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Aditi Verma, Blogger at Edumarz

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a top-ranked public central university in India. JNU is a world-renowned center for teaching and research. Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with grade points of 3.91 (on a scale of 4). National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) has also recognized JNU as 2nd most excellent university among all universities in India. JNU also has been recognized as “University of Excellence” by the University Grant Commission (UGC).

Jawaharlal Nehru University was established in 1969 by an act of parliament. Named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. The university offers undergraduate, post-graduate, doctoral courses and also diploma/certificate courses in various fields like art, science, computer applications, engineering, law, mass communication, and management. 


JNU HIGHLIGHTS 


Particulars 

Statistics 

University name 

Jawaharlal Nehru University

University type 

Public 

central /State University 

Central 

Year of establishment 

1969

Campus size

1,019 acre 

Recognized by 

UGC

Accredited by 

NAAC

Degrees offered 

MA, BA, Diploma and Doctoral

Exam conducted 

JNUEE

Accepted exam

JNU CEEB, JEE main, CAT, JNUEE, UGC, NET

Schools 

13

Centers 

53

Number of courses offered 

106 courses across 11 streams

Teacher to student ratio

1:10

Official website 

https://jnu.ac.in/main/ 


JNU rankings 


JNU rankings are given below:


  • National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) has recognized JNU as 2nd best university in India and 8th rank overall.

  • According to the QS world university ranking, JNU stands in the top 10 universities in India.

  • The QS world university ranking of 2022 has ranked JNU at 561-570.

  • JNU has acquired position 1 among all the multidisciplinary universities of India, according to the research conducted by ‘THE WEEK & Hansa’ for the best university survey 2021.


JNU courses and fees 

Jawaharlal Nehru University proposes various courses like – Science, Arts, Language & Literature, Management, Engineering, etc. 


Course 

Specialization 

Duration 

Fees 

Eligibility criteria 

B.A(Hons)

Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, Persian, German, Japanese, Pushto, Russian

3 years 

Rs 4,086

10+2 with average 45% marks 

M.A

Ancient History, Arabic, Arts & Aesthetic, Chinese, Economics, Philosophy, Medieval History, Geography, Modern History, Political Science, Politics, Development and Labor Studies, and Sociology

2 years 

Rs 2,520

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks

MBA

General 

2 years 

Rs 12 Lakh

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 60% marks (55% for OBC and 45% for SC/ST)

MCA

General 

2 years 

Rs 4,071

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks

M.Sc

General 

2 years

Rs 2,782

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks

M.Tech

General 

2 years

Rs 1,66,664 – Rs 5 lakh

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks

M.Phil/Ph.D.

African Studies, Hindi, Philosophy, Geography, French, Sociology, Hindi, English, Economics, European Studies, Modern History, Ancient History, Educational Studies, Systems Medicine, National Security, Microsystems, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, and Communication.

3 years

Rs 2,762

Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks


Scholarships

 

  • Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships: For students whose parent’s/guardian’s income is under or does not exceed Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum. Scholarship payments will be governed by the guidelines in effect at the University at the time. 

  • Tendulkar Scholarship: This scholarship of Rs.400/- per month is offered to two students from different Centers of the School of Social Sciences on a rotating basis for a term of two years.

  • Prof. Nurul Hasan Scholarship: For second year M.A/M.Sc/MCA students, with highest CGPA in the first year for Rs.1500/- p.m. for a period of one year. It contains two scholarships, one for social science subject students and the other for science subject students.

  • Ford Foundation Scholarships: With a value of Rs. 700/- p.m. for students of the M.A program of the school of International Studies which is limited in nature.

  • Prof. Ramesha Rao Scholarship and Travel Grant: The award is for a period of ten months at a monthly rate of Rs.3,000/- per year, with a travel grant of Rs.30,000/- to an M.Phil/Ph.D student for presenting a paper at an international conference, seminar, or other events in the field of cancer biology.


For more information visit: https://www.jnu.ac.in/content/fellowshipsscholarships 


JNU Admission 2021

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts a computer-based test called JNU Entrance Exam (JNUEE). Whereas, for some courses, admission is also based on merit.

Here are some of the JNU courses along with their selection criteria:


Course 

Selection criteria 

Eligibility 

B.A

Written test + Past academic performance + Viva-voce

Class 12 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% aggregate

M.A

JNUEE score

Bachelor’s degree in any stream under 10+2+3 pattern of education with a minimum 50% aggregate

MBA

CAT score + PI

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent awarded by a recognised university with a minimum 60% aggregate 

MCA

JNUEE score + Viva-voce

Bachelor’s degree in any stream with adequate competence in Mathematics and a minimum of 55% aggregate

M.Sc

JNUEE score

Bachelor’s degree (BSc or BTech or equivalent) in a relevant field with a minimum 55% aggregate

M.Tech

JNUEE score + Viva-voce

BTech in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% aggregate

PhD

UGC NET/ Computer Based Test (CBT), conducted by the University + PI

Master’s degree/ MPhil course work with a minimum of 55% aggregate 

MPH

JNUEE score + Viva-voce

MBBS/MSc Nursing with a minimum 55% aggregate


JNU Reservation 

Like Delhi university or any other education institute, JNU also has reserved seats for students who belong to different categories as per the government’s reservation policy. 

The reservation policy for JNU students are as below:-

  • SC – 15%

  • ST – 7.5%

  • OBC – 27%

  • EWS – 10%

  • PwD – 5%


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