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JNU Ranking 2025

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JNU is a prominent name in higher education, frequently ranked by popular rankings bodies under distinguished categories. According to the NIRF rankings 2025, it secured the #9 rank under the 'Overall' category.

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JNU Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
India Today Ranking 2026
Outlook Ranking 2026
Business Today Ranking 2026
The Week Ranking 2026
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2025
JNU Delhi Course Ranking
JNU Delhi Student Reviews

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JNU Ranking Highlights 2025

JNU is one of India’s top institutes. Eminent national & international ranking bodies have acknowledged it as a leading institute. As per NIRF 2025, the ranking of the institute is #9 in the Overall category, #2 under University, #21 under Research Institutions, and #7 under SDGs Institutions. Talking about the international rankings, the QS World Rankings 2025 has awarded rank #580 to JNU. The institute is ranked as one of the best institutes for its top class faculty. The article mentioned in this space covers all the details you need if you are interested in JNU rankings.

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Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Delhi in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

3rd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Delhi in 2025->

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Q: Which is better for MCA: JNU or DU?

Both JNU and DU offer a two-year full-time MCA course at the postgraduate level. However, the University of Delhi is more popular for its undergraduate courses and Jawaharlal Nehru University is popular for its postgraduate courses. However, Delhi University's median package offered to the MCA students was a bit higher than JNU. Further, during JNU PG placements 2023, the median package offered was INR 9.5 LPA, whereas, the median package stood at INR 16 LPA for DU MCA students.

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Q: Is Jawaharlal Nehru University a Tier 1 or Tier 2 university?

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.

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Q: Which is better for MBA: BHU or JNU?

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:

MBA Universities	NIRF Ranking '23	MBA Fees*
BHU	56	INR 10,230 - INR 1 lakh
JNU	-	INR 12 lakh

*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.

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NIRF Ranking 2025

Over the years, JNU has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the NIRF 2025. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. It can be seen that the JNU's rankings in 'Overall' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the ranks of the previous years. In 2025, JNU climbed 1 rank to #9 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.

The rankings of the institute in the 'University' category

The rankings of the institute in the 'University' category have demonstrated a stable trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2025, JNU's rank is #2, the same as last year's rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking.

The rankings of the institute in the 'Research Institutions' category have displayed a decreasing trend when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2025, JNU fell 3 ranks to #21 rank in the 'Research Institutions' category by the NIRF ranking.

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Category	2025
Business & Management Studies	9
Science	7

JNU Delhi Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

JNU secured #9 rank in the 'Overall' category of NIRF 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as BHU and IIT Guwahati. Check out how JNU compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

JNU vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
JNU	9
IIT Roorkee	7
AIIMS Delhi	8
BHU	10
IIT Guwahati	11

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College	Ranking
IIT Kanpur Compare	5
IIT Kharagpur Compare	6
IIT Roorkee Compare	7
JNU Delhi	9
BHU Compare	10
IIT Guwahati Compare	11
IIT Hyderabad Compare	12

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Times Higher Education Ranking 2026

Based on the rankings from Times Higher Education, JNU outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the Times Higher Education ranking system. In the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have displayed instability in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2026, JNU's rank is #801, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking.

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JNU Delhi Ranking
Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

According to the Times Higher Education ranking 2026, JNU received #801–1000 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as NIT Trichy, and Jamia Hamdard University for Times Higher Education rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

JNU vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
College Name	Overall 2026
JNU	801–1000
Sharda University Noida	601–800
IIIT Hyderabad	601–800
NIT Trichy	801–1000
Jamia Hamdard University	801–1000

JNU Delhi
India Today Ranking 2026

As per the overall score, JNU has been placed at a good position by the India Today under the 'University (Government)' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. It is observable that in the 'University (Government)' category, the institute's ranks have shown a decreasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the past year. In 2025, JNU fell 1 rank to #2 rank in the 'Unive

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India Today Ranking Comparison

JNU secured #2 rank in the 'University (Government)' category of India Today 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as AMU and University of Hyderabad. Check out how JNU compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

JNU vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2025
College Name	University (Government) 2025
JNU	2
DU	1
AMU	3
University of Hyderabad	4

JNU Delhi
Outlook Ranking 2026

JNU has received strong ranks by the Outlook under the 'Central Universities' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the Outlook 2025.

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

JNU Delhi Ranking
Outlook Ranking Comparison

As per the Outlook 2025, JNU achieved #1 rank under the 'Central Universities' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as BHU and DU under the Outlook 'Central Universities' category. Check the year-wise comparison of JNU with other leading institutes below.

