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

Students at Jawaharlal Nehru University 2026: Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements, Cutoff (JNU) have access to a wide range of scholarship opportunities from the central government, state governments, and UGC. As a central university, JNU students are automatically eligible for several schemes that are not available to students at state or private institutions.

Central Government Scholarships

Scholarship	For	Amount	Apply At
Central Sector Scheme	Class 12 meritorious students (top 20% of board)	Rs.10,000-20,000/yr	scholarships.gov.in
Post-Matric SC Scholarship	SC students with family income below Rs.2.5 lakh	Full tuition fee + maintenance	scholarships.gov.in
Post-Matric ST Scholarship	ST students with family income below Rs.2.5 lakh	Full tuition fee + maintenance	scholarships.gov.in
Post-Matric OBC Scholarship	OBC-NCL students with family income below Rs.1.5 lakh	Tuition fee reimbursement	scholarships.gov.in
PM Scholarship for Minority	Minority community students	Rs.3,000-5,000/yr	scholarships.gov.in
INSPIRE Scholarship	BSc students in top 1% of Class 12 board	Rs.80,000/yr	online-inspire.gov.in

UGC Fellowships for Research Scholars

Fellowship	For	Monthly Stipend
JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)	NET-JRF qualified PhD students	Rs.37,000/month + HRA
SRF (Senior Research Fellowship)	After 2 years of JRF	Rs.42,000/month + HRA
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship	SC/ST PhD students	Rs.37,000/month + HRA
Maulana Azad Fellowship	Minority community PhD students	Rs.37,000/month + HRA
CSIR Fellowship	Science PhD students (CSIR-NET qualified)	Rs.37,000/month + HRA

State Government Scholarships

Students from Delhi may be eligible for state-specific scholarship schemes. Check your state's scholarship portal or the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for state-level schemes applicable to students studying at central universities.

How to Apply for Scholarships

Step 1: Register on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) using your Aadhaar number.Step 2: Fill the scholarship application form with personal, academic, and bank details.Step 3: Upload required documents (income certificate, caste certificate, marksheets, bank passbook).Step 4: Submit the form before the deadline. Institute verification will be done by JNU administration.Step 5: After approval, scholarship amount is credited directly to your bank account.Tip: Apply for scholarships as soon as the NSP portal opens each year (typically October-November). Many students miss out simply because they apply after the deadline.