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#2
NIRF Rank
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₹30K/yr
Annual Fees
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1019 acres
Campus Area
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8,000
Students
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550
Faculty
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4.5/5
Rating
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6
Programmes
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Delhi
State
📖 About the College

Jawaharlal Nehru University was established in 1969 and has built a reputation as one of the world's finest universities for social sciences and humanities. The 1019-acre heavily forested campus in New Delhi is a UNESCO tentative heritage site. JNU is known for political activism, intellectual discourse, and producing India's most cited researchers in social sciences. The university hosts prestigious schools of International Studies, Social Sciences, Life Sciences, and Biotechnology.

✅ Accreditations
✅ NAAC A++ 🇮🇳 NIRF Ranked #2 🏠 Hostel Available 🎖️ Scholarships
ℹ️ Fees are approximate. Contact the institution for the latest fee structure.
ProgrammeDurationFeesSeatsEligibility
MA (All Subjects)2 Years₹30K/yr2000JNUEE/CUET
M.Sc (All Sciences)2 Years₹30K/yr400JNUEE
M.Phil/Ph.D2-5 Years₹15K/yr800JNUEE + Interview
📝 Entrance Exams Accepted
📝 JNUEE 📝 CUET
📋 How to Apply
  1. Check eligibility on official website
  2. Appear in the required entrance exam: JNUEE, CUET
  3. Apply online through the institution portal with required documents
  4. Attend counselling / interview if applicable
  5. Pay admission fee and confirm your seat
  6. Report to campus on the stipulated date
⚠️ Always verify admission dates on the official college website. Dates vary every year.
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8 LPA
Avg Package
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25 LPA
Highest Package
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70%
Placement Rate
📊 Placement Stats
Students Placed70%
On-campus Recruitment65%
Students in Core Sector28%
🏢 Top Recruiters
Government of India UPSC Journalism Research Institutions NGOs Think Tanks Universities
🏛️ Facilities
✅ 1019-acre Forest Campus ✅ Jawaharlal Nehru Library ✅ Hostels ✅ Medical Centre ✅ Cultural Centre ✅ Multiple Schools of Study
👨‍🎓 Notable Alumni
S
Sitaram Yechury
Politician
S
Shashi Tharoor
Author & MP
N
Nivedita Menon
Feminist Scholar
P
Pankaj Mishra
Author
📊 Rankings
#2
NIRF Overall Ranking
National Institutional Ranking Framework, 2024
#2
NIRF Arts Category
Category-specific ranking
A++
NAAC Accreditation Grade
Latest cycle
ℹ️ Rankings sourced from NIRF 2024.
4.5
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Overall Rating
417 reviews
Detailed Ratings
Academics4.8/5
Placements4.6/5
Campus Life4.4/5
Faculty4.7/5
Value for Money4.1/5
Student Reviews
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Arjun S. ✓ Verified
B.Tech 2019
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✅ World-class faculty ❌ Fees can be high

"Best decision of my life. The academics and exposure to industry are unparalleled."

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Divya L. ✓ Verified
B.Tech 2020
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✅ Strong peer network ❌ High academic pressure

"The campus life is incredible. Placements were great — got an international offer."

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Vikram P.
B.Tech 2021
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✅ Active campus life ❌ Limited social life

"Highly competitive environment but the rewards are immense."

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Priya M.
B.Tech 2022
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✅ Great placements ❌ Competitive environment

"Good overall experience. Made great friends and learned a lot."

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