Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) 2024-25 Admission, Courses, Fees, Placement

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is one of the premier institutions offering postgraduate and research education in the country. NAAC graded it as “A++” and recognized as a “University of Excellence” by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In the latest NIRF Ranking 2024, JNU has secured the position of the best university in India, considered as the second in the sequence. It is also ranked among the top 10 universities in India by QS World University Rankings. In addition, with more than 18 defense and R&D institutions accredited by JNU, the university comprises 7 special centers, 55 centers, and 13 schools.

For the undergraduate students who were looking for admission in the undergraduate course at JNU UG, the second merit list of JNU UG for 2024 has now been placed on the official portal of the university. Students can check their respective program list and access category-wise cutoffs related to JNU UG admissions. All the eligible candidates must gain entry by September 30, 2024, against the second cutoff list. The third round of cutoffs will be published if any number of seats remain vacant after the completion of the second round of the seat allotment process.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Overview

It was the first university to start integrated MA courses in foreign languages. Besides that, it has also undertaken academic collaboration with 71 global universities through exchange and cooperation programs. JNU is known for academic reputation by working hard in studies as well as extracurricular activities.

The courses offered diversify, embracing the humanities and their allied subjects like comparative literature, languages, administration, technology, and so on. JNU offers more than 100 courses at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Here it includes courses from arts, science, computer applications, medicines, engineering, law, mass communication, and management. The university also offers diploma and advanced diploma courses, as well as certificates in different languages.

Admissions to undergraduate programs and postgraduate programs are taken primarily through Common University Entrance Test conducted by NTA, except that B. Tech admissions occur through JEE Main and JoSAA counseling.

Currently, there are about 8,800 students at JNU. In addition to the regular intake in the foreign national category, international students are also offered up to 15% of all seats in each program.

New Developments for JNU MBA Admission 2024-25

The registration process for Jawaharlal Nehru University’s MBA admissions is now available. The last date for an application seeking MBA is June 15, 2024. All applicants have to register for themselves at the official admissions portal, retrieve their login credentials generated during the registration process, and log in. Candidates can submit their application using the online application form that will attract a fee of Rs 2000 for General applicants and Rs 1000 for SC/ST/PwD category candidates. Before applying, candidates must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree and possess a valid CAT or GMAT score to gain admission to this MBA programme.

JNU UG Admission 2024 Dates

JNU PG Admission 2024 Dates

JNU Campus

Situated in South New Delhi, which is well connected region of the city, the university has two campuses: the older campus sits just next to Hauz Khas, well close to IIT Delhi. The newer campus is more or less 3.8 kilometers to the older campus and lies near the village Kishangarh.

The main campus is easily accessible from all major transport hubs such as New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, Nizamuddin Railway Station, and Indira Gandhi International Airport. It is well connected by both rail and air. Thus, it is easy for students and visitors to access.

Ranking & Accreditation of JNU

• JNU has been designated as a ‘University of Excellence’ by the University Grants Commission or UGC.
  It holds an ‘A++’ accreditation from NAAC.
• JNU NIRF 2022 rankings rank among all the categories, ranked at number 2 in the university category, ranked at number 14 in the research, and ranked at number 10 in total.
• QS World University Rankings 2023 ranked JNU in the rank range of 561-570 in the global rank band and ranked at #107 in Asia.
• Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2022 rank has ranked in the band of #601-800.

JNU Courses & Fees

Several undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate courses are run by JNU. Candidates seeking admission in the respective courses must fulfill some eligibility criteria devised by the university. Fee structure and detailed eligibility criteria for all the courses have been provided below in a tabular form:

JNU Admission Procedure

The admission procedure differs for every course at JNU. There are procedures specific to each program. In most undergraduate and postgraduate courses, JNU admits students based on their scores from CUET UG for undergraduate and CUET PG for postgraduates. Further down is an outline of the admission process to different courses at JNU:

B.A. (Hons) Admission in JNU

JNU School of Languages offers a number of B.A. (Hons) programs, which are mainly: Persian, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, French, Chinese, Russian, Pashto, and Spanish. Candidates seeking admission in the specialization have to appear for the CUET UG Exam. The eligible candidates will be admitted as per the merit obtained by them in CUET Exam considering the provisions laid down in the university’s official admission policies.

JNU M.A./M.Sc./MCA/MPH Admission

JNU has a number of post graduate programs, which also include various specializations. As every institute has its eligibility criteria, so does JNU. After getting through the eligibility criteria of the university, candidates must do the following.

• Stage 1: CUET PG Exam Appear and secure qualifying marks- In order to get admission into the desired program, a candidate must appear for the CUET PG exam and secure valid scores.
• Application to the Desired Program in the Official Website of JNU- Open the official website of JNU and apply to the concerned postgraduate program for which the candidate wants to get admitted.
• Merit List According to CUET PG Scores – After getting the applications, the university will release a merit list.
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to pay fee and confirm the admissions

JNU MBA Admission

Applicants who apply for JNU MBA must appear in CAT. For the candidates shortlisted on the basis of CAT score, the university will send them for an interview. Then, after organizing the interview process, the final merit list will come out, for which the candidates selected must pay the tuition fees as a confirmation to join the course

JNU M.Tech Admission

For taking admission in M.Tech course in JNU, candidates are required to take the NTA conducted JNUEE. Following the graduation of JNUEE exam, the University will release a merit list considering performance in the respective exam. To be eligible for the M.Tech course, candidates must achieve qualifying marks.

