Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi Answered Questions

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.

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.

In order to be considered to issue a B.A. Arabic Language degree at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), an applicant will have to have divested successfully his or her 10+2 or other equivalent examinations, with at least 45 percent of the total marks. The main process of admission is to clear CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test - Undergraduate), that is, to choose Section IA - English Test and III - General Test. After the CUET results all candidates are required to apply to JNU using their respective own online portal. Admission is then done on the basis of a merit list formed by CUET scores including deprivation points, then it is done through counselling and verification of documents.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for M.A. in Disaster Studies at JNU includes a relaxation of 10% in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination. SC/ST and Person with Disability (PWD) candidates are eligible for this relaxation. Additionally, candidates belonging to reserved categories are considered for admission through separate merit lists. The selection of candidates is based on inter-se merit, incorporating deprivation points where applicable.

To get a seat in JNU for M.A. in Disaster Studies, candidates must apply separately after the declaration of CUET (PG) - 2025 result. The admission will be made through Central University Entrance Test (CUET (PG)) 2025, and the merit lists will be drawn in accordance with the provisions of Admission Policy 2025-26 of the University.
The eligibility criteria for M.A. in Disaster Studies is a Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 50% marks.
Candidates are advised to visit the JNU website regularly for further updates and to check the admission link. The admission policy of the University is governed by the principles of social justice and empowerment, and the university gives deprivation points to eligible candidates as applicable.
Reservation Policy of Govt. of India shall be applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PWD categories.
Syllabus for CUET (PG) 2025 is available on the official website of the NTA.
Admission shall be given on the basis of performance of a candidate in Domain Knowledge paper only, i.e., paper of concerned subject/s.

To get a seat in JNU for M.A. in Arts and Aesthetics, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 50% marks. Admission is through an entrance examination. The M.A. programme is an integrated course in Visual Studies, Cinema Studies, and Theatre and Performance Studies, with 16 courses to be completed over 4 semesters, including 8 compulsory courses and 8 optional courses.