JNU MBA Admission 2025 – Application Process, Important Dates, Selection Process, Fees, Cutoff and More

Sakunth Kumar

Updated On: January 29, 2025 04:31 PM | CAT

Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship (ABSVSME) will release the JNU MBA admission form in May 2025, tentatively. CAT 2024 score will be used for MBA selection at JNU for the 2025-27 session.

JNU MBA Admission

If you are planning to apply for the JNU MBA admission 2025 at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship, here is what you need to know. The admission process is scheduled to begin in May 2025, and application forms will be available online at the official JNU website, jnuee.jnu.ac.in. Ensure that you complete your application before the tentative deadline of June 15, 2025. The selection process depends on your CAT 2024 scores, followed by a group discussion and a personal interview for the selected candidates. The final list of selected candidates will be based on the CAT score and marks obtained in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview with respective weightage as 70%, 10%, and 20%.

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JNU MBA Admission 2025 Important Dates

Given below is the schedule for the JNU MBA admission 2025. The important dates have been updated as per the official schedule of the university.

Events

Important Dates

CAT 2024 Exam

November 24, 2024 (Concluded)

CAT 2024 Results

December 19, 2024 (Out)

JNU MBA Applications Open

May 2025

JNU MBA Applications Close

June 15, 2025 (Tentative)

JNU MBA Results Date/ Publication of 1st Merit List

June 2025

Publication of Second Merit List

June 2025

Publication of Second Merit List

June 2025

Final Merit List Release Date

July 2025

Deadline for Admission or Registration for JNU MBA

August 2025

JNU MBA Admission 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the MBA course offered by JNU can be checked below:

Particulars

Description

Entrance Exam Scores

CAT 2024 is being considered for the selection for JNU MBA admission 2025.

Minimum Qualification

If you are applying for the JNU MBA course you must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university. You must have 3 years of bachelor's education after completing Class 12th/ 10+2. Final-year students are also eligible to apply for admission.

Minimum Percentage Required in Bachelor’s Degree

Category

Percentage Required

General, OBC, EWS

50%

SC/ ST/ PwD

45%

Final year bachelor’s degree course students can also register for JNU MBA admission 2025 with a valid CAT exam 2024 score.

JNU MBA Application Form 2025

If you want to apply to the JNU MBA program for the 2025-27 session, you have to submit your JNU MBA application form 2025 online. You can reach the application form by visiting JNU's official website. However, for those who qualify and pass the CAT exam, only those cutoff marks will get their entry into the further stages: Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The details of these rounds will be conveyed later. Be sure to get your application in before the second week of June 2025.

Application Process for JNU MBA Admission 2025

JNU releases its MBA application form online on the official website. You have to register on the website, complete the application form, and pay the application fee before final submission. The steps to fill out the JNU MBA Application Form 2025 can be found below.

  • Visit the official website of Jawaharlal Nehru University.
  • On the home page, click on the option "School & Centres".
  • Under the Schools & centres tab, click on the link that indicates "Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship".
  • The official page for JNU MBA will open in a new tab.
  • Click on the tab "Admissions".
  • Now click on "Apply online".
  • Complete the pre-registration by entering your Name, E-Mail ID, Date of Birth, and Contact Details.
  • Create a Password and click on "Submit".
  • You will receive a validation link in the e-mail.
  • Click on the validation link to activate your account.
  • Now, log in with E-Mail and Password.
  • The online application form for the JNU MBA course will be displayed.
  • Fill in all the necessary details.
  • Submit the CAT score.
  • Upload the relevant documents like photographs, signatures, and other documents.

Particulars

File Size

Photograph

10 kb to 200 kb

Signature

4 kb to 30 kb

  • Pay the JNU MBA application fee.
  • Take the printout of the filled-in application form for future reference.
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JNU MBA Application Fee 2025

Check the MBA application fee for JNU 2025 given below.

Name of the Category

JNU MBA Application Fee 2025

OBC/EWS/General Category

INR 2,000

SC/ ST/ PwD

INR 1,000

JNU MBA Seat Intake 2025

JNU has 75 seats available in the ABV-SME for its MBA course. You must also note that the university also follows the reservation policy specified by the Government of India for its MBA program.

JNU MBA Selection Process 2025

The JNU MBA selection process for 2025-27 is as follows:

Stages

Description

Stage 1

  • After applications have closed, JNU shortlists eligible candidates for MBA admissions based on their CAT score.

