Jawaharlal Nehru University 2026: Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements, Cutoff (JNU)

BA BSc BCom BTech MA MSc MCom MBA MCA MTech LLB PhD

Jawaharlal Nehru University 2026: Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements, Cutoff offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across multiple disciplines. As a central university funded by the Government of India, JNU provides quality education at significantly lower fees compared to private institutions. Here is the complete information about courses and fee structure at JNU for the 2026-27 session.

Fee Structure Overview

Programme Level	Annual Fee Range	Entrance Exam
Undergraduate (UG)	Rs.500-25,000/yr	CUET UG
Postgraduate (PG)	Rs.1,000-50,000/yr	CUET PG
PhD	Rs.5,000 - 25,000/yr	UGC-NET/JRF

Note: SC, ST, and PwD category students receive fee waivers as per Government of India norms. Many central university students pay only a fraction of the listed fees after applying government scholarships.

Undergraduate Programmes at JNU

Arts and Humanities: BA programmes in English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, and other humanities subjects. These are typically 3-year programmes with honours options in select subjects.Science: BSc programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and Environmental Science. Most science programmes are 3-year courses with laboratory components.Commerce: BCom (General and Honours) programme covering Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, and Financial Management.Engineering: BTech programmes available through JEE Main scores via JoSAA/CSAB counselling. Popular branches include Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering.

Postgraduate Programmes at JNU

MA, MSc, MCom, and MCA programmes are available in most disciplines offered at the undergraduate level. Admission is through CUET PG or equivalent entrance examination scores. PG programmes are typically 2 years in duration.MBA: 2-year MBA programme with admission through CAT scores followed by GD and PI rounds.MTech: MTech programmes available through GATE scores via CCMT centralized counselling.

Doctoral Programmes at JNU

PhD programmes are offered across most departments. Candidates must qualify UGC-NET/CSIR-NET. JRF-qualified candidates receive a monthly fellowship of Rs.37,000 (revised) directly from UGC, making doctoral research financially sustainable. PhD at a central university like JNU carries significant academic weight for future careers in teaching and research.

Scholarship Opportunities for Fee Reduction

Central university students have access to multiple scholarship schemes that can significantly reduce the cost of education. The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) offers Post-Matric Scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and Minority students. The Central Sector Scheme provides Rs.10,000-20,000 annually for meritorious students from economically weaker families. Additionally, JNU may offer its own merit-based fee waivers and financial assistance.