Jawaharlal Nehru University

No, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is not costly. It is widely recognised as one of the most affordable public universities in India. JNU total tuition fees is the highest for BTech course, ranging between 99.8 K - 5 L. The most economical courses are MSc, MA, MCA & MPH with tuition fee ranging between INR 432 - 480.

A safe score for admission into Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) depends heavily on the specific course and exam you are taking, but generally ranges from 60–80+ percentile or 200–300+ marks for undergraduate programs through CUET UG.

For admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), the minimum required percentage in your qualifying exam (Class 12 for undergraduate courses or Bachelor's degree for postgraduate courses) is generally 45% aggregate marks for General, EWS, and OBC candidates, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates only need a passing mark regardless of percentage.

All students do not generally get hostel at JNU. Not all students get a hostel immediately upon admission, and local Delhi residents generally do not receive standard hostel accommodation. Students from outside Delhi get the first preference for available rooms. Students whose families reside in Delhi are classified under lower priority categories and rarely get regular rooms unless exceptional circumstances apply (such as parental transfers). 

No, students cannot get admission to regular undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) without taking the CUET exam. JNU admissions are based on the score of CUET exams.

Jawaharlal Nehru University was spread across 1,019 acres of area and provides state-of-the-art infrastructure to the students. Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi comprises 18 hostels, including 3,831 beds for boys and 3,005 beds for girls. It also offers around 86 Co-ed beds. The University currently provides residence to more than 5,000 students and faculty members with mess facilities.

Yes, JNU is a Tier 1 University.  It secured the #2 spot among universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The University Grants Commission (UGC) awarded JNU the prestigious status of a "University of Excellence." It is globally and nationally renowned for its programs in the social sciences, humanities, international studies, and languages. 

Yes, JNU is a Tier 1 University.  It secured the #2 spot among universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The University Grants Commission (UGC) awarded JNU the prestigious status of a "University of Excellence." It is globally and nationally renowned for its programs in the social sciences, humanities, international studies, and languages. 

DU and JNU are consistently ranked by various ranking bodies. If we compare their NIRF 2025 rankings, JNU ranked #2 while DU ranked #5 under the  'University' category. On the other hand, Delhi University's India Today ranking 2025 (#1) was better than that of JNU (#2). Both the universities have their respective plus points. The career outcomes also vary by course.

JNU JNUEE cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various PG courses, like MA, MSc, MCA, etc. For the General AI category, the last round cutoff for ranged from 58.33 to 75.67. Hence, students need to attain a score of at least 58.33 to be considered for admission. 

Check the table below to know the last round cutoff for other soecialiscations.