JNU has not released its 2025 placement report yet. According to the NIRF 2025 placement data, students in the UG 3-year course received a median package of INR 6.5 LPA, while the PG 2-year course recorded a median package of INR 9.5 LPA.

For 2025 placements, 30 students were placed from UG 3-year courses, 17 from UG 4-year courses, and 188 from PG 2-year courses. The recruiters associated with JNU include Amazon, Accenture, Google, NIIT, McKinsey & Company, Ramco, and Infosys.

JNU Placement Highlights 2025

The main JNU placement figures from the NIRF 2025 data are given below.

Particulars Placement Statistics 2025
Students placed in UG 3-year courses 30
Students placed in UG 4-year courses 17
Students placed in PG 2-year courses 188
Median CTC for UG 3-year courses INR 6.5 LPA
Median CTC for PG 2-year courses INR 9.5 LPA
Top Recruiters Amazon, Accenture, Google, NIIT, McKinsey & Company, Ramco, and Infosys

JNU Placement Report

JNU submitted course-wise placement information in the latest NIRF 2025 report. The tables below show placement data for the last three academic years across UG 3-year, UG 4-year, and PG 2-year courses.

JNU UG 3-Year Placement Stats

For the UG 3-year course at Jawaharlal Nehru University, the 2024 batch had 357 students graduating in minimum time, with 30 students placed and a median salary of INR 6.50 LPA.

Academic Year Number of Students Graduating in Minimum Time No. of Students Placed Median Salary
2024 357 30 INR 6.50 LPA
2023 350 25 INR 8 LPA
2022 353 21 INR 6 LPA

Placement Highlights:

  • More than 90% of graduates chose higher studies.
  • The median salary stayed between INR 6 LPA and INR 8 LPA.

JNU UG 4-Year Placement Stats

In the UG 4-year course, Jawaharlal Nehru University reported 17 placed students in 2024, with a median salary of INR 6.50 LPA.

Academic Year Number of Students Graduating in Minimum Time Number of Students Placed Median Salary
2024 78 17 INR 6.50 LPA
2023 75 24 INR 10 LPA
2022 0 0 0

Placement Highlights:

  • The highest median salary was INR 10 LPA, recorded in 2022-2023.
  • For 2021-22, placements were not reported, and most students moved ahead with higher education.

JNU PG 2-Year Placement Stats

For PG 2-year courses, Jawaharlal Nehru University recorded 188 placed students in 2024. The median salary for this group was INR 9.50 LPA.

Academic Year Number of Students Graduating in Minimum Time Number of Students Placed Median Salary
2024 1,432 188 INR 9.50 LPA
2023 1,329 12 INR 9.50 LPA
2022 1,280 86 INR 7.95 LPA

Placement Highlights:

  • The 2022-23 placement cycle showed strong results, with 188 students placed.
  • The median salary increased and then stayed at INR 9.5 LPA.
  • Many PG students choose higher research or academic career paths.

JNU Top Recruiters 2025

Jawaharlal Nehru University placement recruiters include Amazon, Accenture, Google, NIIT, McKinsey & Company, Ramco, and Infosys.

JNU Top Recruiters 2025
Amazon
Accenture
Google
NIIT
McKinsey & Company
Ramco
Infosys

JNU Placement 2025 FAQs

Ques. Do JNU students receive international placement or research opportunities?

Ans. Yes. JNU students, mainly from postgraduate and PhD courses, get opportunities for overseas research and placement roles. The university also has academic collaborations with international institutions, which support openings in research laboratories, universities, and international organisations.

Ques. Have JNU placements become better in the last few years?

Ans. Yes, the placement record has improved gradually.

  • Recruiter participation and salary packages have gone up, especially in professional courses such as MBA, MCA, and M.Sc.
  • For PG students, the median salary increased from INR 7.9 LPA in 2022 to INR 9.5 LPA in 2024.

Ques. How does the placement process work at JNU?

Ans. JNU placements are handled by the University Placement Cell, also called UPC. Departments share eligible student profiles with recruiters, and companies then hold online tests, group discussions, and personal interviews. The placement season usually takes place from January to May every year. Students in technical and research fields may also get jobs through internships or off-campus hiring.

Ques. Do JNU alumni support students with placements and career advice?

Ans. Yes, alumni support JNU students with career guidance and placement help.

  • The JNU alumni network has a strong presence in academia, government, policy, and media.
  • Several alumni guide current students and also help them find internships and research roles.

Ques. Are internships available at JNU before final placements?

Ans. JNU encourages students to take internships during the summer break or final semester. The Placement Cell shares internship openings with students across departments. Internships in research institutions, NGOs, media organisations, and tech companies can also lead to full-time jobs later.