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JNU Delhi Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process & Selection Criteria

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JNU Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Which courses of JNU are under CUET?
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The courses at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) that are under the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) include B.A. (Hons.) in various languages like Pashto, Persian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, and other programs like B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated Programme in Ayurveda Biology and Certificate of Proficiency programs in different languages and subjects

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Q:   Can I get admission to JNU without CUET?
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No, candidates can get admission to JNU without CUET if applying for UG and PG courses. To get admission at Jawaharlal Nehru University, candidates must appear for th CUET exam. JNU admission to most of the UG, PG and Diploma courses are based on candidates' performance in the CUET-UG & CUET-PG scores. 

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JNU Eligibility & Selection 2026

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Q:   I have scored less than 50% in 12th boards. Can I get admission in regular college for B.Tech?
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For most colleges, the basic eligibility for admission in the BTech programme requires the applicants to score a minimum aggregate of 45-75% in Class 12 or its equivalent, depending on the course, specialisations, and college selected by the students. However, the selection for BTech courses in a majority of colleges, including JNU is done on the basis of valid score obtained by the students in the entrance exams such as JEE Main, MHT CET, etc. Hence, it can not be said surely if one can secure their admission in a regular college if they have scored less than 50% in their Class 12 boards. In case a student is unable to get admission in regular college, they can check out Online BTech courses offered by colleges.

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Q:   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:

  • CAT
  • JEE Main
  • JRF
  • CUET UG
  • CUET PG

The university also conducts JNU Entrance Examination for admission in PhD.

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JNU Admission Process 2026

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Q:   Is there any interview for admission into JNU after qualifying the entrance exam?
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Yes. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) conducts interviews for admission, depending on the courses. Students must appear for relevant entrance exam.  The final seat allotemnet is done on the basis of personal interview. The interview stage serves to assess subject knowledge, research aptitude, and suitability for the chosen programme.

Q:   Is MA available in JNU?
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Yes, the university offer two-year MA programme in multiple specialisations. Some of the specialisations in which the course is available are Sociology, Political Science, Economics, etc. The course carries a total of 64 credits. In addition, the course is divided into four semester and there are 16 credits each semester. Admission to this PG-level course is entrance-based. 

JNU MA Admission 2026

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Q:   How can I apply for MA at JNU?
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Candidates are offered admission in MA programme based on CUET-PG scores of the candidates. The students are selected based  on their performance in the entrance test. The CUET PG exam is held for postgraduate course admissions to over 50 Central and participating Universities. 

Q:   What is the eligibility for MA at JNU?
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Candidates seeking admission to the JNU MA course must have a BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks. Candidates who have passed BSc/ BCom/ BA with Mathematics at Class 12 or at Graduation level with a minimum aggregate of 55%. Apart from the minimum eligibility requirement, candidates also need to appear for the Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) CUET-PG entrance test.

Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted for MBA admission at JNU?
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For admission to the MBA course, the candidate should have appeared for the CAT entrance examination. Candidates can apply for the course only with a valid score on this exam. JNU shortlists candidates based on CAT score for the group discussion and personal interview rounds. Apart from this, aspirants must check out the eligibility requirements as well. To check out the CAT application process, fee, and other details, Click Here.

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JNU Application Process 2026

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Q:   How much is the application for MBA at JNU?
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Candidates have to pay the required application fee in order to submit their applications successfully. Application fee payment can be done through credit card/debit card/net banking. In the below table, category-wise JNU MBA application fee is mentioned for the aspirants:

CategoryApplication Fee
GeneralINR 2,000
SC/ST/PwDINR 1,000

NOTE: The application fee is non-refundable.

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Q:   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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Q:   How can I get admission to JNU in BSc?
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For JNU BSc admission, candidates need to apply online for CUET. JNU BSc admission is completely entrance-based and depends upon candidates' performance in the CUET-UG entrance exam. Additionally, before filling out the application, aspirants must check out the eligibility criteria for this UG course. Based on the entrance exam score, the seats are allotted to the selected candidates through counselling. The seat is confirmed after the document verification.

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Q:   What are the registration dates for CAT?
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CAT application process for the current year has already been concluded. The exam has also been conducted. The results and answer key are expected to be released at the iimcat.ac.in website. The CAT 2026 registration dates are not announced yet.

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4.3/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.6
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.3
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.5
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.6
Money Review IconValue for Money4.7
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Companies such as Amazon and Concentrix are always ready to hire students from this course.
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None of the students got placed in our course, but many students got an internship from our course.
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
4.2
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
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
3.4
4Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
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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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2029
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
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
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
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
4.6
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
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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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
3.6
4Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
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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JNU Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   What is JNU famous for?
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Jawaharlal Nehru University is very widely known for its path-breaking research in the field of Sciences and encourages students towards transformation and innovation in various sectors corresponding to different schools such as the School of Physical Sciences (SPS), the School of Life Sciences (SLS) and the Special Centre for Microbiology among others. JNU is renowned for producing members of various committees of National and International organisations.

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Q:   Is a source required to get admission at JNU?
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As per the information on web, there is no source required to get admission in Jawaharlal Nehru University. The admission process is completely transparent. Students are required to apply for the preferred course. The university considers entrance-exams such as CUET-UG, CUET-PG, JEE Main, etc. for admission to UG and PG courses. Aspirants who fulfil both eligibility and selection requirements get a seat in the university.

