Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is inviting applications for its MBA program at ABVSME for the 2025 session. The candidates who have a valid CAT 2024 score are eligible to apply online. The procedure involves filling details, uploading documents, and application fee payment. The interested applicants can register on the official portal within the stipulated time frame.
The CUET UG 2025 registration will open shortly at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG. The exam in May/June 2025 will be in CBT mode. Major changes are the lowering of subjects from 63 to 37 and standardized exam duration.
On February 14, 2025, IIT Delhi will publish the IIT JAM 2025 response sheet and provisional answer key through the JOAPS portal. Candidates can file objections between February 14 and 20 by paying INR 500 per question. The final answer key will be released in March, and results will be declared on March 19, 2025.
Circular regarding viva voce for Ph.D. programme to be held offline as well as online - Circular announcing that the viva voce for the Ph.D. programme will be held both offline and online.
Notice reg. Inviting applications from International Students - Notice inviting applications from international students for various programmes.
Admission Schedule for DOP programme - Detailed admission schedule for the Diploma of Proficiency programme.
MBA Prog. Brochure - Brochure available for the MBA programme.
Notice for Extension of the last date for inviting online applications for admission into MBA programme - Notice regarding the extension of the last date for inviting online applications for admission into the MBA programme.
Admission Policy 2024-25 - Details regarding the admission policy for the academic year 2024-25.
Notice for filling of JNU online admission form for PG & ADOP programmes for the Academic Year 2024-25 - Notice regarding the filling of the online admission form for PG and ADOP programmes for the academic year 2024-25.
Notification regarding validity period of NET score for Ph.D. admission for AY 2024-25 under UGC-NET/CSIR-UGC NET Score category - Notification regarding the validity period of NET scores for PhD admissions for the academic year 2024-25 under UGC-NET and CSIR-UGC NET score categories.
Notification reg. eProspectus for PhD Admission - Notification regarding the eProspectus for PhD admissions.
Admission Process and Criteria for MSc. prog in Biotechnology and Computational and Integrative Sciences - 2024-25 - Details regarding the admission process and criteria for the MSc programmes in Biotechnology and Computational and Integrative Sciences for the academic year 2024-25.
Admission to DOP prog. for AY 2024-25 - Notice regarding admissions to the Diploma of Proficiency programme for the academic year 2024-25.
Revised schedule for UG and COP programme - Revised schedule for Undergraduate and Certificate of Proficiency programmes.
The last and final call for admission against vacant seats in UG & COP prog for AY 2024-25 - Final call for admissions against vacant seats in Undergraduate and Certificate of Proficiency programmes for the academic year 2024-25.
Extension of the last date for submission of online applications for admission to Ph.D. prog. through NET (UGC-CSIR)/JRF/GATE for the AY 2024-25 - The last date for submission of online applications for admission to the Ph.D. programme through NET (UGC-CSIR)/JRF/GATE for the academic year 2024-25 has been extended.
Admissions Open for MBA Programme 2025-26 - Notice regarding admissions to the MBA programme for the academic year 2025-26.
National Seminar on Linguistic Area - CL organises a National Seminar on "India as a Linguistic Area: Exploring Shared Features Across Language Families (ILAESFALF-2025)" from 4th March to 6th March. (Event Date: 2025-03-04)
Winter School on Greek Culture - Greek Chair, SLL&CS organises Winter School on "Greek Language, Culture & Civilization" from 17th February to 23rd February. (Event Date: 2025-02-17)
International Symposium on Mitochondria - SLS organises an International Symposium on "Mitochondria, Cell Death and Human Diseases: Frontiers in Cancer Research" from 17th February to 18th February. (Event Date: 2025-02-17)
GIAN Course on BRICS - GIAN Course on "ROLE OF BRICS IN GLOBAL TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT" from 10th February to 15th February. (Event Date: 2025-02-10)
JNU is a public university located in Delhi, India. Named after Jawahar Lal Nehru, it was established in 1969 by an act of parliament. It is one of India's best universities for postgraduate and research courses. It has been certified with an "A" grade by the NAAC and awarded the designation of "University of Excellence" by the UGC. According to the QS World University Rankings 2025, JNU Delhi ranks among the top 15 universities in India. In the university category, it has been placed at second in the NIRF Ranking 2024.
