JNU Delhi's B.Tech programme is relatively new but gaining recognition. It offers courses in, ECE, and EE, with modern labs, research opportunities, and a vibrant campus life. Placements are improving, though infrastructure and support for newer batches are still developing.


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B.Sc. Admissions 2026
- 10+2 with 45% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CUET, NCHMCT JEE, NDA
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Dec '25 | NCHMCT JEE 2026 registrationTentative |
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CUET-PG, GATE
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
2 Jan '26 | GATE 2026 Admit Card |
7 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL) |
7 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam- Afternoon (AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH) |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
The total number of seats available forM.Techin JNU is 65. Seat allotment procedure is carried out as per the seat intake. Candidates can reach out to the admission office for details on the reservation policy. Further, M.Techspecialisations along with seat intake are mentioned in the table given below:
MTech Specialisation | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
Computer Science & Technology | 33 |
Data Science | 20 |
Nano Science | 06 |
Nano Electronic | 06 |
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.
Candidates are offered admission in MA programme based on CUET-PG scores of the candidates. The students are selected based on their performance in the entrance test. The CUET PG exam is held for postgraduate course admissions to over 50 Central and participating Universities.
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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 |
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:
Particulars | BTech Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
Highest package (Overall) | INR 33 LPA |
Highest package (On-campus) | INR 16 LPA |
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 |
A course-wise placements report has not been released by the university as of now. However, the JNU NIRF report 2023 is out. As per the report, in the 2022 placements drive for UG 3-year courses, a total of 21 students were placed out of 353 students while 332 students were selected for higher studies. Moreover, the median package offered to the placed students stood at INR 6 LPA. Check out JNU placements updates, top recruiters, and many more such details here.
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 |
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.
The cutoff ranks 2024 for BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru University other than General category are - 58780 for OBC, 158641 for SC, 251417 for ST, 58661 for EWS, 416895 for PWD. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.
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.
Jawaharlal Nehru University accepts JEE Main scores, followed by the JoSAA counselling process for admission to the BTech courses. JNU BTech cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1 wherein CSE was the most competitive course with a closing rank of 22669 for the General AI category students. For the OBC category, the cutoff was 10003 for CSE and 12811 for ECE programmes.
Tabulated below is the JNU JEE Main cutoff 2024 for Round 1. The cutoffs provided below is for General AI category students for all the BTech courses offered at JNU.
| Course | 2024 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 22669 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 30508 |
Yes, BA courses are available in honors subjects. The university offers BA (H) courses through the School of Language, Literature, and Culture Studies (SLLCS). Moreover, the university offers BA (H) courses in several foreign language specialisations, such as French, Chinese, German, Russian, etc. The university offers these courses for the duration of three-years, divided into six semesters and offered in full-time mode.
In 2021, the closing rank for BTech in General AIl India Quota was 24730. In 2022, it increased to 30177. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 35469 to 44056 for OBC, 88798 to 101130 for SC, 174170 to 182186 for ST, 31360 to 39539 for EWS, 411 to 303 for PWD.. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however, the ranks are slightly different.
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.
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.
The average package received by School of Engineering students during the placement drive 2023 stood at INR 11 LPA.
The company-wise the highest package offered during JNU BTech placements 2023 is presented below:
Company Name - On-Campus | BTech Highest Package in 2023 |
|---|---|
Cradlepoint | INR 16 LPA |
Optum | INR 14 LPA |
Salesforce | INR 13 LPA |
Ciena | INR 13 LPA |
HSBC | INR 12.5 LPA |
Standard Life Sciences | INR 11 LPA |
S&P Global | INR 11 LPA |
Hughes Systique | INR 10 LPA |
Company Name Off-Campus | BTech Highest Package in 2023 |
CISCO | INR 33 LPA |
MetaBrainz Foundation | INR 20 LPA |
Tata 1MG | INR 18 LPA |
PropReturns | INR 18 LPA |
Zeta Global | INR 15 LPA |
Capri Global | INR 14 LPA |
Switch On | INR 13 LPA |
FedX | INR 10 LPA |
Uniacco | INR 10 LPA |
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 and depends on candidates' performance in the CAT entrance exam, conducted by IIMs. score are eligible to apply for JNU MBA course.
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%.
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As per the information available on the official website of the university, it does not mention BA (Hons) in Economics in the Bachelor of Arts subject. Thus, the university does not offer a BA (Hons) in the subject of economics. However, the university offers BA (Hons) courses in different subjects,
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I think you should opt for PWD as this will provide you more benefit in getting the job. PWD candidates get better opportunity and better job role in top companies.
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Admission in JNU's B.A. (Hons.) in foreign languages through CUET depends on cut-off scores, category-wise merit list, and number of seats available. For OBC category, the cut-off is generally lower than General, but it still varies each year depending on applicants. With 247 marks, your chances wil
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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 |
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