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Q:   What is the last date for JNU admission?
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Jawaharlal Nehru University accepts CUET-UG and CUET-PG entrance test scores for admission to several undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate and PG Diploma courses. The University also accepts a few national-level entrance exam scores for admission to courses such as BTech, MBA, etc. For admission to BA (Hons.) in Foreign Languages, BSc-MSc Integrated programme in Ayurveda Biology and Certificate of Proficiency courses, JNU accepts CUET-UG scores. 

  • The registration window for CUET UG for Jawaharlal Nehru University admission UG courses usually open by February. Further, the CUET UG is held between May and June.
Q:   Is it tough to get admission to the JNU MCA programme?
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JNU MCA admission is based on a valid Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) CUET-PG score. CUET PG is an all-India-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). According to test-takers, the General Test was easy and the Domain Knowledge section was moderate to tough. Although the questions were on the expected lines and within the CUET PG syllabus but according to some students, a few questions were out of the syllabus and tricky. So, the JNU MCA entrance is not very tough but can be tricky. 

Q:   How can I get admission to JNU for MPH?
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Candidates with an MBBS degree or an MSc in Nursing or equivalent (with a minimum of 55% aggregate or equivalent grades) and one-year experience in community health are eligible for this course. Admission is based on a CUET-PG followed by an interview. Candidates seeking admission need to apply for CUET-PG (cuet.nta.nic.in). Read more on CUET-PG Application Process. The candidates shortlisted further need to take part in the interview or viva round. Based on overall performance in the selection rounds, the seat allotment procedure is carried out.

Q:   What is the median package received during JNU placements?
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Candidates can check the table below to know course-wise median package offered to UG 3-year, UG 4-year and PG 2-year:

Course  

Median Package (2022)

Median Package (2023)

Median Package (2024)

UG 3-year

INR 6 LPA

INR 8 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

UG 4-year

0

INR 10 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

PG 2-year

INR 7.95 LPA

INR 9.5 LPA

INR 9.5 LPA

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JNU Delhi Courses and Fees 2026

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CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
M.A.(33 courses)
Graduation : 45-55 %
Exams : CUET-PG
M.Sc.(11 courses)
10+2 : 45 %
Graduation : 55-75 %
Exams : CUET-PGCUET
B.Sc.(6 courses)
864 - 3.1 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 45 %
Exams : CUETNCHMCT JEE+1 More
B.E. / B.Tech(5 courses)
99.8 K - 5 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 70-75 %
Exams : JEE Main
B.A. (Hons)(9 courses)
10+2 : 45 %
Exams : CUET
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Q:   What is the fee for M.Tech at JNU?
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JNUM.Techfee include multiple fee components, including tuition fee, enrolment fee, hostel fee (if applicable), security deposit, etc. Find below some of the fee components and the amount:

Fee Components

Amount (for 2 years)

Tuition fees

INR 480

Hostel fees

INR 1,065

One-time payment

INR 50

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from external sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary.

Q:   Does JNU BTech programme have a Delhi-state quota or any female-only seats?
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Unlike many other prestigious Delhi-based institutions like DTU or NSUT, JNU does not reserve a percentage of seats for students from the NCR. Also, the seat matrix is strictly gender-neutral. While many engineering colleges add "Female Supernumerary" seats to balance the gender ratio, JNU's current intake of 126 does not include these extra seats, making the admission process purely based on category-wise merit ranks.

Q:   How many seats are there in JNU for MA?
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There are over 965 seats for MA courses. The seat reservation policy is carried out as per a set of rules. Reservation of seats in various programmes of study for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (Non Creamy Layer (NCL) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category is 15%, 7.5%, 27% and 10%, respectively. As per the provisions of Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Act, 2016, not less than 5% seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

Q:   When will be CUET UG exam conducted?
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CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in May/June for 37 subjects. The mode of examination is CBT (Computer Based Test). NTA did not release official notification for CUET UG date sheet. Candidates can know exam details through CUET UG information bulletin. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam in multiple phases depending upon the number of candidates registering for the exam. Registered candidates can know the exact CUET UG exam on hall ticket. Candidates will have to report at the alloted exam centre on the day of the examination. The exam will be held in two slots each day depending upon the subject combinations chosen by the candidate.

