NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, Jawaharlal Nehru University ranks 2 under the University category
NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, Jawaharlal Nehru University ranks 9 under the Overall category
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Jawaharlal Nehru University, also known as JNU, is a public central university established in 1969. Located in New Delhi, India, the JNU campus spans over 1019 acres. The university is affiliated with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and recognized by the UGC, NAAC (A++ grade), and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). JNU is ranked 2nd by NIRF under the Universities category and 9th in the Overall category in 2025. JNU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctorate programs in the streams of social sciences, international studies, languages, sciences, engineering, and management. BA (Hons), MA, BTech, and MBA are some of the popular courses. Admissions at JNU are based on entrance examinations. The university accepts CUET UG for BA (Hons) and BSc, JEE Main for BTech, CAT for MBA, and JNUEE for PhD.
For placements, JNU placement rate is approximately 60% for its flagship programs. During the placement drive of 2023, the highest salary package offered was INR 33 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 8 LPA for UG and INR 9.5 LPA for PG programs.
Some major facts and figures about JNU are given in the table below:
Particulars | JNU Highlights 2025 |
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College Name | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) |
Establishment year | 1969 |
Campus size | 1019 acres |
Accredited by | NAAC A++ (3.91/4) |
Recognised by | UGC, AIU |
Rankings (2024) | NIRF Universities: 2nd, NIRF Overall: 10th, QS World: 558th |
Popular courses | BA (Hons), MA, BTech, MBA |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination |
Official website | www.jnu.ac.in |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ||
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | ₹216 | Higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board or institution, Minimum aggregate percentage of 45% to 55% for general category students, Specific subject requirements as specified by the university |
Diploma | ₹1,00,000 | Higher secondary education or its equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 45% in qualifying exams |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹240 | Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 55%, Subject studied as a major or ancillary during undergraduate studies |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹240 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate marks may vary, Qualify in the JNU Entrance Examination (JNUEE) |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹240 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in a relevant field, Minimum qualifying marks may vary, GATE score required |
Certificate | 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university, minimum age requirement set by the university | |
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 55% aggregate marks, Studied mathematics at higher secondary level or during undergraduate studies | |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in a relevant discipline, minimum required percentage as specified by the university, qualified in a national-level entrance examination, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, valid fellowship from recognized funding agencies, exceptional academic achievements, industry experience. | |
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | 55% marks or equivalent grade in master's degree, 50% marks or equivalent grade in master's degree for SC/ST/PwD categories, valid UGC/CSIR JRF fellowship, valid NET qualification | |
M.P.T. (Master of Physiotherapy) | ₹560 | Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (B.P.T.) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50% or above |
B.Sc. + M.Sc. | 10+2 education or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate of 55% marks in the relevant science stream, qualified in the JNU Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology (CEEB) or any other relevant entrance examination | |
B.Tech. + M.Tech. | 10+2 examination or equivalent qualification, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, minimum aggregate score of 55%, qualify in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, qualify in JEE Advanced examination |
The table below lists JNU fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 6,77,000 | 10+2 with 75% aggregate in PCM (65% for SC/ST), JEE Main, JoSAA/CSAB counseling |
B.A. (Hons) Foreign Languages | INR 1,008 | 10+2 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST), CUET UG |
B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated (Ayurveda Biology) | INR 1,008 | 10+2 with 50% aggregate in PCB/PCM (45% for SC/ST), CUET UG |
MBA | INR 12,00,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST), CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT, GD/PI |
M.Sc. (Biotechnology) | INR 645 | B.Sc. in relevant field with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST), CUET PG or GAT-B |
M.A. (Economics) | INR 2,694 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST), CUET PG |
MCA | INR 432 | Bachelor’s degree with 55% aggregate, Mathematics at 10+2 or graduate level, CUET PG |
M.Tech (Computer Science and Technology) | INR 21,175 | B.Tech/B.E. in relevant field with 55% aggregate, GATE or CUET PG |
B.A. (Hons) Social Sciences | INR 1,008 | 10+2 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST), CUET UG |
Ph.D. (Social Sciences) | INR 35,000 | Master’s degree with 55% aggregate, UGC-NET/JRF or JNU Entrance Exam, PI |
JNU admissions are based on national-level and university-based entrance examinations. Students seeking admission at JNU must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the university and appear for the respective entrance examination. Interested students should follow the below-mentioned criteria for JNU admissions:
Latest updates about JNU admissions are as follows:
Event | Date |
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UG/PG Application Last Date | July 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
JEE Main Application Last Date | March 2025 (Tentative) |
JEE Main Exam Date | April 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET UG Exam Date | May 15–31, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET PG Exam Date | March 13–31, 2025 (Tentative) |
CAT Exam Date | November 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
JNU provides on-campus, off-campus, and internship opportunities to all its students through its placement cell. The university has a strong placement record with top recruiters from various industries. As per the JNU Placement report 2023, a total of 235 students were placed in top-notch companies. JNU placement statistics for 2023 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics |
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Placement Rate | 60% |
Highest Package | INR 33 LPA |
Average Package | INR 8 LPA (UG), INR 9.5 LPA (PG) |
Median Package | INR 6 LPA (UG), INR 7.95 LPA (PG) |
No. of Offers | 235+ |
No. of Students Placed | 235 |
No. of Companies Visited | 50+ |
Top recruiters for graduates from JNU are given below:
Amazon | McKinsey & Company | |
Accenture | Infosys | Adobe |
Salesforce | Optum | Cradlepoint |
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the JNU cutoff 2025 for B.Tech admissions at JNU. The cutoff, expressed in closing ranks, outlines the minimum scores required for admission through JEE Mains. Candidates can now check the official JNU cutoff 2025 JEE Mains.
