JNU UG Admission 2026

JNU offers 2 UG courses in 2026: B.A. (Hons.) Foreign Languages of 3 years and B.Sc. Ayurveda Biology of 4 years under NEP 2020. After CUET UG results are declared, students must apply separately through jnuee.jnu.ac.in.

Key Insight: For UG admission, JNU needs both CUET UG papers: English Test (Code 101) and General Aptitude Test (Code 501). A student who appears for only one of these tests becomes ineligible for JNU UG admission even with a valid score in that paper.

JNU UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

• JNU does not publish any minimum percentage cutoff for UG eligibility. CUET score is used for merit ranking.
• SC, ST, and PwD candidates get 5% relaxation in qualifying marks as per standard norms.

JNU UG Selection Criteria 2026

JNU makes UG merit lists with CUET UG CBT scores. Deprivation points are added for eligible candidates before the rank list is prepared. No interview or viva voce is conducted for UG seats.

• Deprivation points are capped at 12. Women get 5 points, Kashmiri migrants get 5 points, defence wards get 5 points, and rural or backward-district candidates get extra points as per the district quartile.
• If two candidates tie, JNU first checks the higher CUET CBT score, then 10+2 marks, and then Class 10 marks.
• Reservation is OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, and PwD 5%.

JNU JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 for General Category (All India)

For General All India candidates in 2026, B.Tech Computer Science Engineering had the lowest closing rank at 35452. B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering followed with a closing rank of 43884.

JNU PG Admission 2026

JNU PG admission 2026 includes MA, MSc, MCA, MTech, MPH, PG Diploma, and ADOP courses. The MSc options include both 2-year and 1-year programmes. Admission to these PG courses is through CUET PG 2026 scores, and JNU does not hold a separate entrance test or viva voce for them.

JNU PG Eligibility Criteria

• SC, ST, and PwD candidates get 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks.
• Final-year undergraduate students can apply, but they must submit qualifying documents by the deadline fixed by JNU.

JNU PG Selection Criteria 2026

JNU prepares PG merit lists by using CUET PG 2026 scores along with applicable deprivation points. Admission is based only on merit. JNU does not conduct viva voce for PG, PG Diploma, or ADOP courses.

• Deprivation points can go up to 12. Women get 5 points, Kashmiri migrants get 5 points, defence wards get 5 points, and rural or backward-district candidates get points based on the district quartile.
• Reservation applies as OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, and PwD 5%.
• Allotted students must complete online pre-enrolment and fee payment within 2 days of each list. They then report to JNU, New Delhi, for physical document verification.

JNU MBA Admission 2026

The MBA programme at JNU is offered by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship. It is a 2-year course with 75 seats. Selection is done through CAT 2025 score, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. Deprivation points are not added for MBA.

JNU MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026

• Final-year bachelor’s students can apply. They must submit qualifying marksheets by the deadline given by JNU.
• Foreign nationals can use a valid GMAT score of at least 500 instead of CAT.
• The application fee is INR 2,000 for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates and INR 1,000 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. The fee is non-refundable.

JNU MBA Selection Criteria 2026

ABV-SME shortlists at least 7 candidates per seat in each category for GD and PI. The final composite score gives 70% weight to CAT, 10% to GD, and 20% to PI.

• MBA is a professional programme, so deprivation points are not counted.
• Government of India reservation rules apply to all 75 seats.
• GD and PI rounds are held at the JNU campus in New Delhi.
• Applicants must enter their CAT registration number and score while applying. JNU verifies CAT scores directly.

How to Apply for MBA at JNU?

• Appear in CAT 2025 conducted by the IIMs in November 2025.
• Register at jnu.ac.in/abvsme when applications open and enter the CAT registration number and score.
• Pay the application fee of INR 2,000 for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS or INR 1,000 for SC, ST, and PwD online.
• Shortlisted candidates receive GD and PI call letters with date and venue details.
• Attend GD and PI at JNU, New Delhi, and check the final merit list at jnuee.jnu.ac.in.

JNU PhD Admission 2026

JNU offers 964 PhD seats across disciplines. Admission is based on NET, JRF, or GATE score followed by viva voce conducted by the Departmental Research Committee. JNU does not hold a separate university-level PhD entrance test.

JNU PhD Eligibility Criteria

• NET scores from December 2024 onward are valid for 2026 admission.
• SC, ST, and PwD candidates get 5% relaxation in qualifying marks as per UGC norms.

JNU PhD Selection Criteria 2026

For PhD admission, JNU combines the entrance score and viva voce performance while preparing merit lists. The weightage changes according to the admission route.

• In the DRC viva voce, candidates must defend a written research proposal. Supervisor assignment is also handled by the DRC at this stage.
• JRF holders get the highest priority in seat allotment within each department.
• Government of India reservation rules apply across PhD seats.

How to Apply for PhD at JNU?

• Qualify UGC-NET or CSIR-NET with or without JRF. Engineering candidates must qualify GATE.
• When JNU PhD applications open, register at jnuee.jnu.ac.in and upload the NET, JRF, or GATE scorecard along with Master’s marksheets.
• Prepare and upload the research proposal with the application.
• Shortlisted candidates attend the DRC viva voce at JNU, New Delhi.
• After viva results are declared, check the merit list and supervisor assignment at jnuee.jnu.ac.in.