JNU Latest Updates:
- CUET PG 2024 application form is now out. The last date of application is on January 24, 2024. The exam will be held between March 11, 2024, to March 28, 2024.
- CUET UG examination will be held between May 15, 2024 to May 31, 2024
- JEE Mains 2024 Session 1 will be held between January 24, 2024, to February 1, 2024.
- The first merit list for admissions to Ph.D. courses will be released on January 11, 2024. (Tentative)
The Jawaharlal Nehru University constituted under the Jawaharlal Nehru University Act 1966, came into existence in 1969. It is one of the top universities in India. JNU has been accredited with a grade of ‘A’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The university's objective is to take special measures to facilitate students and teachers from all over India to join the University and participate in its academic programs. The basic academic units of JNU are not single discipline departments but are multi-discipline Schools of study. Some Schools are made up of a number of Centres which constitute the operating within the framework of a School. It has 13 Schools and 8 Special Centers at present. The courses offered at the university are a part of these Schools and the Special Center of Education. JNU offers admission for UG, PG, Ph.D., Post Graduate Diploma, and Advanced Graduate Diploma courses such as B.A(Hons), B.Tech, M.A, M.Sc., MCA, MPH, M.Tech, and more.
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JNU Entrance Exam
The Jawaharlal Nehru University offers admission to its courses through various entrance exams for its UG, PG, Ph.D., and Diploma Courses. Students who want admission at JNU should meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the university. Some of the entrance exams accepted for admission are mentioned below.
- CUET UG: JNU offers admissions in UG and COP courses (B.A.-M.A. integrated program in Foreign Languages, B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated Course in Ayurveda Biology, and Certificate of Proficiency course) for academic session 2023-24 through Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET-UG)-2023 conducted by the NTA.
- JEE Mains: Admission in B.Tech. course of JNU for the academic year 2023-24, will be through JEE Mains.
- CUET PG: Admission for the M.A., M.Sc., MCA, MPH, M.Tech., Post Graduate Diploma, and Advanced Diploma courses will be through CUET (PG) 2023.
- GAT-B: Admission to M.Sc. in Biotechnology and M.Sc. in Computational Biology courses will be through GAT-B score.
- CAT: MBA admissions at JNU will be done through the CAT score.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates who wish to pursue a Ph.D. from JNU have to appear for the CBT entrance test.
- GATE: Candidates who have appeared for the GATE examination are exempted from the Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Viva Voice for Ph.D. admission.
JNU Entrance Exam: CUET UG
JNU accepts the CUET UG scores of the candidates for admission for their Undergraduate and Certificate of Proficiency (COP) courses. The important dates for CUET UG are given below.
Particulars | Date |
CUET UG Application Form | First Week of February 2024 (Tentative) |
Last Date to Submit CUET UG Application Form | Second Week of March 2024 (Tentative) |
CUET UG Admit Card | First Week of May 2024 (Tentative) |
CUET UG Examination Date | May 15, 2024 to May 31, 2024 |
CUET UG Result | Last Week of June 2024 (Tentative) |
The courses offered for admission by JNU which comes under the CUET UG entrance exam are as follows
Course | Eligiibility Criteria |
| B.A.(Hons) | Candidates must have their Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board/University with a minimum of 45% marks. The candidates who are due to appear in the Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent examination are eligible to apply. |
| COP (Certificate of Proficiency) | Candidates must have at least a Senior School Certificate (10+2) or an examination recognized as equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. |
| Integrated B-Sc-M.Sc | Candidates are required to have their Senior School Certificate (10+2) or an examination recognized as equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. |
JNU Entrance Exam: JEE Mains
The Jawaharlal Nehru University offers admission for its B.Tech course based on the JEE Mains scores of the students. The courses offered under this are B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSEE), and B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECEE).
