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Last updated on 26 Nov '25JNU Ph.D.What's new?
- JNU PhD applications are open for the phase 2 (winter session), and the last date to apply is Dec 3, 2025. Further, the viva-voice examination is scheduled tentatively from Dec 19 to Dec 23, 2025.
- PhD (Cinema Studies, School of Arts and Aesthetics/ Korean Language, School of Language Literature and Culture Studies) applications are open till Dec 2, 2025, and the entrance exam will tentatively be held on Dec 14, 2025.
JNU also offers PhD and MPhil programmes in numerous specialisations via 16 schools and centres. JNU PhD admission 2022 is primarily based on a Computer Based Test (CBT), conducted by the University. CSIR/ UGC NET qualified candidates are, however, exempted from the test and are directly called for an interview round.
JNU PhD Seats & Fee 2022
Given below is the JNU PhD fee along with the total seat intake:
Total Fee: 699
Seat Intake: 800+
JNU PhD Admission 2023: Eligibility
JNU offers PhD programmes under various specialisations via multiple schools and centres. The University offers over 60 specialisations. Minimum eligibility criteria of a few specialisations offered under JNU PhD programmes are tabulated below:
| PhD | |
|---|---|
| Specialsiation | Eligibility Criteria |
| Human Rights Studies | Obtained 2 years M.Phil or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution in the field of human rights or allied areas (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil degree with 55% marks in the field of human rights or allied areas with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication in the field of human rights or allied areas and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree/BE/B.Tech. OR (b) Master’s Degree/BE/B.Tech in the field of human rights with 55% marks or equivalent Grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent Grade in a point scale wherever Grading system is followed). P.G. holders of AYUSH-related subjects are also eligible to apply |
| Political Geography | P.G. holders of AYUSH-related subjects are also eligible to apply |
| French, Persian, Hindi, German | Obtained 2 years M.Phil Degree with at least 55% marks of a recognised University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one-year M.Phil degree with 55% marks with additional one-year research experience of a recognised University/Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree/B.E/B.Tech |
| Life Sciences | Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks or equivalent Grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent Grade in a point scale wherever Grading system is followed) in Life Sciences/Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/Botany/Zoology/Bioinformatics/Genetics/Microbiology /Systems Biology/ any other branch of biological sciences with 55% marks or equivalent |
| Informal Sector & Labour Studies | Students with specialization in the areas of the informal sector and labour studies. Students from all disciplines in Social Sciences and Humanities can apply and should have 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree |
| Download details regarding PhD specialisations offered by the various schools of JNU | |
Read more: PhD (Curriculum)
JNU PhD Application Process 2022
JNU application process for almost all the courses takes place via JNUEE. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of NTA (www.jnuexams.nta.nic.in) to register themselves. The application fee of JNU varies from course to course. The complete step-wise application process of JNU for PhD admission 2022 is represented below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of JNU and register yourself by putting in your personal details.
Step 2: Fill out the online application form with Qualification Details.
Step 3: Upload scanned images of the photograph and signature. The image should be in jpg/jpeg format only. The size of the photo image must be between 10 kb to 200 kb.
Step 4: Pay the application fee through an online payment mode.
Documents required at the time of the application process:
- JNUEE Admit Card
- JNUEE Score Card
- Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
- Address Proof (any related ID)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Masters' Certificate (for PG programmes)
JNU PhD FAQs
Q. Is JRF compulsory for PhD in JNU?
A. No, JRF is not compulsory for JNU PhD admission. Candidates are selected based on a Computer Based Test (CBT), conducted by the University. CSIR/
UGC NET qualified candidates are, however, exempted from the test and are directly called for an interview round.
Q. How many specialisations are offered under JNU PhD course?
A. JNU offers over 60 specialisations via its various schools and centres
Q. What is the seat intake of JNU PhD course?
A. Seat intake of JNU PhD programme is more than 800.
Q. Is there any entrance exam for PhD in JNU?
A. Yes, JNU conducts a Computer Based Test (CBT) for admission to the PhD course.
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JNU Ph.D.Admission dates 2025
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
24 Nov '25 - 2 Dec '25 | Ph.D. (Cinema Studies-School of Arts and Aesthetics/Korean Language- School of Language Literature and Culture Studies) Application windowOngoing |
24 Nov '25 - 3 Dec '25 | Ph.D. (Phase 2) Application start and end dateOngoing |
3 Dec '25 - 4 Dec '25 | Ph.D. (Cinema Studies-School of Arts and Aesthetics/Korean Language- School of Language Literature and Culture Studies) Correction of particulars of Online Application Form |
4 Dec '25 - 5 Dec '25 | Ph.D. (Phase 2) Correction of particulars of Online Application Form |
8 Dec '25 | Ph.D. (Cinema Studies-School of Arts and Aesthetics/Korean Language- School of Language Literature and Culture Studies) Downloading of Admit Card |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
10 Oct '25 | Ph.D. (Jul 2025) Deadline for Admission/Registration |
3 Oct '25 | Ph.D. (Jul 2025) Third/Final List- Physical Verification of Admission & Registration (tentative) |
JNU Ph.D.Seats
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Total Seats Available| Institutes | Seats |
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| Jawaharlal Nehru University | 70 |
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The placement trends witnessed during JNU placement over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022) | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023) | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Median package | INR 6 LPA | INR 8 LPA | INR 6.5 LPA |
Total students | 353 | 350 | 357 |
Students placed | 21 | 25 | 30 |
Students selected for higher studies | 332 | 325 | 327 |
Particulars | UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2022) | UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2023) | UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2024) |
Median package | 0 | INR 10 LPA | INR 6.5 LPA |
Total students | 0 | 75 | 78 |
Students placed | 0 | 24 | 17 |
Students selected for higher studies | 0 | 6 | 61 |
Particulars | PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022) | PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023) | PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024) |
Median package | INR 7.95 LPA | INR 9.5 LPA | INR 9.5 LPA |
Total students | 1280 | 1329 | 1432 |
Students placed | 86 | 12 | 188 |
Students selected for higher studies | 384 | 1317 | 1244 |
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