Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi is one of India's premier institutions for higher education and research. Admission to the Ph.D. program at JNU is highly competitive and is based on a merit-based selection process. Below is an overview of the Ph.D. admission process at JNU:
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) for general category candidates. For SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, the minimum requirement is 50% marks.
M.Phil. Degree: Candidates with an M.Phil. degree or those who have cleared UGC-NET/JRF/CSIR-NET/DBT/ICMR/ICAR/INSPIRE fellowship are also eligible.
Relaxation: Relaxation in marks is provided as per UGC guidelines for reserved categories.
The admission process for Ph.D. at JNU typically involves the following steps:
JNU conducts a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Ph.D. admissions.
The exam consists of 70% subject-specific questions and 30% research methodology questions.
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET/JRF/CSIR-NET or other equivalent fellowships are exempt from the entrance exam.
Shortlisted candidates (based on the entrance exam or fellowship) are called for an interview/viva voce.
The interview assesses the candidate's research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research area.
The final selection is based on the combined performance in the entrance exam (if applicable) and the interview.
Weightage:
Entrance Exam: 70%
Interview: 30%
Applications are submitted online through the official JNU admission portal: https://www.jnu.ac.in.
Candidates must fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
Application fees vary for general, OBC, and SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Master’s degree mark sheets and certificates.
M.Phil. degree certificate (if applicable).
UGC-NET/JRF/CSIR-NET or other fellowship certificates (if applicable).
Category certificate (for reserved categories).
Research proposal (as per the guidelines provided by JNU).
Research Proposal: A well-defined research proposal is crucial for the interview process.
Seat Availability: The number of seats varies across departments and is subject to availability.
Reservation Policy: JNU follows the Government of India’s reservation policy for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
The admission notification is usually released in March/April each year.
The entrance exam and interview are conducted between May and July.
The academic session typically begins in July/August.
For further details, candidates can visit the official JNU website or contact the respective department:
JNU Admission Portal: https://www.jnu.ac.in/admissions
Phone: 011-26704098, 26741500
Email: admissions@mail.jnu.ac.in