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JNU e-Prospectus 2025-26 PG, PGD & ADOP Programmes
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY

NEW DELHI-110067
www.jnu.ac.in
E-PROSPECTUS
POST GRADUATE, PG DIPLOMA AND ADVANCED DIPLOMA

COURSES
ACADEMIC SESSION
2025-26
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Admissions in Post Graduate Programme of studies of

Jawaharlal Nehru University for Academic Session
2025- 26 will be as follows/under:-
1. M.A., M.Sc., MCA, MPH, M.Tech. (except

M.Tech in Computer Science and
Engineering & Electronics and
Communication Engineering of School of
Engineering), Post Graduate Diploma,
Advanced Diploma Programmes will be
through CUET (PG) 2025.
2. M.Sc. in Biotechnology and M.Sc. in

Computational Biology Programme will be
through GAT-B score.
3. MBA programme will be through CAT Score.
4. M.Tech in Computer Science and

Engineering & Electronics and
Communication Engineering of School of
Engineering will be through Centralized
Counselling for M.Tech (CCMT).
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IMPORTANT POINTS FOR ADMISSION THROUGH CUET (PG) 2025

1. Jawaharlal Nehru University offers admissions in M.A., M.Sc., MCA, MPH,
M.Tech. (except M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering &
Electronics and Communication Engineering of School of
Engineering), PG Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programmes for
academic session 2025-26 through Common Universities Entrance Test
CUET (PG)-2025.
2. Admissions to the above mentioned programmes at Sl No. 1 shall be made

through CUET (PG)-2025 to be conducted by NTA. Intending candidates are
required to apply online for CUET (PG)-2025 on the official website of NTA
(https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/).
3. Students desirous of admission in these programmes of the university should

satisfy themselves about their eligibility criteria prescribed for admission in the
programme as detailed in the e-Prospectus 2025-26.
4. Students not appearing in the prescribed Subjects/Tests for these

programmes shall not be admitted in these programmes.
5. Admissions in these programmes shall be based on the performance of the

candidates in CUET (PG)-2025 and deprivation points earned by the eligible
candidates taken together.
6. The university gives deprivation points to the eligible candidates as applicable.

No other deprivation points/weightage is available other than those mentioned
in Section VI (Page 54) of the e-Prospectus.
7. Reservation Policy of Govt. of India shall be applicable to candidates

belongingto SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PWD categories.
8. Syllabus for CUET (PG) 2025 is available on the official website of the NTA
i.e.https://nta.ac.in or https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/
Admission shall be given on the basis of performance of a candidate in

Domain Knowledge paper only i.e. paper of concerned subject/s.
9. For admission in JNU candidates must apply SEPARATELY after the

declaration of CUET (PG) – 2025 result.
10. Candidates are advised to v i s i t JNU website i.e. www.jnu.ac.in regularly

further updates.
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INDEX
Section Page
I. General 06-07
II. School and their Programme of Study
1. School of International Studies 08-10
2. School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies 11-17
3. School of Life Sciences 18-20
4. School of Social Sciences 21-26
5. School of Environmental Sciences 27-27
6. School of Computer and Systems Sciences 28-29
7. School of Physical Sciences 30-31
8. School of Computational and Integrative Sciences 32-33
9. School of Arts and Aesthetics 34-34
10. School of Biotechnology 35-35
11. School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies 36-36
12. School of Engineering 37-37
13. Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship 38-38
14. Special Centre for Molecular Medicine 39-39
15. Special Centre for Nano Sciences 40-41
16. Special Centre for Disaster Research 42-42
17. Special Centre for Tamil Studies 43-43
III. Reservation of Seats for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD Candidates 44-46
IV. Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) 47-47
- Format of Income & Assets certificate to be produced by Economically Weaker Sections 48-48
- Format of Certificate – SC/ST category 49-49
- Format of Certificate – OBC (NCL) category 50-50
- Format of Certificate – PWD category 51-53
V. Guidelines for Providing Scribe to the Candidates with Benchmark Disability 54-54
VI. Deprivation points 54-59
VII. Supernumerary Seats 60-60
(a) Widow/Wards of Defence Personnel 60-60
(b) Wards of JNU Employees (Group B, C & D) 60-60
(c) Candidates from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh 60-60
(d) Foreign National 60-60
- Format of Widow/Wards of Defence Personnel 61-61
VIII Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Central Library 62-63
IX Fellowships/Scholarships/Awards 64-64
X Linguistic Empowerment Cell 64-64
XI Hostels Facilities 64-66
XII University Health Centre 67-68
XIII Games and Sports 68-68
XIV Cultural Activities 68-68
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XV National Cadet Corps Activities 69-69

XVI Internal Committee (IC) 69-69
XVII Anti Ragging Policy of the University 69-71
XVIII Rules of Discipline and proper conduct of students of JNU 72-76
XIX Fee and Mode of Payment 76-77
XX Certificates and other documents required at the time of admission 78-79
XXI Admission Procedure for Foreign Students 79-80
XXII Intake for the Year 2025-26 81-85
XXIII Eligibility of candidates who are due to appear in the qualifying examination 86-86
XXIV Time-Table for Admissions 86-86
XXV Important Points to remember while applying 86-87
XXVI Syllabus for Entrance Examination 87-87
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I. GENERAL
The Jawaharlal Nehru University constituted under the Jawaharlal Nehru University Act 1966, (53 of 1966) came into existence in
1969. Its objectives, as defined in the First Schedule of the Act, are as follows:
"The University shall endeavour to promote the principles for which Jawaharlal Nehru worked during his life-time, national
integration, social justice, secularism, democratic way of life, international understanding and scientific approach to the problems of
society.
Towards this end, the University shall:

