JNUEE 2020: Results (Declared), Cut-offs (Released), Answer Keys (Released), Exam Dates (Oct 5 to Oct 8)

What is JNUEE?

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam JNUEE is conducted to offer admission to aspirants in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the university. The JNUEE 2020 exam schedule has been released online and the entrance exams will be conducted from October 5, 2020, to October 8, 2020, with two sessions happening per exam day. There will be a morning shift and an afternoon shift. The JNUEE admit cards will be released online on September 21, 2020. Students will have to download the admit card, which will also contain the JNUEE self-declaration form, which is also needed to be carried to the JNUEE exam centre. The JNUEE 2020 results and cut-offs have also been released online on the official website of Jawaharlal Nehru University. The JNUEE 2020 results contain the student's marks and percentage secured. 

Read: JNUEE 2020 Exam Analysis and Student Reaction

Candidates can secure admission in the below-mentioned schools of JNU basis their performance in JNUEE:

While filling the application form for JNU admissions aspirants can opt to appear in the entrance test for a maximum of three courses in order of their preference. Since the seats available for admission in programmes offered at JNU is limited, aspirants are shortlisted for admission basis their performance in Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE) as well as viva-voce.

JNUEE along with JNU CEEB will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), this year. Till 2018, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) conducted both JNUEE and JNU CEEB exams. As per the official website of NTA, a total of 1,16,558 candidates registered for both, JNU Entrance Exam and JNU CEEB last year. Further, sources shared that a total of 1,05,000 candidates appeared for JNUEE 2019 exam in order to secure admission in 131 courses.

Latest Update:

• December 1, 2020: JNUEE 2020 Results and Cut-offs Released! Check Details Here
• November 3, 2020: JNUEE 2020 Final Answer Keys Released. Check Details Here
• October 22, 2020: JNUEE 2020 Provisional Answer Keys Released. Check Details Here.

JNUEE 2020 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the JNUEE (JNUET) 2020 entrance exam, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling and submitting the form. The Jawaharlal Nehru University offers a wide variety of courses, where each course’s eligibility criteria is different than the other.

The eligibility criteria is different for each programme which is offered by the university. For all courses as per schools, have different eligibility criteria. The general eligibility criteria as set by the University for the Entrance Exam is a graduation degree having secured a minimum 55% marks.

For detailed information on JNUEE eligibility criteria, candidates can click here.

JNUEE 2020 Exam Highlights

 JNUEE Important Dates

JNUEE 2020 Admission Process

Candidates who want to appear for the JNUEE entrance exam, have to follow the steps as mentioned below.

Step 1: Registration

To fill the JNUEE application form, candidates are required to register themselves. Aspirants will have to login on the official website of the official university. The candidates will have to fill in the required details.

 Once all the details are filled in, candidates can confirm the password and enter register. From there on, the candidate can visit the home page of the website to log in and apply for the JNUEE entrance exam.

Step 2: Fill JNUEE Application Form

Aspirants can fill the JNU entrance exam application form in either of the modes – online or offline. Candidates can mention up to three fields of study in the same JNUEE application form in order of preference. If any aspirant submits more than one application form for JNU admissions at the same programme level then their candidature would stand cancelled. But this rule does not apply to candidates who have applied for admission in the below-mentioned programmes:

• JRF holder candidates who have applied for admission in Science Schools under "JRF category" for admission to MPhil/PhD or Pre-PhD/PhD through the viva-voce exam in addition to admission through entrance examination
• Aspirants who have applied for direct admission to PhD programme.

The application process for aspirants would only be considered complete when they have filled all the information in the JNUEE application form and also affixed their recent passport size photograph, signed in the space marked for signature and paid the exam fee. Application fee for JNUEE 2020 can be paid by Demand Draft which is drawn in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru University and is payable at New Delhi.

Step 3: Download JNUEE Admit Card

Candidates need to download JNUEE 2020 admit card from the official website of Jawaharlal Nehru University. The admit card can be downloaded by filling in their application number or name and date of birth. Aspirants need to carry a copy of JNUEE admit card to their exam centre with their latest passport size photograph.        

Step 4: Appear for JNUEE Exam

Aspirants need to appear for Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam as per the date, time and venue mentioned on their admit card. JNUEE is of three hours duration and contains questions related to the course for which aspirants have applied for admission.

Step 5: Check JNUEE Result

Candidates can check their result for JNUEE on the official website of Jawaharlal Nehru University by filling in details such as their programme of study, field of study and application number/registration number.

Step 6: Appear for Viva-Voce

In most of the courses offered at Jawaharlal Nehru University, admission is offered on the basis of an aspirant’s performance in JNUEE exam. However, in some courses candidates who have been shortlisted for admission basis their performance in Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam need to further appear for the viva-voce round. Admission in these courses is offered to candidates on the basis of their performance in both the entrance exam as well as the viva-voce round. Courses in which candidates need to take part in JNU viva-voce round are as mentioned below:

• BA (Hons) 2^nd year
• MA (Foreign Languages)
• MPhil/PhD
• Pre-PhD/PhD
• MTech/PhD
• MPH/PhD
• COP
• ADOP(Mass Media)

Travel Concession for Viva-Voce

JNU invites candidates to take part in viva-voce after clearing the written entrance exams. For the viva-voce if candidates are travelling from different cities then the central university pays second class railway fare, both ways (round trip) by the shortest route from the place from where candidates are travelling for the viva-voce that is, mailing address given in the Application Form. However, this fee is paid for a distance that is covered above 300 kms and here candidates need to produce a valid train ticket. The official website informs: “The fare for the first 300 kms.each way shall be borne by the candidates themselves. Candidates wishing to claim reimbursement of fare are advised to retain with them Train/Bus ticket(s). Candidates invited to viva- voce from a distance of less than 300 kms, including local ones shall not be reimbursed Train/Bus fare under any circumstances”.

Step 7: Check JNU Final Merit List

The final merit list for JNU admissions is released on the official website of the varsity. Candidates can check their result by filling details such as their programme of study, field of study and application number/registration number. 

JNUEE FAQs

Q. Does JNU offer postgraduate courses?

A. Yes. JNU offers admission to various postgraduate courses offered at the varsity and its diverse schools. 

Q. I just did my BSc in Biochemistry, am I eligible to pursue MA in Politics?

A. It is preferred for a candidate to have a bachelor’s degree in with political science as a subject taken, however, JNU allows candidates to apply from any discipline as long as they have done their graduation from a recognized university and should have secured a minimum of 55% in their graduation.

Q. I am still awaiting my bachelor’s results, can I apply for the JNUEE?

A. Yes. Candidates can apply for the entrance exam but the student needs to have all their mark sheets and should provide the certificate before the classes commence.

Q. Is an interview conducted after the JNUEE?

A. Only Candidates who qualify the JNUEE, will be called for an interview.

Q. What is the duration of the JNUEE?

A. The JNUEE duration is of 3 hours.

Q. Can I write the JNUEE in Hindi?

A. No. The candidate has to give the JNUEE in English only except for the Hindi language paper.

Q. Do I have to go to Delhi to appear for the JNUEE?

A. If you not a resident of Delhi, you can select the nearest exam centre near you while filling up the JNUEE application form.

Q. Is French course offered at JNU?

A. Yes. JNU offers BA and MA in French.

Q. Does JNU offer students placement?

A. Yes. JNU offers students placements and assists the students by arranging interviews on and off-campus at the end of the academic year.

Q. How can I prepare for JNUEE?

A. Candidates are advised to stick to the syllabus, know the exam pattern and marking scheme, solve sample papers and give mock tests.