JNU Delhi-NCR vs. Other Top Universities: Which One to Choose?

Comprehensive comparison of JNU Delhi-NCR with other top universities in India. Make an informed decision based on factors like placements, curriculum, and campus life.

JNU Delhi-NCR vs other universities

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JNU Delhi-NCR vs. Other Top Universities: Which One to Choose?

About JNU

Ingrained in 1969, Jawaharlal Nehru University is generally famous as JNU and amongst the most esteemed universities in India. Situated in Delhi, JNU is famous for high academic standards, a leading intellectual environment, zestful social and campus life, and reasonable fee structure, among much more. JNU is the top-ranked central university with NAAC 'A++' authorization with a score band of 3.91. It has also constantly been ranked 2nd among the top universities in India by NIRF and ranks 10th globally among the top universities. No wonder that names like Nirmala Sitharaman, Maneka Gandhi, Swara Bhaskar, and many more mark their place among the hundreds of notable alumni. Category-wise, if we think, with around 10,000 students and a male-to-female ratio of 55:45, students in this university come not only from India but also from across the globe. JNU has put together academic collaboration with more than 150 international universities; it also permits exchange of students, faculty, joint research projects, seminars, and many more career Carnivals organized by the companies from time to time.

JNU Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses

Course
Fees
Eligibility
Application Date
Action

MA 32 Courses

?376 (1st Year Fees)
Graduation with 50% + CUET PG
29 Apr - 31 May 2024
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M.Sc 8 Courses


?376 (1st Year Fees)
Graduation with 55% + CUET PG
29 Apr - 31 May 2024
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BA {Hons.} 10 Courses

?376 (1st Year Fees)
10+2+CUET
27 Feb - 26 Mar 2024
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Ph.D 73 Courses

?400 (1st Year Fees)
Post Graduation
9 Feb 2024
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M.Tech 4 Courses

?400 (1st Year Fees)
Graduation with 55% + CUET PG
29 Apr - 31 May 2024
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Part time Courses




Certification 5 Courses

?219 (Total Fees)
10+2
27 Feb - 26 Mar 2024
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JNU PG Admission current year

JNU offers various sets of full-time MA, M.Sc, MCA, MTech, MBA, MPH, MSW, and PG Diploma courses with a duration period of 2 years. PG courses at JFrom the different interests of the particular candidate are provided in various streams such as Humanities, Science, Engineering, Management, Design, Computer Applications, and many more. The minimum eligibility criteria for getting enrolled in PG courses at JNU is a bachelor's degree in a relevant stream from any recognized university. Admissions to all the PG courses, except MBA and M.Sc. Biotechnology, are provided based on score acquired in CUET PG exam conducted by NTA. Eligibility, selection criteria, and fees of JNU PG courses are given in the table below:

Course Name
Eligibility Criteria
Selection Criteria
MA
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 50% marks

CUET PG MCA

MCA

BCA/ Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree with at least 55% marks

OR

B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level with at least 55% marks.

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MBA
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks(UR, OBC, EWS)
CAT scores, GD + PI
M.Sc 
B.Sc. or B.Tech or equivalent qualification with minimum 55% marks in aggregate
CUET PG GAT-B for M.Sc Biotechnology
Master of Public Health
Minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution in a 4 years Bachelors level degree in clinical sciences or a professional degree in Allied fields OR Minimum 50% in Masters level degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Management, Sciences, Technology and Allied Subjects from a recognized University/Institution

M.Tech
Master's degree in any Science branch /Master of Computer Applications (MCA) /Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Engineering/ Technology with 55% marks

Post Graduate Diploma
Minimum of 55% in M.Sc / B.Tech / B.E. in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/CS / Statistics/ Operations research/ Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ related disciplines 

JNU PG Courses Fees

The total course fee and application fee criteria for different postgraduate courses are as follows.

Course Name
Total Course Fees
Application Fee
MA
INR 749
General/ OBC /EWS applicants - INR 300 SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay INR 150 
MCA
INR 749 
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M.Sc 
INR 749
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M.Tech
INR 797
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Master of Public Health
INR 797
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Post Graduate Diploma
INR 10,317
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MBA
INR 12 Lakhs 
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JNU UG Admission current year

It offers courses like BA (Hons), B.Tech, B. Sc+M.Sc Integrated and Certificate of Proficiency CoP programs. Humanities, Science, Engineering, among other streams UG courses are available at JNU. Eligibility to the UG courses requires the students to pass the 10+2 examination from a recognized board of education with at least 45% marks. Admission to JNU at the UG level is based on CUET UG examination. These are conducted by NTA. Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Fees and Subjects to opt for the CUET UG examination is given in the table mentioned below :

Course Name
CUET UG Subjects
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
BA (Hons)
English + General Test

Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised Board with at least of 45% marks

Selection Criteria: CUET (UG)

B.Sc - M.Sc Integrated
Sanskrit, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and General Test

Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised Board with at least of 45% marks

Selection Criteria: CUET UG

Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)
English + General Test

Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised Board with at least of 45% marks

Selection Criteria: CUET UG

B.Tech
NA

Eligibility: 10+2 in concerned Science subjects

Selection Criteria: JEE Main followed by JoSAA/CSAB Counselling

JNU Placements 2023 Highlights

Particulars
Placement Statistics 2023
Placement Statistics 2022
Placements Statistics (2020-21)
Recruiters Visited
23
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Number of students graduating
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1315
1249
Number of students placed
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107
136
Number of students opted for higher studies
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716
502
Highest Package (Overall)
INR 33 LPA
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Average Package
INR 11 LPA -
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Median salary (UG)
-INR 6 LPA
INR 6 LPA
Median salary (PG)
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INR 7.95
INR 8 LPA
Top recruiters
Cradlepoint, Optum, Salesforce, HSBC, Ciena, Strand Life Science, S&P Global, etc. 
-SIEMENS, Ramco, Sapient, Samsung, Quark, Oracle