Jawaharlal Nehru University

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is one of the most prominent and leading public universities in India. JNU is globally recognized for its excellence in education and research for its robust academic programs and engaging intellectual community.  JNU offers interdisciplinary courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels across diverse academic disciplines. The university stands out for its exceptional research programs and its emphasis on integrating various academic disciplines.

JNU maintains a consistent position among India's premier universities and enjoys global recognition for its contributions to research and higher education. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited JNU with A++ grade university with 3.91 points on a scale of 4. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has ranked JNU #2nd in the university category. Moreover, JNU has been awarded with the University Centre for Excellence status by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The academic structure of the JNU has been divided into 10 different schools that include 4 Special Centres to provide quality education and social awareness.  Each school focuses on a specific area of study.  The School of Social Sciences (SSS) covers  Economics, Political Science, Sociology, History, and Geography and equips students with social structures, political processes, and historical developments. School of International Studies (SIS)  emphasizes the study of global political dynamics, international security, and foreign policy and equips studnts in  International Politics, Diplomacy, and Strategic Studies. These are some of the few examples of many departments at Jawaharlal Nehru University. 

Faculty members at the Jawaharlal Nehru University are esteemed scholars and researchers who make substantial contributions to their respective fields. The teacher-student ratio at JNU is 1:10 which offers remarkable opportunities for interaction and knowledge exchange. JNU is also known for being a hub for academic and political discussions. The student politics at the university is very active and it is home to diverse political ideologies.  JNU promotes a favorable environment for students to participate in national and global socio-political issues. JNU is committed to academic excellence and social justice with the support of its distinguished faculty and diverse academic programs which positions it as a leading institution for higher education in India and globally. 

Jawaharlal Nehru University does not provide any EMI facility for the payment of course fees. However, the fee structure of JNU is highly affordable and can be easily managed by the students. Students may feel the financial burden in some of the self-financed courses only. Instead of EMI and Loan facilities in fee payment, JNU offers a wide range of scholarships and fellowships to the students which significantly helps students to support their academic journey. Here are some of the top scholarships and fellowships students enrolled at JNU can obtain- 

• Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarships For College And University Students
• Ford Foundation Scholarships
• Prof. Ramesha Rao Scholarship and Travel Grant
• Tendulkar Scholarship
• Prof. Nurul Hasan Scholarship
• Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship
• Prof. MJK Thavaraj MCM Scholarship
• D S Gardi Sanskrit Scholarship
• Prof. Gouri Shankar Singhal Merit Scholarship
• National Means Cum Merit Scholarship
• Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities
• Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For RPF/RPSF
• Junior Research Fellowship

Jawaharlal Nehru University adopts a “letter grade” system for the evaluation of the students. Examinations are conducted at the end of each semester and students are also required to complete their assignments and projects work related to their specific subject. The final evaluation of the students is based on their performance in semester exams and timely completion of the assignments and project works.  PhD candidates are required to present their research papers, attend seminars, and meet the course requirements to complete their research work in their selected area of study. PhD candidates have to prepare a dissertation/thesis, specifying the research outcomes, and appear for the grand viva for final evaluation. PhD candidates are required to defend their thesis/dissertation before the Departmental Research Committee (DRC).