JNU: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Placements

Debasree Banerjee

Updated on - Dec 11, 2024

JNU Latest Updates

December 10, 2024

• The CUET UG 2025 has a new structure with emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and flexibility. It is conducted only in CBT mode, which reduces the number of subjects to choose from, thereby making it more accessible to students coming from diverse academic backgrounds. These changes aim to make the examination process smoother and more adaptable to the needs of the aspirants.
  

December 05, 2024

• JNU Fellowship Disbursements: On December 4, 2024, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) went to the S&P office at 3 PM and asked for the release of both the current and pending fellowship disbursements. However, the Deputy Registrar was absent and staff revealed that several centers, including the Centre for Social Research and Development (CSRD), had not submitted the required continuation lists, causing delays in the process.
  

December 03, 2024

• JNU PhD applications for 2024-25 are now open, with the deadline of December 2, 2024. Furthermore, the viva-voice test will be tentatively set for December 16 to December 21, 2024. 
• The CUET UG registration process 2025 for admission to UG courses will start approximately in the last week of February 2025. The CUET UG 2025 exam dates will be revealed shortly.
• The CUET PG registration process 2025 for admission to PG courses is planned to begin in the last week of December 2024.

JNU, the foremost university in India, was set in 1969 in New Delhi. JNU New Delhi, a prestigious and famous university with a unique academic structure, stands in the area of schooling and research glorified for the past 5 decades. In 2017 JNU obtained the Best University Award from the President of India. Jawaharlal Nehru University is devoted to presenting complete accessibility to all of its programs and services for people with disabilities. JNU accepts CUET, JNUEEE and CEEB scores for admission to the university. 

JNU aims to build a future with socially concerned, public-spirited youth. The college offers an ambience to practice the theoretical knowledge gained by the students. JNU focuses on giving students the apt environment to conduct research and study their respective subjects. Students are encouraged to dive deep into their studies to discover the essence of education and knowledge-seeking.

Table of Contents

• JNU Quick Insights
• JNU Admission Dates 2024
• JNU Ranking
• JNU Courses
• JNU Departments
• JNU Admission
• Why Choose JNU?
• JNU Vs Top Universities in India
• JNU Cutoff
• JNU Result
• JNU Infrastructure
• JNU Placements
• JNU Scholarship
• JNU Collaborations
• JNU Faculty
• JNU Alumni

JNU Quick Insights

Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi is one of the best universities in the country. The highlights of JNU University, such as recognition, university type, student-faculty ratio, approvals, facilities, etc are mentioned below.

JNU Admission Dates 2024

The candidates can pursue their admission to JNU through an entrance exam and merit basis only. The candidates willing to join JNU must take up the necessary entrance examination to secure a merit seat in the college. The tentative dates regarding admissions are tabulated below. 

JNU Ranking

JNU is one of the top-rated universities in Delhi. The JNU ranking in India has been admirable for various courses and categories. More details about the JNU Delhi rankings for 2023 are mentioned below.

• JNU Delhi ranked 1st in India as a general Government university under India Today Ranking 2023
• JNU also ranked first as a Multidisciplinary University in India under The Week Ranking 2023.
• JNU ranked 2nd in India under NIRF Ranking 2024 among all Universities of India and 18th for Research categories.
• The JNU NIRF Ranking 2024 stood 10th among the Overall category.
• The QS World Ranking 2023 ranged from 601 to 650th on the ranking ladder among all universities of the world.
• The EduRank Ranking 2023 declared JNU as the 14th best university in India.

JNU Courses

JNU University offers various courses at various levels. Courses offered by JNU are BA(Hons), B.Tech+M.Tech, MBA, etc. Below is the table of a few courses along with their specialization.

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JNU Fee Details

JNU admission is confirmed once the candidate makes the fee payment. The fee varies for different courses. Candidates eligible for a scholarship will be awarded it. Below is a list of a few courses and their respective tuition fees. 

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JNU Departments

JNU has various departments/schools that offer various courses. Below is the list of a few departments that JNU has the following.

JNU Admission

JNU admission notifications are available on the official website of JNU. The final date to fill out the JNU admission form is yet to be announced. Candidates who want to be admitted to UG and PG programs offered by Jawaharlal Nehru University can fill out their applications before the final date of submission. The admit card for JNU admission 2024 will be released online mode. Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination will be held in July by NTA in computer-based mode. 

Jawaharlal Nehru University Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for Jawaharlal Nehru University courses depend on the type of course chosen. JNU offers courses such as BA(Hons) and B.Tech+M.Tech, MBA, etc. Mentioned below are a few courses along with their eligibility criteria:

BA Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have cleared 10+2 in the relevant field with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.
• Candidate must have valid CUET scores for admission.

MA Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with 50% aggregate marks.
• Candidate must have valid CUET scores for admission.

M.tech Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.
• The candidates should have qualified for the entrance exam.

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Why Choose JNU?

JNU is a university that believes in developing new heights in each discipline of schooling and nurturing social awareness in society. JNU has 10 different schools and four unique centres to offer exceptional schooling and social awareness. JNU is also widely recognized for research in sciences and constantly encourages college students to improvise and research in distinct sectors, hence having different schools for the environment, physics, etc. 

Jawaharlal Nehru University Academic Advantages

JNU is one of the most prestigious universities in the country. The candidates passing out from JNU have a lot of advantages including the faculty, fame and learning experience from the university. A few more advantages of the university are given below:

• The University brings out 4 research journals that have high educational visibility in India and abroad. These are Studies in History, International Studies, JSL and Hispanic Horizons.
• Several participants of the JNU faculty additionally edit national and global journals besides the above-mentioned.
• Jawaharlal Nehru University has collaborated with universities internationally in research projects, conferences, and publications.
• Many members of the faculty and research students have gained prestigious national and global awards for their academic work.

JNU Vs Top Universities in India

JNU is ranked one of the best universities in India. The universities offer the best teaching facilities and a growth environment for students. The list of a few elements compared to the top universities is tabulated below.

JNU Cutoff

JNU cutoff 2024 will be released soon. It ought to be noted that the JNU cutoff 2024 will be released online mode at the university's website. The results of the JNU 2024 and JNU 2024 cutoff will be released simultaneously on the same day. The JNU cut-off 2024 and the JNU result 2024 will be announced through a common PDF list. 

Expected JNU B.Tech JEE Main Cutoff 2024

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JNU Result

JNU results are published on the website. NTA announces JNUEE results online on the university's website. The result is announced in the form of a scorecard. To download the JNUEE result, the applicants ought to input their username and password. After the declaration of the result, the merit list is prepared. The applicants who qualify for the entrance test must appear for counselling.

JNU Infrastructure

JNU is unfolded over 1,019 acres. All the necessities are fulfilled and looked after by the university premises. JNU organizes distinct kinds of seminars, counselling seasons, and meetings for the betterment of students. Sports competitions in inter or intra-universities are held on campus or out of campus. Many motivational speakers and well-known personalities are called for the seasons and programs by the institute.

Features of campus include the following:

• Library
• Hostels
• Badminton Court
• Basketball Court
• Cricket Ground
• Football Ground
• Tennis Court
• Athletics Track
• Taekwondo
• Weight-Lifting Mountaineering & Trekking
• Computer Lab
• Language Lab
• Linux Lab
• Oracle Lab
• Microprocessor Lab
• Cafeteria
• Gym
• Hospital / Medical Facilities
• Auditorium
• Convenience Store
• Human Resource Development Center
• Guest Houses
• NKN Internet Connectivity

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JNU Placements

Jawaharlal Nehru University Placement Cell (JNUPC) was set up in the year 2008 and since then it has been consistent in efforts to offer a platform for mutual interaction among scholars and promising recruiters. JNUPC endorses respectful job opportunities for its college students while undertaking diverse efforts towards conducting specific soft-skills schooling and workshops for college students to prepare them for the Jobs.

JNUPC endeavours to place all of the college students who are looking for an opportunity to get engaged in reputed government institutions, non-government institutions, corporations, and different organizations. Check the JNU placement statistics for the academic year 2023:

• The highest CTC provided was INR 33 LPA. 
• The average CTC provided was INR 11 LPA.

JNU Top Recruiters

JNU had a placement rate of 87%. Some of the major recruiters are given below.

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JNU Scholarship

JNU gives scholarships to college students studying in various programs. The scholarships offered are mentioned below.

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JNU Collaborations

JNU has signed MOUs with various international universities/institutes for various programs such as student exchange, faculty exchange, research collaboration, etc. The collaborations are

International Collaboration

JNU Faculty

JNU has one of the most well-qualified and highly educated faculties. The university has one of the best teams of dedicated and hard-working teachers sharing their knowledge through their learnings and experiences. The faculties are always helpful to their students. They are very strict about their teaching methodologies, punctuality and discipline. Most of the faculties hold PhD degrees and are experts in their subjects. Most of them have graduated from the top universities in the country like IITs, IIM, etc. 

JNU Alumni

JNU is proud to have as its alumni a collective of more than 80,000 social scientists, scientists, civil servants, literary critics, media experts, foreign language experts, journalists, political leaders, social activists, technologists, managers and marketers over the past 35 years and more. The University has set up a Standing committee for Alumni Relations and International Linkages (SCRAIL). SCARIL aims to foster stronger relations among its alumni and others related to the university. A few of the JNU notable alumni are mentioned below.