JNU is known for affordable higher education, research, social sciences, international studies, language programmes, engineering courses and doctoral studies. The university has 21 schools across different fields and conducts JNUEE for PhD admission.
JNU Courses & Fees 2026
Jawaharlal Nehru University offers UG, PG, doctoral and professional programmes with low fees for many courses. Admission in 2026 is based on exams such as CUET, JEE Main, CAT and other accepted tests. Fee rules are different for Indian and foreign students.
| Course | Eligibility | Fee |
| B.Tech | 10+2 with JEE Main CSAB/JoSAA Counselling | INR 1,43,021 for General / OBC with income above INR 5,00,000 |
| BA {Hons.} | 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks + CUET | INR 420.50 |
| B.Sc (Ayurveda) | 10+2 with 45% | INR 420.50 |
| MA | Graduation with 50% + CUET PG | INR 420.50 |
| MCA | Graduation with 50% + CUET PG | INR 420.50 |
| M.Sc | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 420.50 |
| M.Tech | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 444.50 |
| MBA | Graduation + CAT | INR 3,13,066 |
| MPH | Graduation with 50% + CUET PG | INR 444.50 |
| PhD | Post Graduation with NET UGC/ CSIR /GATE or NET/JRF | INR 444.50 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Note:
- For Foreign Students, DASA Counselling is accepted by JNU for B.Tech.
- For M.Tech, the total fee is INR 72,000. Students also have to pay INR 8,045 as one-time fees during admission.
- For Admissions in M.Sc. Biotechnology and Computer Computational and Integrative Sciences, students must take GAT B.
- The Tuition fees for foreign students in the MBA programme will be USD 16000 for 2 years.
- For some PhD courses, including PhD in Cinema Studies and PhD in Korean, JNU accepts only JNUEE.
- The Tibetan students shall be charged fees as per as Indian students
JNU Admission 2026
JNU admission for most regular UG, PG and PhD courses uses national entrance scores first. After the exam result, students complete JNU online registration, merit-list rounds, counselling and document verification.
Step 1: Check Eligibility & Identify Exam Route
Eligibility
- UG: 10+2 from a recognised board, with 45% - 50% marks and relaxation for reserved categories
- PG: Relevant UG degree with 50% - 55% marks and relaxation
- PhD: Relevant Master’s degree with 55% marks and relaxation
Entrance Exam Channels
- CUET-UG: All JNU UG & Certificate/COE/COP programmes
- CUET-PG: Most MA / MSc / MCA / MPH / PG Diploma / some MTech
- GAT-B: MSc Biotechnology & Computational Biology
- GATE / CCMT: Select MTech specialisations
- NET-JRF / NET / GATE: Most PhD programmes.
Step 2: Apply for the Relevant Entrance Exam
- Register on the correct exam portal:
- CUET-UG / CUET-PG (NTA)
- GAT-B
- GATE
- UGC/CSIR-NET
- Select JNU and the right programme codes
- Upload documents, pay the exam fee and submit the form
- Download the admit card, sit for the exam and keep the scorecard safely
Step 3: Register on JNU Admission Portal
After entrance exam results:
- Create registration on the JNU UG / PG / PhD Admission Portal
- Fill in personal, academic and exam-score details
- Select programme and Centre/School preferences
- Upload the needed documents
- Use the correction window if JNU opens one
Step 4: Merit List / Shortlisting
- JNU prepares merit lists using:
- Entrance exam score, such as CUET / NET / GATE
- Reservation and category rules
- For PhD applicants, viva-voce/interview shortlisting depends on exam percentile and departmental rules
Step 5: Interview / Viva-Voce (PhD Only)
- The concerned School/Centre conducts it
- It may include:
- Research proposal / SoP
- Subject discussion
- The usual final selection pattern is 70% exam score + 30% viva
Step 6: Seat Allotment & Pre-Enrolment
- When a seat is allotted:
- Accept or upgrade the seat online
- Upload documents
- Pay the first admission/pre-enrolment fee
- UG and PG admissions have multiple rounds
Step 7: Document Verification & Final Registration
- Report to JNU physically or online as notified
- Get original documents verified
- Pay the remaining fees
- Finish final registration in the concerned School/Centre
Step 8: Spot / Mop-Up Rounds (If Applicable)
- These rounds are held when seats remain vacant
- Allotment is based on merit and eligibility
JNU Admission Important Documents Required 2026
Students should keep scanned copies and original documents ready for upload, pre-enrolment and physical checking.
