JNU PG Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Cutoff, Process & How To Apply

Jawaharlal Nehru University has opened JNU PG admission 2026–27 for postgraduate, PG Diploma, and ADOP programmes. Candidates can apply at jnuee.jnu.ac.in till June 15, 2026 at 11:50 PM using CUET PG 2026 scores. Separate admission routes apply for Biotechnology (GAT-B), MTech CSE and ECE (CCMT), and MBA (CAT).

JNU PG Admission 2026: Quick Overview

JNU PG Admission 2026 Dates

(Source: JNU PG ADOP Admission Schedule 2026-27, jnuee.jnu.ac.in)

Who is Eligible for JNU PG Admission 2026 

To be eligible for PG & ADOP admission 2026 at Jawahar Lal Nehru University (JNU), candidates must fulfil the following requirements:

Final-year UG candidates may apply provisionally. Admission is confirmed only on producing final marksheets with the required percentage before the registration deadline.

(Source: JNU e-Prospectus 2026-27)

JNU PG Courses and Fees 2026

Total programme fee below includes tuition, sports, library, medical, and one-time charges for the full duration:

MTech fee note: CUET-route MTech programmes (Nanoscience, Nanoelectronics, Material Science and Technology) — ~₹710 total. MTech CSE and ECE at School of Engineering via CCMT — ~₹80,045 total under a separate fee structure.

MBA fee note: ₹12 lakh for General category, ₹8 lakh for OBC-NCL, ₹6 lakh for SC/ST/PwBD — payable in four equal instalments. Check the complete JNU Fee Structure 2026

(Source: JNU e-Prospectus 2026-27)

How to Apply for JNU PG Admission 2026

The step-by-step application process to apply for JNU PG admission 2026 is as follows:

Step 1: Go to jnuee.jnu.ac.in and click the registration link for your programme group — MA/MSc/MCA, MTech/MPH/PGD, or ADOP links are listed separately.

Step 2: Register with personal details and create login credentials. Keep your CUET PG 2026 scorecard ready.

Step 3: Fill in academic details, enter CUET PG 2026 scores, registration number, and category.

Step 4: Select up to three programme preferences in order of priority.

Step 5: Enter your district, state, and district code if claiming quartile-based deprivation points. Upload required documents.

Step 6: Pay ₹2,000 (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS) or ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwBD) online.

Step 7: Submit and download the confirmation page.

Note: Appearing in CUET PG 2026 does not register you for JNU. Both steps are independent and mandatory.

Documents Required for JNU PG Admission 2026

Carry originals and two self-attested copies of each at the time of physical verification:

• CUET PG 2026 scorecard
• Pre-enrolment form (five sets)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and marksheets
• Bachelor's degree certificate or provisional certificate
• All semester / year marksheets of the qualifying degree
• Character certificate from the head of the last institution attended
• Migration certificate in original from the last qualifying university
• Category certificate — SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS (OBC-NCL must be issued in FY 2025-26)
• PwBD certificate (as per Disability Act 2016, Forms V / VI / VII, if applicable)
• Kashmiri migrant certificate (if applicable)
• District quartile documentary proof (if claiming deprivation points)
• Leave Sanction Order / Relieving Order from employer (if currently employed)

(Source: JNU e-Prospectus 2026-27)

JNU PG Admission Fees 2026

Pre-enrolment payment — paid separately at the time of seat blocking after merit list:

Both payments are non-refundable.

(Source: JNU e-Prospectus 2026-27)

JNU PG Admission Process 2026 

Stage 1 — Online Registration

Appear in CUET PG 2026, then register separately at jnuee.jnu.ac.in. Fill the application form, enter CUET PG scores, select up to three programme preferences, and pay the fee. The portal closes at 11:50 PM on June 15 — no extensions.

Stage 2 — Merit List and Pre-enrolment

JNU prepares merit lists by combining CUET PG 2026 scores and applicable deprivation points. No interview or viva voce is conducted. When your name appears in any list, log in to jnuee.jnu.ac.in and complete pre-enrolment — confirm the programme and pay the seat-blocking fee — within the three-day window. Missing the window forfeits the seat for that round.

Stage 3 — Physical Verification on JNU Campus

Every candidate who blocks a seat must physically report to the JNU campus, New Delhi. Physical verification dates: July 6–14 for the first and second lists, August 3–4 for the final list.

During physical verification, university staff check all original documents against the application. Category certificates, OBC-NCL validity, and district quartile documents are verified on the spot. Missing or inconsistent documents result in cancellation of admission. No proxy or postal alternative is accepted.

Stage 4 — Admission Confirmation

After physical verification, admission is confirmed. Read more about JNU Admission 2026

JNU PG Cutoff 2026 (Expected CUET PG Scores)

JNU PG admission 2026 cutoff will be based on CUET PG scores (out of 300 marks). For top MA and MSc programmes, candidates usually need 180–260+ marks, depending on course demand and category.

Check the latest JNU Cutoffs

JNU Deprivation Points 2026

For CUET PG-based programmes, JNU merit rank is determined by CUET PG 2026 score plus applicable deprivation points — not by raw score alone. Maximum deprivation points: 12 points.

District Quartile Points:

For 10th and 12th combined: if either is from Q1, Q1 points apply. Q2 points apply only if both are from Q2 districts.

Kashmiri Migrants: 5 points on production of registration documents from notified authorities.

Female and Transgender Candidates:

Deprivation points do not apply to: MSc Biotechnology, MSc Computational and Integrative Sciences (GAT-B track), MBA, MTech CSE and ECE at School of Engineering, DOP, and PhD programmes.

Candidates must enter their district, state, and district code in the application form. Failure to produce documentary proof at physical verification cancels the benefit.

(Source: JNU e-Prospectus 2026-27)