The university offers 12 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. JNU courses are offered in diverse fields including arts, science, computer applications, medicine, engineering, law, mass communication, and management. It also provides diplomas, advanced diplomas, and certificate programmes in a number of languages. The most commonly accepted entrance exam for admission to UG and PG programs is Common University Entrance Exam (CUET). The other entrance tests accepted by the university for admission include JEE Main for BTech and GATE for MTech CAT.
The Jawaharlal Nehru University placements are overseen by the University Placement Cell (UPC). The placement strives to provide 100% placement assistance. To bring recruiters and students together under one roof, the cell is in charge of holding workshops, placement camps, and trade fairs. The JNU placement drive is organised every year wherein recruiters from various sectors participate in the placement process. Some of the top recruiters forJNU graduates include D E Shaw & Co, Indian Air Force, Infosys, IBM, Newgen, Samsung, Tata, and Oracle.
Course Name | Apply Now | Fees | Short Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | |||
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | ₹216 | Higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board or institution, Minimum aggregate percentage of 45% to 55% for general category students, Specific subject requirements as specified by the university | |
Diploma | ₹1,00,000 | Higher secondary education or its equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 45% in qualifying exams | |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹240 | Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 55%, Subject studied as a major or ancillary during undergraduate studies | |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹240 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate marks may vary, Qualify in the JNU Entrance Examination (JNUEE) | |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹240 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in a relevant field, Minimum qualifying marks may vary, GATE score required | |
Certificate | 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university, minimum age requirement set by the university | ||
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 55% aggregate marks, Studied mathematics at higher secondary level or during undergraduate studies | ||
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in a relevant discipline, minimum required percentage as specified by the university, qualified in a national-level entrance examination, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, valid fellowship from recognized funding agencies, exceptional academic achievements, industry experience. | ||
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | 55% marks or equivalent grade in master's degree, 50% marks or equivalent grade in master's degree for SC/ST/PwD categories, valid UGC/CSIR JRF fellowship, valid NET qualification | ||
M.P.T. (Master of Physiotherapy) | ₹560 | Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (B.P.T.) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50% or above | |
B.Sc. + M.Sc. | 10+2 education or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate of 55% marks in the relevant science stream, qualified in the JNU Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology (CEEB) or any other relevant entrance examination | ||
B.Tech. + M.Tech. | 10+2 examination or equivalent qualification, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, minimum aggregate score of 55%, qualify in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, qualify in JEE Advanced examination |
Jawaharlal Nehru University courses list include 12 courses at the UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D level. These courses offered are in the field of Engineering and Architecture, Art, Humanities and Social Sciences, Sciences, Law, Education, Commerce, Computer Application and IT, Management and Business Administration, Medical and Allied Sciences and Media, Mass Communication and Journalism. Admission in JNU to bachelor's, master’s and doctoral courses require candidates to qualify for CUET, JEE, GATE or a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted by the university itself. Hence it is important to keep track of the test dates and latest updates.
Being a central university, JNU fee structure is affordable in comparison to other universities, so that students from below poverty line have access to quality education. The course fees at Jawaharlal Nehru University vary from courses to programme levels such as bachelor's, master or doctoral. The table below lists all the JNU courses, their eligibility criteria and fees structure.
Course | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Fees (Yearly) |
B.A (Hons) | 3 years | Intermediate graduate with a minimum of 45% marks | Rs 376 |
BTech | 4 years | 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 55% | JEE Mains scores | Rs 1,37,527 |
B.Tech+M.Tech | 5 years | 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate marks | Rs 1,37,527 |
MCA | 2 years | 3-4 year UG degree in any discipline with a minimum overall aggregate of 55% | Rs 376 |
MSc | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks | Rs 376 |
M.A. | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks | Rs 376 |
M.Tech | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks | Rs 399 |
M.Phil/ Ph.D | 3 years | Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks | Rs 399 -1,00,000 |
Event | Date |
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date (Session 1) | February 2 to 12, 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date (Session 2) | April 3 to 12, 2025 |
CUET PG 2025 Exam Date | 2nd week of March 2025 |
GATE 2025 Exam Date | February 1 to 9, 2025 |
Every year, the university holds a placement drive in which top companies participate to recruit skilled students. Nonetheless, a large proportion of candidates choose to pursue higher education instead. JNU's University Placement Cell (UPC) conducts workshops, placement camps, and trade fairs with the goal of bringing recruiters and students together under one roof.