(i) foster the composite culture of India and establish such departments or institutions as may be required for the study
and development of the languages, arts and culture of India;
(ii) take special measures to facilitate students and teachers from all over India to join the University and participate in
its academic programmes;
(iii) promote in the students and teachers an awareness and understanding of the social needs of the country and prepare
them for fulfilling such needs;
(iv) make special provision for integrated courses in humanities, science and technology in the educational programmes of
the University;
(v) take appropriate measures for promoting inter-disciplinary studies in the University;
(vi) establish such departments or institutions as may be necessary for the study of languages, literature and life of
foreign countries with a view to inculcating in the students a world perspective and international understanding;
(vii) provide facilities for students and teachers from other countries to participate in the academic programmes and life of
the University."
In the light of the above, the approach of the University has been to evolve policies and programmes which will make Jawaharlal
Nehru University a distinct addition to the national resources in higher education rather than a mere quantitative expansion of
facilities which already exist. The University has identified and is concentrating upon some major academic programmes, which are
of relevance to national progress and development.
The basic academic units of the University are not single discipline departments but multi-disciplinary Schools of Studies. A School
has been visualised as a community of scholars from disciplines which are linked with each other organically in terms of their
subject- matter and methodology as well as in terms of problem areas. Some Schools are made up of a number of Centres which
constitute the units operating within the broad framework of a School. A Centre has been defined as a community of scholars
irrespective of their disciplines engaged in clearly identified inter-disciplinary programmes of research and teaching.
Unless otherwise specified, the JNU being an all India University, the medium of instruction for all programmes of study (barring
Languages) is English.
However, in order, to facilitate students coming from various backgrounds with medium of instruction other than English at their
Bachelor's/Master's level. The University has in-built facilities for remedial courses in English Language in order to enable them to
strengthen their foundation in English as well as to cope up with their academic and research programmes adequately.
The University includes the following Schools of inter-disciplinary research and teaching besides some Special Centres of Study:
(i) School of International Studies
(ii) School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies
(iii) School of Social Sciences
(iv) School of Arts and Aesthetics
(v) School of Life Sciences
(vi) School of Environmental Sciences
(vii) School of Computer and Systems Sciences
(viii) School of Physical Sciences
(ix) School of Computational and Integrative Sciences
(x) School of Biotechnology
(xi) School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies
(xii) School of Engineering
(xiii) Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship
(xiv) Special Centre for E-Learning
(xv) Special Centre for Molecular Medicine
(xvi) Special Centre for the Study of Law and Governance
(xvii) Special Centre for Nanoscience
(xviii) Special Centre for Disaster Research
(xix) Special Centre for the Study of North East India
(xx) Special Centre for National Security Studies
(xxi) Special Centre for Tamil Studies
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In matters relating to enrolment, steps have been taken to ensure that students from all parts of the country are able to join
the University so that it becomes a national University in the true sense of the word.
The admission policy of the University is governed by the following principles:
(i) to ensure admission of students with academic competence and potentialities of high quality so that its alumni may be
able to play their role in the process of nation building and social change in a meaningful manner;
(ii) to ensure that adequate number of students from the under-privileged and socially handicapped sections of our society are
admitted to the University; and
(iii) to maintain all-India character of the University by having on its rolls a fair representation of students from different regions
of the country especially the backward areas.
Reservation of seats in various programmes of study for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe
(ST), Other Backward Classes [Non Creamy Layer (NCL)] and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) (not covered under
SC, ST & OBC(NCL) category is 15%, 7.5%, 27% and 10% respectively. As per the provisions of Rights of Persons with
Disabilities (PWD) Act, 2016, not less than 5% seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, where
―person with benchmark disability‖ means a person with not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified disability where
specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability, as certified by the
certifying authority.
Note: All OBC (NCL) category candidates are eligible to 10% relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying
examination in relation to open category. The SC/ST and Person with Disability (PWD) candidates who have passed the
qualifying examination irrespective of their percentage of marks are eligible to appear in the Entrance Examination. For
MBA, the criteria for the said courses are given separately in the concerned section of the e-Prospectus.
In the light of the objectives of the University as spelt out in the First Schedule of the Act, steps have been taken to ensure
that students from outside India, especially from the developing countries join the rolls of the University in adequate number.
The number of seats being limited; admission will be made on the basis of merit. Merit lists will be drawn in accordance with
the provisions of Admission Policy 2025-26 of the University. Admission Policy 2025-26 is available on the JNU website i.e.
www.jnu.ac.in
The outstation candidates admitted to the programme of study of the University will be considered for hostel
accommodation as per rules of the University subject to availability of hostel accommodation. Grant of admission in the
University would not ensure automatic allotment of hostel accommodation and that the same will be offered subject to its
availability.
No Candidate shall be eligible to register himself/herself for a full-time programme of study if he/she is already registered
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for any full-time programme of study in this University or any other University/Institution. As per Academic Council 161
(A) meeting resolution number 10, JNU will allow any registered student to pursue any other programme under open and
distance learing mode as per National Educational Policy (NEP) – 2020.
In service candidature may kindly refer to Admission Policy of the University available on JNU website.
A candidate who successfully completes a programme in one particular language/subject may not be entitled for
admission to same level of programme (language/subject) again. The candidate may be allowed one more chance to get
admission in other language/ subject. Further, the candidate who fails to complete the programme successfully in the
first two chances will not be given admission third time in the same language/ subject under any circumstances. This will
be applicable to all programmes of study being offered by the University.
Reverse admission in a lower program of study after completing a higher program of study in the same subject would not
be permitted.
Selection Procedure for Admission:
The University offers M.A., M.Sc., MCA, MPH, M.Tech, PG Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Mass Media programmes.
Candidates will be admitted to these programmes through Central University Entrance Test (CUET (PG)) 2025 to be conducted by
NTA.
The candidates are admitted on merit based on their performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT) and the deprivation points
added to their score in accordance with the approved admission Policy and Procedures of the University. No viva voce
examination will be held for admission to these programmes. For admission to JNU the candidates must apply SEPARATELY
after the declaration of CUET (PG) – 2025 result.
In case of bunching of marks, merit shall be drawn on the basis of the higher marks secured in the CBT conducted by NTA and
further, if need be (in case of tie), according to the marks obtained in the qualifying Graduate degree will be given preference. In
case of further tie, the higher marks obtained by the candidate (s) in the 10+2 shall be considered. In case of any further tie, the
marks secured by the candidate(s) in the 10 examination shall be the basis for determining merit. In case of bunching in MBA
admission, first, the CAT percentile will be compared and then the previous qualifying marks of the candidates. The candidate,
whose result has been declared, would be given preference over those whose result has not been declared.
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II. SCHOOL AND THEIR PROGRAMME OF STUDY
1. SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
The School of International Studies (SIS) is a premier institution for the study of International Relations and Area Studies in the
country. Established in 1955, SIS is set to celebrate its seventieth anniversary next year – in 2025. In the seven decades of its
existence, SIS has made a pioneering contribution to promoting the study of International Relations and Area Studies in India and
advancing knowledge and understanding of international affairs through theoretical and inter-disciplinary lenses.
History: Of all the Schools of the University, SIS lays claim to the longest history as it was established in 1955 as the Indian
School of International Studies (ISIS). The need for an institution devoted to the study of international and global developments
was felt in the early post-independence years as India prepared to define and assert its position in the global system. The Indian
Council of World Affairs (ICWA), which traced its roots back to 1943, was then the only institution in the country concerned with
analysing foreign affairs and it recognized the need to foster and promote the study and interpretation of global political, social and
economic developments. A committee headed by Pandit Hriday Nath Kunzru recommended the setting up of the ISIS, which was
established in October 1955, with Dr A. Appadorai as its first Director. While it was affiliated with the University of Delhi in its initial
years, ISIS became a part of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)in June 1970 as the School of International Studies (SIS).
Academic Programmes: In its early years, the only degree awarded by the School was the Ph.D. Soon after the School became a
part of JNU, the M.Phil. Curriculum was introduced in 1971-72.In the following academic year (1973-
74),theSchoolstartedofferingatwo-year M.A. programme in Politics (Specialization in International Relations). In 1995-96, a new and
unique M.A. programme in Economics (Specialization in World Economy) was introduced by the erstwhile Economics Division of
the Centre for Studies in Diplomacy, International Law & Economics – now the Centre for International Trade and Development
(CITD). A third M.A. programme in International Relations and Area Studies was introduced in the academic year 2016-17, with a
specialized focus on Area Studies.
Each of these courses has attracted interest from students all over the country and abroad and every year, the admission process
has become increasingly competitive. The M.Phil. programme was discontinued in the year 2021; in a period of five decades, a
total of 4,707 M.Phil. degrees were awarded in SIS. As of 2024, a staggering 2,053 scholars have been awarded Ph.D degree in
SIS. In the current academic year, there are a total of 301 students enrolled in the School–123 in the M.A. (PISM), 62 in the M.A
(IRAS), 24 in the M.A.(EILM) and 92 in the Ph.D programmes across SIS.
Programmes of Study: The 13 centres of SIS include four functional centres and nine Area Studies centres:
 Functional Centres:
 Centre for Comparative Politics and Political Theory
 Centre for International Legal Studies
 Centre for International Politics, Organization & Disarmament
 Centre for International Trade and Development
 Area Studies Centres:

