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JNU PG Admission 2026 application starts on 25 May 2026. Get complete details on dates, eligibility, step-by-step application process, merit lists, and official registration links for Jawaharlal Nehru University PG courses.
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Short InformationJNU PG Admission 2026 application starts on 25 May 2026. Get complete details on dates, eligibility, step-by-step application process, merit lists, and official registration links for Jawaharlal Nehru University PG courses.

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Notification DatePost Date: 25/05/2026

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1JNU PG Admission 2026
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1paragraphJNU PG Admission 2026 applications for Postgraduate, PG Diploma, and Advanced Diploma programmes will open from 25th May to 15th June 2026. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has released the official admission schedule for PG programmes for the academic session 2026-27. Admissions to most courses including M.A., M.Sc., MCA, MPH, and select M.Tech programmes are conducted through CUET (PG) 2026, followed by a separate online registration on the JNU portal.
2paragraphDirect MA/MSc/MCA Registration: Click Here
3paragraphDirect MTech/MPH/PGD Registration: Click Here JNU e-Prospectus 2026-27: Click Here
2JNU PG Admission 2026: Important Dates
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    • Online Submission of Application Form
    • 25th May to 15th June, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
    • Publication of First Merit Lists for Admissions
    • 23rd June, 2026 (Tentative)
    • Pre-enrolment registration and payment of fee (First List)
    • 23rd to 25th June, 2026 (Tentative)
    • Publication of Second Merit Lists & Supernumerary Seats
    • 1st July, 2026 (Tentative)
    • Pre-enrolment registration and payment of fee (Second List)
    • 1st to 3rd July, 2026 (Tentative)
    • Physical Verification of Admission/Registration
    • 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 13th & 14th July, 2026
    • Last and Final Call for expression of willingness
    • 20th to 22nd July, 2026 (Tentative)
    • Publication of Last and Final List for Admission
    • 28th July, 2026 (Tentative)
    • Pre-enrolment registration and payment of fee (Final List)
    • 28th to 30th July, 2026 (Tentative)
    • Physical verification for Final List
    • 3rd and 4th August, 2026
    • Deadline for Admission/Registration
    • 7th August, 2026
3Eligibility Criteria for JNU PG Admission 2026
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1paragraphEligibility varies by programme. General requirements include:
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  • Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern with minimum 50% marks (relaxation for reserved categories).
  • Specific subject requirements for programmes like Economics, Sciences, Languages, etc.
  • Final year appearing candidates can apply provisionally.
3paragraphFor detailed eligibility, refer to the e-Prospectus 2026-27 (Section II & XXII).
4How to Apply for JNU PG Admission 2026 (Step-by-Step Process)
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  • Appear in CUET (PG) 2026 Register and appear for the Common University Entrance Test (PG) conducted by NTA in the relevant domain subject.
  • Check CUET Result Wait for the declaration of CUET (PG) 2026 results.
  • Register on JNU Portal Visit the official JNU admission website and fill the separate online application form for JNU PG Admission 2026 during the scheduled dates (25 May – 15 June 2026).
  • Fill Application Details Enter personal information, academic details, CUET score, category, and choice of programme.
  • Upload Required Documents Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, CUET scorecard, marksheets, and category certificates (if applicable).
  • Pay Application Fee Pay the prescribed fee online as per your category.
  • Submit & Print Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
  • Check Merit Lists Regularly check the JNU website for First, Second, and Final Merit Lists.
  • Pre-enrolment & Seat Blocking Complete online pre-enrolment registration and fee payment within the given window to block your seat.
  • Physical Verification Report for document verification on the scheduled dates.
5Selection Process
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  • Merit is prepared on the basis of CUET (PG) scores + Deprivation Points (if eligible).
  • No Viva-Voce for most programmes.
  • Reservation policy of Government of India (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD) applies.
  • Special provisions for supernumerary seats (Kashmiri migrants, wards of JNU employees, etc.).
6Programmes Offered in JNU PG Admission 2026
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1paragraphJNU offers a wide range of PG programmes through various schools:
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  • School of International Studies: M.A. Politics (PISM), M.A. Economics (World Economy), M.A. International Relations & Area Studies, etc.
  • School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies: M.A. in Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Urdu, Linguistics, English, Russian, Spanish, etc.
  • Other Schools: Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences, Biotechnology, Physical Sciences, and more.
3paragraphFull list and intake capacity are available in Section XXI of the e-Prospectus.
7Reservation and Deprivation Points
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  • SC: 15%, ST: 7.5%, OBC (NCL): 27%, EWS: 10%, PwD: 5%.
  • Deprivation points are awarded as per university rules (Section V of Prospectus).
8Documents Required
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  • CUET (PG) Scorecard
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets
  • Graduation marksheet / Provisional certificate
  • Category / Income certificate
  • Photo ID proof
  • Recent passport-size photographs