JNU: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Debasree Banerjee Debasree Banerjee | Nov 22, 2023
Debasree Banerjee
Debasree Banerjee

Updated on - Nov 22, 2023

Latest Updates for JNU

  • 19 March 2024 :

    GATE Toppers 2024 list has been released for all the 30 subjects.

  • 18 March 2024 :

    CUET Exam Date 2024 will be rescheduled by UGC as per the latest announcement.

  • 08 March 2024 :

    JEE Main 2024 Session 2 exam is scheduled to be held from Apr 4 - 15, 2024.

  • 28 February 2024 :

    CUET UG application form 2024 is out; last date to apply is Mar 26, 2024.

JNU, the foremost university in India, was set in 1969 in New Delhi. In 2017 JNU obtained the Best University Award from the President of India. JNU New Delhi, a prestigious and famous university with a unique academic structure, stands in the area of schooling and research glorified for the past 5 decades. Jawaharlal Nehru University is devoted to presenting complete accessibility to all of its programs and services for people with disabilities. JNU accepts CUET, JNUEEE and CEEB scores for admission to the university. 

JNU aims to build a future with socially concerned, public-spirited youth. The college offers an ambience to practice the theoretical knowledge gained by the students. JNU focuses on giving students the apt environment to conduct research and study their respective subjects. Students are encouraged to dive deep into their studies to discover the essence of education and knowledge-seeking.

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JNU Quick Insights

Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi is one of the best universities in the country. The highlights of JNU University, such as Recognition, university type, student-faculty ratio, approvals, facilities, etc are mentioned below.

Jawaharlal Nehru University
Year of Establishment 1969
Type of University Public
Chancellor V.K.Saraswat
Visitor President of India
Accreditation NAAC, UGC
Recognition UGC
Courses Offered Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctorate
No. of Departments 15+
No. of Courses Offered 10 (UG) + 34 (PG)
No. of Students 1,909
Infrastructure Facilities Library, Auditorium, Medical Facilities, Hostels, Guest House, Sports Facility, etc.
Location New Delhi

JNU Admission Dates 2024

The candidates can pursue their admission to JNU through an entrance exam and merit basis only. The candidates willing to join JNU must take up the necessary entrance examination to secure a merit seat in the college. The tentative dates regarding admissions are tabulated below. 

Events Dates
CUET PG Exam Dates Sep 16  2024
JoSAA Seat Allocation (Round 1) Sep 23  2024
JoSAA Online Reporting/Fee Payment/Document Upload for candidates selected in Round 1 Sep 23 2024 - Sep 26 2024
PhD Application Last Date Sep 23 2024
Last Date to Apply for PhD Sep 23  2024
JoSAA Seat Allocation (Round 2) Sep 28 2024
JoSAA Online Reporting/Fee Payment/Document Upload for candidates selected in Round 2 Sep 28 2024 - Oct 01 2024

JNU Ranking

JNU is one of the most top-rated universities in Delhi. The JNU ranking in India has been admirable for various courses and categories. More details about the JNU Delhi rankings for 2023 are mentioned below.

  • JNU Delhi ranked 1st in India as a general Government university under India Today Ranking 2023
  • JNU also ranked first as a Multidisciplinary University in India under The Week Ranking 2023.
  • JNU ranked 2nd in India under NIRF Ranking 2023 among all Universities of India and 18th for Research categories.
  • The JNU NIRF Ranking 2023 stood 10th among Overall all categories in India.
  • The QS World Ranking 2023 ranged from 601 to 650th on the ranking ladder among all universities of the world.
  • The EduRank Ranking 2023 declared JNU as the 14th best university in India.

JNU Courses

JNU University offers various courses at various levels. Courses offered by JNU are BA(Hons), B.Tech+M.Tech, MBA, etc. Below is the table of a few courses along with their specialization.

Course Duration Selection Criteria
M.Phil 2 Years Graduated in Master's(Economics)+GATE Scores
M.Tech 2 Years Graduate in B.Tech + GATE Scores
BA(Hons) 3 Years Marks scored in 10+2 examination + CUET
MA 2 Years Gradudate in Bachelor's + CUET PG

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JNU Fee Details

JNU admission is confirmed once the candidate makes the fee payment. The fee varies for different courses. Candidates eligible for a scholarship will be awarded it. Below is a list of a few courses and their respective tuition fees. 

