Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi Answered Questions

No, you cannot get direct admission to JNU M.A. in Arts and Aesthetics programme. Admission to the MA is through an entrance examination. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 50% marks are eligible to appear for the exam.

For admission to B.A. (Hons.) in French, the eligibility criteria are:
1. Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognised Board/University with a minimum of 45% marks.
2. Candidates who are due to appear in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply.
3. The admission will be based on the performance of the candidates in CUET (UG) 2025.
4. Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons.) in French have to appear for CUET (UG) 2025 and opt for English Test (Paper Code 101) and General Aptitude Test (Paper Code 501).

The eligibility criteria for admission to JNU for M.A. in Philosophy include a minimum of 50% marks in an undergraduate degree (10+2+3 pattern) for candidates from Social Sciences and Humanities, and 55% marks for candidates from Sciences and Technology. The selection is done through a written examination.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for M.A. in Philosophy at JNU includes a written examination with a total of 100 marks, and the minimum eligibility criterion is an undergraduate degree with at least 50% marks for Social Sciences and Humanities, and 55% marks for Sciences and Technology.

Check eligibility: Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks.
Entrance examination: Appear for the exam conducted by JNU.
Course selection: Choose from compulsory and optional courses.
Complete 16 courses: Over four semesters, complete 16 courses of four credits each.

M.A. in Economics graduates from JNU can work in various sectors, including:
Government departments and ministries (e.g., Ministry of Finance, Planning Commission, Reserve Bank of India)
Think tanks and research organizations (e.g., National Council of Applied Economic Research, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations)
Global institutions (e.g., World Bank, International Monetary Fund, United Nations)
Corporate sector (e.g., economic analysis, data analysis, consulting)
NGOs focusing on economic development, policy advocacy, and social issues
Investment banks, asset management firms, and financial consultancies
The average package offered is around ₹9 lakhs per year, with the highest package being around ₹33 LPA through off-campus placements. Some graduates also pursue further studies, enrolling in PhD programs in economics or related fields.

Yes, private companies hire from M.A. in Economics at JNU. The average package offered is around ₹11.4 LPA, with the highest package being ₹14.15 LPA. Graduates often join think tanks, research organizations, and corporate sectors, working in roles related to economic analysis, data analysis, and consulting.