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Jawaharlal Nehru University Admissions Details

Jawaharlal Nehru University Application/Admission Process

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi conducts admissions for the 2026-27 academic session primarily through national entrance exams like CUET (UG) and CUET (PG). Candidates must apply separately to JNU after exam results, with merit based on scores plus deprivation points for eligible categories.

JNU Admissions 2026–2027: Important Dates

Undergraduate (UG) Programs

  • CUET UG 2026 Registration: Open until January 30, 2026
  • CUET UG Exam Dates: Expected in May–June 2026 (NTA schedule to confirm)
  • Result Declaration: Likely in July 2026
  • Counseling & Admission Process: Begins July–August 2026

Postgraduate (PG) Programs

  • CUET PG 2026 Registration: Closed in January 2026
  • Correction Window: January 28–30, 2026
  • CUET PG Exam Dates: March 2026
  • Results: Expected in April 2026
  • Counseling & Admissions: April–May 2026

Ph.D. Programs

  • Applications: Notifications released in January 2026
  • Entrance Exams (CBT): Conducted in early 2026
  • Results & Interviews: March–April 2026
  • Final Admission: June–July 2026

Step-by-Step Admission Process (2026–2027)

UG Admission Steps

  1. Register and appear for CUET (UG) 2026 on cuetug.ntaonline.in 
  2. Download admit card, take exam (May-Jun), check results/scorecard (Jul).
  3. Register on JNU admission portal (jnu.ac.in, post-results).
  4. Fill program preferences, pay fee; JNU releases merit lists based on CUET scores.
  5. Participate in counseling: download allotment letter, verify documents, pay admission fee.
  6. Complete physical verification on campus.

PG Admission Steps

  1. Register and appear for CUET (PG) 2026 (or specific exams like GAT-B/CAT/JEE for select programs).
  2. Await NTA results (expected Jun-Jul 2026).
  3. Register separately on JNU portal with CUET score; fill application with personal/academic details.
  4. JNU prepares merit lists; download admission letter for allotted seat.
  5. Upload documents and pay fees online.
  6. Attend physical verification and pre-enrollment.

Required Documents

JNU requires specific documents for 2026-27 admissions during online application, counseling, and physical verification stages to verify eligibility and category claims. These must be uploaded/scanned in prescribed formats (e.g., JPG/PDF, size limits apply) and originals presented later.

Application Stage Documents

  • CUET UG/PG 2026 scorecard (post-results).
  • Class 10 certificate/marksheet (proof of date of birth).
  • Class 12 marksheet and certificate.
  • Scanned passport-size photo and signature.
  • Left-hand thumb impression (scanned).

Counseling/Pre-Enrollment Documents

  • Pre-enrollment/admission offer letter (from JNU portal).
  • Bachelor's degree marksheets/certificates (for PG).
  • Category certificates: SC/ST, OBC-NCL (non-creamy layer), EWS, PWD (valid formats required).
  • Gap year affidavit (if applicable, with explanation).
  • Anti-ragging affidavit (online undertaking).

Physical Verification Documents

  • Migration/transfer certificate from last institution.
  • Character certificate from previous school/college.
  • Photo ID proof: Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport, or domicile certificate.
  • Five recent passport-size photos.
  • Proof of address: Electricity/water bill (for private accommodation, if needed).
  • Medical fitness/insurance certificate (some programs)

 

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