Courses Total Tuition Fee
M.Phil INR 480
M.Tech INR 778
BA(Hons) INR 648
MA INR 432

Read More: JNU Fee Structure

JNU Departments

JNU has various departments/schools that offer various courses. Below is the list of a few departments that JNU has the following.

School of Arts & Aesthetics School of Biotechnology
School of Computational and Integrative Sciences School of Computer and Systems Sciences
School of Engineering School of Environmental Sciences
School of International Studies School of Life Sciences
School of Physical Sciences School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies
School of Social Sciences School of Language Literature and Culture Studies

JNU Admission

JNU admission notifications are available on the official website of JNU. The final date to fill out the JNU admission form is yet to be announced. Candidates who want to be admitted to UG and PG programs offered by Jawaharlal Nehru University can fill out their applications before the final date of submission. The admit card for JNU admission 2021 will be released online mode. Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination will be held in July by NTA in computer-based mode. 

Jawaharlal Nehru University Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for Jawaharlal Nehru University courses depend on the type of course chosen. JNU offers courses such as BA(Hons) and B.Tech+M.Tech, MBA, etc. Mentioned below are a few courses along with their eligibility criteria:

BA Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate should have cleared 10+2 in the relevant field with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.
  • Candidate must have valid CUET scores for admission.

MA Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with 50% aggregate marks.
  • Candidate must have valid CUET scores for admission.

M.tech Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.
  • The candidates should have qualified for the entrance exam.

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Why Choose JNU?

JNU is a university that believes in developing new heights in each discipline of schooling and nurturing social awareness in society. JNU has 10 different schools and four unique centres to offer exceptional schooling and social awareness. JNU is also widely recognized for research in sciences and constantly encourages college students to improvise and research in distinct sectors, hence having different schools for the environment, physics, etc. 

Jawaharlal Nehru University Academic Advantages

JNU is one of the most prestigious universities in the country. The candidates passing out from JNU have a lot of advantages including the faculty, fame and learning experience from the university. A few more advantages of the university are given below.

  • The University brings out 4 research journals that have high educational visibility in India and abroad. These are Studies in History, International Studies, JSL and Hispanic Horizons.
  • Several participants of the JNU faculty additionally edit national and global journals besides the above-mentioned.
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University has collaborated with universities internationally in research projects, conferences, and publications.
  • Many members of faculty and research students have gained prestigious national and global awards for their academic work.
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JNU Vs Top Universities in India

JNU is ranked one of the best universities in India. The universities offer the best teaching facilities and a growth environment for students. The list of a few elements compared to the top universities is tabulated below.

Top Universities in India NIRF Ranking (Overall Category) Placement Packages 2021 No. of Courses Offered
Calicut University 60 Median- INR 3.81 LPA (UG), INR 2.06 LPA (PG) 30+
Gujarat University 43 Highest- 3 LPA (UG) 175
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) 02 Highest- INR 14 LPA (UG) 40+
Kerala University 27 Median- INR 3 LPA (PG) 326
Kashmir University 48 Median- 1.8 LPA (UG), 3 LPA (PG) 107

JNU Cutoff

JNU cutoff 2022 will be released soon. It ought to be noted that the JNU cutoff 2021 will be released online mode at the university's website. The result of the JNU 2021 and JNU 2021 cutoff will be released simultaneously on the same day. The JNU cut-off 2021 and the JNU result 2021 will be announced through a common PDF list. 

Expected CUET UG BA(Hons) Cutoff 2022

Category Expected Cutoff Percentage
General 88-92
OBC 83-87
SC 78-80
ST 72-78
PwD 80-83

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JNU Result

JNU results are published on the website. NTA announces JNUEE results online on the university's website. The result is announced in the form of a scorecard. To download the JNUEE result, the applicants ought to input their username and password. After the declaration of the result, the merit list is prepared. The applicants who qualify for the entrance test must appear for counselling.

JNU Infrastructure

JNU is unfolded over 1,019 acres. All the necessities are fulfilled and looked after by the university premises. JNU organizes distinct kinds of seminars, counselling seasons, and meetings for the betterment of students. Sports competitions in inter or intra-universities are held on campus or out of campus. Many motivational speakers and well-known personalities are called for the seasons and programs by the institute.

Features of campus include the following.