 Center for African Studies
 Centre for Canadian, US and Latin American Studies
 Centre for East Asian Studies
 Centre for European Studies
 Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies
 Centre for Inner Asian Studies
 Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies
 Centre for South Asian Studies
 Center for West Asian Studies
Additionally, there are two cross-cutting thematic study programmes:
 Human Rights Programme

 Energy Studies Programme
Faculty: The back bone of SIS is its faculty, currently numbering 123 (as of May 2024), with 46 Professors, 42 Associate
Professors and 35 Assistant Professors. Faculty members of the School have contributed to the advancement and dissemination
of knowledge in International Studies, not only through their teaching and research supervision but also by extensive publication.
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Besides, the School faculty are sought after as consultants to various government agencies as well as non-government
organisations for their specialised expertise. They are also audible and visible in radio discussions and television programm es on
subjects relating to international affairs.
Activities: The School as well as its Centres hold national and international seminars on a regular basis on important aspects of
area studies and international relations. Three Annual International Studies Conferences have been organized by SIS on a grand
scale, bringing together the International Relations community (including academics as well as practitioners) across the country:
 2013 Annual International Studies Convention–Re-imagining Global Orders: Perspectives from the South (11-13 December
2013)
 2015 Annual International Studies Convention – Power, Resistance and Justice in the International System: Perspectives from
the South (22-23 March 2015)
The School also organizes a series of extension lectures every year – the ―Hriday Nath Kunzru Memorial (Extension) Lectures on
International Relations‖ – on a contemporary theme.
Journal: The School publishes a quarterly journal by the name of International Studies. Founded in July 1959, this journal has
acquired an international standing as the leading Indian academic journal in the field. It publishes original research articles on
contemporary issues and problems as well as theoretical readings. Being a referred journal, published by Sage-India, it attracts
contributions not only from SIS faculty and other Indian universities/research institutions but also from scholars all over the world.
PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
(i) M.A. in Politics (with specialization in International Relations)
The two-year Master‘s Degree Programme in Politics (with specialization in International Relations) is a School level programme
in which all the Centres of Study of the School participate. The Programme combines studies in International Affairs, Area Politics,
Political Theory, Comparative Politics and Economic Development which enable the graduates to receive all-around exposure in
various fields of study.
(ii) M.A. in Economics (with specialization in World Economy)
The Centre for International Trade and Development launched a Master‘s Programme (M.A.) in Economics in 1995-96. The M.A.
programme was designed with a clear emphasis on emerging global issues like trade, development, open economy
macroeconomics, technology, finance, environment, natural resources, law and economics, public finance, labour and human
capital that makes it unique, and distinct from conventional M.A. programmes in economics offered elsewhere in India. It offers a
set of three optional courses covering tools of advanced econometric methods.
The programme provides a sound theoretical background in the Principles of Economics and equips students with analytical tools
and techniques for understanding the evolution of the world economy. Apart from preparing students for advanced research work,
the programme also aims at training students as professional economists for the government, non-government and the
corporate sectors.
(iii) M.A. in International Relations and Area Studies
The two-year Master‘s Degree Programme in International Relations and Area Studies is a School level programme in which all
the Centres of Study of the School participate. This programme focuses on Area Studies, an approach to social science in which
the School, with nine area studies Centres that cover the entire globe, has distinct strengths. This programme is separate and
distinct from an M.A. in Political Science. Candidates are advised that pursuing this Programme of Study may, in some
circumstances, render them ineligible for employment as teaching faculty in Political Science departments.
(iv) M.A. in International Relations-West Asian Studies
The two-year Master‘s Degree Programme in International Relations-West Asian Studies is a new M.A. programme of Centre for
West Asian Studies in the School of International Studies. The programme approaches West Asian Studies from international
relations and areas studies perspective with focus on politics, society, economy, culture, security, foreign policy and international
relations. It would equip the students with a holistic understanding of a vital region in international affairs. The M.A. IRWA is a
distinct programme and is separate from the existing M.A. in Politics (with specialization in International Studies) and M.A. in
International Relations and Area Studies offered at the School level.
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Master of Arts
Sl. Name of Sub. Code & Sub. Code Eligibility NTA Test paper
No. School Number code
1 Politics (with specialization in HUQP18
Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3
International Relations) –
pattern of education with at least 50% marks.
PISM (201)
2 International Relations and Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 HUQP18
School of Area Studies – IRAM (234) pattern of education with at least 50% marks.
International
3 Studies (i) Bachelor‘s degree in Economics (Honours) with at
Economics (with COQP10
specialization in World least 50% marks in aggregate; or (ii) Any other
Economy) – EILM (202) Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks in
aggregate and Economics as a subject. Mathematics
at the level of 12th standard is compulsory.
4 International Relations-West Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 HUQP18

Asian Studies – IRWM (242) pattern of education with at least 50% marks.
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2. SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE STUDIES
In the age of globalization, the effective use of language ensures the success of any venture or endeavour, including forming
alliances and partnerships at the national and international levels. Against this background, the significance of learning languages
has increased manifold. Not only do we use language for expressing and exchanging our thoughts and ideas but it also helps us
in understanding and appreciating the culture, tradition and customs of other societies. Hence, learning a language in addition to
one‘s own mother tongue provides an informed and nuanced access to the literature, culture and civilization of the country in which
the language is rooted. The School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (SLL&CS) in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
was set up with this objective of instilling a spirit of critical engagements with the concerned culture.
The School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (SLL&CS) is not only one of the largest Schools of the university but also
is a pioneer and premier institution in the country which offers teaching and research in major foreign languages, literature and
culture studies. The School has 12 Centres namely, Centre for Arabic and African Studies, Centre for Chinese and South-East
Asian Studies, Centre for English Studies, Centre for French and Francophone Studies, Centre of German Studies, Centre for
Indian Languages, Centre for Japanese Studies, Centre for Korean Studies, Centre for Linguistics, Centre for Persian and Central
Asian Studies, Centre of Russian Studies and Centre of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Latin American Studies.
(A) PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
Centre of Studies, Programme of Study & Languages

1. Centre of Persian and Central Asian Studies
a. M.A. in Persian
b. M.A. in Pashto
2. Centre of Arabic and African Studies
M.A. in Arabic
3. Centre for Japanese Studies