Common Documents (UG / PG / PhD)
- Passport-size photographs
- Scanned signature
- Photo ID proof
- Date of Birth proof
- Category certificate
- PwD certificate
- Income certificate
- Migration / Transfer Certificate
- Anti-ragging affidavit
- Character / Conduct Certificate
Pre-Enrolment & Final Registration
- Seat acceptance / pre-enrolment receipt
- Fee payment receipts
- Required undertakings / declarations
- Medical fitness certificate
JNU Rankings 2026
JNU appears in several ranking lists. The available rankings are given below.
| Agency | Category | Year | Rank |
| IndiaToday Ranking | Overall | 2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| NIRF | Research | 2025 | 21 |
| Overall | 2025 | 7 |
| IIRF | Overall | 2025 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
JNU Cutoff 2026
For admission to JNU courses, students need entrance exams such as CUET UG, CUET PG, JEE Main and GATE, along with counselling processes such as CSAB. The cutoff details for different national-level tests are given below.
JEE Main 2025 CutOff for JNU
For JEE Main, the overall cutoff rank is 25706 - 33831. The General Category JNU JEE Main Cutoff 2025 is listed below.
| Courses | First Round (Cutoff marks) | Last Round (Cutoff marks) |
| B.Tech CSE | 25706 | 31402 |
| B.Tech ECE | 33831 | 41588 |
CUET UG 2025 CutOff for JNU
For CUET UG, the overall cutoff marks are 59 - 74. The General Category JNU CUET UG Cutoff 2025 is shown below.
| Courses | First Round (Cutoff marks) | Last Round (Cutoff marks) |
| BA (Hons.) Japanese | 74 | 64 |
| BA (Hons.) French | 74 | 65 |
| BA (Hons.) German | 73 | 65 |
| BA (Hons.) Spanish | 70 | 64 |
| BA (Hons.) Korean | 69 | 62 |
| BA (Hons.) Chinese | 68 | 63 |
| BA (Hons.) Russian | 67 | 61 |
| BA (Hons.) Persian | 64 | 57 |
| BA (Hons.) Arabic | 62 | 55 |
| BA (Hons.) Pashto | 59 | 55 |
CUET PG 2025 CutOff for JNU
For CUET PG, the overall cutoff marks are 27 - 99. The General Category JNU CUET PG Cutoff 2025 is given below.
| Courses | Last Round |
| MA Hindi | 99 |
| MA Functional Hindi and Translation | 94 |
| MA Sanskrit | 92 |
| MA English | 89 |
| MA Urdu | 86 |
| MA Arabic | 85 |
| MA International Studies | 84 |
| MA Philosophy | 84 |
| MA Political Science | 83 |
| MA International Relations | 82 |
| MA Sociology | 78 |
| MA Chinese | 76 |
| MA French | 76 |
| MA Labour and Development | 73 |
| MA Ancient History | 71 |
| MA Linguistics | 71 |
| MA Geography | 69 |
| MA Medieval History | 67 |
| MA World Economy | 61 |
| MA Economics | 61 |
| MA Disaster Management | 62 |
| MA Korean | 59 |
| MA Spanish | 59 |
| MA Russian Studies | 45 |
| MA Arts and Aesthetics | 46 |
| MA Persian | 32 |
| M.Sc Life Science | 71 |
| M.Sc Molecular Medicine | 65 |
| M.Sc Mathematics | 67 |
| M.Sc Environmental Science | 65 |
| M.Sc Physics | 65 |
| M.Sc Chemistry | 58 |
| M.Sc Computational and Integrative Sciences | 50 |
| M.Tech Computer Science & Technology | 51 |
| M.Tech Data Science | 49 |
| M.Tech. Nano Electronics | 32 |
| M.Tech Nano Science and Technology | 27 |
| MCA | 73 |
| MPH | 76 |
| PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics | 48 |
JNU Placement
JNU has not released the official Placement Report 2026 yet. As per the NIRF 2025 report, the 2024 academic year recorded 235 placed students out of 1,873 total students.
JNU Placement Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Total Students | 1,873 |
| Total Students Placed | 235 |
| Median Package | INR 6.5 LPA |
Note: The placement figures above are from the NIRF 2025 report.
