Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi (JNU NEW DELHI) - Admission

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New Delhi, Delhi

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Admission 2023: Courses, Eligibility

Updated On - March 01 2023 by Abhinandan Singh

Jawaharlal Nehru University Admission 2023 for most of the course is done through a computer-based test i.e. JNUEE. It is one of the leading universities in the country with the second position in NIRF 2019. University also received the Best University Award from the President of India in 2017. JNU offers admission in various streams such as Arts, Technology, Management, Science, etc. at UG, PG, and doctorate levels. Candidates can check all the information regarding JNU Admission 2023 from this article:

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Admission 2023 Latest Update:

  • JNU Admission 2023 (CUET) Exam Date has been announced. The exam will be held on 21st to 31st May 2023. Check other dates below.
  • JNU is currently accepting applications for MBA admission 2023.
  • The deadline for submission of the MBA application form is March 15, 2023.
  • Interested candidates can apply online on the official JNU website at jnu.ac.in.
  • The first merit list for PhD admissions, previously scheduled to be released on February 3, 2023, will now be released in the second week of February 2023.
  • For undergraduate admission to JNU in 2023, the university will consider scores from the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG).
  • Registration for CUET UG 2023 began on February 9, 2023, and the deadline for filling out the application form is March 12, 2023.
  • Interested candidates can apply for CUET UG 2023 online on the official website at cuet.samarth.ac.in.
  • The CUET UG 2023 exam is scheduled to be conducted from May 21 to May 31, 2023.
  • For postgraduate admission to JNU in 2023, admissions to all PG courses will be based on CUET PG scores.
  • The CUET PG 2023 exam will be conducted from June 1 to June 10, 2023.
  • CUET PG 2023 registrations are expected to begin in March 2023 on the official website – cuet.nta.nic.in.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Admission Important Dates

JNU Admission Criteria for Different Courses & Dates
ProgramAdmission CriteriaLast Date for ApplicationExam Date
JNU MBA 2023Application form submission on jnu.ac.inMarch 15, 2023NA
JNU PhD 2023Merit list release during 2nd week of Feb 2023NANA
JNU UG AdmissionAdmission based on CUET UG scoresMarch 12, 2023May 21 - May 31, 2023
JNU PG AdmissionAdmission based on CUET PG scoresMarch 2023 (expected)June 1 - June 10, 2023

Jawaharlal Nehru University Admission 2023 Highlights

Candidates can check the basic details related to admission at Jawaharlal Nehru University from the following table:

JNU Delhi Basic Details
Established | Type1969 | Public
RankingA++ Grade – NAAC
Campus Area1000 Acres
Courses Offered | TypeUG: 10 | PG: 34 and Ph.D.: 73
Admission CriteriaEntrance Test
Official Websitehttps://www.jnu.ac.in/

JNU UG Admission 2023

The School of Language, Literature, and Culture Studies (SLLCS) are the only School of Study under JNU that offers admission in Bachelor’s degree i.e. B.A. (Hons). The admission is provided in various languages –  Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Pashto, Russian, And Spanish.

The institute also provides entry points to both the first and second years of this programme. University does not conduct any viva voce examination for admission in B.A. (Hons.) first year, but for admission in the second year, candidates have to appear in the viva voce examination. Candidates must secure the marks given below out of 70 in the written examination to appear in the viva voce exam of the university:

  • General Category: 25% (17.50 marks out of 70)
  •  OBC: 22.50% (15.75 marks out of 70)
  •  SC/ST/PH: 15% (10.50 marks out of 70)

The final selection of applicants in the undergraduate programs of study is done based on inter-se merit of candidates in their respective categories, based on their performance in the following admission parameters:

  1.  in the written exam,
  2.  in the viva voce (wherever prescribed), and
  3.  after incorporating the Deprivation Points, if needed.

Candidates can check the overview of the eligibility criteria for admission to the  UG programme is given below:

JNU UG Eligibility Criteria
CourseEligibility
 B.A. (HONS.) (Entry point - First year)Candidate must have passed class 12 or equivalent exam with minimum of 45% marks
 B.A. (HONS.) (Entry point - Second year)First-year Bachelor's degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks (50% in the case of German) with a 10+2+3 pattern of education

JNU PG Admission 2023

Candidates with Master’s degree programs of study, excluding M.A. programs in foreign languages (School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies), can apply for the university's viva voce exam. Candidate must have the following marks out of 70 in the written examination for post-graduate courses, to appear in the viva voce examination:

  •  General Category: 25% (17.50 marks out of 70)
  •  OBC: 22.50% (15.75 marks out of 70)
  •  SC/ST/PH: 15% (10.50 marks out of 70)

Candidate's final selection in the post-graduate programs is done on the basis of inter-se merit as per their category, based on their performance in the following parameters:

  1.  in the written exam,
  2.  in the viva voce (wherever prescribed), and
  3.  after incorporating the Deprivation Points, if needed.

