Jawaharlal Nehru University - [JNU], New Delhi

Jawaharlal Nehru University - JNU New Delhi Admissions 2025

Jawaharlal Nehru University [JNU], New Delhi established in 1969 is a Central University, currently having 9th position in NIRF Ranking 2025 and 110 score out of 987 in QS Asia 2025. JNU New Delhi is approved by UGC, and is accredited by NAAC-A++. Admission in Jawaharlal Nehru University is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.

About Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

Jawaharlal Nehru University started in the year 1969 to deliver world-class research and teaching facilities to the young minds of the nation. JNU is accredited by NAAC and approved by UGC.

The mission and vision of the university are to create an academic environment that enhances knowledge and brings innovative ideas among the students so that they can contribute to the growth and development of the nation and society. The university aims to provide education that matches international standards and prepares the new generation to become accountable, responsible, and highly advanced.

JNU provides UG, PG, and Ph.D programs for the students. All the offered programs are run under some schools, namely:

• School of Language, Literature, and Culture Studies
• School of Life Sciences
• School of International Studies
• School of Social Sciences
• School of Physical Sciences
• School of Environmental Sciences
• School of Arts and Aesthetics
• School of Biotechnology
• School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies
• School of Computer and Systems Sciences
• Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship
• School of Computational and Integrative Sciences
• School of Engineering

The university also runs seven special centres for students which help them become a specialist in a particular field. The names of these centres are:

• Special Centre for Molecular Medicine
• Special Centre for E-Learning
• Special Centre for Nano Sciences
• Special Centre for the Study of Law and Governance
• Special Centre for Disaster Research
• Special Centre for National Security Studies
• Special Centre for the Study of North East India

JNU Admissions

To pursue higher education at JNU Delhi, national and international students must complete the admission eligibility criteria and selection process followed by the university. The university provides admissions in bachelor’s courses to the students scored based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) conducted by the National Testing Agency. However, admissions criteria and eligibility for master's are different as per the various courses. Candidates can contact the admission department of the University for Detailed Information or they can visit the main campus of the university.

Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarships

The students of JNU get financial aid and support as the university provides a range of scholarships. The scholarships are provided to the students based on various criteria. The scholarships provided here are given by various trusts, agencies, foundations, etc. The names of these scholarships are:

• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (given to meritorious students whose family income is not more than Rs. 2.5 lac per annum)
• Ford Foundation Scholarships
• Tendulkar Scholarships
• Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarships
• DS Gardi Sanskrit Scholarships

All these scholarships are mainly for the students that belong to the weaker section of the society. For more information related to the scholarships, the student can contact the university.

Jawaharlal Nehru University at a Glance