Jawaharlal Nehru University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #979 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #223 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #14 of 876 | In India |
| #4 of 64 | In Haryana |
| #4 of 24 | In Delhi |
| #135 of 1,024 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 134 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 13%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- jnu.ac.in
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 13% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Senior school certificate (10+2) or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | July to May (July - December; January-May) |
We've calculated the 13% acceptance rate for Jawaharlal Nehru University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Jawaharlal Nehru University is a world-class research university with 21,487 scientific papers published and 291,091 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Biochemistry, Computer Science, and Political Science.
Jawaharlal Nehru University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 181 | 437 |
| 1992 | 172 | 497 |
| 1993 | 187 | 585 |
| 1994 | 187 | 541 |
| 1995 | 166 | 587 |
| 1996 | 162 | 689 |
| 1997 | 179 | 660 |
| 1998 | 211 | 921 |
| 1999 | 186 | 970 |
| 2000 | 188 | 986 |
| 2001 | 241 | 1278 |
| 2002 | 228 | 1384 |
| 2003 | 229 | 1539 |
| 2004 | 265 | 2027 |
| 2005 | 271 | 2299 |
| 2006 | 243 | 2688 |
| 2007 | 281 | 3135 |
| 2008 | 360 | 3641 |
| 2009 | 362 | 4327 |
| 2010 | 432 | 5036 |
| 2011 | 567 | 6144 |
| 2012 | 613 | 7348 |
| 2013 | 580 | 8799 |
| 2014 | 854 | 9735 |
| 2015 | 948 | 10505 |
| 2016 | 1155 | 12514 |
| 2017 | 1196 | 14111 |
| 2018 | 1340 | 16351 |
| 2019 | 1308 | 21079 |
| 2020 | 1583 | 26461 |
| 2021 | 1774 | 35268 |
| 2022 | 1695 | 40163 |
| 2023 | 1591 | 40361 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Jawaharlal Nehru University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration | Tuition Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 3 years | 1,000 per semester |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 3 years | 1,000 per semester |
| Bachelor of Technology (BTech) | 4 years | 2,500 per semester |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 2 years | 1,200 per semester |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 2 years | 1,200 per semester |
| Master of Technology (MTech) | 2 years | 2,500 per semester |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 years | 2,500 per semester |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | 3-5 years | 1,000 per semester |
Jawaharlal Nehru University has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Aesthetics, Ancient Civilizations, Arabic, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chinese, Development Studies, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, French, Geography, German, Hindi, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Korean, Linguistics, Medieval Studies, Persian, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation, Urdu |
|---|---|
| Master of Philosophy | African Studies, American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Arabic, Asian Studies, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Canadian Studies, Chemistry, Chinese, Community Health, Comparative Politics, Computer Science, Demography and Population, East Asian Studies, Economics, Educational Sciences, English, European Studies, Film, French, Geography, German, Government, Hindi, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Persian, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Russian, Sanskrit, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Spanish, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation, Urdu, Visual Arts, Women's Studies |
| Doctor of Philosophy | African Studies, American Studies, Arabic, Asian Studies, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Canadian Studies, Chemistry, Chinese, Community Health, Comparative Politics, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Economics, Educational Sciences, English, European Studies, Film, French, Geography, German, Government, Hindi, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medieval Studies, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Pacific Area Studies, Persian, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Russian, Sanskrit, South Asian Studies, Spanish, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation, Urdu, Visual Arts, Women's Studies |
Jawaharlal Nehru University alumni
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Nora Fatehi
- Occupations
- dancermodelmanufacturersingeractor
- Biography
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Nora Fatehi is a Canadian dancer and actress based in India. She has appeared in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam films. Fatehi made her acting debut with the Hindi film Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans.
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Nirmala Sitharaman
- Occupations
- international forum participantpolitician
- Biography
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Nirmala Sitharaman is an Indian economist, politician and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) serving as the Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs of the Government of India since 2019. She is a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, representing Karnataka since 2016 and previously represented Andhra Pradesh from 2014 to 2016. Sitharaman previously served as the 28th Defence Minister from 2017 to 2019, thereby becoming India's second female defence minister and the second female finance minister after Indira Gandhi, and the first full-time female minister to hold each of those portfolios. She served as junior minister in the Modi ministry between 2014 and 2017, holding successive positions, first for her dual appointment as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from May to November 2014, and then as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry from May 2014 to September 2017, before being elevated to senior posts within the Union Cabinet.
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Kanhaiya Kumar
- Occupations
- politicianstudent leaderactivist
- Biography
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Kanhaiya Kumar is an Indian political activist who served as the president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union and leader of the All India Students Federation. He served as National Executive Council member of Communist Party of India. He joined Indian National Congress on 28 September 2021.
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Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
- Occupations
- authordiplomat
- Biography
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Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is an Indian diplomat and politician serving as the Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India since 30 May 2019. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha since 5 July 2019. He previously served as the Foreign Secretary from January 2015 to January 2018. He became the second ever diplomat to be appointed as India's External Affairs minister, after Natwar Singh.
Jawaharlal Nehru University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Law and Governance | Government, Law |
|---|---|
| Centre : Molecular Medicine | Medical Technology, Medicine |
| Centre : Nano Sciences | Nanotechnology |
| Centre : Sanskrit Studies | Sanskrit |
| Course/Programme : Study of Discrimination and Exclusion | Social Sciences |
| Course/Programme : Women's Studies | Women's Studies |
| School : Arts and Aesthetics | Aesthetics, Arts and Humanities, Cinema and Television, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| School : Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
| School : Computational and Integrative Sciences | Construction Engineering, Information Technology |
| School : Computer and Systems Sciences | Computer Science |
| School : Environmental Sciences | Environmental Studies |
| School : International Studies | International Relations and Diplomacy |
| School : Language, Literature and Cultural Studies | Cultural Studies, Literature, Modern Languages |
| School : Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences |
| School : Physical Sciences | Physics |
| School : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
| Unit : Archives of Contemporary History | Contemporary History |
| Unit : Educational Research Record | Educational Research |
General information
| Alternative names | JNU जवाहरलाल नेहरू विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Location and contacts
| Address | New Mehrauli Road New Delhi, 110 067 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 26,495,000 |