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Last updated on 28 Dec '25JNU Ph.D.What's new?
JNU PhD (Phase 2) winter session first merit list is scheduled to be published on Jan 2, 2026, tentatively. Further, the second merit list will tentatively be released on Jan 16, 2026.
JNU also offers PhD and MPhil programmes in numerous specialisations via 16 schools and centres. JNU PhD admission 2022 is primarily based on a Computer Based Test (CBT), conducted by the University. CSIR/ UGC NET qualified candidates are, however, exempted from the test and are directly called for an interview round.
JNU PhD Seats & Fee 2022
Given below is the JNU PhD fee along with the total seat intake:
Total Fee: 699
Seat Intake: 800+
JNU PhD Admission 2023: Eligibility
JNU offers PhD programmes under various specialisations via multiple schools and centres. The University offers over 60 specialisations. Minimum eligibility criteria of a few specialisations offered under JNU PhD programmes are tabulated below:
| PhD | |
|---|---|
| Specialsiation | Eligibility Criteria |
| Human Rights Studies | Obtained 2 years M.Phil or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution in the field of human rights or allied areas (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil degree with 55% marks in the field of human rights or allied areas with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication in the field of human rights or allied areas and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree/BE/B.Tech. OR (b) Master’s Degree/BE/B.Tech in the field of human rights with 55% marks or equivalent Grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent Grade in a point scale wherever Grading system is followed). P.G. holders of AYUSH-related subjects are also eligible to apply |
| Political Geography | P.G. holders of AYUSH-related subjects are also eligible to apply |
| French, Persian, Hindi, German | Obtained 2 years M.Phil Degree with at least 55% marks of a recognised University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one-year M.Phil degree with 55% marks with additional one-year research experience of a recognised University/Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree/B.E/B.Tech |
| Life Sciences | Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks or equivalent Grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent Grade in a point scale wherever Grading system is followed) in Life Sciences/Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/Botany/Zoology/Bioinformatics/Genetics/Microbiology /Systems Biology/ any other branch of biological sciences with 55% marks or equivalent |
| Informal Sector & Labour Studies | Students with specialization in the areas of the informal sector and labour studies. Students from all disciplines in Social Sciences and Humanities can apply and should have 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree |
| Download details regarding PhD specialisations offered by the various schools of JNU | |
Read more: PhD (Curriculum)
JNU PhD Application Process 2022
JNU application process for almost all the courses takes place via JNUEE. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of NTA (www.jnuexams.nta.nic.in) to register themselves. The application fee of JNU varies from course to course. The complete step-wise application process of JNU for PhD admission 2022 is represented below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of JNU and register yourself by putting in your personal details.
Step 2: Fill out the online application form with Qualification Details.
Step 3: Upload scanned images of the photograph and signature. The image should be in jpg/jpeg format only. The size of the photo image must be between 10 kb to 200 kb.
Step 4: Pay the application fee through an online payment mode.
Documents required at the time of the application process:
- JNUEE Admit Card
- JNUEE Score Card
- Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
- Address Proof (any related ID)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Masters' Certificate (for PG programmes)
JNU PhD FAQs
Q. Is JRF compulsory for PhD in JNU?
A. No, JRF is not compulsory for JNU PhD admission. Candidates are selected based on a Computer Based Test (CBT), conducted by the University. CSIR/
UGC NET qualified candidates are, however, exempted from the test and are directly called for an interview round.
Q. How many specialisations are offered under JNU PhD course?
A. JNU offers over 60 specialisations via its various schools and centres
Q. What is the seat intake of JNU PhD course?
A. Seat intake of JNU PhD programme is more than 800.
Q. Is there any entrance exam for PhD in JNU?
A. Yes, JNU conducts a Computer Based Test (CBT) for admission to the PhD course.
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JNU Ph.D.Admission dates 2025
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
29 Dec '25 - 31 Dec '25 | Ph.D. (Cinema Studies-School of Arts and Aesthetics/Korean Language- School of Language Literature and Culture Studies) Pre-enrolment registration and payment of fee with blocking of seats (Tentative)Ongoing |
2 Jan '26 | Ph.D. (Phase 2) Publication of First Merit Lists (tentative) |
2 Jan '26 - 4 Jan '26 | Ph.D. (Phase 2) 1st merit list- Pre-enrolment registration and fee payment (tentative) |
8 Jan '26 | Ph.D. (Cinema Studies-School of Arts and Aesthetics/Korean Language- School of Language Literature and Culture Studies) Physical Verification of Admission/ Registration of selected candidates (Tentative) |
8 Jan '26 - 9 Jan '26 | Ph.D. (Phase 2) Physical verification of Admission/Registration for First list of selected candidates |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
29 Dec '25 | Ph.D. (Cinema Studies-School of Arts and Aesthetics/Korean Language- School of Language Literature and Culture Studies) Publication of Merit Lists for Admissions (Tentative) |
22 Dec '25 - 24 Dec '25 | Ph.D. (Cinema Studies-School of Arts and Aesthetics/Korean Language- School of Language Literature and Culture Studies) Holding of viva-voce examination (Tentative) |
JNU Ph.D.Seats
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| Jawaharlal Nehru University | 70 |
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