JNU Delhi
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4.3/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.6
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Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.5
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Companies such as Amazon and Concentrix are always ready to hire students from this course.
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None of the students got placed in our course, but many students got an internship from our course.
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
4.6
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Very good placement for the current year (2025–2026). Cultural events happen almost every week.
Placements: In the 2025–2026 placement session, a very good number of students got placed in highly reputed companies. Most of my seniors got packages above 12–13 LPA, and some got placed off campus with the highest package of 40 LPA+. Top roles like software developer, etc., are offered during on-campus placements.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure for my course is decent. A new building for engineering students is getting ready along with a hostel for more than 2500+ students. Labs are really good, classrooms are fully ventilated and fully AC. There are 21 hostels with very good quality rooms and very tasty food at a very affordable price.
Faculty: Teachers in my course are really helpful and highly qualified. I would say the teaching quality is excellent. The course curriculum is strictly followed by teachers as well as by students. Coming to semester exams, I would say exams are pretty difficult, not too much, but you have to study daily to get good grades. There are 4 exams in one semester (2 quizzes, mid-semester, and end-semester).
Other: The crowd of JNU is very mature and good. Campus life is excellent. Sports facilities are also excellent since this is the best university in India.
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
3.6
4Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Decent enough college (according to the fee and all).
Placements: Decent enough placement if you take the fact into consideration that it is recently established, and also the fact that the faculty are not up to that mark. The highest on-campus package is around 18 LPA, and off-campus is 36+LPA. The median package of 2024 was 8 LPA, so yeah, it offers a decent package for what its fee is.
Infrastructure: The hostel could be way better, especially for B.Tech students, as we are the highest fee paying students in JNU. The hostel (Damodar) is roughly 2.54 km away from ELC, where our classes are conducted, and other labs like the computer lab are still 1.54 km away, so that is also an issue, as we don't have any buses from Damodar.
Faculty: Faculty are like children, they will teach you everything if they like, or they will leave everything if they are not willing to. Some are like they are said to teach on gunpoint, and some are like they just read the topic yesterday and are teaching us today.
Other: A lot of other courses students, diversity in its speak.
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
A college that is full of natural and intellectual beauty.
Placements: The placement percentage is around 40%. Packages aren't yet disclosed, but the maximum is 39 LPA. Top recruiting companies include S&P Global, Linkiss, Antino Labs, Barclays, IBM, and various other startups. Roles offered are SCRUM master, data analysis, application developer, devOps and many more.
Infrastructure: 24/7 Wi-Fi, a hostel with good food, and a living facility at a very affordable price. A 24/7 open central library with a very versatile and large collection of books and journals, newspapers, articles, and many more things. A different cyber library for students who are pursuing CS Engineering.
Faculty: All the facilities are knowledgeable and well-qualified. Teaching standards are also very good. Standard books are followed as part of the curriculum. We are encouraged to work in teams on real-world projects. So it is making us industry-ready. Exams are, as usual, in engineering colleges, I will regard them as average, neither very tough nor easy. The pass percentage is also good.
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
3.8
3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Our college is overall nice, and it's improving every year.
Placements: In my university, the School of Engineering is new, and it was started in 2018, the first batch graduated in 2022. So placement is average, but it's improving every year. Companies like IBM, S&P Global, Amdocs, Emphasis, Antino, etc., have come, and students were placed.
Infrastructure: Our building for the School of Engineering is under construction, and it may take up to 2 years to finish. Our current classes are going on in ELC (Engineering lecture complex), which is good with good benches, a projector, and good Wi-Fi, but still not the best. At present damodar hostel is allotted to engineering students, but students can also take other hostel also in the university. Hostels are overall average because they are old. The best hostel at present is Barak. The quality of food provided in the hostel is decent.
Faculty: Teachers are nice, and they are well-qualified. Some of them are also very chill and not the typical university professor. Our curriculum is similar to that of IIT Delhi, and it includes everything that the present industry requires. Semester exams are not very difficult, but they are also not very easy, and there is relatively marking in exams.
Other: The campus crowd in JNU is nice, and events and festivals are also good. The university also provides education fees for students on the basis of their parents' annual income.
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
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2Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Good faculty members, not good placements.
Placements: Placements are quite low, considering we would be the 5th batch for a university that has a great name. Right now, for the 2027 batch, there are no companies that have come for an internship. So choose wisely, as placement reports aren't published.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is decent, and the hostel is something you would love for its affordability. The classroom is decent, library is filled with good books. Mess is okay-ish, and canteens are affordable. The medical facility is also decent. Sports are okay-ish (I am not a sports person, so not an actual complaint). The gym totally needs to be improved.
Faculty: You'll have top-notch faculty, no doubt about that. You will have faculty who genuinely want to teach. You'll have teachers who have taught in foreign universities and are holding Ph.Ds from IITs. So that's quite good. The curriculum is updated so that it won't be an issue. I don't have an idea about ECE labs, though.
Other: I chose this course because of the JNU tag, and I wasn't getting Comp Sc anywhere. There are no fests (like grand ones), it's like school programs where you sit in an auditorium to watch people getting awards for their accomplishments, and a few people performing a dance. You would beat the heart of Delhi, so surrounding is great.
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JNU Delhi Placements 2025

