JNUEE - Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam

JNUEE/JNU CUET PG 2022 exam will be held in third week of July. JNUEE/JNU CUET PG 2022 registration started on the official website of CUET on May 19. The last date to apply for JNUEE/JNU CUET PG courses is June 18. Eligible candidates can visit the official website of CUET- cuet.nta.nic.in to apply for JNU PG 2022 exam. UGC chairman Jagadesh Kumar said, "The NTA will conduct the Postgraduate Entrance Test for 42 central and participating universities for the academic session 2022-2023. CUET will provide a single window opportunity to students to seek admission in participating universities across the country."    

Meanwhile, JNU CUET UG 2022 registration form has been reopened by NTA on May 27. The last date to apply JNU CUET UG exam is May 31. Earlier, the registration deadline was extended from May 6 to May 22 by National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website. Admission to UG courses will be done through CUET 2022. JNU UG registrations started at cuet.samarth.ac.in. on April 6. Candidates can visit the officiat website of CUET to fill in the JNU 2022 UG application forms. JNU 2022 UG admit card release date has not been announed yet. Meanwhile for JNU CUET PG courses application correction window remain open from June 20 to June 22. 

For academic session 2022-23, JNU will admit candidates to UG courses based on Central Universities Common Entrance Test scores. JNU CUET exam 2022 will be held in computer-based mode. All the qualifying candidates in the entrance exam will be provided admission to different undergraduate and postgraduate programmes by Jawaharlal Nehru University. 

Latest Update(s):

• May 31, 2022: JNU CUET UG 2022 Registration Process Ends Today
• May 30, 2022: JNU CUET UG 2022 Application Process to End on May 31
• May 28, 2022: JNU CUET UG 2022 Registration Deadline Extended till May 31
• May 27, 2022: JNU CUET UG Application Correction Window to Close on May 31
• May 25, 2022: JNU CUET UG 2022 application correction window opens today
• May 22, 2022: JNU CUET UG 2022 Registration Ends Today
• May 20, 2022: JNU CUET PG 2022 registrations started; Exam in July

The Jawaharlal Nehru University adopted Common University Entrance Test for admission to offer admission to aspirants in undergraduate, postgraduate courses, postgraduate diploma and advanced diploma courses. The scores of JNU CUET is accepted by all the 14 schools under JNU. The exam is conducted in two shifts viz. first session (10:00 am to 12:00 pm) and second shift (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm).  

Note: MPhil courses will not be offered this year due to the National Education Policy 2020's proposal to eliminate the programme.

Candidates can secure admission in the below-mentioned schools of JNU basis their performance in JNUEE/JNU CUET:

• While filling the application form for JNU admissions aspirants can opt to appear in the entrance test for a maximum of three courses in order of their preference.
• Since the seats available for admission in programmes offered at JNU is limited, aspirants are shortlisted for admission basis their performance in Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE)/JNU CUET as well as viva-voce.
• JNUEE/JNUE CUET along with JNU CEEB will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), this year.
• Till 2018, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) conducted both JNUEE and JNU CEEB exams.
• As per the official website of NTA, a total of 1,16,558 candidates registered for both, JNU Entrance Exam and JNU CEEB last year (2020). Further, sources shared that a total of 1,05,000 candidates appeared for JNUEE 2019 exam in order to secure admission in 131 courses.

JNU 2022 application process for UG and PG courses through CUET has started. Candidates can get the latest schedule for the entrance exam in the table below:

For JNUEE (JNUET) 2022 entrance exam, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling and submitting the form. The Jawaharlal Nehru University offers a wide variety of courses, where each course’s eligibility criteria is different from the other. The general eligibility criteria as set by the University for the Entrance Exam is a graduation degree having secured a minimum 55% marks.

For detailed information on JNUEE eligibility criteria, candidates can click here.

Candidates who want to appear for the JNUEE/JNU CUET, have to follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Registration

To fill the JNUEE application form, candidates are required to register themselves. Aspirants will have to log in to the official website of the official university. The candidates will have to fill in the required details.

Once all the details are filled in, candidates can confirm the password and enter the registered details. From there on, the candidate can visit the home page of the website to log in and apply for the JNUEE/JNU CUET entrance exam.

Step 2: Fill JNUEE/JNU CUET Application Form

Aspirants can fill the JNU entrance exam application form in either of the modes – online or offline. Candidates can mention up to three fields of study in the same JNUEE application form in order of preference. If any aspirant submits more than one application form for JNU admissions at the same programme level then their candidature would stand cancelled. But this rule does not apply to candidates who have applied for admission in the below-mentioned programmes:

• JRF holder candidates who have applied for admission in Science Schools under "JRF category" for admission to MPhil/PhD or Pre-PhD/PhD through the viva-voce exam in addition to admission through entrance examination
• Aspirants who have applied for direct admission to PhD programme.

The application process for aspirants would only be considered complete when they have filled all the information in the JNUEE application form and also affixed their recent passport size photograph, signed in the space marked for signature and paid the exam fee. Application fee for JNUEE 2022 can be paid by Demand Draft which is drawn in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru University and is payable at New Delhi.

Step 3: Download JNUEE/JNU CUET Admit Card

Candidates need to download JNUEE 2022 admit card from the official website of Jawaharlal Nehru University. The admit card can be downloaded by filling in their application number or name and date of birth. Aspirants need to carry a copy of JNUEE/JNU CUET admit card to their exam centre with their latest passport size photograph.        