Q:   How are students allotted hostel in JNU?
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JNU has 18 hostels for boys and girls and one complex accommodating married students. The university gives first priority to students admitted in a full-time programmes and have passed their qualifying exam from places outside Delhi. The student must not be a resident of Delhi except those who are admitted to a level at which the student already has a degree or has pursued studies in JNU.

Students who have passed their qualifying examinations from Delhi but have stayed in recognised University/College hostels and are not resident of Delhi are also provided hostel. 

Students who have passed their qualifying examinations from Delhi institutions by making their private arrangements for accommodation but at the same time do not have their family residence in Delhi can also opt for hostel.

Q:   Do I need any documents during JNU UG and COP registration/admission through CUET?
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Yes, a set of documents (original) have to submitted at the admission counter in an envelope. The required documents as mentioned in the JNU brochure are enlisted below:

  • Provisional Certificate of the qualifying examination
  • Migration certificate
  • Character Certificate
  • Anti-ragging Affidavits
  • Discontinuation certificate

Q:   What is the JNU CUET counselling process?
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Only the students who appeared for CUET-UG can apply for JNU UG & Certificate of To be eligible to apply for JNU UG & Certificate of Proficiency (COP) courses, students need to first appear for the CUET-UG exam and qualify on the basics of the cutoff list released, as the selection is according to the CUET score and deprivation points. More information is given below:

·       You need to first apply through the JNU official website.

·       Fill out the application and upload all the required documents. Keep your CUET scorecard handy.

·       A merit list will be released online, which you can access by entering your application no. & password.

·       If you are selected, you would need to choose your seat.

·        If you accept the admission offer, a fee is to be paid; the details for the same are below:

Type of Course

Fee

Undergraduate

INR 268

Certifiate of Proficiency

INR 219

Q:   Is MBA from JNU a good option?
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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) offers a two-year full-time MBA course at the postgraduate level. It is offered by the university through the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management & Entrepreneurship. JNU was ranked 2nd position in the University category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. Talking about JNU placements, the median package offered during JNU PG 2-year placements in 2023 stood at INR 9.5 LPA. So, yes JNU is a decent option to pursue an MBA degree.

Q:   In which specialisations does JNU offer MTech?
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The two-year PG course is offered in two specialisations. Admission and selection process is the same for all. The mode of study for these courses is full-time. Further, the table given below mentions JNUM.Techcourse specialisations:

JNUM.TechSpecialisations

Computer Science & Technology

Data Science

Nanoscience

Nanoelectronics

Q:   What is the scope of an MA from JNU?
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MA graduates can make a career in industries such as banking, hospitality, railways, or public sector companies depending upon the chosen specialisation. The average salary given to MA pass-outs ranges from INR 3 to INR 6 LPA. You can work as teachers, journalists, project leaders, artists, politicians, research associates, administrative officers, content writers, etc. 

Q:   How can I get admission to JNU for MPH?
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Candidates with an MBBS degree or an MSc in Nursing or equivalent (with a minimum of 55% aggregate or equivalent grades) and one-year experience in community health are eligible for this course. Admission is based on a CUET-PG followed by an interview. Candidates seeking admission need to apply for CUET-PG (cuet.nta.nic.in). Read more on CUET-PG Application Process. The candidates shortlisted further need to take part in the interview or viva round. Based on overall performance in the selection rounds, the seat allotment procedure is carried out.

Q:   Does JNU offer MBA course?
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Yes, JNU offers a two-year full-time MBA course at the postgraduate level via the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship. JNU MBA admission is completely entrance-based. Candidates with a valid CAT score are eligible to apply for the JNU MBA course. Shortlisted candidates based on exam scores have to further take part in the group discussion and personal interview rounds for final selection.

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Answered 3 months ago

No, Jawaharlal Nehru University does not offer direct admission. The university offers admission based on merit and entrance-based. The university accepts national entrance exams like CUET UG, JEE Main, NDA, CAT, CUET PG, and others. 

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Mayank Surbhi

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Answered 4 months ago

Yes, students can get direct admission at Jawaharlal Nehru University for BA (Hons) programme. The university offers admission based on merit. Students must qualify the Class 10+2 from the recognised board with 45% marks for general category students. 

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Upasana Shukla

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Answered 4 months ago

Jawaharlal Nehru University application window is open. Students can apply directly through the official page. Below mentioned are the step-by-step application process:

  • Go to admission portal
  • Enter the basic details
  • Upload the photo and signature.
  • Select the courses
  • Pay the application fee and submit the

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Liyansha Katariya

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Answered 4 months ago

Jawaharlal Nehru University eleigibility criteria varies as per each programme. Students must qualify Class 10+2 from the recognised board with 45% marks for general category for UG programmes. For PG programmes students must qualify Bachelors degree with 45%- 50% marks from the recognised universit

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Upasana Kumari

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Answered 5 months ago

Jawaharlal Nehru University admissions 2026 is open. The university admission is expected to open in Jan/ Feb 2026. Studnets can apply directly through the online application. JNU New Delhi application is based through the online application.

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