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M.A.
9.5 LPA
M.Sc.
9.5 - 10 LPA
B.Sc.
10 LPA
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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Higher in core jobs

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Both inside India & outside India

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Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

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Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Love being in college

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Q:   How are the placements for MTech in JNU?
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JNU has not released its 2023 placements report as of now. However, considering the NIRF report 2023, PG 2-year candidates received placement offers in the JNU 2022 placements. As per the overall report, the median package offered to the selected candidates stood at INR 7.95 LPA. A marginal decline of nearly 1% can be seen in the PG 2-year median package offered in 2022 as compared with 2021. Moreover, many top companies recruit JNU graduates every year. Some of the top recruiters in the JNU placements drive in the recent past have been companies like Adobe, TCS, Accenture, IBM, Google, and Amazon.

Q:   What is the average placement package offered during JNU placements?
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The average package received by School of Engineering students during the placement drive 2023 stood at INR 11 LPA.

Q:   What is the highest package offered during JNU placements?
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The overall the highest package offered during JNU placements is not released. However, the highest package offered during JNU BTech placements 2023 is presented below:

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BTech Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package (Overall)

INR 33 LPA

Highest package (On-campus)

INR 16 LPA

Q:   How are the Engineering department placements at JNU?
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The key highlights of JNU School of Engineering placements 2023 are presented below:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

the highest package

INR 33 LPA

the highest package (Off-Campus)

INR 16 LPA

Average package

INR 11 LPA

JNU Delhi Cutoff 2025

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JEE Main Round 9 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202320242025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering338243350937965
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering457304759155021
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Q:   What is the cutoff rank required for admission to BA at JNU?
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For candidates reference, tabulated below are the closing cutoff scores for BA (Hons) specialisations for both Code 1 and Code 2:

JNUEE Round 5 score (General-All India)

Course

2022

BA (Hons) in Russian

125

BA (Hons) in German

118

BA (Hons) in French

106

BA (Hons) in Spanish

98

BA (Hons) in Japanese

86

Q:   What is DASA UG cutoff for JNU?
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Apart from JEE Main, JNU accepts DASA UG cutoff for BTech admissions. Tabulated below are the previous year closing ranks for JNU cutoff for DASA UG: 

Course202020212022
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering790713113
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering794– / –– / –

 

Q:   What is the cut-off for JNU BTech Computer Science?
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Jawaharlal Nehru University offers BTech through School of Engineering in a full-time mode covering two specialisations, including  Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering. JNU admission to BTech is based on JEE Main scores, follwed by the counselling process. JNU cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. Based on the Round 1 JEE Main cutoff 2024, the closing rank for CSE was 22669 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. 