M.A. in Japanese Studies
4. Centre for Korean Studies
M.A. in Korean
5. Centre for Chinese & South-East Asian Studies
M.A. in Chinese
6. Centre for French and Francophone Studies
M.A. in French and Francophone Studies
7. Centre of German Studies
M.A. in German (Literature, Translation, Translation & Interpretation)
8. Centre of Indian Languages
a. M.A. in Hindi
b. M.A. in Urdu
c. M.A. in Hindi Translation
d. *Advance Diploma in Mass Media in Urdu
9. Centre for Linguistics
M.A. in Linguistics
10. Centre for English Studies
M.A. in English
11. Centre of Russian Studies
M.A. in Russian
12. Centre of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Latin American Studies
M.A. in Spanish
* One year Part Time Programme
(B) CENTRES OF THE SCHOOL
1. Centre of Persian and Central Asian Studies

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The Centre of Persian & Central Asian Studies in Jawaharlal Nehru University was established on the 7 of January 1971 as part
of the Centre for Afro-Asian Languages (CAAL). It soon emerged as a prominent seat of Modern Persian Studies all over India. The
Persian world at large began to appreciate the language teaching programs of the Centre which was unique of its kind in India. The
Cultural Foundation of Iran (Bonyad-e-Farhang) took keen interest in the academic development of the Centre and provided it with
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language laboratory. This was the only University having the facility of language lab for learning Persian in India. Keeping the
national character in view, JNU allows teachers and students of other universities to formally avail themselves of the service of the
lab during vacations. The language laboratory is being used to enhance language proficiency of the students and develop their skill
in the art of interpretation as well. Besides Modern Persian Studies, it also excels in Translations, Area Studies of Iran,
Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan; Indo-Iran Relations; Ancient Iranian Studies, History of Persian Language and Literature and
Stylistics in Modern Persian Literature - the topics which are exclusively taught in Centre like Sufism; Medieval Indian Culture and
Civilization; Indo-Persian Literature and a host of other academic topics that come within the purview of Persian & Central Asian
Studies are al so given due place in the broad curriculum of the Centre.
Keeping in view the utility of inter-disciplinary approach, the Centre also offers service courses to the students of the Centre of
Historical Studies (SSS). Special Course of Persian for the PG students of Urdu in CIL are being taught by the faculty members of
Centre every semester. In addition, the following courses are successfully conducted by the Centre each academic year:
(A) Five Optional Courses for the UG students of various Centres of the School.
(B) Two Tool Courses for the undergraduate students of various Centres of the School.
In due course of time, the Centre developed in size and diversified its academic programs. Today it offers courses of Persian and
Central Asian Studies, which cover entire gamut of language, literature and culture of Iran; Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan,
Turkmenistan & Turkey. M.A. Courses of Persian, MA are being taught here with professional skill and scientific methods.
The teachers and students of the Centre of Persian & Central Asian Studies in JNU are continuously engaged in modern
researches based on world interactions and comparative studies. The faculty members of the Centre, apart from teaching, take
keen interest towards participating in different national and international seminars/conferences. The Professors of the Centre are
regularly invited by different universities to deliver lectures to teachers from all over India.
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Persian Language and Literature: MA 1 year
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Pashto Language and Literature: MA 1 year
Note: Computer Based Test (CBT) for M.A. shall be conducted in the Persian language and MA in Pashto shall be
conducted in the Pashto language.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website: https://www.jnu.ac.in/sllcs/cpcas
2. Centre of Arabic and African Studies
The Centre offers a full-time, two-year M.A. programme in Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture. This programme is
distinguished by its rigorous, specialized training in the Arabic language, with a strong focus on developing comprehensive
communication skills—oral, written, and translational. Students are gradually immersed in the rich cultural and literary heritage of
the Arab world through the study of both classical and contemporary texts, gaining profound insights into Arab culture and
literature.
In recent years, the Centre has emerged as a leading institution among Indian universities, particularly in the areas of modern
Arabic language, literature, and translation. Its alumni have gone on to hold prominent positions in government, academia, and
national and multinational corporations, reflecting the program‘s excellence and impact.
M.A. in Arabic:
The M.A. programme is designed to deliver advanced and intensive training in Arabic language, literature, culture, and civilization.
It includes courses on Arabic-English-Arabic translation, simultaneous interpretation, and an extensive study of classical and
modern prose, poetry, novels, and plays. Additionally, students are exposed to the history of the Arabic language and literature,
equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for research and interpretation.
The Centre also aims to develop the following thrust areas:
 Arabic Studies in India as part of NEP 2020‘s thrust on Indic Knowledge system.
 Introducing Indian Knowledge and Wisdom to the Arab World.
 Indo-Arab relations in the context of contemporary literary and Cultural Exchange
 Indo-African studies, focusing on social, cultural, and literary aspects.
 Translation Studies focusing on the translation of Modern and Classical Indian Literature to Arabic and Vice Versa.
Currently, the Centre offers optional courses in Hebrew at the B.A. level and Certificate of Proficiency (COP) and Diploma of
Proficiency (DOP) courses in Hebrew.
Note: The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for M.A. admission will be conducted in the Arabic language.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website: https://www.jnu.ac.in/sllcs/caas
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The Centre was set up in 1973 and it is one of the oldest departments of Japanese language, literature and culture learning in
India. Presently, named as Centre for Japanese Studies (CJS), it is one of the centres of excellence in the South Asia, where the
programmes ranging from B.A. to Ph.D. are offered. There is a three-year undergraduate degree programme and two year post
graduate degree programme. The undergraduate courses are designed for making a beginner to acquire not only the language
skills & efficiency but also to impart basic knowledge about the history of Japanese literature, culture, history, society etc., so that
by the end of the third year, the student will have sufficient command over the language as well as society and culture of Japan.
The postgraduate courses in the centre envisage students to pursue higher level of expertise, using Japanese Language as a tool
in the areas of Japanese Literature, Culture, Linguistics, Translation and Interpretation.
M.A. in Japanese Studies, is a two-year programme of four semesters, in which students master the advanced skills in
Japanese with special emphasis on current affairs & Newspaper translation, interpretation, analysis and appreciation of literary
texts, and the cultural Heritage of Japan etc. At the M.A. level students have option to specialize either in Literature, Linguistics
or Interpretation. The objective of this programme is to groom the students for translation, interpretation as well as research in
Japanese studies. In the final semester of M.A., the students are required to write a Dissertation on any area of their interest in
Japanese studies.
Note: Computer Based Test (CBT) for M.A. in Japanese Studies shall be conducted in the Japanese language.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website: https://www.jnu.ac.in/sllcs/cjs