JNU Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech Admission

For admission to the Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech, applicants have to:

• Fill out and submit the JEE Mains form by the deadline
• Appear for the JEE Mains entrance test conducted by NTA
• Qualify with the required score envisaged by JNU’s School of Engineering
• JOSAA will declare the opening and closing ranks for JNU, and one is eligible for joining if rank matches with the cut-offs.
• Lastly, candidates are required to pay course fees and produce documents for verification purposes.

JNU M.Phil/Ph.D. Admission

JNU provides research opportunities in above 20 streams through M.Phil/Ph.D. and M.Tech/Ph.D. The MPhil / PhD admission is undertaken based on the following factors: candidates must have appeared for a written test and viva voce conducted by the university; the applicant must have been eligible under relevant categories and comparative merit; the final admission is also based upon Deprivation Points, if any.

JNU Placement

JNU stands to be one of the very top academic institutions of India, wherein its prominent recruiters keep visiting for placement drives. Despite many students preferring further studies after the completion of their respective studies, the placement cell in the university makes maximum efforts to bring the students and top recruiters together. UPC, which stands for University Placement Cell, organizes workshops, recruitment drives, and career fairs so that a bridge between students and potential employers can be effectively established.

Among the stalwarts in this pursuit are McKinsey, Google, Samsung, Sapient, Siemens, Adobe, and Legato, all of whom periodically visit the campus for recruitment purposes. NIRF 2022 report established the fact that JNU also boasts a pristine record of placement.

Scholarships in JNU

There are various scholarships provided by the Jawaharlal Nehru University to support financially needy deserving students. These scholarships are awarded on a set of criteria, which are sometimes based on merit and sometimes based purely on need. Here’s an outline of the major ones:

• Tendulkar Scholarship: Rs. 400 per month for two students from two different Centers in the School of Social Sciences. It is given on rotation for two years.
• Prof. Ramesha Rao Scholarship and Travel Grant: M.Phil/Ph.D. students in Cancer Biology will be offered Rs. 3,000 per month for ten months and a travel grant of Rs. 30,000 to any one international conference or seminar.
• Ford Foundation Scholarships: M.A. students scholarships of Rs. 700 per month are available. The scholarships are given purely on merit, with at least half of the awards reserved for female students.
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: This is granted to the meritorious students whose parents or guardians have an annual income of less than Rs. 2,50,000. The scholarship amount is according to the present guidelines of the university.
• Prof. MJK Thavaraj MCM Scholarship: There are two scholarships of Rs. 300 only, along with a contingency of Rs. 2,000 for M.A. students in their first year of Economics at the School of Social Sciences.

JNU Facilities & Infrastructure

The JNU spans over more than 1,000 acres. That’s one of the largest campuses in the country. Therefore, it offers a wide range of facilities and services designed to upgrade the academic and overall life of its students. They include:

• Hostel Facilities: JNU provides comfortable and well-furnished accommodation for boys as well as girls in 18 hostels and one complex for married students. All the hostels are provided with all basic facilities such as healthy food, TV, indoor games, a health club, and PCOs. The hostels are guarded by wardens who are faculty members.
• Library: The library is a nine storied area with an area of 1 lakh square feet. The central library has more than 500,000 books; along with 10,000 print journals are also available, and more than 20,000 e-books are accessible. It is among the most comprehensive libraries for humanities and social sciences.
• Sporting Facilities: This place comes with an outfitted sports complex having indoor and outdoor sporting facilities catering for a wide range of sports and fitness activities.
• Laboratories: Many research laboratories in Botany, Zoology, Physics, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology are available in the university. Along with these, there are various technology-related labs like Linux, Oracle, computer science, among others that keep on evolving for the students.
• Auditorium & Halls: There is ample provision of well-ventilated auditoriums and lecture halls on the campus which may host the events, seminars, or conferences and thus make them suitable venues for academic and extracurricular activities too.

JNU Clubs & Committees

JNU ensures that the student gets to learn everything holistically with the opportunity of involvement in multiple clubs and committees. These can develop certain extracurricular skills as well as social interactions that are beneficial for the student. The popular clubs and committees are:

• Literary Club
• Dance Club
• Debating Club
• Drama Club
• Photography Club
• Fine Arts Club
• UNESCO Club
• Wellness Club
• Nature & Wildlife Club

JNU Collaborations

JNU has maintained vibrant academic collaborations with universities and institutions worldwide. At present, the university collaborates with a broad network of partners in 48 countries. Some of the most notable international partnerships are as follows:

• University of Glasgow, UK
• Jinan University, China
• Washington University in St. Louis, USA
• Tel Aviv University, Israel
• University of Porto, Portugal
• Seoul National University, South Korea
• University of Cologne, Germany
• University of Florence, Italy
• Yunus Emre Institute, Turkey
• University of Bern, Switzerland

Famous JNU Alumni

JNU has produced a vast number of prominent alumni who have ventured into unprecedented heights of success in various fields-from state and national politics and business houses to capitals of academic, and activism. The most note-worthy among them are:

• S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Government of India
• Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance, Government of India
• Amitabh Kant, Retired IAS Officer and Former CEO of NITI Aayog
• Palagummi Sainath, Renowned Indian Columnist & Author
• Vineet Narain, Anti-corruption Activist and Journalist.
• Aditya Jha: Indian-Canadian Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Social Activist
• Anjana Sinha: IPS officer from India
• Arun Kumar Shukla: Indian Structural Biologist
• Sanjoy Bhattacharya: Professor of History of Medicine and Director at WHO

The alumni represent the varied and far-reaching impact of the institution of JNU. They represent leadership in education and contribute to the making of a globalized understanding and leadership.

JNU 2024-25