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JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Jodhpur, RajasthanState UniversityEstd 1962NAAC Grade B
Total fees
INR 2,580
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 2.4 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
60%
Class 12 score, merit list 2025
Placement rate
35%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your score get you in?Closing scores by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy
JNVU offers a three-year, full-time BA {Hons.} Philosophy with 80 seats through Class 12 merit. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with tutorials from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC B and stands NAAC Grade B State University and #151 in NIRF arts 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2,580, paid per semester, and INR 92,580 with hostel and mess. You get a seat through JNVU counselling. The General category closed at 60% in merit list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 2.4 LPA and 35% of the batch was placed.
JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy Fees
The full course costs INR 2,580 without hostel and INR 92,580 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2,580 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 90,000 over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2,580 | INR 430 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 0 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 20 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 90,000 | INR 30,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2,580 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 92,580 | Full course |
JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Class 12 merit registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Class 12 merit registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Class 12 merit session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Class 12 merit result and score | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| JNVU choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| List allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy Eligibility
You need Class 12 with any stream accepted by the university and 45% marks; 40% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Class 12 merit score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | any stream accepted by the university |
| Class 12 marks | 45% for General, 40% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Class 12 merit score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy Admission Process
JNVU gives the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Class 12 merit | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on JNVU | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy Cutoff
The General category closed at 60% and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the JNVU merit list closing scores for Rajasthan seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, Rajasthan | List and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | merit list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | merit list, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | merit list, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | merit list, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | merit list, 2025 |
JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 35% of its batch at an average of INR 2.4 LPA. The median is INR 2.1 LPA and the highest offer was INR 4.8 LPA. education, writing and civil services companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 2.4 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 2.1 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 4.8 LPA |
| Batch placed | 35% |
| Recruiters | education, writing and civil services companies, on campus |
JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 500 to INR 2,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1,500 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, good Class 12 marks | INR 500 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 700 over the course |
JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's BA scoreing and #151 in NIRF arts, with NAAC B. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia BA scoreing | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Arts | 2025 | #151 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy Course Structure
Year 1 has basic philosophy papers, logic and language work; deeper Indian and Western philosophy papers come later. One course from day one, with tutorials from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Logic, language work and basic philosophy |
| Year 2 | Indian philosophy, ethics and logic |
| Year 3 | Western philosophy, social thought and research writing |
| Year 3 | Optional papers and a project, if the department offers one |
JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a smaller university city |
Should you pick BA {Hons.} Philosophy at Jai Narain Vyas University?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a smaller university city for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Rajasthan, so a score that misses the outside Rajasthan list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms are usually for seniors.
You want internships in a big city: this is a smaller university city, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the Class 12 result: JNVU closes choices fast, so fill them before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Confirm this course if first merit list gives it to you on a Rajasthan score. If you are outside Rajasthan and below the first close, keep a safer college above it.
BA {Hons.} Philosophy Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 45% in any stream accepted by the university. 40% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Class 12 merit score. Class 12 score decides the outside Rajasthan seats.
Rajasthan quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
BA {Hons.} Philosophy Admission Process▾
Write Class 12 merit: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on JNVU: JNVU (the central counselling body) gives every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Confirm keeps the seat, wait keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
BA {Hons.} Philosophy Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Class 12 merit registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Class 12 merit session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Class 12 merit result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
JNVU choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
List allotments
Six lists are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: JNVU 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
JNVU BA {Hons.} Philosophy Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 430 a semester
INR 2,580
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 0
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 20
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 30,000 a year
INR 90,000
Education loan EMI
INR 44
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
9302%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,561
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
259%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your Class 12 score get you BA {Hons.} Philosophy at JNVU?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published JNVU closing scores.
Category
Quota
General · Rajasthan
80% and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
60% to 79%: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 60: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
General · outside Rajasthan
70% and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55% to 69%: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 42: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Rajasthan
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · outside Rajasthan
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
SC · Rajasthan
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
SC · outside Rajasthan
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
ST · Rajasthan
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
ST · outside Rajasthan
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EWS · Rajasthan
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EWS · outside Rajasthan
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The first merit list close is the safe number. The merit list close only helps if you keep the choice waited to the end.
Jai Narain Vyas University BA {Hons.} Philosophy Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 1,500
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 500
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, good Class 12 marksApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1,000
Jai Narain Vyas University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 700
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 2,580
tuition + admission
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
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Class of 2025
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Closing scoreClass 12 score, General
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merit list, 2025
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Seatsthis course
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on INR 2.4 LPA
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Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only JNVU, take this seat and do not wait for the spot list.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below JNVU in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If JNVU gives you a seat in any list, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses JNVU in the early lists, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If JNVU gives you a seat in any list, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Jai Narain Vyas University BA {Hons.} Philosophy
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BA {Hons.} Philosophy at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 2,580 and the last batch averaged INR 2.4 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General category closed at 60% in merit list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 2.4 LPA, the median was INR 2.1 LPA and 35% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms are usually for seniors. The campus is in a smaller university city, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 2.1 LPA is lower than the average of INR 2.4 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Philosophy if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Philosophy places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Philosophy, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Class 12 merit exam and fill this college in your JNVU choice list. A seat comes in the list your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days JNVU gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 2,580 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 92,580. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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