Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) was established in 1966, in New Delhi, India. The University was established by an act of Parliament & is still a young university. It is one of the most popular universities in India & a well-known center for teaching & research in the world. JNU has been ranked at the first position in India by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) on a scale of 4 (Grade Point of 3.91), National Institutional Ranking Framework, Government of India had ranked JNU as number 3 among all the universities in India in the year 2016 & in 2017 as the number 2. President of India awarded Jawaharlal Nehru University by the Best University Award in 2017.
The vision of Jawaharlal Nehru University is the strength, energy & reputation which results that the ideas are to experience, experiment, and never-ending research and the basis for thoughtful analysis are the different points of view. The outstanding teacher-student ratio at 1:10 and the mode of teaching has encouraged the students to scrutinize their own creativity instead of replicating the knowledge they are receiving.
Courses Offered by Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) offers courses like BA, B.Tech+M.Tech Integrated, MA, M.Phil, Ph.D., Certificate Courses, Advanced Diploma courses, MSc, and so on, for the students seeking admission in the fields of Engineering & Technology, Science, Arts and many more.
JNU UG Admission Process
JNU only provides BA (Hons.) and B.Tech+M.Tech Integrated courses at the undergraduate level. Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Arts (BA) or those who want to make their career in the Engineering and Technology can apply for the particular courses of their choice.
For admission in the above-mentioned courses, students need to complete their 10+2 in the relevant subjects from a recognized university or institute.
Admission in the PG courses in JNU is based on the performance of the students in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE), followed by viva-voce.
The marks which candidate must have to secure out of 70 in the written examination are listed below:
Category | Marks Percentage |
General | 25% |
OBC | 22.50% |
SC/ST/PH | 15% |
JNU BA (Hons.) Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized board and institution.
Entrance exam: Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE)
BA (Hons.) Specialization | ||
Arabic | Chinese | French |
German | Japanese | Korean |
Persian | Pashto | Russian And Spanish |
JNU B.Tech+M.Tech Dual Degree Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized board and institution.
Entrance exam: Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE)
Specialization: Computer Science & Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering
JNU PG Admission Process
JNU provides MBA, MCA, MPH, M.Sc., and MA courses at the postgraduate level for the student who wants to pursue a post-graduation degree in the field of Science, Management, Arts, and so on.
For admission in the above-mentioned courses, students need to complete their Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute.
Admission in the PG courses in JNU is based on the performance of the students in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE), followed by viva-voce.
The marks which candidate must have to secure out of 70 in the written examination are listed below:
Category | Marks Percentage |
General | 25% |
OBC | 22.50% |
SC/ST/PH | 15% |
JNU MA Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria: Graduation
Entrance exam: Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE)
School | Eligibility Criteria |
School of International Studies (SIS) | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent in any discipline with at least 50% marks |
School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (SLLCS) | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent in any discipline with at least 45% (50% in the case of English, German, Linguistics) marks with adequate proficiency in the concerned language |
School of Social Sciences (SSS) | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent in any discipline with at least 50% marks (Geography and Sociology – 45%, Political Science - 55%) |
School of Arts & Aesthetics (SAA) | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent in any discipline with at least 50% marks |
Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies (CSS) | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent in any discipline with at least 45% marks |
JNU M.Tech Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduation
Entrance exam
- Biotechnology - Jawaharlal Nehru University Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology (JNU CEEB)
- For other specializations - Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE)
Specialization | Eligibility Criteria |
Computer Science and Engineering | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. |
VLSI | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. |
Statistical Computing | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. |
Nanoscience | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. |
Biotechnology | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects. |
JNU M.Sc. Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduation
Entrance exam
- Biotechnology - Jawaharlal Nehru University Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology (JNU CEEB)
- For other specializations - Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE)
School | Eligibility Criteria |
School of Life Sciences (SLS) | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent with at least 55% marks |
School of Environmental Sciences (SES) | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent with at least 55% marks |
School of Physical Sciences (SPS) | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent with at least 55% marks OR B.Tech. |
School of Biotechnology (SBT) | Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology with at least 55% marks |
JNU MBA Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have completed the graduation or equivalent with at least 60% marks from a recognized university or institution.
Entrance Exam: CAT
JNU MCA Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have completed the graduation or equivalent with at least 55% marks from a recognized university or institution.
Entrance Exam: Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE)
JNU MPH Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have completed the graduation or equivalent with at least 55% marks from a recognized university or institution.
Entrance Exam: Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE)
JNU PGD in Business Analytics Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have completed the graduation or equivalent with at least 55% marks from a recognized university or institution.
Entrance Exam: Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE)
JNU M.Phil, Ph.D Admission Process
JNU also provides M.Phil and Ph.D. courses at the doctoral level for the student.
For admission in the above-mentioned degrees, students need to complete their Masters’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% to 50% marks from a recognized university or institute.
Admission in the M.Phil and Ph.D. courses in JNU is based on the performance of the students in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE), followed by PI.
The marks which candidate must have to secure out of 70 in the written examination are listed below:
Category | Marks Percentage |
General | 35% |
OBC | 31.50% |
SC/ST/PH | 25% |