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| B.Tech | Candidates must have passed their Senior Secondary School (10+2) from a recognized board with at least 75% aggregate. Along with this, a valid JEE Mains score is also required. |
The B.Tech is a 4-year degree, an 8-semester course that helps in acquiring necessary foundational skills through the designed core/elective/optional courses in the areas of technology, basic science, humanities, and social science. The important dates for JEE Mains 2024 are listed in the table below
Particulars | Date |
JEE Main Session 1 Submission of Application Form | November 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023 |
JEE Main Session 1 Admit Card | 3 Days before the actual Date of the Examination |
JEE Main Session 1 Examination Date | January 24, 2024 to February 1, 2024 |
JEE Main Session Declaration of Results | February 12, 2024 |
JNU Entrance Exam: CUET PG
The Jawaharlal Nehru University offers admission to its PG, PG Diploma, and Advanced Diploma courses through the CUET PG examination. Students need to satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed by the university. Students not appearing for the CUET PG examination shall not be admitted to these courses. The important dates for the CUET PG examination are mentioned in the table below.
Particulars | Date |
CUET PG Application Form | December 26, 2024 to January 24, 2024 |
CUET PG Admit Card | March 7, 2024 |
CUET PG Date of Examination | March 11, 2024 to March 28, 2024 |
CUET PG Answer Key Challenge | April 04, 2024 |
The PG courses offered for admission at JNU under CUET PG entrance exams are as follows
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| M.A. (Master of Arts) | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline under the 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 50% marks. |
| ADOP (Advanced Diploma of Proficiency) | A Bachelor’s Degree under the 10+2+3 pattern of education with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate with Urdu as one of the subjects at High School or Intermediate or B.A. Level. |
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Candidates require a Bachelor’s (B.Sc. or B.Tech or equivalent) in Biological, Physical, or Agricultural Sciences or Biotechnology under the 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 55% marks. |
| MPH (Master of Public Health) | Candidates need a Bachelor's level degree with a minimum duration of four years in clinical sciences viz. MBBS, AYUSH, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, BPT, BOT, B.Sc. (Nursing), BVSc or a professional degree in Allied Subjects/fields by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution (or equivalent grade B in UGC 7-point scale or equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) |
| M.Tech (Master of Technology) | Candidates require a Master's degree in Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Operational Research/any branch of Science /Master of Computer Applications (MCA)/Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Engineering/ Technology with 55% marks. |
JNU Entrance Exam: GAT-B
At JNU the students are admitted to the M.Sc. (Computational & Integrative Sciences) program each year on the basis of their performance in the nationwide entrance tests conducted by GAT-B and/or JNU as per the DBT and university rules. JNU also accepts the GAT-B scores for the M.Sc. in Biotechnology course. The courses offered under this examination are given in the table below.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| M.Sc. in Biotechnology | Candidates require a Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological (Biochemistry / Bioinformatics / Biotechnology/Botany/Microbiology/Zoology), Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-year B.Sc.(Physician Assistant Course); MBBS/ B.D.S with at least 55% marks |
| M.Sc. in Computation and Integrative Sciences | Candidates must have a minimum of 55% marks in a Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Basic and Applied Science or Technology, including medicine and engineering disciplines. Admissions will be through the Graduate Aptitude Test - Biotechnology (GAT-B) examination conducted by the DBT. |
The important dates for the GAT-B examination are as follows
Particulars | Date |
GAT-B 2024 Application Form | March 2024 (Tentative) |
GAT-B 2024 Admit Card | May 2024 (Tentative) |
GAT-B 2024 Examination Date | May 2024 (Tentative) |
GAT-B 2024 Result Date | June 2024 (Tentative) |
JNU Entrance Exam: CAT
The Jawaharlal Nehru University offers admission for the MBA course on the basis of the CAT percentile of the candidates. Each applicant applying for admission to the MBA course must submit his/her CAT Registration Number and CAT Score. JNU will use the CAT score for short-listing the applicants for GD and PI for the MBA course. The final list of selected candidates will be based on the CAT score and marks obtained in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview with respective weightage as 70%, 10%, and 20% of the CAT score.