  • The list of candidates shortlisted for JNU MBA second stage selection process shall be published on the official website of JNU, and the same shall be intimated to candidates via e-mail.

Stage 2

  • JNU MBA admission 2025 Stage 2 selection process will have a Group Discussion (GD).

  • The shortlisted candidates shall be invited to participate in a Personal Interview (PI) round that will be informed to the selected candidates directly or on the dates announced officially.

Stage 3

  • The final selection of candidates for JNU MBA admission 2025 shall be based on overall performance in CAT, GD, and PI.

  • The overall score shall be considered for the final selection.

  • The list of selected candidates for the JNU MBA course will be published on the official website.

  • Selected candidates may then secure admission accordingly.

If selected, you must confirm your admission by booking the seat on the official website of JNU Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship. If you fail to book your seats within the dates mentioned above, your selection will be cancelled, and the seats will be allocated to the next candidate on the waiting list.

Also Read: List of Non-IIM MBA Colleges to Apply to Before and After CAT 2024 Exam

JNU MBA CAT Cutoff

If you are above the JNU MBA CAT cutoff 2024, then you will be called for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. Below you can find the expected cutoff scores for the candidates across the different categories:

Category

JNU MBA Cutoff Percentile

General

92-95

EWS

87-91

OBC

80-85

SC

70-75

ST

65-72

PwD

50-55

Final Merit List of JNU MBA Admission 2025

After the GD-PI rounds for JNU MBA admission 2025 have been conducted, the university will compile the final scores of all candidates. Based on your CAT 2024 scores and performance in GD-PI, you will be placed on a merit list. The MBA merit list of JNU will be released by the university on its official website. If your name appears on the merit list you will be offered final admission to the MBA at JNU. The selection criteria for the JNU MBA Admission 2025 will be as follows:

Selection Criteria

Weightage

CAT 2024 Scores

70%

Group Discussion (GD) Round

10%

Personal Interview (PI) Round

20%

Total

100%

JNU MBA Fees Structure 2025

Although the official fee structure for the JNU MBA admission 2025 has not been announced yet, you can have an idea of the expected fees by referring to the fee structure from the previous year. The JNU MBA fee for the 2025-27 session will include several components, such as tuition fees, student activity fees, admission fees, alumni fees, medical charges, library fees, and more. You have to pay the fees based on the 2025 admission guidelines if you manage to get your name on the final merit list.

Category

Fees

Payment Installments

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

INR 8 lakh

Payable in equal installments (Four semesters)

General

INR 12 lakh

SC/ST/PwD

INR 6 lakh

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FAQs

What is the seat intake for JNU MBA admission 2025?

The total intake for the JNU MBA admission at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship (ABVSME) under Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for the year 2025-27 is around 75.

When will the JNU MBA admission 2025 merit list be declared?

The first merit list for JNU MBA admissions 2025 will be declared in the last week of June 2025. Keep a close eye on the official website of JNU and CollegeDekho website for the exact date and updates.

How will JNU shortlist candidates for group discussion and PI rounds for JNU MBA admission 2025?

Candidates shortlisted under GD-PI rounds should be based on the CAT scores. Candidates with good educational background, good communication ability, and clear awareness of current affairs and management fundamentals will have a greater scope of getting shortlisted.

Does JNU offer MBA courses?

Yes, JNU's Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship offers a two-year full-time MBA program at the postgraduate level. Candidates may apply for the JNU MBA program if they have a valid CAT score.

What is the MBA selection process at JNU?

Although candidates have to appear for the CAT exam to be eligible for MBA admission at JNU, there are other admissions criteria that aspirants must meet in order to be selected for the MBA course offered at the university. The MBA selection process at JNU includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

What is the MBA course fee at JNU?

The MBA course fee at JNU is as follows:

  • General Category - INR 12 lakhs
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)  - INR 8 lakhs
  • SC/ST/PwD Category - INR 6 lakhs

How to apply for MBA admission at JNU?

Applications for JNU MBA admissions are only available in the online mode. Only those applicants who pass the CAT exam and meet the cutoff will be permitted to participate in the GD and PI rounds, schedules for which will be announced soon.

What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at JNU?

The eligibility criteria for MBA at JNU are as follows:

  • Candidates must have a valid CAT score to apply for JNU MBA admission. Candidates must have appeared for the CAT exam and achieved the qualifying cutoff score.
  • Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates). Candidates in their final year are also eligible to apply for JNU MBA admission.

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