JNU Delhi Admission 2026: Forms Open, Last date, Eligibility, Process, Fees

The JNU admission process begins with candidates applying through relevant national entrance exams such as CUET UG, CUET PG, JEE Main, or CAT depending on the course. After obtaining valid scores, candidates must participate in the counseling process, submit preferences for courses, and complete document verification. Final JNU Delhi admission is granted based on merit, entrance scores, and seat availability.

For JNU PG admission, candidates must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree with good academic merit. They must also qualify in entrance exams such as CUET PG or CAT (for MBA). Final admission at JNU Delhi is based on graduation marks and entrance exam performance.

For most postgraduate programs at Jawaharlal Nehru University, candidates must appear for CUET PG. However, MBA admissions require a valid CAT score. The entrance test scores are essential for shortlisting candidates for JNU PG admission 2026.

Under JNU admission, undergraduate programs include B.Tech, B.Sc, Integrated M.Sc., and COP courses. Admission to these courses at JNU Delhi requires passing Class 12 with relevant subjects and qualifying in JEE Main or CUET UG.

Students seeking admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University after 12th must first complete their 10+2 education with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories). They must then qualify for CUET UG or JEE Main, depending on the program, and participate in the JNU admission process through counseling and seat allotment.

The JNU PG courses include MA, M.Sc, M.Tech, M.Com, MCA, MBA, and PG Diploma programs. Popular specializations in JNU MA courses include Hindi, History, English, Political Science, and Philosophy.

Most JNU MA courses, M.Sc, M.Tech, MCA, and MBA programs have a duration of 2 years at Jawaharlal Nehru University. PG Diploma courses may last 1–2 years, depending on the specialization.

Yes. Jawaharlal Nehru University JNU admission for undergraduate courses requires valid entrance exam scores. Programs like B.Tech accept JEE Main, while other UG programs such as BA and B.Sc-related courses require CUET UG scores.

For JNU admission, candidates must submit documents such as 10th and 12th marksheets, graduation marksheets (for PG), transfer certificate, medical certificate, income certificate, ID proof, passport-size photographs, and community certificate during the verification stage.

To apply for JNU admission 2026, candidates must visit the official website of the relevant entrance exam such as CUET UG, CUET PG, JEE Main, or CAT, click “Apply Now,” fill in personal and academic details, upload required documents, pay the application fee, and appear for the entrance exam. After results, candidates participate in counseling for final JNU Delhi admission.

JNU has a total seat intake of 2,703 seats across its UG, BTech, COP and PG programmes for the 2026–27 admission cycle.

JNU offers 451 seats across its BA and BSc undergraduate programmes, including 431 seats for BA programmes. BTech has an additional 126 seats, with 63 seats each for Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering.

JNU offers 126 BTech seats in 2026. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) have 63 seats each.

JNU offers 297 seats across its Certificate of Proficiency (COP) programmes for the 2026 intake. Bhasha Indonesia has the highest intake among the listed COP programmes, with 39 seats.

The Certificate of Proficiency (COP) programmes at JNU have a duration of one year.

The tuition fee for JNU COP programmes is INR 120 per year. Other applicable charges, such as admission, enrolment and refundable security deposit, are charged separately.

JNU charges an admission fee of INR 5 for its undergraduate programmes. The admission fee is separate from tuition and other applicable university charges.

JNU offers 75 seats for its MBA programme. The programme is offered by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship (ABVSME).

JNU has a total intake of 1,290 MA seats, comprising 1,160 seats in MA programmes other than foreign languages and 130 seats in MA Foreign Language programmes.

JNU offers 208 seats across its MSc programmes. In addition, the MSc Research programme has an intake of 32 seats.

The JNU MCA programme has a seat intake of 58 students.

JNU offers a total of 122 seats across its MTech programmes for the 2026 intake.

JNU has a total postgraduate seat intake of 1,829 seats for the programmes covered in the 2026–27 admission cycle.

Candidates seeking admission to the JNU MBA programme are required to have a valid CAT score along with a bachelor's degree meeting the eligibility criteria.

JNU MBA admission counselling is conducted by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship (ABVSME) at Jawaharlal Nehru University.

The entrance examination depends on the MTech programme. MTech in Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering require GATE scores, with admission conducted through CCMT. MTech in Material Science and Technology uses CUET-PG, while other programmes may have their respective entrance requirements.

JNU PhD admission for the 2026 session has not started yet. The university has not listed the PhD admission notification or application schedule for the 2026 intake on its official website.

JNU PhD programmes generally have a duration of 3 to 6 years, depending on the programme and applicable university regulations.

The Jawaharlal Nehru University PhD fee is INR 444.50 per year. Other applicable charges may be levied as per university rules.

Candidates can access the JNU Admission Portal 2026 at jnuee.jnu.ac.in to apply for eligible programmes, check admission updates and access admission-related notices.

Candidates can log in to the Jawaharlal Nehru University admission portal using the credentials created during registration to access their application and admission-related updates.

Candidates can access the JNU admission form through the university's official admission portal during the applicable registration window.

The JNU admission process varies by programme. UG and COP admissions are based on CUET-UG, BTech admission is based on JEE Main through JoSAA, while PG programmes generally use CUET-PG and specific programmes such as MBA and certain MTech courses have separate entrance requirements.

Candidates can contact the JNU Admissions Helpdesk at 011-26704048 for admission-related queries. The official JNU Admissions 2026 portal also lists jnueehelpdesk@gmail.com as the admission helpline email.

No, JNU generally does not offer direct admission to its regular UG, PG and COP programmes. Admission is made through the prescribed entrance examination and merit-based selection process. For example, UG and COP admissions are through CUET-UG, while BTech admission is through JEE Main via JoSAA/DASA. PG programmes generally use CUET-PG, while MBA and certain MTech programmes have separate admission routes.

It depends on the programme. JNU UG and COP programmes for 2026–27, including B.A. (Hons.), B.Sc. and COP courses, require CUET-UG 2026. However, BTech admission is through JEE Main via JoSAA/DASA, so CUET-UG is not required for BTech admission.

Admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University is competitive because selection is based on performance in the prescribed entrance examination and the available seats. The level of competition also varies by programme. For example, JNU's B.A., B.Sc. and COP admissions are based on CUET-UG, while BTech admission is through JEE Main and JoSAA/DASA. JEE Main 2026 cutoff for BTech in JNU ranged from 36117 to 44723. So, the admission can be considered a bit competitive.

Yes. JNU's UG and COP admission process for the 2026–27 academic session is currently in its final admission stage. The university's revised schedule lists the last and final call for expression of willingness from August 26 to August 28, 2026, followed by the final admission list on September 3, 2026.