Step 4: Appear for JNUEE/JNU CUET Exam

Aspirants need to appear for Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam as per the date, time and venue mentioned on their admit card. JNUEE is of two hours duration and contains questions related to the course for which aspirants have applied for admission.

Step 5: Check JNUEE/JNU CUET Result

Candidates can check their result for JNUEE/JNU CUET on the official website of Jawaharlal Nehru University by filling in details such as their programme of study, field of study and application number/registration number.

Step 6: Appear for Viva-Voce

In most of the courses offered at Jawaharlal Nehru University, admission is offered on the basis of an aspirant’s performance in JNUEE exam. However, in some courses candidates who have been shortlisted for admission basis their performance in Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam need to further appear for the viva-voce round. Admission to these courses is offered to candidates on the basis of their performance in both the entrance exam as well as the viva-voce round. Courses in which candidates need to take part in JNU viva-voce round are as mentioned below:

• BA (Hons) 2nd year
• MA (Foreign Languages)
• MPhil/PhD
• Pre-PhD/PhD
• MTech/PhD
• MPH/PhD
• COP
• ADOP(Mass Media)

Travel Concession for Viva-Voce

JNU invites candidates to take part in viva-voce after clearing the written entrance exams. For the viva-voce, if candidates are travelling from different cities then the central university pays second class railway fare, both ways (round trip) by the shortest route from the place from where candidates are travelling for the viva-voce that is, mailing address given in the Application Form. However, this fee is paid for a distance that is covered above 300 kms and here candidates need to produce a valid train ticket. The official website informs: “The fare for the first 300 km each way shall be borne by the candidates themselves. Candidates wishing to claim reimbursement of fare are advised to retain with them Train/Bus ticket(s). Candidates invited to viva- voce from a distance of fewer than 300 km, including local ones shall not be reimbursed Train/Bus fare under any circumstances”.

Step 7: Check JNU Final Merit List

The final merit list for JNU admissions is released on the official website of the varsity. Candidates can check their result by filling details such as their programme of study, field of study and application number/registration number. 

Q. Does JNU offer postgraduate courses?

A. Yes. JNU offers admission to various postgraduate courses offered at the varsity and its diverse schools. 

Q. I just did my BSc in Biochemistry, am I eligible to pursue MA in Politics?

A. It is preferred for a candidate to have a bachelor’s degree in political science as a subject taken, however, JNU allows candidates to apply from any discipline as long as they have done their graduation from a recognized university and should have secured a minimum of 55% in their graduation.

Q. I am still awaiting my bachelor’s results, can I apply for the JNUEE?

A. Yes. Candidates can apply for the entrance exam but the student needs to have all their mark sheets and should provide the certificate before the classes commence.

Q. Is an interview conducted after the JNUEE?

A. Only Candidates who qualify the JNUEE, will be called for an interview.

Q. What is the duration of the JNUEE?

A. The JNUEE duration is of 3 hours.

Q. Can I write the JNUEE in Hindi?

A. No. The candidate has to give the JNUEE in English only except for the Hindi language paper.

Q. Do I have to go to Delhi to appear for the JNUEE?

A. If you not a resident of Delhi, you can select the nearest exam centre near you while filling up the JNUEE application form.

Q. Is French course offered at JNU?

A. Yes. JNU offers BA and MA in French.

Q. Does JNU offer students placement?

A. Yes. JNU offers students placements and assists the students by arranging interviews on and off-campus at the end of the academic year.

Q. How can I prepare for JNUEE?

A. Candidates are advised to stick to the syllabus, know the exam pattern and marking scheme, solve sample papers and give mock tests.

JNUEE/JNU CUET UG and PG 2022 admit card release date has not been announced yet by the National Testing Agency. NTA will release the JNU UG and PG 2022 exam schedule soon on the official website. Candidates can get all the updates related to exam dates, registration process, admit card, results etc here.

Application Form: The form filling procedure for JNUEE/JNU CUET or the entrance exam is usually a months window. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for the exam via online mode only. The forms will be available online only on the official website of NTA or JNU's portal.

To know how to apply for JNUEE, candidates can click here.

Admit Card: JNUEE/JNU CUET Admit Card is an entry ticket to the examination hall. It is usually available for download at least 2 weeks before the commencement of the exam. Candidates who register successfully for JNUEE/JNU CUET are eligible to download the hall ticket, once released. Those who fail to produce the document at the time of examination will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.

To know how to download the JNUEE/JNU CUET admit card, candidates can click here.

JNUEE/JNU CUET Exam:  The entrance exam is conducted to offer admissions to various UG, PG and other level courses. For this session, the examination will be conducted in online mode i.e. it will be a computer-based examination. A total of 100 MCQs will be asked, which are to be completed within 3 hours. Check JNUEE exam pattern, marking scheme and syllabus.

JNUEE/JNU CUET Result: JNU result for different courses will be released on the official website of the exa. The results or scores can be viewed or check on the official website only. 

To know how to check the JNUEE/JNU CUET result, candidates can click here.

JNUEE/JNU CUET Counselling: Once the JNUEE/JNU CUET results have been declared, the counselling dates will be released. A merit list will be released followed by a cut off list.

To know more about JNU counselling, candidates can click here.