from mathematics till 12th class, general aptitude, and basic knowledge about computer science. The questions will be in objective form with multiple choice answers. The cut off for the selection process will be based on the availability of seats and performance of students during the personal interview. Placements: JNU was mostly renowned for the highly consistent placement rate of 100% and the placement cell is managed by the students. In the academic year 2018- 2019, the highest salary package is 25 LPA, whereas the average salary package is 4.5 LPA. The top recruiting companies like Adobe, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, Wipro, TCS, Samsung, Infosys, Siemens, NEWGEN, etc. NIT Surathkal: MCA program at NITK is inclined more toward Application Development and emphasis on the latest programming language. The institute aims at producing trained professionals to meet the demands of the information technology industry. Admission: Students need 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in BSc/BCA/BIT or BE/BTech to be eligible for MCA admission. The selection of MCA is through NIMCET scores. Placements: The institute has an excellent placement record which is highly accomplished and well-placed alumni serving both within the country and abroad. During 2018 – 2019, 75% of students were placed with the highest package was 18 LPA, the lowest package was 3.5 LPA and the average package was 8 LPA. The major recruiters were Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Oracle, Samsung, Goldman Sachs, IBM, TCS, Citicorps, Nokia, Dell, One Convergence, Radisys, JPMC, JP Morgan, Target Corp, Dolittle, etc. Finally, consider the aspects associated with both choices and choose the institute which will be more convenient.Read more
Ans. All of the above-mentioned institutes are good options for pursuing a master’s in Economics. You should decide the university based on your re-location ability, course fees, and most importantly your future career planning. Given below is a brief inside into the M.Sc Economics program at the above-mentioned institute. Course fees: Delhi School of Economics-Rs.12,465 (first-year fee) JNU- Rs.1,260 (first-year fee) Indian Statistical Institute- Rs.0 ( For sponsored candidates- Rs.20,000) Paris-Sorbonne University- 6,500 euros per year University of Munich – The institute does not charge any tuition fees. However, there is a semester fee of 128 euros for every student comprising a student services contribution (62 euros) and a basic fee for public transportation (66,50 euros). Placements: DSE- The companies that visit the campus for recruitment are mostly MNCs like JPMorgan, Nomura, Walmart, Citibank, P&G etc. The highest package is around 26 LPA and therefore the minimum is around 10 LPA. The average package is around 13-14 LPA. Students also receive internship offers and the stipend for internship varies depending on the company. JNU- The median salary offered to the students of this institute is around 8 LPA. Students also placed in various research institutes and chambers for summer internship program. Indian Statistical Institute- The average package at the institute is 19.8 LPA and the highest salary recorded is 42 LPA. Paris-Sorbonne University- The economics majors of the institute are regularly placed in Banking and insurance services; Audit in Economics; Audit in Finance and insurance; Financial and Economic Analyst; Demand planning/management; General business management; Government policy analysis. The University of Munich -The university has a strong placement record for graduates. In the academic job market, recruiters in the last couple of years include Toulouse, Stockholm, Leuven, Mannheim, Tilburg, .In the governmental sector placement assistance is provided for eminent organizations, like the ECB, IMF, Bank of England, Bundesbank, EU, ministries while in the private sector, instances include. Allianz, Munich Re, McKinsey, Deloitte.Read more
Ans. The overall value of an institute really matters when it comes to getting admissions and placements. Now, IIT being an institute that is at the top in its class helps its students in getting foreign admissions. Although JNU stands at the 2nd position in the list of rankings of universities by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Another advantage given by JNU is its location. It is situated in the hub of big companies and firms which eventually adds up to the university’s placement rate and other opportunities. Along with this, pursuing MSc in Physics from JNU costs a lot lower than the other IITs due to its student-friendly fee structure. You can probably finish your entire degree at JNU within IIT’s fee for a single semester. Students wishing to study at any IIT need to reconsider their financial position due to IITs expensive fee structure. Talking about MSc in Physics, IIT Delhi is top in all of the other IITs when it comes to Optics and Material Science. As a matter of fact, IIT Delhi provides the best of the best in the field of Optics. If you’re interested in Theoretical Physics then IIT Kanpur is the place for you. In the same way, IIT Bombay has an upper hand amongst all of the other IITs in Condensed Matter and Material Science. Pursuing MSc in Physics from an IIT, be it IIT Hyderabad, IIT Bhubaneshwar, or any other IIT really helps its students a lot in getting into Ph.D. programs offered by foreign universities and institutions.Read more
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Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi - [DSE], New Delhi | - | -- |
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Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI], New Delhi | # 9 by The Week (university) | ₹16,150 |
Indira Gandhi National Open University - [IGNOU], New Delhi | - | ₹18,900 |
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Bsc chemistry courses available
Hii Ziyan, Greetings from collegedunia. No, BSc programs are not available in this Institute. You can check out other programs offered by this institute Click Here
Sir, I'm going to complete my BA(HEP) this year so I'm interested to join in your college for MA so,if i need to get admission is it compulsory to write entrance exam or is there any other ?
