JNU Placement
JNU Placement Overview 2025
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), a premier public central research university in New Delhi, focuses primarily on humanities, social sciences, languages, and research-oriented programs, with emerging technical streams like B.Tech, M.Tech, and MBA. Its Special Centre for Placement (SCP), established to bridge academia and industry, organizes on-campus drives, career counseling, skill workshops, and alumni networking. However, as a research-centric institution, placements are not the primary outcome—many graduates pursue higher studies (PhD), civil services, academia, or NGOs. The full 2025 placement report is pending (as of November 2025), but NIRF 2025 data (reflecting 2024 graduating batch) shows modest on-campus activity: 235 students placed overall, with median packages of INR 6.5-9.5 LPA. Placement rates are low (e.g., ~8-10% for UG), but off-campus opportunities boost employability to 40-50% in professional roles. Drives emphasize sectors like consulting, media, policy, tech, and finance, with growing participation in technical programs.
Key Placement Highlights (NIRF 2025 for 2024 Batch)
- Total Students Placed: 235 (UG: 47; PG: 188).
- Placement Rate: ~8-10% on-campus (out of ~3,000 eligible); 40-50% overall including off-campus/civil services.
- Highest Package: INR 33 LPA (2023 peak; 2024 on-campus up to INR 16 LPA for technical programs).
- Average/Median Package: INR 6.5-9.5 LPA (varies by program).
- Students Eligible: ~1,200 UG + ~1,800 PG.
- Top Sectors: Public Policy/Government (30%+), Academia/Research (25%), Consulting/IT (20%), Media/NGOs (15%).
- Trends: 15-20% YoY growth in technical placements (B.Tech/M.Tech); humanities grads favor UPSC/civil services prep over corporate jobs.
Program-Wise Placement Statistics (NIRF 2025)
Data for 2024 batch; 2025 drives ongoing for final-year students, with expected similar trends.
| Program Category |
Median Package (INR LPA) |
Students Placed (2024) |
Placement Rate (%) |
Key Notes |
| UG 3-Year (e.g., BA in Foreign Languages, Economics) |
6.5 |
30 (out of 357) |
~8 |
Focus on media/policy; off-campus via alumni networks. |
| UG 4-Year (e.g., B.Tech in CSE/ECE) |
6.5 |
17 |
~10-15 |
Emerging; highest INR 16 LPA via on-campus (SOE School of Engineering). |
| PG 2-Year (e.g., MA in Economics, International Relations; M.Tech) |
9.5 |
188 |
~10-12 |
Strong in research/consulting; average INR 11 LPA for technical PG. |
| Integrated PG (5-Year) (e.g., M.Sc in Biotech) |
8-9 |
Not specified (part of PG) |
~15 |
Biotech/language programs lead placements. |
| MBA (Newer Program) |
10-12 |
Limited data |
~20 |
Via SOE; recruiters include Deloitte, KPMG. |
Top Recruiters (Recent Drives)
JNU attracts selective recruiters for its niche talent. Key participants in 2024-25:
- Consulting/Finance: Deloitte, KPMG, McKinsey, Ernst & Young (EY), JP Morgan.
- Tech/IT: Google, Microsoft, Infosys, TCS (for B.Tech/M.Tech).
- Media/Government: The Hindu, BBC, NITI Aayog, UNDP, World Bank.
- Others: NGOs (Oxfam), Academia (IITs/IIMs for research roles), startups in policy/tech. Technical schools (e.g., SCIS - School of Computer & Systems Sciences) see 70%+ participation from IT firms.
Placement Process and Support
- Timeline: Drives from September (pre-final year) to April; virtual options for research students.
- Preparation: SCP offers resume workshops, mock interviews, aptitude training; mandatory for technical programs.
- Challenges: Low on-campus volume due to research focus; humanities students often opt for fellowships/UPSC (e.g., 100+ JNU alumni in IAS annually).
- Additional Opportunities: Internships (summer, stipends INR 10K-50K); civil services cell with 70% success rate in UPSC qualifiers.
