Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi Answered Questions

Yes, the eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at JNU. According to the JNU e-Prospectus 2025-26, candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD category who are selected on their own merit with General Category candidates are not counted under reserved quota. The reservation policy of the Government of India is applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PWD categories.

The total fee of M.A. in International Relations and Area Studies offered at JNU is as follows:
- Tuition Fee (Annual): Rs. 240.00
- Sports Fee (Annual): Rs. 16.50
- Literary & Cultural Fee (Annual): Rs. 16.50
- Library Fee (Annual): Rs. 6.00
- Medical fee (Annual): Rs. 9.00
- Medical Booklet: Rs. 12.00
- Students Aid Fund (Annual): Rs. 4.50
- Admission Fee: Rs. 5.00
- Enrolment Fee: Rs. 5.00
- Security Deposit (Refundable): Rs. 40.00
- Identity Card Folder: Rs. 10.00
- Student Hostel and General Information Guide: Rs. 15.00
- National Service Scheme (NSS): Rs. 20.00
- Chief Proctor Office Manual: Rs. 45.00
Total fee for the first year: Rs. 26,045.00
Total fee for each of the subsequent semesters: Rs. 18,000.00

M.A. in Arts and Aesthetics graduates from JNU can work in various sectors such as:
Academia and Research
Art Criticism and Journalism
Arts Administration and Management
Cultural Policy and Heritage
Curating and Museum Studies
Film and Media
Theatre and Performance Studies
Visual Arts and Design

Yes, there is an entrance exam required for admission to M.A. in Philosophy at JNU. The exam is a written examination that tests the candidate's philosophical aptitude, analytical skills, and ability for original thinking. The exam carries a total of 100 marks.

The JNU offers admission to the M.A. in Philosophy course based on a written examination, with a minimum eligibility criterion of an undergraduate degree with at least 50% marks for candidates from Social Sciences and Humanities, and 55% marks for candidates from Sciences and Technology. The admission test carries a total of 100 marks and aims to assess philosophical aptitude, analytical skills, and ability for original thinking.

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the B.A. (Hons.) in Japanese course at JNU is as follows:
80% of the seats in B.A. (Hons.) programme in the School are earmarked for those who have either passed the Senior School Certificate or equivalent examination in the year 2024 or are due to appear in 2025, and the remaining 20% are open to all other candidates.
Candidates who have obtained their Higher Secondary Certificate under the 10+1 pattern of education will be eligible for admission to the B.A. programme if they fulfill the minimum eligibility requirement as prescribed for Indian students subject to equivalence of their qualification.

The total fee of B.A. (Hons.) in Japanese offered at JNU for foreign nationals is US $1500 per semester for courses in humanities and social sciences, plus incidental charges of US $250 per semester. For Indian students, the fee structure is different and includes various components such as tuition fee, student activity fee, university development fund, admission fee, examination fee, alumni fee, registration fee, security deposit, medical fee, and medical booklet. The total fee for Indian students can be calculated as follows:
| Head of Fee | Amount |
| - | - |
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹20,833.00 (for general/OBC), ₹0 (for SC/ST/PH) |
| Student Activity Fee (per sem.) | ₹2,500 |
| University Development Fund (per sem.) | ₹1,000 |
| Admission Fee (One Time) | ₹1,000 |
| Examination Fee (per sem.) | ₹1,000 |
| Alumni Fee (One Time) | ₹1,000 |
| Registration Fee (per sem.) | ₹1,000 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable: One Time) | ₹5,000 |
| Medical fee (per year) | ₹9 |
| Medical Booklet | ₹12 |
Note: The fees are subject to revision, and the above calculation is based on the provided information.

To get admission to M.A. in Arts and Aesthetics at JNU, candidates with a Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 50% marks are eligible to appear for the entrance examination. The admission is through an entrance examination. The School offers an integrated MA programme in Visual Studies, Cinema Studies, and Theatre and Performance Studies. Students of this programme are required to complete sixteen courses of four credits each over the course of the four semesters. Of these, eight courses must be taken among the ten compulsory courses on offer, and the other eight are to be selected from optional courses.

In the M.A. in Philosophy at JNU, you study the following courses:
Philosophical Studies: Problems and Perspectives
Epistemology and Metaphysics: Issues and Problems of Knowing and Being
Moral and Social Philosophy
Logic and Scientific Methods
Philosophy of Social Sciences
Philosophy of Language
Readings in 20th century Indian Philosophy
Readings in Analytic Philosophy and Phenomenology
Reading a Philosopher
Project on a Philosophical Theme
These courses cover topics such as the nature of philosophical inquiry, epistemology, metaphysics, moral and social philosophy, logic, and scientific methods. The programme also includes optional courses and a seminar course where students can engage in an intensive study of selected philosophical texts and write a research-based essay on a chosen theme.