The important dates for CAT 2024 are as follows
Particulars | Dates |
CAT 2024 Registration Dates | August 2, 2024 to September 21, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Admit Card | November 7, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Examination Date | November 26, 2023 |
CAT 2024 Answer Key Release | December 5, 2024 to December 8, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Results | December 21, 2024 |
JNU offers admission for MBA through the CAT examination and its eligibility is listed in the table below.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate and must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent. For General Category, OBC, and EWS candidates, a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or an equivalent CGPA in the qualifying degree is required. For SC/ST/PWD candidates, a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying degree is required. |
JNU Entrance Exam: Computer-Based Test
JNU offers admission to a few courses that are admitted on a merit basis on their performance in the Computer-Based Test (CBT). These tests are also known as JNUEE or JNU Entrance Exam. Candidates should note that there are no viva voice examinations held for admission to these courses. The courses that are offered on the basis of the computer-based test are given in the table below.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| M.Sc. Computational and Integrative Sciences | Candidates require a minimum of 55% marks in a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering/ Computer Sciences, or related allied areas. |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PGD) | Candidates require an M.Sc/B.Tech/B.E. in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/Computer Science/ Statistics/ Operations research/ Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ related disciplines in engineering, physical, and biological sciences. Minimum of 55% in the qualifying degree. |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | Candidates with a BCA/ Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree with at least 55% marks OR B.Sc./ B.Com/ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level with at least 55% marks. |
| M.Tech (Computer Science and Technology) | Candidates must have a Master's degree in Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Operational Research/any branch of Science /Master of Computer Applications (MCA)/Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Engineering/ Technology with 55% marks |
JNU Entrance Exam: Ph.D. Entrance Exams
Jawaharlal Nehru University offers admission to Ph.D. courses through CBT-based entrance exams. JNU offers admission to Ph.D. courses to JRF holders or to GATE holders in the School of Engineering. If there is bunching in the JRF and GATE categories merit shall be drawn according to the marks obtained in the qualifying Post-Graduate degree, and for a further tie, the higher marks obtained by the candidate (s) in the graduate degree shall be considered. In case of any further tie, the marks secured by the candidate(s) in the 10+2 examination shall be the basis for determining merit.
- Admission of JRF Holders in Ph.D. Programs:
- JNU offers admission to those candidates who fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements as prescribed for admission of candidates to Ph.D. courses as mentioned in the respective schools/centers and have qualified for Junior Research Fellowship of CSIR, UGC National Eligibility Test (NET), ICMR, AYUSH, DBT examinations are eligible to apply separately in the prescribed form under this category in the respective school/center/Special Centre wherever separate intake through JRF category is available.
- Such candidates shall be exempted from appearing in the Computer Based Test (CBT). However, candidates shall have to appear for an interview and their selection will depend on their performance in the interview. Candidates who have appeared in these examinations, but results awaited may also apply under this category.
- Candidates may make sure that their JRF certificate is valid at the time of physical verification of documents. Candidature will be rejected if found, that their JRF certificate is not valid at the time of physical verification of the documents. In the case of candidates applying under the JRF category selection will be done on the basis of a 100% viva score.
Some of the courses offered under this category are given in the table below.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| Human Rights Studies Program – HRSH | Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Program who have – a Master’s Degree in the field of human rights or allied subjects such as Law, History, Sociology, International Relations, Political Science with 55% marks or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. OR Obtained two 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. |
| Energy Studies Program – ESPH | Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Program who have – a Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. OR Obtained two years M.Phil. or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution in the field of energy studies or allied areas (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one-year M.Phil. degree with 55% marks in the field of energy studies or allied areas with additional one-year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree. |
| Int. Legal Studies – ILGH | Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Program who have a Master's Degree in the field of Law (preferably in International Law) or Master’s Degree in International Studies (with International Law as one of the Core Courses) with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed. OR M.Phil Degree in International Law with 55% marks or equivalent Grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed and a Master’s Degree. |
| International Politics – INPH, International Organization – ORGH, Diplomacy and Disarmament – DADH, Political Geography – POGH | Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Program who have a Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. OR A two-year M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one-year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one-year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree. |
- Admission of GATE Holders to Ph.D. Courses in the School of Engineering
- JNU offers admission to those candidates who fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements as prescribed for admission of candidates to Ph.D. courses as mentioned for the School of Engineering and qualified for GATE fellowship are eligible to apply separately in the prescribed form under this category.