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the category-wise JNU cutoff 2024 for BTech in CSE course. 

CategoriesRound 1 CSE Cutoff 2024
General22669
OBC10003
SC4379
ST2165
EWS4260
PWD75

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Q:   What is the cutoff rank for the Round 3 of JNU seat allocation 2025?
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 Candidates having valid JEE Main ranks will be allowed to take part in counselling rounds. Considering the JNU BTech cutoff 2025 for the Round 3 seat allotment results, the closing rank ranged between 29681 and 36862 for the General AI category candidates. Among all the specialisations, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at JNU consistently has the lowest cutoff among all branches,  making it highly competitive and solidifying its position as the most sought-after branch at the institute. Check out the JNU year-wise Round 3 closing ranks for various specialisations from the table below:

Course202320242025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering262802576929861
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering345643379036862

JNU Delhi Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

M.A. Admissions 2026

33 Courses2 years
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  • Undergraduate Degree with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CUET-PG
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Q:   Is Jawaharlal Nehru University admissions are open?
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Jawaharlal Nehru University admissions 2026 is open. The university admission is expected to open in Jan/ Feb 2026. Studnets can apply directly through the online application. JNU New Delhi application is based through the online application.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for Jawaharlal Nehru University admission?
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Jawaharlal Nehru University eleigibility criteria varies as per each programme. Students must qualify Class 10+2 from the recognised board with 45% marks for general category for UG programmes. For PG programmes students must qualify Bachelors degree with 45%- 50% marks from the recognised university. While some of the programmes accepts national entrance exams for admission. 

Q:   Can I get admission to JNU without CUET?
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No, candidates can get admission to JNU without CUET if applying for UG and PG courses. To get admission at Jawaharlal Nehru University, candidates must appear for th CUET exam. JNU admission to most of the UG, PG and Diploma courses are based on candidates' performance in the CUET-UG & CUET-PG scores. For JNU MBA admission 2025, CUET-PG is not valid and is dependent on CAT scores.  Also, PhD admissions do not require CUET. 

Q:   How exactly does the BTech admission process at JNU work for aspiring engineers?
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JNU BTech admission is based on Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. After meeting the cut off requirement, students need to participate in the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling. JNU releases specific cutoff ranks for each engineering branch.

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JNU Delhi Application Process 2026

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Q:   Can I get admission to JNU with a score of 70 marks?
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With a score of 70 in JNUEE exam, students can easily get admission to any of the UG and PG course available at JNU. The JNU UG cutoff 2024 ranged between 55.33 and 69.78 for the General AI category candidates. Under which, the courses with the highest cutoff and lowest cutoff were BA (Hons) in French and BA(Hons) in Pashto, respectively.

Check out the courses available for the candidates having a score 70 or below for the General AI category candidates:

Course2024
B.A. (Hons.) in Arabic58.89
B.A. (Hons.) in Chinese64.56
B.A. (Hons.) in French74.11
BA(Hons.) in German71.44
B.A. (Hons.) in Japanese71.67
B.A. (Hons.) in Korean66.11
B.A. (Hons.) in Persian60
BA(Hons) in Russian63.56
BA(Hons) in Spanish72
B.A. (Hons.) in Pashto57.89
Certificate of Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia43.78
Certificate of Proficiency in Mongolian31.78
Certificate of Proficiency in Urdu42.67
Certificate of Proficiency in Hebrew52
Certificate of Proficiency in Sanskrit38.44
Certificate of Proficiency in Sanskrit Computational Linguistics51.78
Certificate of Proficiency in Uzbek31.33
Certificate of Proficiency in Vedic Culture43.56
Certificate of Proficiency in Yoga Philosophy49.56
B.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology46.9
Certificate of Proficiency in Health Awareness and Wellness56.78
Certificate of Proficiency in Indian Philosophy63.11

