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JNU MBA Courses & Fee 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Admission, Placements, How to Apply

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JNU MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 12L
Median Package 9.5L
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Accepted Exam
  • CAT
  • Graduation score50%
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    Q:   Is MBA from JNU a good option?
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    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:   How can I apply for JNU admission for MBA?
    A: 

    The university accept applications for MBA course admission via online mode. Candidates must ensure fulfiling the eligibility criteria before applying for admission. Below are the steps of application:-

    1. Go to the official website of JNU.
    2. Register and create login credentials.
    3. Fill in the personal and academic details such as the candidate's name, contact etc.
    4. Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the given dimensions.
    5. Pay the application fee of INR 2,000 for General category and INR 1,000 for SC/ST/PwD and click on ‘Submit’.
    Q:   What is the JNU application fee for an MBA?
    A: 

    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:

    CategoryApplication Fee
    GeneralINR 2,000
    SC/ST/PwDINR 1,000

    NOTE: The application fee is non-refundable.

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    Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
    ₹ 12 L
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    JNU MBA Admission Dates 2025

    DatesUpcoming Events
    5 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25
    CAT 2025 admit card download
    30 Nov '25
    CAT 2025 exam
    Dec '25
    CAT 2025 result announcementTentative
    DatesPast Events
    1 Aug '25 - 20 Sep '25
    CAT 2025 registration
    22 Aug '25
    MBA/PGDM (CUET PG based) Last and Final call- Admission process deadline
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    Q:   What is the MBA fee at JNU?
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    Total course fee include multiple components such as tuition fee, admission fee, alumni fee, and caution deposit. Some of the fee components are only charged once. JNU MBA fees is INR 12 lakh. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee and is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. For a detailed JNU MBA fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of Jawaharlal Nehru University. 

    Q:   Does JNU offer MBA course?
    A: 

    Yes, JNU offers a two-year full-time MBA course at the postgraduate level via the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship. JNU MBA admission is completely entrance-based. Candidates with a valid CAT score are eligible to apply for the JNU MBA course. Shortlisted candidates based on exam scores have to further take part in the group discussion and personal interview rounds for final selection.

    JNU MBA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    JNU MBA Curriculum

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    Master of Business Management ( MBA),JNU

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    JNU MBA Seats 2025

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    Q:   How many seats are there in JNU for MBA?
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    The total seat intake for JNU MBA course is 55. Thus, only this much candidates are admitted to the programme at the time of selection. Candidates shall reach out to the admission office to gather information related to the seat reservation policy and allotment procedure. In the MBA admission process, JNU follows Government of India norms.  

    JNU MBA/PGDM Placements 2025

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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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    Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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    Love being in college

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    JNU MBA Rankings 2025

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    Q:   Does JNU has a good ranking for its MBA course?
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    JNU has a good ranking under the "University" category - 2nd position in NIRF rankings 2025. However, the university has not received a lot of ranking under "Management" category. QS World University Rankings 2026 have been released. According to the same, IIT Kharagpur ranks at #558 under the category "World Universities". 

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    ₹ 9.5 LPA₹ 12 L -/-
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    ₹ 7.5 LPA₹ 3.84 L -/-
    -/-₹ 1.4 L -/-
    ₹ 7.2 LPA₹ 48 K - 2.1 L -/-
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    Q:   Which is better for MBA: BHU or JNU?
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    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. 

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    JNU MBA 2025 FAQs

    Q:   What were the registration dates for CAT?
    A: 

    CAT application process 2024 began on August 1, 2024 at the iimcat.ac.in website. The registration process ends on September 20, 2024.

    The schedule of CAT 2024 registration cum application was announced on July 28, 2024 at the iimcat.ac.in website. The notification for CAT 2024 was released at the IIMCAT websites and in all national newspapers. The last date to submit CAT application form 2024 was September 13, 2024 but was later extended to September 20, 2024.

     

    Q:   What is the required CAT percentile for JNU MBA admission?
    A: 

    The required overall CAT cutoff is 70 percentile. This is as per past years’ trends and external sources. Hence, is indicative. Moreover, the cutoff marks change every year as it depends upon multiple dynamic factors such as the total number of students who took the exam, the highest score, seat availability, etc. However, with a percentile as mentioned can have a good chance of getting selected. Read more about JNU Cutoff.

    Q:   What is the course fees for two years MBA in JNU?
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    The admission fees or the first semester fee payment have to be done for seat confirmation. There are various components included in the fee structure, such as admission fee, security deposit (refundable), tuition fees, and more. As per information on the web, the university accept fee payment in installments. Below table can be checked for the JNU MBA fee structure:

    Fee components

    Amount (2 years)

    Tuition fees

    INR 12.00 Lakh

    One-time payment

    INR 6,000

    Total fee

    INR 12.06 Lakh

    NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

    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:   Does JNU accept CAT score?
    A: 

    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. 

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    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

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    INR 10 LPA

    INR 6.5 LPA

    Total students

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    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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