An overview of the criteria of eligibility for admission to these programs is given below:

JNU PG Course Eligibility Criteria
CourseEligibility
M.A.For every course in the School of International Studies (SIS)Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree of education in any discipline with a 10+2+3 pattern with a minimum of 50% marks
For every course in the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (SLLCS)Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 10+2+3 pattern of education with a minimum of 45% marks (50% in the case of English, German, Linguistics) and proficiency in the concerned language
For every course in the School of Social Sciences (SSS)Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree of education in any discipline with 10+2+3 pattern with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in the case of Geography and Sociology)
For every course in the School of Arts & Aesthetics (SAA)Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree of education in any discipline with a 10+2+3 pattern with a minimum of 50% marks
For every course in the Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies (CSS)Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 10+2+3 education pattern and a minimum of 45% marks
M.Sc.For every course in the School of Life Sciences (SLS)Bachelor's degree in allied subjects with 10+2+3 education pattern and a minimum of 55% marks
For every course in the School of Environmental Sciences (SES)

B.Sc. degree or equivalent in any branch of basic or applied science OR

B.E./B.Tech./MBBS with a minimum of 55% marks

For every course in the School of Physical Sciences (SPS)Bachelor's degree (with Physics as one of the main subjects) with 10+2+3 education pattern and minimum of 55% marks 
For every course in the School of Biotechnology (SBT)Bachelor’s degree with at least 10+2+3 education pattern in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-years B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course) OR Medicine (MBBS) OR B.D.S. with a minimum of 55% marks
M.C.A.For every course in the School of Computer & Systems Sciences (SCSS)Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 10+2+3 education pattern and minimum of 55% marks

JNU M.Phil/Ph.D Admission 2023

The JNU provides research facilities (M.Phil./Ph.D., M.Tech./Ph.D., Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D., MPH/Ph.D.) in more than about twenty different disciplines. For admission to M.Phil./Ph.D. programs, candidates are invited for the viva voce examination. Candidate must secure the following marks out of 70 in the written exam for doctoral courses in order to appear in the viva voce exams:

  •  General Category: 35% (24.50 marks out of 70)
  •  OBC: 31.50% (22.05 marks out of 70)
  •  SC/ST/PH: 25% (17.50 marks out of 70)

The final merit list is prepared by candidates' performance in the following admission parameters:

  1.  in the written exam,
  2.  in the viva voce, and
  3.  after incorporating the Deprivation Points, if needed.

On the basis of candidate's marks in the UGC-NET examination, they are awarded State Govt. Scholarship, sponsored fellowships, and merit-cum-means scholarships.

 
CourseEligibility
M.Phil./Ph.D. or Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D.For every course in the School of International Studies (SIS) except International Legal Studies
  • Master's degree in Economics, International Relations and Area Studies, Political Science and History with minimum of 50% marks OR
  • Master's degree in Humanities and other Social Sciences with 60% marks or more OR
  • Master's degree in Natural Sciences with 65% marks or more
 International Legal Studies in the School of International Studies (SIS)
  • LL.B. degree with a minimum of 55% marks OR
  • M.A. with International Law as one of the subjects and minimum of 55% marks OR
  • LL.M. degree with a minimum of 50% marks
For every course in the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (SLLCS)
  • Master's degree in the respective language/subject with a minimum of 50% marks
For every course in the School of Social Sciences (SSS)
  • Master's degree in the concerned subject with 50% marks or more OR
  • Master's degree in allied subjects or Humanities with minimum 55% marks OR
  • Master's degree in Natural Sciences with at least 60% marks
For every course in the School of Life Sciences (SLS)Master's degree in allied subjects with at least 55% marks
For every course in the School of Environmental Sciences (SES)M.Sc. degree or equivalent in any branch of basic or applied science OR B.E./B.Tech./MBBS with a minimum of 55% marks
For every course in the School of Computer & Systems Sciences (SCSS)Master's degree in allied subjects OR B.E. with minimum 55% marks
For every course in the School of Physical Sciences (SPS)M.Sc. degree in allied subjects with minimum 55% marks
For every course in the School of Arts & Aesthetics (SAA)Master's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
For every course in the School of Computational and Integrative Sciences (SCIS)Master's degree in allied subjects OR B.E. with minimum 55% marks
For every course in the School of Biotechnology (SBT)Master's degree in allied subjects OR B.Tech. (Biotechnology / Bioengineering / allied qualifications) with a minimum of 55% marks
For every course in the Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies (CSS)Master's degree in Sanskrit or in an allied subject with minimum 55% marks
For every course in the Special Centre for Molecular Medicine (SCMM)Master's degree in allied subjects OR MBBS / BVSc. / B.Pharm. with a minimum of 55% marks
For every course in the Centre for the Study of Law & Governance (CSLG)Master's degree in Humanities and other Social Sciences with minimum 55% marks

JNU New Delhi Application Fee:

Given below are the fee details for various courses:

JNU Application Fee
Courses choosen by candidatesFee for M. Phil, M.Tech, M.Sc, M. AFee for BA (Hons.) and for part time courses
No. of choiceGeneral/OBC categorySC/ST/PWDBPLGeneral/OBC categorySC/ST/PWDBPL
153031011040026565
2800415215575325125
31000500300750380180
Mode of Payment: The Application Fee of JNU 2023 can be paid through online gateway via net banking/debit or credit card method.

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