The Centre is one of the biggest academic centres of Korean Language, Literature and Culture Studies in the Indian
Subcontinent. It offers B.A. and M.A. programme in Korean Language, Literature and Culture Studies. Korean language was first
introduced in the Centre in 1976 as a Pre-Degree Diploma course. It was upgraded to a full-time B.A. (Hons.) programme in
1995 and M.A. in 1998. This was part of the 'Centre for Japanese, and North East Asian Studies' (CJNEAS), the
nomenclature of which was changed to 'Centre for Japanese, Korean and North East Asian Studies' (CJKNEAS) in 2005. It
became an independent centre- "Centre for Korean Studies (CKS)" in August, 2013. Over the years it has grown into one of the
largest Centres of the SLL&CS in JNU. The Centre also offers part time certificate and diploma courses in Mongolian
Language.
M.A. in Korean: This programme is a two-year programme of four semesters, in which the students master the advanced skills in
Korean with special emphasis on appreciation of literary texts of various genres, translation & interpretation from English to
Korean and vice versa, analysis of current affairs, and study of social and cultural heritage of Korea. This programme also aims to
impart general and overall understanding of Korean linguistics. The Centre often conducts on-line courses through an E-School
programme tie-up with universities in the Republic of Korea. In the final semester of M.A., the students are required to write a
dissertation on any area of their interest in Korean language, literature, culture or society.
Note: Computer Based Test (CBT) for M.A. in Korean language shall be conducted in the Korean Language.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website: https://www.jnu.ac.in/sllcs/cks
5. Centre for Chinese & South-East Asian Studies

A two-year M.A. in Chinese language at the Centre have been attracting and inspiring both the Indian and foreign students for
over four decades. The Centre offers an intensive specialized training in modern Chinese language with particular emphasis on the
commonly spoken language (putunghua) in present day China. Apart from having proficiency in the language, the students are
gradually exposed to the cultural and literary heritage of China through both classical and contemporary texts.
M.A. in Chinese: The programme is designed to facilitate advanced and intensive training of Chinese language, literature, culture
and civilization on the one hand and translation and interpretation on the other. Courses such as the History of Chinese Literature,
Chinese Linguistics, Fundamental of Chinese-English Translation, Newspaper Translation, Chinese Novels, Consecutive and
Simultaneous Interpretation, Introduction to the Economy of Modern China, Reading and Translation of Contemporary Writing train
students for research and interpretation careers. The inter-disciplinary orientation of the courses also offers an opportunity to
students to join Ph.D. programmes in social sciences streams of other Schools. The Centre offers a unique programme in training
students in Modern Standard Chinese (Putonghua). Apart from having a practical proficiency in the language concerned, students
are also familiarized systematically with various aspects of life in China and other Chinese-speaking areas in the South-East Asia.
The aim of the programme, therefore, is to stimulate and facilitate young scholars to engage themselves in advanced level
language- based studies on language, literature, history and culture of China and South-East Asian Countries.
Note: Computer Based Test (CBT) for M.A shall be conducted in the Chinese language.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website: https://www.jnu.ac.in/sllcs/cc&seas
6. Centre for French and Francophone Studies

The Centre is actively engaged in teaching and research in French and Francophone Studies with a view to promoting an
interdisciplinary approach to learning. The Centre offers full-time courses at the level of M.A. Teaching is carried out through the
medium of the French.
M.A. in French and Francophone Studies
At the M.A. level, courses on language, linguistics, methodology of teaching French as a foreign language, civilization, literature,
and translation and interpretation are offered.
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The CFFS has the distinction of being the first Centre in Asia to have introduced Francophone literature as part of the curriculum:
literatures from Canada, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, the Indian Ocean, Asia and Europe constitute a substantial part of the
syllabus. Equal weightage is given to theories of literature, thematic study of literature and its evolution through genres. With a view
to promoting an intercultural perspective, courses on French literature and India as well as Contemporary Indian Literature in
French figure in the cursus.
The Centre also offers a wide range of courses to teach theory and practice of translation and to analyze problems of inter linguistic
and intercultural transfer and terminology of specialized fields. The role of translation in building national literatures and
disseminating knowledge is emphasized. Courses such as ‗Translation in French of Indian Literary works‘ study the construct of
Indian identities in French translations. A course on Scientific and Technical translation initiates students to techniques of
documentary and terminological research. The CFFS is also the only Centre that lays equal emphasis on consecutive and
simultaneous interpretation, and students undergo rigorous training in laboratory booths to become professional in these fields.
Civilisation courses give importance to the history and geography of France and Francophone countries. History of Art, French
Cinema, Francophone cinema, French Thought and Mass Media are all part of the wide variety of courses the Centre offers.
Note: Computer Based Test (CBT) for M.A. shall be conducted in the French language.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website: https://www.jnu.ac.in/sllcs/cffs
7. Centre of German Studies

M.A.: The Centre of German Studies is among the first departments to offer separate degrees in Literature, Translation,
Translation and Interpretation. The M.A.s in Translation, Translation & Interpretation offer a broad spectrum of courses, ranging
from the conventional to the innovative, thereby providing students the choice of becoming professionally competent
translators/interpreters or entering the equally challenging and rewarding arena of research in Translation Studies. The M.A. in
Literature focuses on particular authors, literary movements, genres, and periods in literary history. Courses in theories of literature
provide students with the opportunity to read critical texts which also form the theoretical basis of the literature curriculum. Within
the M.A. programme, we also offer arrange of common courses, which seek to consolidate and supplement what students learn in
their respective specializations. These include didactics of German language, the cultural and political history of key periods
in the history of German speaking countries, Germany within the European Union, as well as courses on European philosophy,
Folklore, Film Studies and Art History. Over the third and fourth semester of the M.A., students are expected to write a dissertation
on an area of their choice. An adequate knowledge of German is a prerequisite to M.A. at the Centre of German Studies as the
medium of instruction is German and students have to write the tests, examination and term-papers in that language. Students
applying for M.A. must have B.A. in German or language competency of the level of C1/C2 or Advanced Diploma in German.
*The Centre is unable to offer the Translation & Interpretation Degree programme, this academic year (2022-23) because
of non- availability of faculty.
The other two programmes in Literature and Translation will be offered as before.
Note: Computer Based Test (CBT) for M.A. in German shall be conducted in the German language.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website: https://www.jnu.ac.in/sllcs/cgs
8. Centre of Indian Languages