  • Library
  • Hostels
  • Badminton Court
  • Basketball Court
  • Cricket Ground
  • Football Ground
  • Tennis Court
  • Athletics Track
  • Taekwondo
  • Weight-Lifting Mountaineering & Trekking
  • Computer Lab
  • Language Lab
  • Linux Lab
  • Oracle Lab
  • Microprocessor Lab
  • Cafeteria
  • Gym
  • Hospital / Medical Facilities
  • Auditorium
  • Convenience Store
  • Human Resource Development Center
  • Guest Houses
  • NKN Internet Connectivity

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JNU Placements

Jawaharlal Nehru University Placement Cell (JNUPC) was set up in the year 2008 and since then it has been consistent in efforts to offer a platform for mutual interaction among scholars and promising recruiters. JNUPC endorses respectful job opportunities for its college students while undertaking diverse efforts towards conducting specific soft-skills schooling and workshops for college students to prepare them for the Jobs. JNUPC endeavours to place all of the college students who're looking for an opportunity to get engaged in reputed government institutions, non-government institutions, corporates, and different organizations. 

  • The highest CTC provided was INR 14 LPA. 
  • The average CTC provided was INR 8 LPA.

JNU Top Recruiters

JNU had a placement rate of 87%. Some of the major recruiters are given below.

Amazon Aricent Cadence Converse
Google HCL Technologies Headstrong Hughes
IBM Infogai Nagarro Oracle
Samsung Siemens Sapien Quark
Sopra Aditi Accenture Arxxus

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JNU Scholarship

JNU gives scholarships to college students studying in various programs. The scholarships offered are mentioned below.

Scholarships Description
Merit-cum-Means Scholarships Rs. 50,000 is given to UG students.
Prof. Ramesha Rao Scholarship and Travel Grant Rs. 3,000 is granted for M.Phil and PhD students
Tendulkar Scholarship Rs. 400 is awarded every month for a period of 2 years
Prof. Nurul Hasan Scholarship Rs. 1,500 is awarded every month for a period of 1 year
Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship Rs. 1,000 is awarded to candidates for a period of 1 year

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JNU Collaborations

JNU has signed MOUs with various international universities/institutes for various programs such as student exchange, faculty exchange, research collaboration, etc. The collaborations are

International Collaboration

Country Universities
Indonesia

University of Muhammadiyah, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

France

Université De Strasbourg, The Universite Grenoble Alpes , University of Rouen Normandy

China

Sichuan University of People's Republic of China, Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, Yunnan Minzu University, Renmin University of China, Shenzhen University, Guangdong

Italy

University of Rome, University of Florence

Norway

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

UK

University of Glasgow

Republic of Korea

Seoul National University

Mexico

EL Colegio De México

Switzerland

University of Bern, University of Zurich

Russia

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Tomsk State University

Pushkin State Russian Language Institute

FSBEI HE Murmansk Arctic State University,

Moscow Pedagogical State University

The Moscow Region State University

Far Eastern Federal University

Australia

University of Technology

The University of Melbourne

Korea

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Asian Research Network, Korea Foundation

Kazakhstan

South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University, Eurasian National University

Sri Lanka

The University of Colombo

Vietnam

 Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics 

Taiwan

National Tsing Hua University, National Chung Hsing University

Thailand

Chiang Mai University

Poland

Jagiellonian University

Canada

Simon Fraser University

South Africa

University of Free State

Germany

Universitat Kassel

Iran

Allameh Tabataba’I University, University of Islamic Denominations

USA

George Mason University

JNU Faculty

JNU has one the most well-qualified and highly educated faculties. The university has one of the best teams of dedicated and hard-working teachers sharing their knowledge through their learnings and experiences. The faculties are always helpful to their students. They are very strict about their teaching methodologies, punctuality and discipline. Most of the faculties hold PhD degrees and are experts in their subjects. Most of them have graduated from the top universities of the country like IITs, IIM, etc. 

JNU Alumni

JNU is proud to have as its alumni a collective of more than 80,000 social scientists, scientists, civil servants, literary critics, media experts, foreign language experts, journalists, political leaders, social activists, technologists, managers and marketers over the past 35 years and more. The University has set up a Standing committee for Alumni Relations and International Linkages (SCRAIL). SCARIL targets to foster stronger relations among its alumni and others related to the university. A few of the JNU notable alumni are mentioned below.

