JNU Admissions
JNU Admissions 2025-26 Overview
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), a premier central university in New Delhi, offers admissions to over 100 programs across undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), diploma, certificate, and doctoral levels in fields like humanities, social sciences, languages, sciences, engineering, management, and law. Admissions for the 2025-26 academic year (AY 2025-26) are primarily entrance-based, with most UG and PG programs through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). PhD admissions rely on NET/JRF/GATE scores or university-specific tests, while select programs like B.Tech use JEE Main and MBA uses CAT. The process emphasizes merit lists, online applications, and counseling with reservations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD categories. As of November 7, 2025, admissions for 2025-26 are largely complete, but spot rounds for vacant seats and PhD processes are ongoing with extensions. Total seats: ~2,500 across programs.
Key Admission Highlights
- Entrance Exams: CUET UG/PG (mandatory for most UG/PG); JEE Main (B.Tech); CAT (MBA); GAT-B (MSc Biotech); NET/JRF/GATE (PhD).
- Application Mode: Online via jnu.ac.in or NTA portals.
- Reservation: 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS, 5% PwD; supernumerary seats for foreign nationals.
- Fee Structure: Varies by program (e.g., UG: INR 100-500/semester; PG: INR 200-1,000/semester; PhD: INR 500-2,000/semester). Detailed in e-Prospectus.
- Updates: Multiple extensions for vacant seats; revised PhD schedule released. Check official portal for spot admissions.
Programs Offered and Eligibility
JNU offers diverse programs through 12 schools (e.g., School of International Studies, School of Engineering). Below is a summary of key programs with eligibility (minimum 45-55% in qualifying exam; relaxations for reserved categories).
| Category |
Examples |
Eligibility |
Entrance/Selection |
| UG |
BA (Hons) in Foreign Languages (e.g., French, Chinese), BSc in Ayurveda Biology, Integrated BSc-MSc |
10+2 with 45% aggregate; min age 17 years (as on Oct 1, 2025). Specific subjects required (e.g., languages for BA Hons). |
CUET UG 2025 scores + merit list. |
| PG |
MA (Economics, International Relations), MSc (Biotech, Computational Sciences), MTech |
Bachelor's with 55% aggregate in relevant field. |
CUET PG 2025 scores + merit list/counseling. MSc Biotech via GAT-B. |
| Integrated |
BA-MA (Languages), BSc-MSc (Ayurveda Biology) |
10+2 with 45% aggregate. |
CUET UG 2025. |
| MBA |
MBA (Full-time) |
Bachelor's with 60% + valid CAT score (≥50 percentile). |
CAT + GD/PI. |
| B.Tech |
BTech (CSE, ECE) |
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Math (75% aggregate for Gen/EWS). |
JEE Main 2025 ranks. |
| PhD |
PhD (various disciplines) |
Master's with 55% + valid NET/JRF/GATE score. |
Viva-voce/interview; CBT for select schools. |
| Diploma/Certificate |
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Languages, Diploma of Proficiency (DOP), Advanced DOP (ADOP) |
Varies: 10+2 for COP/DOP; Bachelor's for ADOP. |
CUET UG/PG or merit. |
Admission Process
- Entrance Exam: Appear for relevant test (e.g., CUET UG May 2025; results June 2025).
- Registration: Apply online at jnuee.jnu.ac.in (post-results). Upload documents (photo, signature, marksheets, category certificate).
- Merit List: Released in phases (e.g., UG: Aug 6 for 2nd list; PG: June 27 for 1st).
- Counseling/Seat Allotment: Online/offline modes; physical document verification for shortlisted candidates.
- Fee Payment & Admission: Pay fees to confirm seat; spot rounds for vacancies.
- Documents Required: 10th/12th marksheets, degree certificates, CUET scorecard, ID proof, category certificate.
Important Dates for 2025-26
Dates vary by program; extensions common for vacancies. Key timelines based on official notifications:
| Event |
UG/COP (via CUET UG) |
PG/ADOP (via CUET PG) |
PhD |
MBA/B.Tech |
| Application Start |
March 2025 (NTA CUET) |
May 23, 2025 |
July 2025 |
June 9, 2025 (MBA Phase-II); Nov 2025 (JEE Main) |
| Last Date to Apply |
July 17, 2025 (JNU portal); March 22, 2025 (CUET) |
June 16, 2025 (extended to June 18) |
July 22, 2025 (extended) |
June 30, 2025 (MBA); Nov 27, 2025 (JEE) |
| Merit List Release |
Aug 6, 2025 (2nd list) |
June 27, 2025 (1st); Aug 19, 2025 (final) |
Ongoing (revised schedule) |
Post-GD/PI (July-Aug) |
| Counseling/Verification |
July 26, 2025 (fee deadline); spot rounds ongoing |
July 16, 2025 (3rd list); Aug 14, 2025 (final registration) |
Viva-voce ongoing |
July 2025 |
| Classes Start |
Late Aug/Early Sep 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep-Oct 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
- Corrections: CUET UG (March 24-26, 2025); PhD forms extended.
- Vacant Seats: Final calls issued (e.g., UG: Aug 2025); apply immediately via portal.
Next Steps for 2026-27 (Tentative)
- CUET UG 2026: Registration March 2026; exam May 2026.
- CUET PG 2026: Registration Jan 2026.