The Centre is a research-oriented Centre of higher studies for promoting inter-disciplinary approach and comparative perspective
of literary studies. The centre undertakes socially relevant and intellectually stimulating research in various Indian languages. At
present, the Centre has facilities for teaching and research in Hindi, Urdu, Hindi Translation, Tamil, Kannada, Odia and teaching in
Bangla & Marathi are likely to be introduced in future. Efforts are being made to introduce Punjabi, Malayalam & Telugu language
and literature teaching in the Centre. The Centre has made innovations in its teaching and research programmes related to Hindi,
Urdu and Tamil languages, literature and their cultures and Hindi Translation. The Centre is perhaps the only Centre of its kind in
India where not only common courses in Hindi, Urdu and Hindi Translation at M.A. level are being taught but also faculty and
students are engaged in comparative and integrated research in these languages and other Indian and foreign languages. The
Centre for Indian Languages offers courses at M.A. level with special focus on History of language and literature, Indian and
Western literary theories, literary texts and their aesthetic and sociological appreciations.
Programmes of Study:
The Centre offers M.A. (Hindi), M.A. (Urdu), M.A. (Hindi Translation) with literature and Mass Media streams. Apart from service
courses in Hindi, Urdu, Tamil & Hindi Translation like Tool and Optional courses, one part-time courses namely Advance Diploma
in Mass Media in Urdu is also offered by the Centre.
M.A. in Hindi and Urdu: Each programme contains four semesters. During this period a student is required to earn total 68 credits.
M.A. in Hindi Translation: The programme contains four semesters. During this period a student is required to earn total 64
credits.
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Advance Diploma (ADOP) in Mass Media in Urdu: This is a part-time evening programme of two semesters with focus on:
I. Introduction of Mass Communication
II. Print Media
III. Stage & Film
IV. Radio and Television
Optional & Tool courses in Hindi, Urdu, Kannada & Odia: The optional courses meant for those who have basic knowledge of
language and literature and need the further proficiency in language, literature and culture. The course is spread over 4 semesters.
Whereas tool course is an elementary language programme for beginners. The course is spread over two semesters.
Short term courses for Foreign/casual students in Hindi and Urdu: Centre offers short-term courses in Hindi & Urdu for foreign
students. The duration of the course varies from six months to one year. The course covers script, grammatical skills, language
proficiency, knowledge of culture of respective language and literary appreciation.
Note: Computer Based Test (CBT) for M.A. in Hindi and Hindi Translation shall be conducted in the Hindi language, M.A.
in Urdu shall be conducted in Urdu language and Advance Diploma in Mass Media in Urdu shall be conducted in Urdu
language.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website: https://jnu.ac.in/sllcs/cil
9. Centre for Linguistics
The Centre offers an M.A. in Linguistics. The Centre also offers a wide range of optional courses in Linguistics to undergraduate
students of the Centres of foreign languages in the School.
(a) M.A. in Linguistics:
The M.A. programme in Linguistics provides the students a basic grounding in descriptive, general and theoretical linguistics , and
initiates them into specialized areas, Applied Linguistics, Language Typology, Generative Phonology, Generative Syntax,
Semantics, and Morphology, Cognitive Linguistics, Construction Grammar, Language-Mind and Brain, Sociolinguistics, Indian
Linguistic Theories, Semiotics and philosophy of Language and Culture, South Asia as a linguistic area, Historical and Comparative
Linguistics, Tibeto- Burman Linguistics, Language Documentation, and Acoustic and experimental Phonetics.
The Centre imparts training in the practical and research aspects of the discipline, enabling the students to explore and reflect upon
various theories of language and their relevance in specific contexts. Among other facilities that the Centre provides are:
Computerized Speech Lab and Phonetics Lab, Field-work on lesser known Indian Languages.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/sllcs/cl

