JNU Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) admission 2026 is primarily based on entrance examinations, with some programs considering merit in the qualifying examination for specific courses. Candidates seeking admission at JNU can apply for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctorate courses offered across multiple disciplines. The JNU admission process involves registration on the official website, appearing for the entrance exam (where applicable), participating in the counseling process or seat allotment process, and then based on cutoff or merit list, candidates will be offered admission to the desired course. 

Register on NTA CUET portal from February 2026 for UG, March 2026 for PG, submit JNU pre-enrolment form post-results with CUET scorecard, photographs, certificates. Pay Rs. 313 online for UG general, upload SC/ST/OBC/EWS certs issued after April 1, 2026.

• Visit the official website at https://jnuee.jnu.ac.in to access the application link and begin your application process for admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University programs.
• During the application process, you can select and prioritize up to three different program preferences based on your academic interests and career goals for consideration.
• If you qualify for admission in 2026, ensure you submit your migration certificate to the university administration by the deadline of October 30, 2026 for processing.
• Upon receiving your offer letter, block your seat immediately by paying the required admission fees within the specified deadline mentioned in your official offer communication.

JNU UG admission 2026 admits through CUET UG scores for BA Hons in 10 languages, B.Sc-M.Sc Ayurveda Biology, B.Tech in 2 branches. Eligibility starts at 45% in 10+2, no viva voce, merit via CUET plus deprivation points up to 12 for quartile districts, gender.

JNU PG admission 2026 uses CUET PG scores for 45 MA/MSc/MCA programs, GAT-B for biotech, CAT for MBA, CCMT for MTech engineering. Eligibility from 45% Bachelor's for MA Hindi to 55% for MSc Life Sciences, merit via CUET plus deprivation points.

JNU PhD admission 2026 allocates 964 seats via NET 70% plus viva 30% for most, GATE for engineering, JRF viva 100%. Eligibility Master's 55% or Bachelor's 75%, application from April 2026.

The Jawaharlal Nehru University admission process for 2026 includes multiple steps: 

• NTA registration, entrance examination, JNU application submission using CUET or NET scores, and final selection procedures.
• After the entrance exam, candidates must complete the JNU application form by entering their valid CUET or NET scores for evaluation and consideration in the admission process.
• The university publishes a merit list based on exam performance, followed by mandatory document verification where candidates must submit all required certificates and educational documents for authentication.
• Selected candidates must pay the admission fee, with MA programs charging Rs. 216 as annual tuition, and complete seat blocking within the deadline to confirm their enrollment.

• Complete and submit the NTA application form for the entrance examination, ensuring all required fields are filled accurately with your personal and academic information before the deadline.
• Pay the application fee ranging from Rs. 200 to Rs. 1000 depending on your category (General, OBC, SC, ST, or EWS) through available online payment methods.
• After receiving your entrance exam score, fill out the separate JNU application form by entering your valid score and submitting it through the university's admission portal.
• Upload all required certificates and documents including mark sheets, category certificate, identification proof, and photographs in the specified format and size on the application portal.
• Pay the JNU application processing fee of Rs. 313 through the online payment gateway to complete your application submission and make it eligible for consideration.
• PhD program applicants must attend a mandatory viva voce or interview session conducted by the respective department to assess research aptitude, subject knowledge, and suitability for doctoral studies.

• First, register on the National Testing Agency (NTA) official portal for the CUET entrance examination by creating your account with valid email and phone number credentials.
• After NTA registration, log into the Jawaharlal Nehru University admission portal using your unique application number received from NTA to proceed with the JNU application process.
• Complete the online fee payment through available payment gateways including debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI for processing your JNU undergraduate program application form.
• Ensure you submit your complete JNU undergraduate application form by the final deadline of March 31, 2026 to be considered for admission in the upcoming academic session.

JNU requires the following documents during pre-enrolment and verification for 2026 admissions, as per official prospectus:

• 10+2 marksheet and certificate (for UG)
• Bachelor's degree marksheets and certificate (for PG/PhD)
• Master's degree marksheets and certificate (for PhD)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD) issued after April 2025
• Migration certificate from last attended institution
• Transfer certificate
• Character certificate
• Passport-size photographs (4 recent)
• CUET/NET/GATE/JEE Main/CAT scorecard
• Anti-ragging undertaking
• Medical fitness certificate
• Income certificate for EWS (if applicable)