Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi Answered Questions

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.

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).

M.A. in Disaster Studies at JNU offers various elective courses, including Early Warning Systems and Computational Intelligence, Disaster and Gender Concerns, Human Security and Disaster Risk Reduction, Ecosystem Approach for Disaster Risk Reduction, Environment, Climate Change and Occupational Health, and Disaster Challenges for Vulnerable Populations. These courses provide a comprehensive understanding of disaster studies, making it a suitable choice for those interested in this field.

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.

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the B.A. (Hons.) in French course at JNU is:
1. Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognised Board/University with minimum of 45% marks.
2. Candidates who are due to appear in Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent examination are eligible to apply.
3. Certificate of Alimiah with at least 45% marks issued by any of the following Madrasas, subject to the condition that the candidate has passed English language at the level of Senior Secondary from a recognised Board/University or a three-year course conducted by Darul-Uloom Deoband.a. Darul Uloom Deoband, U.P.b. Mazahirul Uloom Saharanpur, U.P.c. Darul Uloom Mau, U.P.
4. Candidates who have already pursued B.A./M.A., Language programme in two or more Centres of the School during their entire academic career are not eligible for admission.
5. 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.
6. 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 have successfully completed the First-Year of Bachelor's degree examination of a University under 10+1+3 pattern of education with the prescribed percentage of marks i.e. 45%.

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.