The Centre, recognized by the QS World University Ranking as one of the top 100 departments of English in the world, offer
an M.A. programme in English. The Centre also offers tool and optional courses in English Language and Literature to
undergraduate students of the School majoring in foreign languages.
The MA programme lays emphasis on introducing students to new ways of looking at literatures in English both from England and
from other parts of the world, like Indian, American, Australian and Irish literatures in English. Courses in critical thought both
Western and Indian, literary theories, and culture studies further help students to develop the ability to relate literatures to their
contexts, to compare theories and texts, and to explore the way history, ideology, and material forces condition literary and
other cultural texts.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/sllcs/ces
11. Centre of Russian Studies
The Centre of Russian Studies is one of the leading centres in India, offering degree courses in Russian Language, Literature,
Culture and Translation Studies.
Programmes of Study:
M.A. in Russian: The Master‘s Programme is spread over four semesters (two years). During this period, the students would earn
80 credits. Courses on Russian Grammar, Stylistics, Lexicology, Phonetics, Morphology, Syntax, Introduction to Linguistics,
Introduction to Research, Literary Trends, Introduction to Translation Studies and Translation Techniques are compulsory for all
students. However, choice between some Literature and Translation/Interpretation courses can be exercised in the second (final)
year. In the final semester, the students would be required to write a Term paper, which is meant to prepare them to carry out
research work in future.
Note: Computer Based Test (CBT) for M.A. shall be conducted in the Russian language.
For more details about the Centre, visit the Centre‘s website: https://www.jnu.ac.in/sllcs/crs.
12. Centre of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Latin American Studies
The Centre initially began its academic programmes as one of the Centres of the then School of Languages, with courses in
language proficiency in Spanish. Since then, it has grown into a specialized Centre dealing with language, linguistics, literature,
culture and civilization of Spain and Latin America as well as translation studies. In Spanish studies, the programmes go upto the
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Ph.D. level.
The Centre is a pioneering institution in the country, having prepared students and teachers to take up important assignments
involving use of Spanish studies. Besides having provided teaching faculty to a number of academic institutions where Spanish is
taught, personnel prepared by the Centre are engaged in such activities as tourism, interpretation, translation, banking and the
business sector.
M.A.: The two year comprehensive post-graduate programme offers courses in Spanish and Latin American literature and in
translation and interpretation studies, as well as in language teaching methodology and contrastive linguistics. The programme
aims to prepare students to conduct research at the Ph.D. level and also to impart translation/interpretation/teaching skills.
Note: Computer Based Test (CBT) for M.A. in Spanish language shall be conducted in the Spanish language.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/sllcs/cspilas
( C ) SPECIAL FEATURES OF PART-TIME PROGRAMMES
Part-time courses are designed to suit the professional requirements of those who require some knowledge of the language for
their areas of specialisation and for professional work where ability to understand the language at elementary level would be an
asset.
Advanced Diploma in Mass Media in Urdu: It is a one year part-time intensive course which gives training in writing for radio,
television, film, drama, journalism and other means of communication.
Selection of candidates to part time programmes of study
For Advanced Diploma in Mass Media in Urdu Courses: The admission to Advanced Diploma in Mass Media in Urdu
Programmes of Study in the School will be made on the basis of the performance of the candidate in the Computer Based Test
(CBT).
MASTER OF ARTS
Candidates who have already pursued B.A. (Hons.) /M.A. Language programme in any two or more Centres of study of
the School during their entire academic career are not eligible for admission to M.A. Language Programme.
Sl. Name of Centre Sub. Code & Sub. Eligibility NTA Test paper
No. Code Number code
1 Persian – PERM (203) Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP30
Centre for Persian and education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency
Central Asian Studies in the concerned language.
2 (CPCAS) Pashto – PUSM (236) Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP29
education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency
in the concerned language.
3 Centre for Arabic and Arabic – ARBM (204) Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP05
African Studies education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency
(CA&AS) in the concerned language.
4 Centre for Japanese Japanese Studies – Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP15
Studies (CJS) JPNM (205) education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency
5 Centre for Korean Korean – KORM (206) Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP20
Studies (CKS) education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency
6 Centre for Chinese, Chinese – CHNM (207) Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP09
South East Asian education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency
Studies (CCSEAS) in the concerned language.
7 Centre for French and French and Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP10
Francophone Studies Francophone Studies – education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency
(CFFS) FRNM (208) in the concerned language.
8 Centre for German German Literature – Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP12
Studies (CGS) GRLM (209) education with at least 50% marks with adequate proficiency
in German.
9 German Translation – Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP12
GRTM (230) Education with at least 50% marks with adequate proficiency in
German.
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10 Centre for Indian Hindi – HNDM (210) Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP02
Languages (CIL) Education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency
11 Urdu – URDM (211) Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP37
education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency
12 Hindi Translation – Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP02
HTLM (240) education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency
in Hindi, English and any other Indian language.
13 Centre of Russian Russian – RSNM (212) Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP34
Studies (CRS) education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency
14 Centre for Spanish, Spanish – SPNM (213) Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP14
Portuguese, Italian education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency
and Latin American in the concerned language.
Studies (CSPI&LAS)
15 Centre for Linguistics Linguistics – LINM (214) Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP04
(CL) education with at least 50% marks.
16 Centre for English English – ENGM (215) Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of LAQP01
Studies (CES) education with at least 50% marks.
ADVANCE DIPLOMA OF PROFICIENCY
Sl. Name of Centre Sub. Code & Sub. Eligibility NTA Test
No. Code Number paper
code
1 Centre for Indian ADOP-Mass Media in A Bachelor‘s Degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education with LAQP38
Languages (CIL) Urdu – URDA (502) a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate with Urdu as one of
the subjects at High School or Intermediate or B.A. Level.
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3. SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
BRIEF HISTORY AND PROFILE
The School of Life Sciences (SLS) was established in the year 1970 and completed more than five decades of its glorious journey.
The School offers an M. Sc. (Two years), a Post Graduate Diploma, an M Sc (Research) (One year), and a Ph.D. degree in Life
Sciences. The teaching and research programme in the School was conceptualized as an interdisciplinary program that unifies the
disciplines of biological sciences from molecule to whole organismal level. The experimental approaches undertaken by different
research groups include biochemistry, biophysics, cell biology, genetics, and molecular biology in organisms representing viruses,
bacteria, fungi, plants, and mammals.
The teaching programme of the School of Life Sciences has earned a high reputation for its interdisciplinary nature for students from
both biological and physical sciences at the Master‘s levels. This is made possible by offering remedial courses in physical sciences
for Master‘s students admitted from the bioscience stream and in elementary biology for students entering biology after their first
degree in physical sciences. The School has an in-house system of continuous review of its academic programmes that allow the
inclusion of newer areas into research and teaching. The M.Sc. practical laboratories are well equipped to impart ‗hands-on‘ training
to students in the theory subjects taught to them. Graduates completing their degrees at the School are always sought after by
research labs in India and abroad and they have performed exceptionally well in the universities, institutes, and industries.
HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR TEACHING PROGRAMME
Molecular, cellular, and organismal biology with emphasis on a holistic understanding of the mechanisms operating in living systems
Experienced Faculty Members with national and international recognitions
 Continuous review of its academic programs that allows inclusion of newer areas into research and teaching
 Well-equipped M.Sc. practical laboratories and ‗hands-on‘ training in the subjects taught in theory classes
 M.Sc. dissertation research carried out in SLS laboratories
 Strong Mentoring programme and successful placements of students in India and abroad
M.Sc. (Life Sciences)
The M. Sc. course emphasizes research and offers students the choice of a research career. Our M.Sc. students are encouraged to
rejoin SLS through due admission procedure to pursue their doctoral studies or seek admission in other institutions in India/abroad.
This program offers in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in all areas of Life Sciences. It is open to students from both
Physical and Biological Sciences backgrounds. Students have to take both core and optional courses spread over four semesters,
and practical courses in the first three semesters. During the final two semesters, students also have to carry out a research project
on a specific topic under the supervision of a faculty member in a laboratory and submit a dissertation for evaluation by a committee
of experts followed by an open oral presentation defending the project. Students also have to present a seminar and submit a term
paper on a current topic in life sciences. Detailed information regarding the course structure can be obtained from the website
(www.jnu.ac.in/sls).
SLS has initiated specializations in the M.Sc. (Life Sciences) program from the 2023-24 academic year. A student can opt for one of
the three specializations: 1) Molecular Metabolism and Cellular Systems, 2) Biology of Diseases and Pathomechanisms, and 3)
Epigenetics and Gene Regulation. In addition, the existing M.Sc. Degree without any specialization is another stream for the
students to opt for. The details of course requirements are available at https://jnu.ac.in/sls-msc-courses
Post-Graduate Diploma in Life Sciences
The PG diploma programme is offered as an exit option for students completing 1st year of MSc Life Sciences. This one-year
programme of study is called ―Post-graduate diploma in Life Sciences‖ to align its teaching programme to the National Education
Policy 2020. It is an exit option from the M Sc Life Science programme.
Eligibility for Admission to PG Diploma: Students must be admitted to the MSc Life Sciences programme (SLSM) through a national-
level entrance examination as per JNU admission policy. No separate admission will be required for the PG Diploma in Life Sciences
programme.
Eligibility for award of PG Diploma: Eligible students must have completed one year (Two semesters) of courses in SLS with at least
48 credits including theory and practicals and have secured a pass grade in all courses. This programme is offered as an exit option
for students pursuing the MSc Life Sciences degree programme in SLS, JNU at the end of the second semester.
Exit Option Exercise for PG Diploma: To enable students to optimally plan their further careers, and to enable the School to
effectively run its teaching programme, MSc 1st year students who desire to exit after two semesters of MSc Life Sciences
programme can opt for this PG Diploma in Life Sciences, if they fulfill the following stipulations:
1. Student must complete all the requisite credits for the first two semesters AND
2. Student must obtain pass grade in all courses including practicals AND
3. Student must communicate in writing to the Dean, SLS at least 3 months before the completion of the second semester (winter
semester).
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M.Sc. (Research) degree in Life Sciences
M.Sc. (Research) degree teaching programme called ―M.Sc. (Research) in Life Sciences‖ is offered to align the SLS teaching
programme to the National Education Policy 2020. It provides an entry option for students in M Sc Life Science programme.
Eligibility for Admission to MSc (Research) Degree:

1. Students who have completed four-year UG programme with at least 75% marks (aggregate) in any branch of life sciences or
allied disciplines, OR Students who have completed one-year MSc programme in life sciences or allied disciplines in their
institution are admitted based on national-level entrance test for MSc degree programme, following a three-year undergraduate
degree in any branch related to life sciences
2. And have passed the following pre-requisite courses with at least 75% marks (aggregate) at the end of the UG / first year M.Sc.
degree programme: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and at least one or more of topics in
Immunology/Physiology/ Developmental biology
3. And the candidates must have passed laboratory practicals in the above-listed subjects with at least 75% marks (aggregate)
during their qualifying degree.
Admission: Admissions will be made as per JNU policy. A maximum of 10 seats, including the vacant seats in MSc Life
Sciences programme, will be offered in this MSc (Research) degree programme in Life Sciences.
Curriculum: This teaching programme will be run alongside the second-year MSc degree in life sciences in the School of Life
Sciences for those having fulfilled all the prescribed pre-requisite courses. The programme will provide an avenue to carry out a
high-quality one-year MSc-level research project as a dissertation and choice-based optional courses to offer the requisite
theoretical framework for life sciences research.
Funding:
The School has been receiving funding from various sources as mentioned below:-
 UGC-Departmental Special Assistance Programme
 UGC-Resource Networking Program
 University with Potential for Excellence (UPOE)
 DST FIST-I and FIST-II programmes
 DST-PURSE Grant
 DBT-BUILDER
Faculty-level funding:
Research grants from various national and international funding agencies such as the UGC, DST, DBT, CSIR, ICMR, The European
Union, the Wellcome Trust (UK), Swiss Development, USDA, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) etc.
Career and Aptitude Development of SLS Students
JNU and the SLS pro-actively support the career and aptitude development of its students by the following :
 Students elected to the statutory Student Faculty Committee
 Student representation in the Special Committee (Board of Studies) of SLS
 Organization of the highly successful annual research festival ‗BioSparks‘ by senior Ph.D. students Visiting Scholar seminar ‗Meet
the Speaker‘ anchored by students
In-house Training Opportunities