According to the JNU NIRF 2023 report, the median salary package offered during the JNU UG placement drive was Rs 8 LPA, while the median salary package offered during the JNU PG placement drive was Rs 9.50 LPA. McKinsey, Legato, Adobe, Google, Samsung, Sapient, Siemens, Infosys, HCL, HP, and other reputable recruiters hired a total of 37 JNU students from UG and PG programmes. JNU placement 2023 statistics have been released. Applicants can have a look at placement highlights for UG and PG programmes:
Particulars | UG | PG |
Number of students graduating | 350 | 1329 |
Number of students placed | 25 | 12 |
Median salary package | Rs 8 LPA | Rs 9.50 LPA |
Here are some of the top recruiting companies that visit the campus during the Jawaharlal Nehru University placements.
Siemens | Optum | Oracle | Samsung |
Wipro | Sapient | New Gen | Maruti Suzuki |
McKinsey & Company | Genpact | Adobe | Amazon |
IBM | HCL Technologies | Accenture | |
Infosys | HP | TCS | Global Logic |
The JNU cut off 2024 has been released for admission to various programs. In order to be accepted into the university's B.Tech programmes, candidates will require a valid JEE Main score, following which they have to go through the JoSAA Counselling 2024. The JNU cut off for BTech is also made available along with the JoSAA seat allocation result. The number of candidates for a programme, the difficulty of the exam, and other factors influence the JNU cut off, which changes every year.
Exam | Closing Rank |
JEE Mains Cut Off Round 4 | 25324 |
JEE Mains Cut Off Round 3 | 25769 |
JEE Mains Cut Off Round 2 | 34649 |
JEE Mains Cut Off Round 1 | 22669 |
B.Tech+M.Tech
B.Tech+M.Tech in Electronics and Communication (Engineering)JNU ranks among the top universities in India by various popular ranking agencies. Jawaharlal Nehru University has secured the second position in the prestigious NIRF Ranking 2024 for the university category. Additionally, JNU has secured 580th rank in the 2025 QS rankings. JNU rankings are tabulated below:
Ranking Agency | Rank |
QS World University Rankings | 580 |
Category | NIRF Rank |
University | 2nd |
Overall | 10th |
Research | 18th |
Ranking Agency | Rank |
QS World University Rankings 2024 | 601-610 |
THE World University Rankings 2024 | 601-800 |
Ranking Agency | Rank |
QS World University Rankings 2023 | 601-650 |
THE World University Rankings 2023 | 601-800 |
NIRF (Overall) 2023 | 10 |
NIRF (Universities) 2023 | 2 |
The 1020-acre campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University has everything a student will need for their overall development. The campus is located at Mehrauli in the heart of the capital city, Delhi. The JNU campus houses 12 Schools, 55 Centers, 6 Special Centres, classrooms complexes, student, faculty, and residential staff quarters, a healthcare center that is operational 24 hours, and an administration block. In addition, the campus is well equipped with a sports ground for indoor and outdoor games, a gym, ATM, library, mess, and shopping facilities.
