JNU Delhi UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate, Advanced Masters Courses 2025

Jawaharlal Nehru University is a Tier 1 university. The university has been given the status of 'University of Excellence' by the UGC. JNU University Delhi has been accredited by the NAAC A+ Grade.  It has also become India's first-ever University to offer foreign language courses within its Integrated MA programme. 

JNU offers scholarships in the form of financial assistance to all the meritorious and deserving candidates. Some of the scholarships offered at JNU are as follows:

Yes, ther is BA course at JNU. School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies, functioning at JNU offers a full-time BA (Hons) programme for a duration of three years. Candidates are selected for JNU BA (Hons) courses based on their merit in CUET,  conducted by NTA. The University also offers lateral entry admission to the second year of the BA (Hons) programme. 

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.

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. 

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. 

The placement trends witnessed during JNU placement over the past three years are presented below:

JNU cutoff 2025 is out for admission to MA, MSc, MTech and MCA based on CUET- PG. For the General AI category, in the first round, the cutoff ranged from 27.33 and 99.33. MA in Hindi was the toughest for this category, followed by MA in Hindi Translation and MA in Sanskrit. Please note that this data only applies to the General AI category quota, and other categories, rounds and specialisations will reflect different cutoffs. Below is the JNU CUET-PG cutoff 2025 for Round 1 for the General AI quota.

The number of students placed during JNU placement 2024 for UG and PG programs is presented below:

Yes, candidates seeking admission to the JNU MA course must appear for the CUET-PG entrance exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The students are admitted on merit based on their performance in the entrance test and the deprivation points are added to their score in accordance with the approved admission Policy and Procedures of the University. The CUET PG 2023 exam will be held for postgraduate course admissions to over 50 Central and participating Universities.

JNU BTech admission is based on Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. After meeting the cut off requirement, students need to participate in the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling. JNU releases specific cutoff ranks for each engineering branch.

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:

*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. 

The key highlights of JNU placements for UG and PG programs in 2024 are presented below:

No, JNU is quite supportive when it comes to financial backgrounds. The university uses a tiered system to make education affordable. If your family's annual income is below INR 1 Lakh, you fall into the "Economically Most Backward" category and your BTech tuition fee is completely waived, meaning you pay INR 0 for tuition. For those with a family income between INR 1 Lacs and INR 5 Lakhs, the fee is heavily subsidized at just INR 20,833 per semester. Only students whose family income exceeds INR 5 Lakhs per year are required to pay the full tuition fee of INR 62,500.

JNU BTech admission aligns with the JoSAA/CSAB counselling process, usually start around June-July after the announcement of JEE Main results. Admission is based on JEE Main scores. Registration for counselling is mandatory. 

• Entrance Exam: JEE Main (Session 1 in Jan/Feb, Session 2 in April).

• Admission Process: Counselling and seat allocation through JoSAA/CSAB, with initial registration likely in June-July and merit lists following in July-August.

• Alternative Routes: Foreign students use DASA counselling.

• Action Required: Monitor the official JNU and JoSAA portal for the start date of the application process. 

JNU BTech admission process start with cracking the JEE Main examination. Once the results are declared, you must participate in the centralised counselling process conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) or the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB). For international students or Non-Resident Indians, admissions are typically handled through the DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) scheme. There is no separate entrance exam or application form to be filled out on the JNU website for BTech.

Candidates seeking admission to the JNU MA course must have a BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks. Candidates who have passed BSc/ BCom/ BA with Mathematics at Class 12 or at Graduation level with a minimum aggregate of 55%. Apart from the minimum eligibility requirement, candidates also need to appear for the Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) CUET-PG entrance test.

No, JNU only offers foreign languages under its BA (Hons) programmes such as Arabic, Chinese, French and German among others. 

JNU's School of Engineering currently offers specialised tracks in high-demand fields such as Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), alongside other branches like Mechanical Engineering. The programme eligibility includes qualifying for the JEE Main and have an educational background of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in class 12 with 75% marks. Because the specializations are so focused, students get to work in a research-intensive environment that JNU is famous for, even while pursuing a technical professional degree.

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.