 

Q:   Can I get direct admission to JNU BA (Hons) courses?
A: 

Yes, JNU also offers lateral entry admission to the second year of the BA (Hons) programme. Candidates who are willing to seek admission need to possess the first year of a bachelor's degree from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 45% aggregate. Additionally, it is also necessary that the relevant documents are presented such as the bachelor’s degree first-year mark sheet along with other educational certificates.

Q:   How many seats are available for BSc at JNU?
A: 

JNU BSc seat intake is 87.  To get the seat, applicants should complete their eligibility requirements and follow the further admission process. You can go to the JNU website for more details.

Q:   How can I get admission to JNU BA (Hons)?
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JNU offers a full-time BA (Hons) programme for a duration of three years via its School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies. Candidates seeking admission to JNU BA (Hons) course must visit the official website of the University to apply for the CUET-UG entrance test. For JNU BA (Hons) courses, it is mandatory to appear for the CUET-UG exam. Based on the score secured in the entrance test, JNU will release a merit list of selected candidates to register for the CUET-UG counselling process. 

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Q:   Which is better for MCA: JNU or DU?
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Both JNU and DU offer a two-year full-time MCA course at the postgraduate level. However, the University of Delhi is more popular for its undergraduate courses and Jawaharlal Nehru University is popular for its postgraduate courses. However, Delhi University's median package offered to the MCA students was a bit higher than JNU. Further, during JNU PG placements 2023, the median package offered was INR 9.5 LPA, whereas, the median package stood at INR 16 LPA for DU MCA students.

Q:   Is Jawaharlal Nehru University best in Delhi?
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Yes, Jawaharlal Nehru University is considered best in Delhi. The university is also ranked 558 by the QS World University Rankings 2026,  130 by the Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category 2026, and 29 under QS WUR Ranking by Subject rankings QS World Rankings 2026. JNU is ranked 9th under the Overall category and 2nd under the University category by the NIRF 2025. The university is accredited by the NAAC A+ Grade and recognised by the UGC. 

Q:   Are the placements at JNU good compared to other Delhi-based colleges?
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Colleges like DTU and NSUT are pro at engineering placement because they are located in a corporate hub and have very old placement cells. JNU is catching up fast. While it may not yet have the sheer volume of companies that visit an IIT, it attracts major recruiters who value the analytical depth of JNU students. The smaller batch sizes at JNU can actually be an advantage, as there is less internal competition for the high-paying roles that come to campus. Plus, the low fees mean you get an incredible "Return on Investment" compared to private colleges.

Q:   Is the BTech degree from JNU valued as much as one from an NIT?
A: 

While NITs have decades of "engineering-specific" reputation, the JNU brand is globally iconic. In terms of technical infrastructure, JNU's School of Engineering is newer, so it's still building its placement legacy compared to older NITs. However, because JNU is a top-ranked research institution (#2 in India), the quality of faculty and the focus on innovation are very high. If you plan to pursue an MS or MBA later, the JNU name on your resume carries significant weight both in India and abroad, often on par with top-tier institutes.

JNU Delhi Scholarships 2026

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Q:   Which all scholarships are offered by JNU?
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JNU offers scholarships in the form of financial assistance to all the meritorious and deserving candidates. Some of the scholarships offered at JNU are as follows:

JNU Scholarships
Merit-cum-means ScholarshipFord Foundation ScholarshipFour G Parthasarathi Endowment Fellowship
Dr Sheila Zurbrigg FellowshipTendulkar ScholarshipProf. Nurul Hasan Scholarship
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JNU Delhi Rankings 2026

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Q:   Is Jawaharlal Nehru University a Tier 1 or Tier 2 university?
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Jawaharlal Nehru University is a Tier 1 university. The university has been given the status of 'University of Excellence' by the UGC. JNU University Delhi has been accredited by the NAAC A+ Grade.  It has also become India's first-ever University to offer foreign language courses within its Integrated MA programme. 