JNU vs Other Institutes: Outlook Ranking 2025
College Name	Central Universities 2025
JNU	1
BHU	2
DU	3

JNU Delhi
Business Today Ranking 2026

As per the Business Today ranking, JNU has secured a superior rank compared to numerous other institutes, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in terms of various factors evaluated by the Business Today ranking system. Students can check the table below for a comprehensive overview of JNU rankings 2023:

JNU Delhi Ranking
Business Today Ranking Comparison

JNU consistently performs well in the 'MBA' category in the Business Today rankings. In the year 2023, it secured the #230 rank, competing with various top institutes; namely, MIET Meerut, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management. For a detailed analysis, refer to the comparison table provided below:

JNU vs Other Institutes: Business Today Ranking 2023
College Name	MBA 2023
JNU	230
Prestige Institute of Management Dewas	228
Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology (CIMAT)	229
MIET Meerut	230
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management	232

JNU Delhi
The Week Ranking 2026

Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, JNU is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by The Week 2023. Check the table below for more details about the JNU ranking 2023:

JNU Delhi Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

According to The Week ranking 2023, JNU received #1 rank in the 'University (Overall)' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as BHU, and DU for The Week rankings under the 'University (Overall)' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of JNU with other top institutes:

JNU vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name	University (Overall) 2023
JNU	1
BHU	2
DU	3

JNU Delhi
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2025

JNU has been ranked well by the QS World University Rankings under the 'Top Global Universities' category. Through the years, the QS World University Rankingss for JNU indicate the institute's strong performance in important areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's good reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the QS World University Rankings. It has been seen that in the 'Top Global Universities' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2026, JNU climbed 22 ranks to #558 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.

It has been seen that within the category of 'Asia', the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, JNU fell 20 ranks to #130 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings.

It is to be noticed that the institute has shown a fluctuating trend in the 'Southern Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, JNU fell 2 ranks to #16 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings.

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Category	2024	2025
Science	117	110

JNU Delhi Ranking
QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

JNU secured #558 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category of QS World University Rankings 2026 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as IIT BHU and UniPune. Check out how JNU compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

JNU vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2026
College Name	Top Global Universities 2026
JNU	558
IIT Indore	556
IIT Indore	556
IIT BHU	566
UniPune	566

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029

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Absolutely satisfied because of faculty, good placements in 2025, and good infrastructure.

Placements: In recent years there were very few placements from the School of Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru University. But this years I saw a rapid rise in the placements from SOE. Our seniors and professors have really worked hard to see growth in the placements cell. This year over 40-50 percent of students got placed and others moved to do their Master's. The average package is what we see on the website. It is true. Top recruiters are IBM, Antino, Emphasis, S&P Global, and many more. Internship percentage is also good almost 60-70 percent.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is really good, even though we have our temporary building it has really good infrastructure. Maybe after 1-2 years we will be studying in our permanent building which is almost ready. Every student has Wi-Fi access based on the ID and password that the college provided to them after taking admission. The labs and library are also very good. The food quality of the hostel is average not so good not so bad it is average. Every year we have our sports and cultural event aswell. It motivates us.

Faculty: Teachers are really very supportive. They have very good knowledge of their subjects. Even our teachers are capable of teaching multiple subjects but due to this sometimes they struggle to make us understand but their knowledge and qualifications are amazing. This course is curriculum relevant and it makes us industry-ready. There are many subjects, which are different from our industry but they serve as a backup plan. Semester exams have their own hardness and easyness aswell. Exams are really not tough. Everyone can score good marks in them. But also it's not that easy.

Other: I am a CS student at SOE, JNU. And it is really great to have a CS branch. The best thing about my course is that you can program anything you want. Data Structure, Data Science, etc. Make it more complex but amazing also. Batch is really supportive in any manner. The main thing about that course that should be involved is the girls' quota. We should have a girls' quota in our course because in our course there are only 3-4 girls and the rest are boys. This is the drawback. We also have Hackathons, sports, and cultural fests.

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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2029

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It has bad infrastructure. Facilities are good. Placements are average.

Placements: This year, 85 percent of students got placed. The highest package offered is 33 LPA. The average package offered ranges from 10-11 LPA. The lowest package offered ranges from 5-6 LPA. The Amdocs company hires students from the college. Students are getting internships from the start of the 2nd year, and they perform well in all aspects. The software engineer role is mostly offered in our courses.

Infrastructure: The building is still connected for the B.Tech course, but we have our temporary building where our regular classes go on. There is a separate building for labs. Wi-Fi is available in the academic buildings and also in hostels. There is a huge library in our university. There are many canteens situated across the campus. The health centre is available. It has a big stadium for sports activities. It has many courts for badminton and volleyball in many hostels.

Faculty: Our professors are well-qualified and helpful. They have a lot of knowledge. The course curriculum is relevant and fulfills all industry requirements. Semester exams are not too difficult but not too easy. Students who study regularly can secure good marks.

Other: I chose this course to study Electronics and Communication Engineering, which gives me knowledge of both electronics and programming. If more practical knowledge and new lab equipment are given, then it can become better. Events and programs are regularly held in the university.

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Our engineering department is new, and this allows us to build it with passion.