- The intake will be as per the availability of the number of fellowships and the requirement of seats in the School. In the case of candidates applying under the GATE category, selection will be done on the basis of a 100% Viva score.
Some of the Ph.D. courses offered by JNU to GATE holders are given in the table below.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| Computer Science and Engineering – CSEH, Electronics and Communication Engineering - ECEH | Candidates will be given admission to the Ph.D. courses who have: a) Obtained M.Tech./M.E. degree in the area related to Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Software Engineering. b) The candidate must have secured a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 7.5 on the scale of 10 (or minimum 70 % marks) or equivalent at both B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech. in the areas mentioned in point (a) above. c) The candidate should have qualified GATE during the last 5 years. d) The candidate should be less than 30 years of age as of the date of admission to the respective university. However, an age relaxation of 5 years would be applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST, women, and physically challenged categories. Relaxation to SC/ST/Physically Challenged candidates as per ADF guidelines. GATE admissions to SoE, JNU for ADF scholarships are subject to notification from AICTE. |
The important dates for the GATE 2024 examination are given in the table below.
Particulars | Dates |
GATE 2024 Registration Closing Date | October 20, 2023 |
GATE 2024 Admit Card | January 3, 2024 |
GATE 2024 Examination Dates | February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024 |
GATE 2024 Answer Key | February 21, 2024 |
GATE 2024 Result | March 16, 2024 |
GATE 2024 Scorecard Availability | March 23, 2024 |
- Admission to Ph.D. courses through JNU Entrance Exam
The Jawaharlal Nehru University offers admission to their Ph.D. courses through their entrance examination as well. The candidates are called for a personal interview based on their performance on the entrance exam. At the time of the interview, the candidates will have to give their preference for research specializations within the area they have been called for. Some of the courses that are offered through the JNU entrance exams are as follows.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| Mathematical Sciences – MATH | Candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program on the following basis: Candidates who have obtained an M.Sc. degree (two-year course or five-year Integrated course) from a recognized University/Institution in Mathematics with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed. OR Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree for the corresponding subject with at least 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one-year M.Phil. with 55% marks with the corresponding subject with additional one-year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in M.Sc. |
| Physical Sciences – PHYH | Candidates who have obtained an M.Sc. degree (two-year course or five-year Integrated course) from a recognized University/Institution in Physics with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. OR Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree for the corresponding subject with at least 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one-year M.Phil. with 55% marks with the corresponding subject with additional one-year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in M.Sc. |
| Chemical Sciences – CHEH | Candidates who have obtained an M.Sc. degree (two-year course or five-year Integrated course) from a recognized University/Institution in Chemistry with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. OR Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree for the corresponding subject with at least 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one-year M.Phil. with 55% marks with the corresponding subject with additional one-year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in M.Sc |
JNU Ph.D. Schedule
The Jawaharlal Nehru University has released the official schedule for the Ph.D. program for admission through entrance examinations for the academic year 2023-24. The schedule can be found in the table below.
| Particulars | Dates |
| First Merit Lists for Admissions to Ph.D. courses | January 11, 2024 (Tentative) |
| Pre-enrolment and payment of fee with blocking of seats on the First Merit list | January 11, 12, and 13, 2024 (Tentative) |
| Physical Verification of Admission/Registration of selected candidates from the First Merit list | January 15 to 16, 2024 |
| Second Merit Lists for Admissions to Ph.D. courses | January 18, 2024 (Tentative) |
| Pre-enrolment and payment of fee with the blocking of seats on the Second Merit list | January 18 to 19, 2024 (Tentative)) |
| Physical Verification of Admission/Registration of selected candidates of the Second Merit list | January 22, 2024 |
| Release of Third/Final Merit List after registration, wherever considered necessary | January 29, 2024 (Tentative) |
| Pre-enrolment registration and payment of fee with blocking of seats of third/final list | January 29 and 30, 2024 (Tentative) |
| Physical verification of Admission/Registration for the Final Merit list of selected candidates | February 1, 2024 |
| Deadline for Admission/Registration | February 9, 2024 |
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