Q:   Can I get admission in JNU for BTech Electronics & Communication, with rank between 45000 and 50000?
A: 

Last year, the closing rank for BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering was 48464, which is very close to this range. Thus, you have a good chance of getting selected. This was for the General category under the All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut-offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Q:   What is the NIRF ranking of Jawaharlal Nehru University?
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Jawaharlal Nehru University has been ranked 9th under the Overall category and 2nd under the University category by NIRF 2025. The university has been ranked under various categories. Below mentioned are the JNU rankings: 

JNU National Ranking
Ranking BodyCategoryRank

NIRF 2025

Universities

2

NIRF 2025

Overall

9

NIRF 2025

Research Institutions

21

Q:   What are JNUs international rankings and reputation?
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JNU is among the most reputed Indian universities, recognised internationally. According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, it ranks #558 globally and #130 in Southern Asia. JNU ranks #29 ranking in the 2026 QS World Subject Rankings for its high academic standing in specific fields. 

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Q:   How are students allotted hostel in JNU?
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JNU has 18 hostels for boys and girls and one complex accommodating married students. The university gives first priority to students admitted in a full-time programmes and have passed their qualifying exam from places outside Delhi. The student must not be a resident of Delhi except those who are admitted to a level at which the student already has a degree or has pursued studies in JNU.

Students who have passed their qualifying examinations from Delhi but have stayed in recognised University/College hostels and are not resident of Delhi are also provided hostel. 

Students who have passed their qualifying examinations from Delhi institutions by making their private arrangements for accommodation but at the same time do not have their family residence in Delhi can also opt for hostel.

Q:   How is the infrastructure at Jawaharlal Nehru University?
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Jawaharlal Nehru University has state-of-the-art infrastructure which includes all the necessary amenities. The university includes classrooms, library, medical facility, labs, seminar halls, modern amenities, convocation centre, hostel, mess and others. 

Q:   Which all facilities are available for students at JNU?
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Q:   What are the various schools of study at the JNU Delhi?
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JNU has more than 12 schools of study. JNU Delhi schools include the School of Engineering, School of Computational and Integrative Sciences, School of Biotechnology, School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies, among others.

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Q:   Is MBA from JNU a good option?
A: 

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) offers a two-year full-time MBA course at the postgraduate level. It is offered by the university through the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management & Entrepreneurship. JNU was ranked 2nd position in the University category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. Talking about JNU placements, the median package offered during JNU PG 2-year placements in 2023 stood at INR 9.5 LPA. So, yes JNU is a decent option to pursue an MBA degree.

Q:   What is Jawaharlal Nehru University famous for?
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Jawaharlal Nehru University is popularly know for its academics since 1969. The university is well-known for its BTech and MBA programme. The courses are UGC recognised and NAAC A+ accredited. It is a goverment/ public university which offers quality education under the guidance of experts. JNU Delhi was spread across 1019 acres which includes library, seminar halls, convocation centre, cafeteria, mess, sports complex, mess, hostel and others.

Q:   What is the scope of an MA from JNU?
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MA graduates can make a career in industries such as banking, hospitality, railways, or public sector companies depending upon the chosen specialisation. The average salary given to MA pass-outs ranges from INR 3 to INR 6 LPA. You can work as teachers, journalists, project leaders, artists, politicians, research associates, administrative officers, content writers, etc. 

