JNU COP in Natyashastra: seats, cutoff, fee and eligibility
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COP in Natyashastra at JNU has 25 seats for 2026-27, 10 of them unreserved. Admission is on CUET UG 2026. The unreserved seat closed at 39.08 in the first list of the latest year. The fee is Rs. 219 at admission.
JNU admission 2027Coming soon
JNU has not released its 2027 admission prospectus yet. The official notification is expected soon, and this page will carry the 2027 seats and fees the day it is out.
- CUET UG 2027: CUET UG 2027 Registration Expected in First Week of January
- CUET PG 2027: no registration date is announced yet; the NTA notification is expected soon.
Below is how 2026-27 went: seats, fees, eligibility and tests of the last cycle. It is the latest official base to plan for 2027.
COP in Natyashastra seats 2026-27
| UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | PwD (within the total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 1 |
Foreign-national seats (up to 20% of the intake) and the defence, JNU-ward and other supernumerary seats are over and above this matrix.
COP in Natyashastra eligibility
At least Senior School Certificate (10+2) or an examination recognised as equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. Candidates from the 10+1 pattern are eligible if they have completed the first year of a Bachelor's degree under the 10+1+3 pattern with 45% marks.
OBC (NCL) candidates get a 10% relaxation in the qualifying marks. SC, ST and PwD candidates who have passed the qualifying examination are eligible whatever their percentage.
Entrance test and selection
Entrance: CUET UG 2026. Both papers are compulsory: English (101) and General Aptitude Test (501).
There is no interview. Merit is the entrance score plus deprivation points (up to 12), and candidates apply to JNU separately after the result.
COP in Natyashastra fee 2026-27
| Fee head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee (annual) | Rs. 120 |
| Sports fee (annual) | Rs. 16.50 |
| Literary and cultural fee (annual) | Rs. 16.50 |
| Library fee (annual) | Rs. 6 |
| Admission fee | Rs. 5 |
| Enrolment fee | Rs. 5 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | Rs. 40 |
| Identity card folder | Rs. 10 |
| Total at admission | Rs. 219 |
Tuition is charged by the year and collected in two instalments: at admission, and at registration for the Winter Semester in January.
The Chief Proctor Office Manual (Rs. 45) is optional and is not in the totals.
Fees are subject to revision, GST is added where applicable, and no request for a fee waiver is considered. Hostel and mess charges are separate.
COP in Natyashastra cutoff 2026
In List 1 of 2026 the unreserved seat in JNU COP in Natyashastra closed at 39.08. The figure is the score of the last candidate offered a seat in that list, deprivation points included.
COP in Natyashastra: closing score by list and category, 2026
| List | UR | EWS | OBC | SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List 1 | 39.08 | - | - | - |
COP in Natyashastra cutoff 2025
COP in Natyashastra: closing score by list and category, 2025
| List | UR | EWS | OBC | SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List 1 | 47.7 | - | - | - |
COP in Natyashastra cutoff 2024
COP in Natyashastra: closing score by list and category, 2024
| List | UR | EWS | OBC | SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List 1 | 50 | 45.56 | 30.89 | 33.56 |
| List 2 | 42.67 | - | - | - |
A dash means no seat of that category was offered in that list. Later lists fill the seats left vacant, so they usually close lower.
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Questions about JNU COP in Natyashastra
How many seats are there in JNU COP in Natyashastra?
25 seats in 2026-27: 10 unreserved, 4 SC, 2 ST, 6 OBC and 3 EWS. Foreign-national and other supernumerary seats are extra.
What was the JNU COP in Natyashastra cutoff in 2026?
In List 1 of 2026 the unreserved seat in JNU COP in Natyashastra closed at 39.08. Reserved categories closed lower; the table on this page has every category and list.
What is the fee for JNU COP in Natyashastra?
Rs. 219 at admission for Indian nationals. Hostel and mess charges are separate.
Which entrance exam is needed for JNU COP in Natyashastra?
CUET UG 2026. Both papers are compulsory: English (101) and General Aptitude Test (501).
What is the eligibility for JNU COP in Natyashastra?
At least Senior School Certificate (10+2) or an examination recognised as equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. Candidates from the 10+1 pattern are eligible if they have completed the first year of a Bachelor's degree under the 10+1+3 pattern with 45% marks.
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