Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
A top central university for social sciences, languages and life sciences.
Overview
Among India's most respected universities for the social sciences, international studies, languages and the life sciences.
Highlights
- NIRF #2 · University · NAAC A++
- Median salary ₹8.0 L
- 2 programmes offered · Public (Central)
- Established 1969 · New Delhi, Delhi
Courses offered
2 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| M.A — Economics | PG · 2 yrs | 60 |
| B.A — English (Hons) | UG · 3 yrs | 60 |
Admission process
Admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — CSAS / university counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary ₹8.0 L, placement rate —.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1969, Jawaharlal Nehru University is located in New Delhi, Delhi, with a student community of around 5,199.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Jawaharlal Nehru University — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Jawaharlal Nehru University — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 2 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| M.A — Economics | ₹12,000 / yr | 60 |
| B.A — English (Hons) | ₹10,000 / yr | 60 |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Jawaharlal Nehru University the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Jawaharlal Nehru University against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get admission to JNU?
Most JNU programmes now admit through CUET (CUET-UG for undergraduate, CUET-PG for postgraduate), with some research entries via JNUEE/viva. Selection is based on entrance percentile. Check the current CUET and JNU admission notifications.
What is JNU famous for?
JNU is best known for social sciences, international studies, languages and research, and is consistently ranked among India's top universities (NIRF 2024 overall rank 10). Its undergraduate offerings are mainly languages and a few programmes.
What are the fees at JNU?
JNU is a central government university with famously low fees; tuition for many programmes is only a few thousand rupees per year, plus modest hostel and mess charges. Confirm current figures on the JNU website.
Does JNU offer engineering or BTech?
JNU introduced a small B.Tech programme through its School of Engineering (admitted via JEE Main), but it is primarily a research and humanities university. Most students pursue MA, MSc, MTech, MPhil or PhD here.
What are placements like at JNU?
Per JNU's NIRF data, PG and UG median packages have been in the ₹8-9 lakh range, with recruiters across analytics, consulting and research. Many graduates head into academia, civil services and research rather than campus placement.
Is JNU good for a career?
For research, academia, civil services, languages, international relations and social sciences, JNU is among India's strongest choices. It suits students aiming at higher study and public-sector careers more than corporate placements.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF · the institution's official website