Q:   Which is better for MBA: BHU or JNU?
A: 

Both the universities are popular for their programmes. However, BHU has an edge as it has got a good ranking under Management category by NIRF. For candidates reference, the NIRF ranking and MBA fees for both the universities is presented in the following table:

MBA Universities

NIRF Ranking '23

MBA Fees*

BHU

56

INR 10,230 - INR 1 lakh

JNU

-

INR 12 lakh

*The above-mentioned fees are taken from an unofficial source. Hence, are indicative. Moreover, the fee range might include course fees at university-affiliated colleges as well. 

Q:   What is the fee for the MPH course at JNU?
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Tabulated below are some of the fee components along with the amount for JNU MPH course:

Fee Components

Amount (for 2 years)

Tuition Fees

INR 480

Hostel Fees

INR 1,065

One-time Payment

INR 50

NOTE: The amount mentioned above for each component is as per unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative

Q:   What is the cut off for JNU 2025?
A: 

JNU cutoff 2025 is out for admission to MA, MSc, MTech and MCA based on CUET- PG. For the General AI category, in the first round, the cutoff ranged from 27.33 and 99.33. MA in Hindi was the toughest for this category, followed by MA in Hindi Translation and MA in Sanskrit. Please note that this data only applies to the General AI category quota, and other categories, rounds and specialisations will reflect different cutoffs. Below is the JNU CUET-PG cutoff 2025 for Round 1 for the General AI quota.

CourseCUET PG Cutoff 2025 (R1 AI- Quota) 
M.Tech. in Nanoscience27.33
M.Tech. in Nanoelectronics32
M.A. in Persian32.33
M.A. in Arts and Aesthetics46.33
PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PGDT)48.33
M.Tech in Data Science48.67
M.A. in Russian50.33
M.Sc. in Computational and Integrative Sciences (Complex Systems)50.33
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology50.67
M.A. in German Translation, Translation, and Interpretation54
M.A. in Japanese54.33
M.Sc. in Chemistry58.33
M.A. in Korean59.33
M.A. in Spanish59.33
M.A. in Disaster Studies61.67
M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Research)61.67
M.A. in Economics64
M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences65
M.Sc. in Physics65.33
M.A. in Economics (World Economy)66
M.Sc. in Mathematics67
M.A. in Medieval History67.33
M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine67.67
M.Sc. in Computational and Integrative Sciences (Computational Biology)68.33
M.A. in Geography68.67
M.Sc. in Life Sciences71
M.A. in Ancient History71
M.A. in Linguistics71.33
M.A. in Development and Labour Studies73.33
M.A. in Modern History73.67
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)75.67
M.A. in Chinese75.67
Master of Public Health (MPH)75.67
M.A. in French and Francophone Studies76
M.A. in Sociology78.67
M.A. in Tamil78.67
M.A. in International Relations—West Asian Studies80.33
M.A. in International Relations and Area Studies81.67
M.A. in Political Science83
M.A. in Politics (International Relations)84
M.A. in Philosophy84.33
M.A. in Arabic85
M.A. in Urdu86.33
M.A. in English89.33
M.A. in Sanskrit91.67
M.A. in Hindi Translation93.67
M.A. in Hindi99.33
Q:   How many students are placed during JNU UG placements?
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The number of students placed over the past three years during JNU UG placements is presented below:

Particulars  

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)

Total students

353

350

357

Students placed

21

25

30

Students selected for higher studies

332

325

327

Particulars  

UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2022)

UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2023)

UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2024)

Total students

0

75

78

Students placed

0

24

17

Students selected for higher studies

0

6

61

 

Q:   What is the median salary trend witnessed during JNU placements?
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The median salary trend witnessed over the past three years during JNU placements is presented below:

Course  

Median Package (2022)

Median Package (2023)

Median Package (2024)

UG 3-year

INR 6 LPA

INR 8 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

UG 4-year

0

INR 10 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

PG 2-year

INR 7.95 LPA

INR 9.5 LPA

INR 9.5 LPA

Q:   Can I get direct admission at Jawaharlal Nehru University?
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No, Jawaharlal Nehru University does not offer direct admission. The university offers admission based on merit and entrance-based. The university accepts national entrance exams like CUET UG, JEE Main, NDA, CAT, CUET PG, and others. 