Placements: This year, placement was about 85% according to the dean. Our placement cell is trying its best to provide students with good placement opportunities and continuous support throughout the placement process. The top recruiting companies are IBM and Infosys. Our campus average placement package is about 8-10 LPA. The off-campus placements are more.

Infrastructure: Our School of Engineering building is still in its construction phase, and it is expected to open in 2027 for lecture and academic purposes only. Currently, our classes are held in temporary lecture halls that have facilities such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and projectors. The hostels are two-seater and provide basic facilities such as Wi-Fi and water coolers. The quality of food is average. The university also provides medical facilities. For sports, there is a stadium available.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, well-qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is good. The course curriculum is relevant, and the institute tries its best to make students industry-ready. The semester exam quality is of average level. We will be very happy to see you here.

Other: The campus life of JNU is excellent. There are always ongoing programs in campus. The best thing about JNU is its election. Election time is best for enjoyment. They also host events like hackathons, etc.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Korean - Batch of 2026

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B.A. in Korean Studies at JNU.

Placements: Basically, if you are very good at the Korean language, you can get a decent job in the private sector. There is no placement cell right now, but it will be there in the upcoming few years. You need to make connections on LinkedIn and get placement on your own. Our alumni help a lot in securing a good position.

Infrastructure: The course is excellent. Books are updated, and they are designed to current market trends. Our professors update our course every semester with market trends. The hostel is decent; with the hostel fees, it is excellent. There are some old hostels that have some issues, but they are under renovation.

Faculty: Teachers are exceptional. They are very friendly and helpful. They all have experience in Korea, so they are almost equivalent to native speakers. The curriculum is good. You will have ample time for your self-studies. Regarding exams, we have 2 sessionals in which you have to pass at least 1 and then the end semester.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029

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Very good placement for the current year (2025–2026). Cultural events happen almost every week.

Placements: In the 2025–2026 placement session, a very good number of students got placed in highly reputed companies. Most of my seniors got packages above 12–13 LPA, and some got placed off campus with the highest package of 40 LPA+. Top roles like software developer, etc., are offered during on-campus placements.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure for my course is decent. A new building for engineering students is getting ready along with a hostel for more than 2500+ students. Labs are really good, classrooms are fully ventilated and fully AC. There are 21 hostels with very good quality rooms and very tasty food at a very affordable price.

Faculty: Teachers in my course are really helpful and highly qualified. I would say the teaching quality is excellent. The course curriculum is strictly followed by teachers as well as by students. Coming to semester exams, I would say exams are pretty difficult, not too much, but you have to study daily to get good grades. There are 4 exams in one semester (2 quizzes, mid-semester, and end-semester).

Other: The crowd of JNU is very mature and good. Campus life is excellent. Sports facilities are also excellent since this is the best university in India.

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Decent enough college (according to the fee and all).

Placements: Decent enough placement if you take the fact into consideration that it is recently established, and also the fact that the faculty are not up to that mark. The highest on-campus package is around 18 LPA, and off-campus is 36+LPA. The median package of 2024 was 8 LPA, so yeah, it offers a decent package for what its fee is.

Infrastructure: The hostel could be way better, especially for B.Tech students, as we are the highest fee paying students in JNU. The hostel (Damodar) is roughly 2.54 km away from ELC, where our classes are conducted, and other labs like the computer lab are still 1.54 km away, so that is also an issue, as we don't have any buses from Damodar.

Faculty: Faculty are like children, they will teach you everything if they like, or they will leave everything if they are not willing to. Some are like they are said to teach on gunpoint, and some are like they just read the topic yesterday and are teaching us today.

Other: A lot of other courses students, diversity in its speak.

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Is JNU a good college?

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Jawaharlal Nehru University is one of the leading university which offers quality education to the students. It has strong academic values with campus culture, research opportunities and other outcomes offered to the students.

JNU Delhi is ranked 2 in the University category by the NIRF 2025. It has

Akansha Gaurav

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How hard is it to get admission in JNU Delhi?

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No, its not hard to get admisison at Jawaharlal Nehru University. The institute accepts admisison based on merit and entrance exams. The institute accepts national entrance exams like JEE Main, CUET UG, CUET PG, CAT and others. It is mandatory to qualify the eligibility criteria set by the universit

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How was your experience at JNU Delhi?

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Jawaharlal Nehru University is eminent institute which has world-class academic with vibrant campus life with lush green garden. The univerity offers organises various cultural event and tech fest to motivate students and particiapte in various activities. The overal experince is good which give mas

Anupama Singh

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Can I apply offline at JNU?

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No, students cannot apply offline for admission at JNU. The process of application for admission in JNU is done in online mode. For the offline process of registration, the candidate must enquire from the college administration department.

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Is there any entrance exam for admission at JNU?

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Yes, entrance tests are accepted for selection in JNU. The selection for admission in preferred programme is based on the merit and the candidate's performance in the mentioned entrance tests: