JNU Admission 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, Delhi · JNU · Estd. 1969
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CUET UG 2026 exam window: 11–31 May 2026. JNU MBA application window for CAT-2025 qualifiers: 16 April 2026 to 15 May 2026. JNU PG admission portal opens after CUET PG results. Updated: 2026-05-09

About Jawaharlal Nehru University

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a public central university in New Delhi, established by an Act of Parliament in 1969 and named after India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. JNU is among the most reputed research universities in India, repeatedly ranked at or near the top in the NIRF University category, and was conferred the status of "University of Eminence" by the Government of India.

JNU offers UG, PG, MPhil, PhD and integrated programmes through 13 schools and several special centres covering social sciences, international studies, languages, environmental sciences, life sciences, computational and integrative sciences, computer & systems sciences, physical sciences, biotechnology, sanskrit and Indic studies, engineering, and management.

Most JNU UG and PG admissions are conducted through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG / CUET PG) administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Admission to the JNU MBA programme is via CAT (Common Admission Test). PhD admissions follow JNU's own merit/interview process based on UGC-NET, GATE or qualifying scores.

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Application fee: ₹250 (General) / ₹100 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)

CUET UG and CUET PG are the primary entrance pathways for JNU UG and PG programmes respectively. JNU MBA at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management & Entrepreneurship admits via CAT. PhD admissions are merit/interview-based on UGC-NET, GATE or equivalent qualifying scores.

Other accepted exams

  • CUET UG
  • CUET PG
  • CAT (MBA)
  • UGC-NET
  • GATE

Eligibility

UG (CUET UG): 10+2 from a recognised board with subject combinations required by the chosen JNU programme. Minimum aggregate 45% to 75% depending on programme. PG (CUET PG): Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). MBA: a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% and a valid CAT 2025 score. PhD: Master's with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) and a qualifying UGC-NET / GATE score, plus a JNU interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET PG 2026 exam (JNU PG entrance) 23 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2026 Entrance cuet.nta.nic.in Closed
CUET UG 2026 exam (JNU UG entrance) 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 Entrance cuet.nta.nic.in Ongoing
JNU MBA application window (CAT-2025 qualifiers) 16 Apr 2026 – 15 May 2026 Application jnuee.jnu.ac.in Ongoing
JNU PG admission portal opens (after CUET PG result) TBA Application jnuee.jnu.ac.in Upcoming
JNU UG admission portal opens (after CUET UG result) TBA Application jnuee.jnu.ac.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

JNU offers a range of merit-cum-means scholarships, the Non-NET fellowship for research scholars, and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS students through the National Scholarship Portal. Single Girl Child concessions and central-government merit scholarships are also available.

Reservations

Reservation per Government of India norms: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal. JNU additionally provides deprivation-based weightage points for candidates from rural and educationally backward districts as per its Equal Opportunity Policy.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Jawaharlal Nehru University?
Jawaharlal Nehru University admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Jawaharlal Nehru University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹250 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Jawaharlal Nehru University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Jawaharlal Nehru University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Jawaharlal Nehru University accept CUET UG / CUET PG scores?
Yes. Jawaharlal Nehru University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.