JNU - Jawaharlal Nehru University ,Mehrauli, Delhi

Established in 1969, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is counted amongst India's foremost universities renowned for its teaching quality and research facilities. It is ranked no. 1 amongst the country's best universities by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The public university was also granted the best university award by India's president in 2017. It comprises 13 schools with 55 centres and 7 special centres that offer various programmes in various disciplines, including humanities, science and languages.

Jawaharlal Nehru University Admission Process

Those applying for admission to PhD and M.Phil programmes are required to appear for a Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates who qualify CBT with 45% marks (in case of applicants from ST/SC/OBC/PWD category) and 50% marks (in case of applicants from the general category) are invited for a viva voce exam. The university prepares merit lists for each category, separately, based on the total aggregate marks (viva-voce + CBT) obtained by candidates.

Those applying for admission to any other programme except for PhD and M.Phil do not have to take a viva voce exam. Applicants are granted admission based on the marks obtained by them in CBT and the deprivation points are added to their score as per the category they belong to.

Further, candidates are granted admission to DOP in Hebrew, DOP Bhasha Indonesia and DOP in Mongolian on the basis of merit in their Certificate of Proficiency in the respective language.

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Jawaharlal Nehru University Placement

The JNU Placement Cell (JNUPC) strives to introduce talented students to well-reputed companies. It conducts workshops, trade fairs and placement camps with the objective of providing students with essential networking opportunities. The university holds an exceptional placement record and ensures a high ROI. Many of its alumni have been placed in various industries and companies around the globe and have added to the institution's repute. As per the JNU's placement statistics of the previous five years, its students are primarily placed in R&Ds, academics and corporates.

Numerous esteemed recruiters have employed JNU students in the past. Some of these companies include NIIT, Siemens, Sapient, Samsung, Quark, Oracle, Wipro, McKinsey and Company, Adobe, Amazon, Mahindra Satyam, Infosys, IBM, Google, HCL, Europa, HP, Global Logic, Maruti Suzuki, Hughes, Infogain and Newgen.

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Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarship

Several scholarships are available for needy and deserving JNU students, such as:

• Merit-cum-means scholarships can be availed by meritorious students belonging to financially weak families.
• A few Ford Foundation Scholarships worth Rs. 700 per month can be availed by meritorious students enrolled in the M.A. programme offered by the university's School of International Studies.
• Four G Parthasarathi Endowment Fellowships worth Rs. 1000 per month are awarded to students from financially weak backgrounds, initially for one year and renewable by one more based on the recipient's academic performance.
• Dr Sheila Zurbrigg Fellowship is a one-time award of up to Rs. 2000, granted to a deserving student pursuing a programme offered by the Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health.

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Important FAQs Regarding JNU

Q. What is the ranking of JNU as per NIRF ranking of 2019?

A. As per NIRF ranking, JNU is ranked 2 as per the data of 2019.

Q. Is JNU a Government College?

A. Yes, JNU is a government college and it was established in 1969 by an Act of Parliament.

Q. Which university is better- DU or JNU?

A. Both, Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University have their own plus. Delhi University is known for its high cut-offs, placements and Commerce courses along with cultural fests. JNU is unmatched for students interested in cultural, political and language studies as well as life-long learning.

Q. Does JNU have any international collaborations?

A. Yes, JNU has international collaborations with universities and institutions in 48 countries.

Q. JNU is known as a centre for political studies. How true is it?

• JNU students participate in the divide between the political ideologies of India.
• Famous alumni of JNU include politicians and bureaucrats who are renowned for their contribution in the Indian judicial system.
• It is located in the National Capital of the country where majority political movements take place.

Q. What are the courses offered at JNU?

A. JNU offers over 106 courses across 11 streams.

Q. Are there any distance learning programmes at JNU?

A. No, JNU conducts only regular programmes at all levels.

Q. What are the most popular courses in JNU?

A. The most famous courses at JNU are MA and MSc.

Q. Can foreign students also apply to various courses at JNU?

• Self-financing Students- Through Entrance Examination and/or viva voce; Through ‘In Absentia”
• Under the Cultural Exchange Fellowship Programme of Govt. of India.
• As Casual Students to audit/credit the courses (not leading to the award of any degree)