Name of faculty | Department | Designation | Education Qualification |
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Prof. Suneel Kateriya | School of Biotechnology | Project Director | Not mentioned |
Dr. Pushpendra Kumar | School of Physical Sciences | Associate Professor | Not mentioned |
Dr. Ranjana Arya | School of Biotechnology | Assistant Professor | Not mentioned |
Prof. Rakesh K Tyagi | Special Centre for Molecular Medicine | P.I. Lab 3B | Not mentioned |
Dr. Bhupendra Chaudhary | School of Life Sciences | Associate Professor | Not mentioned |
There are some notable JNU alumni holding reputed positions in different sectors like academics, politics, business, etc. Some of them are:
Name | Details |
Nirmala Sitharam | Finance Minister of India since 2019 |
Abhijit Banerjee | Nobel laureate and Ford Foundation Professor at MIT |
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar | Indian diplomat serving as the Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India since 2019 |
Prakash Karat | An Indian communist politician who was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) from 2005 to 2015. |
Jawaharlal Nehru University offers numerous scholarships to deserving students based on their merit and financial need. The merit scholarships will be awarded to candidates whose parents or guardians’ annual income is less than Rs 2.5 lakh. The university provides financial aid to deserving and meritorious students based on a variety of criteria. Following are the details about the JNU scholarships offered:
Scholarships | Eligibility | Award |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarships | For deserving students with parent's/guardian's income ≤ Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum. | Varies as per university rules. |
Ford Foundation Scholarships | Students of M.A. Programme in the School of International Studies, awarded based on merit. At least half are allocated to female students. | Rs. 700/- per month |
Prof. Ramesha Rao Scholarship and Travel Grant | M.Phil/Ph.D. students in Cancer Biology, awarded based on academic excellence. | Rs. 3,000/- per month for 10 months + Rs. 30,000/- travel grant |
Tendulkar Scholarship | Students at various Centers of School of Social Sciences, awarded by rotation. | Rs. 400/- per month for 2 years |
Prof. Nurul Hasan Scholarship | Second-year M.A./M.Sc./MCA students with highest CGPA after first year. One for Social Sciences and one for Science subjects. | Rs. 1,500/- per month for 1 year |
Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship | MA/M.Sc. (3rd semester) or MCA (5th semester) students maintaining a CGPA of 5.5. | Rs. 1,000/- per month for 1 year, renewable |
Prof. MJK Thavaraj MCM Scholarship | M.A. (Economics) first-year students in the School of Social Sciences, awarded based on merit. | Rs. 300/- per month + Rs. 2,000/- contingency |
D S Gardi Sanskrit Scholarship | M.A. students of Sanskrit Studies based on performance in the first semester. | Awarded annually for 2 years |
Prof. Gouri Shankar Singhal Merit Scholarship | M.Sc. (SLS) 2nd-year student with highest CGPA after third semester, selected at school level based on merit and need. | Rs. 1,000/- per month for 1 year |
Dear Vani,
Dear Muskan,
Through its School of Engineering, JNU offers a full-time BTech programme with two specialisations namely CSE and ECE. The programme persists for four years. The programme generally comprises a total of eight semesters of undergraduate coursework. JEE Main rank is required for admission to B.Tech programme at Jawaharlal Nehru University which is followed by JoSAA counselling. During the JoSAA Counselling, students who score over and above the JNU admission cut off are offered admissions subject to the availability of seats.
Hope this helps!
Feel free to reach out to us with any other questions.
Hello Manish
Congratulations on securing such good marks but you must note that anyone can take admission in JNU only on the basis of CUET result. Hence there is no other alternative to take admission to the campus. The CUET 2023 result is likely to be out in the first week of July hence you can take admission on the basis of that result. The last date to fill JNU application form 2023 is July 15, 2023.
Dear Ankita,
If you're thinking about pursuing a career in academic research, JNU is a wonderful place to start. The central library is a tremendous asset to the institution. Jawaharlal Nehru University is a public central university that provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in a variety of fields. JNU is well-known for its postgraduate and doctoral programmes in fields such as research, arts, biotechnology, and international studies. The institution is regarded among the best in India and has been designated as a 'University of Excellence' by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is also NAAC certified with a 'A' rating.
Students at the School of Environmental Sciences are provided with contemporary infra and handy facilities that make their lives 'go smooth' during college hours while also making learning more engaging. Some of the amenities include well-ventilated classrooms, recreational areas, a hostel for boys and girls, indoor and outdoor activities, a well-stocked library, continuous internet access, medical facilities, and so on. Jawaharlal Nehru University's 1019-acre campus includes everything a student needs for comprehensive growth. The campus lies in Mehrauli, in the centre of Delhi's capital city. The University is committed to providing students with the greatest learning environment and the most modern infrastructure for professional development. The JNU Delhi campus is home to more than 20 schools and special centres, classroom complexes, student, professor, and residential staff quarters, a 24-hour healthcare facility, and an administration block. Furthermore, the campus has a sports field for indoor and outdoor games, a gym, an ATM, a library, a mess, and retail facilities. JNU facilities and services satisfy students.
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