JNU Entrance Exam 2020: Check JNUEE eligibility criteria before applying
The JNUEE 2020 application forms have been released online and candidates can begin to apply online for the various courses and programmes offered by JNU. However, candidates are advised to check the JNU eligibility criteria before registering and apply. Candidates who meet the JNU eligibility criteria, will be allowed to proceed in the JNU admission process.
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam will be conducted from May 11 to May 14, 2020 and candidates from all around the nation will be looking forward to securing a seat in one of the most renowned universities in the country. The Jawaharlal Nehru University conducts JNUEE in collaboration with the NTA (National Testing Agency) in order to shortlist candidates to various courses offered in the university.
The online registration and filling of application forms will commence from March 2, 2020 onwards. The filling and submission of the JNUEE application form is done in either online or offline mode, however, the candidate needs to meet the eligibility criteria before applying for the entrance exam. For each course, the criteria is different.
The general eligibility criteria as set by the University for the Entrance Exam is a graduation degree having secured a minimum 55% marks.
Candidates can view the detailed JNUEE eligibility criteria 2020 for BA courses below:
- BA (Hons) First Year
- BA (Hons) Second Year
- MA, MPhil & PhD
BA (Hons) First Year
| Name of JNU Centre |
Course |
JNUEE Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Centre for Persian and Central Asian Studies (CP&CAS) |
Persian-PERU |
(i) Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent examination with minimum of 45% marks. The candidates who are due to appear in Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent examination are eligible to apply. (ii) Certificate of Alimiah with atleast 45% marks issued by any of the following Madrasas subject to the condition that the candidate has passed English language at the level of Senior Secondary from a recognised Board/University or a three year course conducted by Darul-Uloom Deoband. 1. Darul Uloom Deoband, U.P. 2. Mazahirul Uloom Saharanpur, U.P. 3. Darul Uloom Mau, U.P. 4. Miftahul Uloom, Mau, U.P. 5. Jamia Athria Darul Hadith Mau, U.P. 6. Jamia Faize Am Mau, U.P. 7. Madrasa Alia Mau, U.P. 8. Madrasa Muhammadia, Mau, U.P. 9. Madrasa Faizanul Uloom Bahadurganj, Ghazipur, U.P. 10. Madrasa Ihyaul Uloom Mubarkpur, Azamgarh, U.P. 11. Tauhid Education Trust Ma’hadabad-Khagra Kishan Ganj, Bihar 12. Jamia Imam Ibn Taimiya, Madinatussalam, E. Champaran, Bihar (iii) (a) Certificate of Alimiah with atleast 45% marks issued by the following Madrasas 1. Nadwatul Ulema, Lucknow, U.P. 2. Jamiatul Flah, Bilariaganj, Azamgarh, U.P. 3. Certificate of Fazilah from Madrasatul Islah, sarai Mir, Azamgarh, U.P. 4. Madrasa Jamia Islamia, Muzaffarpur, Azamgarh, U.P. 5. Madrasa Eram Convent for Girls and Boys Indra Nagar, Lucknow, U.P. 6. Jamial Muzahrul Uloom (Patna) (Degree of Fazilah) 7. Jamial Darul Huda al-Islamiyah (Certificate of al-Sanaviyah al-Ulia) 8. Darul Uloom Alimia, Jamda Shahi, Basti, UP (Alimia Certificate) 9. Al-Jamia-Tus-Salafiah (Markazi Darul-Uloom) (Degree of Alemiat) 10. Al Jamia Al Islamiya Kerala India (V) ( Preparatory course which is of 2 years after senior school leaving certificate) 11. Al Jamiatul Ashrafia, Mubarak Pur, Azamgarh UP (Certificate of Alimiat/Fazilat) 12. Jamia Syed Ahmad Shaheed, Vill. Ashmadabad (Katauli) Malihabad, Lucknow UP (Alamiyat degree) 13. Jamiya Misbahul Uloom, Chaukonia Bharat Bhari, Siddharth Nagar, UP ( Almiah degree) 14. Jamia Islamia Sanabil (Aaliya/Fadhil) 15. Al Jamiatul Islamiah Tilkahna, Siddarth Nagar, UP (Alimia) 16. Madrasa Arabia Islamia Wasiatul Uloom, Allahabad, UP (Alimia) 17. Mahad Aysha Al-siddiqa Qasimul Uloom Libanat, Darussalam Abul Barakat, Deoband, UP (Almiyat). (b) Certificate of Maulvi with atleast 45% marks issued by the Bihar Board of Madrasa Education (iv) Candidates who have already pursued BA/MA, Language programme in two or more Centres of the School during their entire academic career are not eligible for admission. Minimum Age: 17 years as on October 1, 2018. NOTE: 1. 80% of the seats in the First Year of 3-year BA (Hons) programme in the School are earmarked for those who have either passed the Senior School certificate or equivalent examination in the year 2016 or are due to appear in 2020, and the remaining 20% are open to all other candidates. 2. Candidates who have obtained their Higher Secondary Certificate under the 10+1 pattern of education will be eligible for admission to the First-Year of the three-year BA programme if they have successfully completed the First-Year of Bachelor's degree examination of a University under 10+1+3 pattern of education with the prescribed percentage of marks. |
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| Centre for Arabic and African Studies (CA&AS) |
Arabic-ARBU |
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| Centre for Japanese Studies (CJS) |
Japanese-JAPU |
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| Centre for Korean Studies (CKS) |
Korean-KORU |
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| Centre for Chinese, South East Asian Studies (CCSEAS) |
Chinese-CHNU |
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| Centre for French and Francophone Studies (CFFS) |
French- FRNU |
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| Centre for German Studies (CGS) |
German-GERU |
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| Centre for Russian Studies (CRS) |
Russian-RSNU |
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| Centre for Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Latin American Studies (CSPI&LAS) |
Spanish-SPNU |
BA (Hons) Second Year
Candidates who have already pursued BA/MA, Language programme in any two Centres of the School during their entire academic career are not eligible for admission.
Minimum Age: 18 years as on October 1, 2020.
| Name of JNU Centre |
Course |
JNUEE Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Centre for Persian and Central Asian Studies (CP&CAS) |
Persian-PERS |
First year of Bachelor's degree or an examination recognised as equivalent thereto with at least 45% marks under 10+2+3 pattern of education with adequate proficiency in the concerned language. |
| Pushto-PUSS |
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| Centre for Arabic and African Studies (CA&AS) |
Arabic-ARBS |
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| Centre for Japanese Studies (CJS) |
Japanese-JAPS |
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| Centre for Korean Studies (CKS) |
Korean-KORS |
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| Centre for Chinese, South East Asian Studies (CCSEAS) |
Chinese-CHNS |
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| Centre for French and Francophone Studies (CFFS) |
French- FRNS |
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| Centre for German Studies (CGS) |
German-GERS |
First year of Bachelor's degree or an examination recognised as equivalent thereto with at least 50% marks under 10+2+3 pattern of education with adequate proficiency in German. |
| Centre for Russian Studies (CRS) |
Russian-RSNS |
First year of Bachelor's degree or an examination recognised as equivalent thereto with at least 45% marks 10 Centre for Spanish, Portuguese, under 10+2+3 pattern of education with adequate proficiency in the concerned language. |
MA, MPhil & PhD
Students can go through the JNUEE eligibility criteria as set for Master of Arts, MPhil and PhD.
It is important that a candidate to meet the eligibility criteria set as if an aspirant is found ineligible, he/she will not be allowed to proceed in the admission process.
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