Notable Alumni  Profession
Palagummi Sainath Indian Columnist and Author
Baburam Bhattarai Member of House of Representatives, Nepal
Abhijit Banerjee Indian - America Economist
S.Jaishankar Indian Diplomat and Politician
Ali Zeidan Former Prime Minister of Libya
Amitabh Rajan Chairperson of Reserve Bank of India

JNU Highlights

Institution Type Public
Total Faculty 564
Year of Establishment 1969
Genders Accepted Co-Ed
Student Enrollment 6637
Total Area (In Acre) 1019.38
Construction Area (Sq. M) 338396.05
Website www.jnu.ac.in
Accredited by NAAC
Recognised by UGC

JNU Rankings

Publisher Ranking & Year Criteria
#1 in 2023 University
#2 in 2023 University
#1 in 2021 University

JNU Courses & Fees 2024

Course Average Fees Duration
MTech ₹778 2 Years
MCA ₹432 3 Years
MPH ₹480 2 Years
BA -- 3 Years
MA ₹432 2 Years
M.Phil ₹480 2 Years
MSc ₹432 2 Years
PhD ₹720 3 Years
Advance Diploma -- --

JNU Courses and Fee Structure

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Courses offered by JNU

M.Tech [Master of Technology]

Offline On Campus

₹ 778 (2 Years)

Advance Diploma

Offline On Campus
  • Specialization:
  • Urdu

M.Sc [Master of Science]

Offline On Campus

₹ 432 (2 Years)

MPH [Master of Public Health]

Offline On Campus

₹ 480 (2 Years)

₹ 432 (3 Years)

Exams Accepted by JNU

JEE Main

Result Date: Apr 25, 2024

JNUEEE

Exam Date: May 10, 2021

Result Date: May 28, 2021

CUET

Exam Date: May 15, 2024

GATE

Exam Date: Feb 03, 2024

Result Date: Mar 16, 2024

JNU FAQs

Does JNU offer scholarships to its students?

Yes, JNU provides various types of scholarships on the basis of merit and the financial status of the student.

What is the admission process at JNU?

Applicants need to fill out the JNU application form online at jnu.ac.in. Applicants will need to appear for the Entrance Examination thereafter. The candidates will be shortlisted and a merit list will be prepared according to the scores and previous academic performance.

What types of courses are offered by JNU?

JNU offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral courses in management, science, engineering, art, etc fields.

What was the highest CTC provided by JNU?

The highest CTC provided was INR 14 LPA.

What facilities are offered by JNU to its students?

JNU provides facilities such as Libraries, Hostels, Taekwondo, Weight-Lifting, Mountaineering & Trekking, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, etc.

GATE result 2023 is declared in online or offline mode?

The GATE result 2023 is declared in online mode on the official website, gate.iitk.ac.in.

JNU Reviews

Overall Rating

3.8

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Distribution of Rating

>4-5 star

6

>3-4 star

3

>2-3 star

3

1-2 star

1

Academics & Faculty

4

Fees & Scholarships

4.1

Placements & Internships

2.9

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

4.1

Clubs & Associations

4

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Kumarvirender0474 Batch 2023 BA [Bachelor of Arts]
4.2
Reviewed on May 20, 2022
3.5 Infrastructure
5 Campus

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities : The hostel fee is 780 rupees, and the best government hostel is available. Vegetarian food is available. Quality is best and comfortable.

Clubs & Associations : Diwali, Holi, Eid, and Muharram are celebrated, and teaching is best.

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Lide Ezung Batch 2019 MA [Master of Arts]
3.5
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2019
3.5 Placements

Placements & Internships : No internships yet, still a fresh scholar waiting for open opportunities. The alumni network is strong and holds a good base.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Basically, for an MA course, one has to complete the 10+2+3 years of study, in other word

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Roy O_O Batch 2018 B.Sc Food Technology
2.7
Reviewed on Apr 02, 2018
2.5 Fees
2.5 Academics
3.5 Infrastructure
2.5 Campus

Fees & Scholarships : The course fee per year is 5 lakhs . Only for selected student its free. There is also scholarship available exams for these Scholarship held in july. The scholarship is for 20000 best students

Academics & Faculty : Classes starts from 8

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Khusi Biswas Batch 2014 BA Public Administration
Reviewed on Apr 02, 2018

Entrance Exams & Admissions : There is no admission procedure. there is just a interview by teachers.

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Kyle Ash Stanford Batch 2003 MBA [Master of Business Administration]
4.3
Reviewed on Feb 05, 2018
5 Placements
5 Fees
3.5 Academics
5 Infrastructure
3 Campus

Placements & Internships : The Alumni network is very good.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : The cutoff is very low. Anyone can apply for this college.

Fees & Scholarships : The course fee is very less.

Academics & Faculty : The best daily routine on the campuses.

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