JNU Scholarships 2026
JNU offers scholarships on the basis of merit, merit-cum-means, financial need and reserved-category rules. The scholarships listed below are available at the university.
| Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility / Details |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | As notified | Meritorious students with parent/guardian income ≤ INR 2,50,000 per year |
| Ford Foundation Scholarship | INR 700 per month | M.A. students from the School of International Studies; merit-based; at least 50% for female students |
| Prof. Ramesha Rao Scholarship & Travel Grant | INR 3,000 per month for 10 months + INR 30,000 travel grant | M.Phil./Ph.D. students in Cancer Biology who present papers at international conferences |
| Tendulkar Scholarship | INR 400 per month for 2 years | 2 students from the School of Social Sciences on a rotational basis |
| Prof. Nurul Hasan Scholarship | INR 1,500 per month for 1 year | 2nd-year M.A./M.Sc./MCA students with the highest CGPA after first year |
| Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship | INR 1,000 per month for 1 year | 10 students; renewable if CGPA ≥ 5.5 |
| Prof. MJK Thavaraj MCM Scholarship | INR 300 per month + INR 2,000 contingency | M.A. Economics first-year students; merit-based |
| D.S. Gardi Sanskrit Scholarship | As notified for 2 years | MA Sanskrit students, based on first-semester performance |
| Prof. Gouri Shankar Singhal Merit Scholarship | INR 1,000 per month for 1 year | M.Sc. (SLS) 2nd-year student with the highest CGPA, with merit first and need second |
| Earn as You Learn Scheme | As per work | Students from economically weaker sections |
JNU Campus Facilities 2026
- Central Library: JNU has a nine-storey Central Library in the Academic Complex. It supports learning and research with print and digital resources, air-conditioned study halls and separate study areas.
- Sports & Physical Activities: Students can use facilities for athletics, football, cricket, tennis, yoga, trekking and more. The campus also has indoor games and open spaces.
- University Health Centre (UHC): The on-campus health centre gives preventive and curative medical care to students and staff.
- Cultural Activities: Students take part in debate, drama, music, dance and art clubs. Campus events are organised by the Culture Committee and Coordinator.
JNU Hostel Facilities 2026
JNU offers on-campus hostel accommodation through 18 hostels for boys, girls and married students. Appointed wardens supervise each hostel for safety and discipline.
Facilities Available 2026
JNU hostels provide the following facilities:
- Furnished rooms
- Reading rooms
- TV/common rooms
- Indoor sports facilities
- Mess and dining facilities
- Clean and secure campus environment
Hostel Allotment Policy 2026
- Hostel allotment is based on merit
- Outstation students get priority
- Reservation applies for SC/ST/PH candidates as per university rules
JNU Hostel Charges 2026
| Particulars | Amount |
| Admission Fee | INR 5 |
| Hostel Security Deposit (Refundable) | INR 50 |
| Mess Security Deposit (Refundable) | INR 750 |
| Mess Advance (Adjustable) | INR 750 |
| Newspapers (Annual) | INR 15 |
| Crockery & Utensils | INR 50 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Room Rent 2026
| Room Type | Charges |
| Single-Seated Room | INR 240 |
| Double-Seated Room | INR 120 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Important Note:
- A mess advance of INR 750 must be paid during hostel admission.
- Actual mess charges are worked out every month and must be paid by the 24th of the next month.
JNU FAQs 2026
Ques. What can MA students expect from daily life at JNU?
Ans. MA students at JNU handle serious academic work, including heavy reading, seminars and self-study. At the same time, flexible schedules help them take part in hostel activities, cultural fests, debates, clubs and dhaba hangouts. Campus politics and activism are also common, so new students may need time to adjust. Overall, life at JNU gives space for both study and social life.
Ques. How does studying at Jawaharlal Nehru University usually feel?
Ans. Studying at JNU means strong academics along with an active campus culture. Students spend time on reading, seminars and discussions, but the flexible system allows self-paced learning. Political activity may sometimes affect classes. Fests, clubs, hostel gatherings, dhabas, a green campus, a diverse peer group and relaxed hostel rules help students balance pressure with freedom and fun.
Ques. Why does JNU receive government subsidy when IIMs and IITs charge higher fees?
Ans. The subsidy can be justified because JNU is meant to keep public education and research affordable, especially for students from poorer backgrounds. IIMs and IITs have different aims, are more job-focused and often charge higher fees because their graduates are expected to earn more. Since these institutions serve different purposes, their funding patterns are also different.