Hi Chaitanya, yes, candidates seeking admission in this course will have to appear in an entrance test conducted by the university. Also, admission will depend on:
Do u have mfa applied arts course?
Hi Lakshi, no, this course is not available in the university.
On this collage have BBA
Hi Kaushik, no, the university does not offers this course.
Hi, this my 3rd year of bsc. Biotechnology... I want to get addmisdion for msc. Biotech... Plz provide the addmission details
Hi Shubham, please check the Admission Procedure of the university from here.
Hi .. Do we have M.A in French language in JNU?
Hi Susan Thomas, the MASTER OF ARTS [MA] (FRENCH) is available in this college.
PhD in law available or nlt
Hi Akansha, Yes JNU offers Ph.D. in Law and Governance.
Sir..mean is that i want to continue with the course of MCA, now i am still studying the BCA courses and hopefully i will graduate in next year but in 10 2 i don't take the mathematics is there any possible way to enter JNU..
Hi Stephen, You will get the admission as per schedule of Admission detail is Candidate must possess bachelor’s degree in any discipline with an aptitude in mathematics under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 55% of marks.
Does it have ba home in geography or economic
Sir when will the application starts for BA (History).
Hi Kishore, Please contact to this Number:- 011-26704090,26742570 for getting the Admission information for UG Courses.
Does the J.L.N.University have a course in Law?
Hi Rakesh, Please contact to this Number:- 011-26704090,26742570 for getting the Course Information in JNU.
Sir MCA ki fees kitni hai
Hi Sandeep, Please check this link for getting the MCA fee structure of JNU New Delhi.
Is m.phil with arts available here? And what is fees structure
Hi Shivangi, Yes M Phil with Arts Course is available in this University, as you can Check this link for getting the Fee Structure for the Courses.
What is the admission process for master of public health course in JNU? I am MBBS graduate.... am i eligible for this course?
Hi Nirmal, To get admission details for the master of public health You may check this link:- Admissions.
BBA for Admission course for president election
Hi Ahmed, BBA Does not provide this course in regular.
PHD..in.neutrition .is that available here?...if yes...what about the fee..stracture?
Hi Sapna, This course is not offer by the university
Ph.d admision in chemistry,admision process and. DateHo of, admision
Hi Priti, This course is not offered by the college
Ph.D admission in management, admission process. My contact 8740047674
Hi Rahul, This college doesn't offer this course in management discipline.
hi, I want to know about the language course _ French.Eligibility,last date to apply in jnu, weekend classes can be possible. regards Roopali
Hi Roopali, to know about last date of application and further information, please contact on 011-26704090 , 26742570 , ACADEMIC - 26704050 , ADMINISTRATION - 26704008 , ADMISSION - 26741236.
Would I be eligible for pg in biotechnology after graduation in chemistry?For what other courses of JNU would I be eligible?
Hi Shikha, To get information regarding the admission in JNU please contact on this no: 011-26741236.
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