JNU JEE Main cutoff 2025 round 6 has been released for admission to the B.Tech. JNU B.Tech cutoff 2025 round 6 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering stood at 31402 in the general category (Other State Quota). JNU JEE Main Cutoff 2025 round 6 for all courses in the general category is given below:
Courses | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering | 18571 | 31402 |
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 25670 | 41588 |
B.Tech+M.Tech
B.Tech+M.Tech in Electronics and Communication (Engineering)B.Tech
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication (Engineering)JNU is ranked among the top institutes in India and globally. The latest rankings of the university are as follows:
Ranking Body | Stream/Category | Rank |
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NIRF | Universities | 2nd |
NIRF | Overall | 9th |
QS World University Rankings | World Universities | 558th |
QS World University Rankings | Development Studies | 44th |
The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:
Library: Over 500,000 books, e-resources, and digital archives.
Sports Complex: Facilities for football, cricket, basketball, and gym.
Hostels: 7 boys’ hostels and 3 girls’ hostels with a capacity of 5,500+ students, AC/non-AC rooms.
Medical Facilities: 24/7 health center with emergency services.
Innovation Hubs: Research labs, centers of excellence, and startup incubation center.
Name of faculty | Department | Designation | Education Qualification |
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Prof. Suneel Kateriya | School of Biotechnology | Project Director | Not mentioned |
Dr. Pushpendra Kumar | School of Physical Sciences | Associate Professor | Not mentioned |
Dr. Ranjana Arya | School of Biotechnology | Assistant Professor | Not mentioned |
Prof. Rakesh K Tyagi | Special Centre for Molecular Medicine | P.I. Lab 3B | Not mentioned |
Dr. Bhupendra Chaudhary | School of Life Sciences | Associate Professor | Not mentioned |
There are some notable JNU alumni holding reputed positions in different sectors like academics, politics, business, etc. Some of them are:
Name | Details |
Nirmala Sitharam | Finance Minister of India since 2019 |
Abhijit Banerjee | Nobel laureate and Ford Foundation Professor at MIT |
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar | Indian diplomat serving as the Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India since 2019 |
Prakash Karat | An Indian communist politician who was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) from 2005 to 2015. |
JNU Scholarships are available to meritorious and financially weak students. Scholarships offered at JNU are as follows:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
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Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs, merit in qualifying exam | INR 2,000 per month |
Tendulkar Scholarship | Students in School of Social Sciences, merit-based | INR 400 per month |
Ford Foundation Scholarship | MA students, merit-based, 50% reserved for female students | INR 700 per month |
JNU is famous for its low-cost education, and yes, that’s really true for most programs. For UG courses like BA (Hons.) or BSc, the total academic fees are just ₹881 to ₹5.51 lakhs for the entire course. And many popular ones like MA or PhD are affordable, too, like MA costs around ₹577 for the full two years, and PhD is about ₹986 overall. Only a few programs of JNU like the MBA or BTech have relatively higher fees. For example, MBA is ₹12 lakhs for the full course (₹8 L for OBC-NCL, ₹6 L for SC/ST/PwD). So while most programs are quite affordable, a handful are pricier.
Dear Student,
The conventional science courses are not available at JNU, New Delhi. However if you are looking for B.Sc.‑M.Sc. Integrated courses (like Ayurveda Biology), and others at Jawahar Lal Nehru University, then you can apply for the same. As SC category students, there are chances that you may get admission depending upon the number of applicants for the same. The cutoff for JNU is usually higher even for SC category. For additional information about JNU cutoff, one can click here.
Dear Vani,
Dear Muskan,
Through its School of Engineering, JNU offers a full-time BTech programme with two specialisations namely CSE and ECE. The programme persists for four years. The programme generally comprises a total of eight semesters of undergraduate coursework. JEE Main rank is required for admission to B.Tech programme at Jawaharlal Nehru University which is followed by JoSAA counselling. During the JoSAA Counselling, students who score over and above the JNU admission cut off are offered admissions subject to the availability of seats.
Hope this helps!
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Hello Manish
Congratulations on securing such good marks but you must note that anyone can take admission in JNU only on the basis of CUET result. Hence there is no other alternative to take admission to the campus. The CUET 2023 result is likely to be out in the first week of July hence you can take admission on the basis of that result. The last date to fill JNU application form 2023 is July 15, 2023.