LevelUndergraduate
Duration4 Years
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, Delhi
NIRF #9UGC 2(f) & 12B · AICTE approved
- NIRF rank
- #9
- Established
- 1969
- Ownership
- Public/
Government
NIRF rank#9
Students4,914
Median package₹6.5 LPA
Courses83
Established1969
About
Jawaharlal Nehru University was established in 1969 under the Jawaharlal Nehru University Act 1966. Its objectives include promoting national integration, social justice, secularism, and a scientific approach to societal problems.
Highlights
Recognised ByUGC 2(f) & 12B · AICTE approved
OwnershipPublic/Government
Genders AcceptedCo-Ed
Estd. Year:1969
Total Faculty734
Total Student Enrollments7818
Approvals & accreditation
UGC 2(f) & 12BAICTE approved
| Body | Grade | Cycle | Valid till |
|---|---|---|---|
| AICTEApproved | – | 2026-2027 | – |
At a glance · NIRF 2025 data
Students4,914
PhD scholars2,904
Faculty734
Student : faculty11:1
Women students41.8%
From other states95%
Placed (2024)12.6%
Research funding₹67.9 Cr
Students by programme
| Programme | Students | Women | Other states | Abroad | SC / ST / OBC | Econ. weaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG [3 Years] | 1,487 | 43.0% | 94.0% | 17 | 874 | 244 |
| UG [4 Years] | 538 | 5.0% | 97.2% | 3 | 299 | 93 |
| PG-Integrated | 59 | 57.6% | 98.3% | – | 35 | 8 |
| PG [2 Years] | 2,830 | 47.9% | 93.5% | 22 | 1669 | 425 |
Approved seats (intake) by year
Seats as a table
| Programme | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG [3 Years] | – | – | 431 | 431 | 431 |
| UG [4 Years] | – | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| PG-Integrated | 0 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| PG [2 Years] | – | – | – | 1583 | 1583 |
Research & consultancy
| Year | Funding | Research projects | Funding agencies | Consultancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | ₹30 Cr | 298 | 54 | ₹1.1 Cr22 projects |
| 2022-23 | ₹28 Cr | 193 | 48 | ₹0.2 Cr9 projects |
| 2023-24 | ₹68 Cr | 274 | 34 | ₹0.4 Cr14 projects |
Courses Overview
LevelUndergraduate
Duration4 Years
LevelUndergraduate
Duration4 Years
LevelUndergraduate
Duration4 Years
Admission Update
Jawaharlal Nehru University admits students through CAT. Seats are filled through JoSAA counselling.
Postgraduate
| Course | Exam |
|---|---|
| MBA | CAT |
Institute's Scholarship
| Scholarship | Eligibility criteria | Award of scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Research Fellowships awarded by Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean Governments | Scholars of the Centre for East Asian Studies | – |
| Scholarships offered by the Japan Foundation, Nippon Foundation, Korea Foundation and the Academy of Korean Studies | Scholars of the Centre for East Asian Studies | – |
| Fellowships offered by the Prime Minister's Memorial and Library, the Indian Council of Social Science Research and the Indian Council of Cultural Relations | Scholars of the Centre for East Asian Studies to conduct field work and research in the East Asian countries | – |
Cut-offs · JoSAA 2025, round 6
Lowest closing ranks · OPEN · All India · Gender-Neutral
| Programme | Opening rank | Closing rank | Trend 2023–2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering B.Tech4 yrs | 18,571 | 31,402 | ▲ 3,466 easier 28,520 → 27,936 → 31,402 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering B.Tech4 yrs | 25,670 | 41,588 | ▲ 6,102 easier 35,534 → 35,486 → 41,588 |
Ranking
#2
NIRF University 2025
#2
India Today General University 2026
#7
NIRF SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) 2025
#9
NIRF Overall 2025
| Ranking | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRFUniversity | 2025 | #2 |
| NIRFSDG (Sustainable Development Goals) | 2025 | #7 |
| NIRFOverall | 2025 | #9 |
| NIRFResearch | 2025 | #21 |
| India TodayGeneral University | 2026 | #2 |
Placement
Placement trend
12.6% of the graduating students were placed in 2024.
- Students graduating
- Students placed
Notable Alumni
Abhijit Banerjee
Economist
Princeton University, Harvard University
Indian American economist · Batch 1983
Ali Zeidan
Prime Minister of Libya
Libyan politician (born 1950)
Anjali Gopalan
LGBTQ rights activist
Indian LGBT rights activist
Baburam Bhattarai
Member of 1st Nepalese Constituent Assembly
Nepalese politician
Geetanjali Shree
Writer
Indian writer
Jayati Ghosh
Writer
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Indian economist (1955-)
Jyotindra Nath Dixit
National Security Advisor
Indian diplomat (1936–2005)
Kanhaiya Kumar Gandhi
Politician
Galgotia's College of Engineering and Technology, Galgotias University
Indian student activist,
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