Q:   How can I get admission to JNU in BSc?
A: 

For JNU BSc admission, candidates need to apply online for CUET. JNU BSc admission is completely entrance-based and depends upon candidates' performance in the CUET-UG entrance exam. Additionally, before filling out the application, aspirants must check out the eligibility criteria for this UG course. Based on the entrance exam score, the seats are allotted to the selected candidates through counselling. The seat is confirmed after the document verification.

Q:   Is there any entrance exam for MA admission at JNU?
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Yes, candidates seeking admission to the JNU MA course must appear for the CUET-PG entrance exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The students are admitted on merit based on their performance in the entrance test and the deprivation points are added to their score in accordance with the approved admission Policy and Procedures of the University. The CUET PG 2023 exam will be held for postgraduate course admissions to over 50 Central and participating Universities.

Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted for MBA admission at JNU?
A: 

For admission to the MBA course, the candidate should have appeared for the CAT entrance examination. Candidates can apply for the course only with a valid score on this exam. JNU shortlists candidates based on CAT score for the group discussion and personal interview rounds. Apart from this, aspirants must check out the eligibility requirements as well. To check out the CAT application process, fee, and other details, Click Here.

Q:   What is the eligibility requirement for JNU BA Hons admission?
A: 

JNU accepts CUET-UG entrance test scores for admission to the BA (Hons) courses. Central University Entrance Test (CUET) is an all-India level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission in UG courses offered in all the participating institutions. Candidates seeking admission to the JNU BA (Hons) course must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 45%.

Q:   What is the UG fee of JNU University?
A: 

Jawaharlal Nehru University offers UG course in BTech, BSc, BA, and others. The fee structure is different for different courses. Students wanting to take admission in any of the courses need to check the eligibility requirements from the college page.

Q:   Does JNU accept CAT score?
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Yes, JNU accepts CAT scores for admission in the MBA course. Candidates must appear for this exam and achieve a valid aggregate in the same. They must also appear for a PI round. Based on these, the merit list is released and selected candidates must appear for verification and pay the tuition fees for admission confirmation. 

Q:   Does JNU offer BA in English?
A: 

No, JNU only offers foreign languages under its BA (Hons) programmes such as Arabic, Chinese, French and German among others. 

Q:   How are JNU placements for the MCA course?
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JNU MCA placement data 2023 is not released. However, according to JNU NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of JNU PG 2-year (including MCA course) placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)

Median package

INR 8 LPA

INR 7.95 LPA

INR 9.5 LPA

Total students

918

1280

1329

Students placed

89

86

12

Q:   How many students are placed during JNU placements?
A: 

The number of students placed during JNU placement 2024 for UG and PG programs is presented below:

Particulars  

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)

UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2024)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024)

Total students

357

78

1432

Students placed

30

17

188

Students selected for higher studies

327

61

1244

Q:   Can I get BTech admission at JNU through CUET?
A: 

JNU Delhi does not accept the Central University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) for admission to the BTech courses. To be eligible for JNU BTech admission, candidates must have a valid JEE Main score. The final selection is based on JoSAA counselling process. The JoSAA counselling is usually held in the month of September. This year, there will be six rounds of seat allotment.  

Q:   What has been the placement trend at JNU?
A: 

The placement trends witnessed during JNU placement over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars  

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package

INR 6 LPA

INR 8 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

Total students

353

350

357

Students placed

21

25

30

Students selected for higher studies

332

325

327

Particulars  

UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2022)

UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2023)

UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package

0

INR 10 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

Total students

0

75

78

Students placed

0

24

17

Students selected for higher studies

0

6

61

Particulars  

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package

INR 7.95 LPA

INR 9.5 LPA

INR 9.5 LPA

Total students

1280

1329

1432

Students placed

86

12

188

Students selected for higher studies

384

1317

1244

 

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