At the UG, graduate, certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, and doctorate levels, university offers more than 100 courses. At university, popular courses include the MBA, M.Sc., B.Tech, MA, and BA. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is used for university admissions for all UG (B.Tech excluded) and PG (MBA and M.Sc. Biotechnology excluded) programs. For admission to its Bh and MBA programs, university accepts results from the CAT and JEE Main, respectively.
University conduct its own entrance test (JNUEE) to candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. program. In addition to the standard reservations for members of the underprivileged classes and individuals with physical impairments (OBC, SC, ST, and PH), university incorporates clause allowing foreign nationals to be offered up to 15% of the seats in each program of study. University holds its annual admissions process once a year. Online applications for admission to university can be completed at the university's official website.
Fees of Courses
Course | Total Fees | Application Fee |
BA (Hons) | INR 644 | General/ OBC /EWS applicants - INR 300 SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay INR 150 |
B.Sc.- M.Sc. Integrated | INR 644 | General/ OBC /EWS applicants - INR 300 SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay INR 150 |
Certificate of Proficiency | INR 219 | General/ OBC /EWS applicants - INR 300 SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay INR 150 |
B.Tech | INR 5,51,048 | General/ OBC /EWS applicants - INR 300 SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay INR 150 |
Full time Courses
Courses | Fees |
MA 32 Courses | Rs 376 |
M.Sc 8 Courses | Rs 376 |
Ph.D. 73 Courses | Rs 400 |
M.Tech 4 Courses | Rs 400 |
Certification 5 Courses | Rs 219 |
Admissions 2024 to PG Program
For a period of 2 years, university provides full-time MA, M.Sc., MCA, MTech, MBA, MPH, MSW, and PG Diploma programs. University offers PG courses in many subject areas, including the humanities, sciences, engineering, management, and computer applications. The primary requirement for admission to JNU's PG programs is bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited university. The NTA administers the CUET PG exam, which is required for admission to all postgraduate programs with the exception of MBA and M.Sc. Biotechnology. The following table lists the prerequisites, standards for admission, and cost information for university PG courses:
Courses | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | ||
MA | Bachelor’s degree in 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 50% marks | CUET PG | ||
MCA | BCA/ Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree with at least 55% marks or B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level with at least 55% marks. | CUET PG | ||
MBA | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks(UR, OBC, EWS) | CAT scores, GD + PI | ||
M.Sc | B.Sc. or B.Tech or equivalent qualification with minimum 55% marks | CUET PG | GAT-B for M.Sc Biotechnology | |
Master of Public Health | Minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution in a 4 years Bachelors level degree in clinical sciences or a professional degree in Allied fields or Minimum 50% in Masters level degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Management, Sciences, Technology and Allied Subjects from a recognized University/Institution | CUET PG | ||
M.Tech | Master's degree in any Science branch /Master of Computer Applications (MCA) /Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Engineering/ Technology with 55% marks | CUET PG | ||
Post Graduate Diploma | Minimum of 55% in M.Sc / B.Tech / B.E. in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/CS / Statistics/ Operations research/ Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ related disciplines | CUET PG |
PG Courses Fees
Courses | Total Course Fees | Application Fee |
MA | INR 749 | General/ OBC /EWS applicants - INR 300 SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay INR 150 |
MCA | INR 749 | General/ OBC /EWS applicants - INR 300 SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay INR 150 |
M.Sc | INR 749 | General/ OBC /EWS applicants - INR 300 SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay INR 150 |
M.Tech | INR 797 | General/OBC/EWS applicants - INR 300 SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay INR 150 |
Master of Public Health | INR 797 | General/OBC/EWS applicants - INR 300 SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay INR 150 |
Post Graduate Diploma | INR 10,317 | General/ OBC /EWS applicants - INR 300 SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay INR 150 |
MBA | INR 12 Lakhs | General/ OBC /EWS applicants - INR 300 SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay INR 150 |
Admissions 2024 to Ph.D. Program
University (JNU) provides Ph.D. programs that are full-time. At university, Ph.D. programs are available in 20 specialisations through various departments. Applicants may be admitted if they have finished a master's degree in a relevant field. For admission to the Ph.D. program, university administers its own entrance test (JNUEE), and the department in question conducts the viva voce to make the final selection. The following are university Ph.D. eligibility, selection criteria, and fees:
Eligibility: PG degree in specialised subjects with at least 55% marks
Selection Criteria: Written Entrance Test + Interview
Written test exemption for JRF/GATE applicants
Total Fees: INR 986 (3 Years)
Reservation Criteria of University
Category | % of seat reserved |
OBC | 27% |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
PWD | 5% |
EWS | 10% |
Steps to Apply for University Admissions
Online applications are accepted at university for UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs if candidates have registered for the relevant entrance exam, such as the CUET. Applicants must wait for the cut-off list after registering and submitting their applications before continuing with the fee payment. Interested candidates can apply successfully for courses at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) by following the instructions provided below.
Documents Required
Online applications are submitted to university. Candidates need to provide their updated marksheets and certificates for the current year. When applying online for different university programs, the following records and certifications must be submitted:
Admissions 2024 to UG Program
At the UG level, university provides BA (Hons), B.Tech, B.Sc+M.Sc Integrated, and Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) programs. University offers UG courses in the humanities, sciences, engineering, and other fields. The fundamental requirement for admission to UG programs is passing the 12th test from an accredited board of education with at least 45% marks. Admissions to JNU's UG program are handled through the NTA's CUET UG exam. The following table lists the requirements for eligibility, selection criteria and subjects for choosing to take the CUET UG exam:
Courses | CUET UG Subjects | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
BA (Hons) | English + General Test | 12th or equivalent examination with at least of 45% marks | CUET (UG) |
B.Sc - M.Sc Integrated | Sanskrit, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and General Test | 12th or equivalent examination with at least of 45% marks | CUET (UG) |
Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) | English + General Test | 12th or equivalent examination with at least of 45% marks | CUET (UG) |
B.Tech | NA | 12th in concerned Science subjects | JEE Main followed by JoSAA/CSAB Counselling |