JNU Delhi Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process & Selection Criteria

Jawaharlal Nehru University is very widely known for its path-breaking research in the field of Sciences and encourages students towards transformation and innovation in various sectors corresponding to different schools such as the School of Physical Sciences (SPS), the School of Life Sciences (SLS) and the Special Centre for Microbiology among others. JNU is renowned for producing members of various committees of National and International organisations.

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As per the information on web, there is no source required to get admission in Jawaharlal Nehru University. The admission process is completely transparent. Students are required to apply for the preferred course. The university considers entrance-exams such as CUET-UG, CUET-PG, JEE Main, etc. for admission to UG and PG courses. Aspirants who fulfil both eligibility and selection requirements get a seat in the university.

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.

Yes, a set of documents (original) have to submitted at the admission counter in an envelope. The required documents as mentioned in the JNU brochure are enlisted below:

• Provisional Certificate of the qualifying examination
• Migration certificate
• Character Certificate
• Anti-ragging Affidavits
• Discontinuation certificate

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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. 

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.

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.

The two-year PG course is offered in two specialisations. Admission and selection process is the same for all. The mode of study for these courses is full-time. Further, the table given below mentions JNUM.Techcourse specialisations:

The JNU offers only one MBA programme. There are 9 major and minor domain specialisations available under the course. Students can pursue an MBA with any domain. Students are required to meet the eligibility criteria of the course.

As per the JNU CSE cutoff 2026, EWS AI category candidates have to get a rank of at least 6340 in Round 5. Students with a rank lower than the one mentioned here have a better chance of admission. 

The JNU BTech cutoff 2026 was released up to Round 5 for admission to the BTech course and its branches. Students who gave the JEE Main exam and sat for the counselling process are considered eligible for admission. 

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.

CAT application process for the current year has already been concluded. The exam has also been conducted. The results and answer key are expected to be released at the iimcat.ac.in website. The CAT 2026 registration dates are not announced yet.

Candidates have to pay the required application fee in order to submit their applications successfully. Application fee payment can be done through credit card/debit card/net banking. In the below table, category-wise JNU MBA application fee is mentioned for the aspirants:

NOTE: The application fee is non-refundable.

For most colleges, the basic eligibility for admission in the BTech programme requires the applicants to score a minimum aggregate of 45-75% in Class 12 or its equivalent, depending on the course, specialisations, and college selected by the students. However, the selection for BTech courses in a majority of colleges, including JNU is done on the basis of valid score obtained by the students in the entrance exams such as JEE Main, MHT CET, etc. Hence, it can not be said surely if one can secure their admission in a regular college if they have scored less than 50% in their Class 12 boards. In case a student is unable to get admission in regular college, they can check out Online BTech courses offered by colleges.

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BTech Courses

Yes, entrance tests are accepted for selection in JNU. The selection for admission in preferred programme is based on the merit and the candidate's performance in the mentioned entrance tests:

• CAT
• JEE Main
• JRF
• CUET UG
• CUET PG

The university also conducts JNU Entrance Examination for admission in PhD.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) admission difficulty depends on the program, category, and year; overall it is competitive but navigable with targeted preparation. Key factors and practical guidance:

How admissions work

• Entrance-exam centric: Most schools and departments admit via a written entrance test (subject paper) followed in many cases by an interview or presentation. Some programs (e.g., MPhil/PhD) rely on prior academic record, research proposal, and interviews.
• Centralized process: Applications through JNU's online portal; selection lists published department-wise and category-wise (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD).
• Seat matrix: Many departments have small intake (often 10–30 seats), increasing selectivity.