 Training in Animal Handling
 Training in Radiation Safety
 Skill development workshops
 CIF orientation and equipment usage
 Equipment training in JNU-AIRF
 English learning through JNU Linguistic Empowerment Cell
 Mathematics learning through JNU Maths Empowerment cell
 Courseon Plagiarism awareness and software training through the JNU library
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
M.Sc. (Life Sciences)

Students are admitted to the M. Sc. (Life Sciences) program based on their performance in the nationwide entrance test conducted
by the National Testing Agency (NTA) through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Candidates with an undergraduate
degree in the relevant areas are eligible to apply. Those pursuing undergraduate studies in the requisite areas can also appear in the
admission test. However, they can be admitted only if they have earned an undergraduate degree before admission, following
university rules.
For further details, please visit SLS website (www.jnu.ac.in/sls)
Post-graduate diploma in Life Sciences

st
Students are not offered separate admission as this is an exit option for students at the end of their 1 year of the M.Sc. Life
Sciences programme in SLS, JNU aligning to policies in NEP 2020.
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M.Sc. (Research) degree in Life Sciences
Students are admitted to the M. Sc. (Research) Life Sciences programme based on their performance in the nationwide entrance
test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) through Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for this programme.
Candidates who have completed one year M Sc programme in the relevant areas can apply. In addition, students with four years of
undergraduate studies in the requisite areas are also eligible to appear in the admission test. However, they can be admitted only if
they have earned an undergraduate four-year degree or completed a one-year M Sc programme before admission.
For further details, please visit SLS website (www.jnu.ac.in/sls)
M.Sc.
Sl No. Name of School Sub. Code & Sub. Eligibility NTA Test paper
Code Number code
1. School of Life Life Sciences –SLSM Bachelor‘s (B.Sc. or B.Tech or equivalent) in Biological, SCQP17
Sciences (SLS) (225) Physical or Agricultural Sciences or Biotechnology under the
10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 55% marks.
2. Students must be admitted to the MSc Life Sciences Not Applicable
programme in SLS, JNU through a national-level entrance
PG Diploma in Life
examination as per JNU admission policy.
Sciences –PDLT
No separate admission will be required for the PG Diploma
in Life Sciences programme.
3. 1. Students who have completed four-year UG programme in
life sciences, Biological, Physical or Agricultural Sciences
or Biotechnology or Allied disciplines,
OR
Students who have completed one-year MSc programme
in life sciences, Biological, Physical or Agricultural
Sciences or Biotechnology or Allied disciplines in their
institution are admitted based on a national-level entrance
test for MSc degree programme, following a three-year
M.Sc. (Research) in undergraduate degree in any branch related to life
Life Sciences –RLSM sciences SCQP17
(243) 2. And have passed the following pre-requisite courses with
at least 75% marks (aggregate) at the end of the first year
M.Sc. degree programme or four years UG programme :
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology,
Molecular Biology, and at least one or more of topics in
Immunology/Physiology/ Developmental biology
3. AND the candidates must have passed laboratory
practicals in the above-listed subjects with at least 75%
marks (aggregate) during their qualifying degree.
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4. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
(A) PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
The School of Social Sciences is the largest post-graduate School in the University. It has M.A., MPH and admission to Ph.D.
programmes in its various Centres. It has no undergraduate programme of its own, even though it offers a few under-graduate
courses for students of School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies. The School has thirteen Centres plus one group, in which
regular admission takes place in different programmes as detailed in the following table:
Centre, Programme of Study & Field of Study
1. Centre for Economic Studies and Planning

M.A. in Economics
2. Centre for Historical Studies
M.A. in History
a. Ancient History
b. Medieval History
c. Modern History
3 Centre for Political Studies
M.A. in Political Science
4. Centre for the Study of Regional Development
M.A. in Geography
5. Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health
Masters in Public Health (MPH)
6. Centre for the Study of Social Systems
M.A. in Sociology
7. Centre for Philosophy
M. A. in Philosophy
8. Centre for Informal Sector and Labour Studies
M.A. in Development and Labour Studies
The School has a lively academic ambience. The teaching and research programmes in the School have certain innovative
elements. While ensuring rigorous discipline- oriented training in each Centre, interest is generated in multi-disciplinary study and
research, by allowing students to take courses in other Centres depending upon their aptitude as well as the relevance of the
courses to their main disciplines and areas of research interest.
(B) CENTRES OF THE SCHOOL
1. Centre for Economic Studies and Planning
The Centre has established itself as a premier institution for teaching and research in Economics, and has been recognized by the
UGC as a Centre for Advanced Studies. The richness of the teaching and research programmes is reflected in the structure of the
courses and the research output of faculty and research scholars. The faculty has a distinguished record of publications of books,
monographs and articles, as well as outreach through more accessible articles in the popular media.
The Centre strives to ensure that the faculty is easily accessible to the students. The pedagogic emphasis is on analysis,
understanding and learning, rather than on memorizing. Students have to write term papers, make presentations, solve problems,
appear in open book examinations, etc. as part of a continuous evaluation process.
M.A. programme:
The focus of the M.A. programme is twofold: (i) to acquaint the students with the analytical foundations of the discipline of
economics in alternative theoretical approaches; global and Indian economic history and quantitative methods and (ii) to enable the
students to relate their analytical understanding of the subject to the actual experience of economies and to interpret processes of
change using a historical perspective. Special emphasis is placed on the study of aspects of development, in the context of the
global and the Indian economy. The programme consists of 16 courses taught over four semesters. 8 courses taught in the first
year are compulsory while the remaining 8 courses are optional, to be chosen out of a range of courses offered out of the Centre
and including 2 that can be chosen from outside the Centre if desired. One of the new experiences for many students comes from
an introduction to research through the requirement of writing term papers for several courses.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/sss/cesp
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2. Centre for Historical Studies
Recognised as a Centre for Advanced Studies by the UGC, The Centre for Historical Studies is a premier centre of teaching and
research in history within India. It is also one ot the oldest centres in the School of Social Sciences having launched its programme
of Post Graduate Studies in 1970 under the guidance of eminent historians like Professors S. Gopal, Romila Thapar, Bipan Chandra
and Satish Chandra. A major focus of the Centre continues to be on cutting-edge research that can expand the frontiers of the
discipline.
M.A. in History
Students joining the Centre are offered a flexible programme while specialising in (1) Ancient History, or (2) Medieval History, or (3)
Modern and Contemporary History. Along with courses in their specialisation, they are required to do (a) a general course on
historical methods, (b) survey courses on ancient, medieval and modern histories of the world, and (c) at least five courses from
their area of specialisation. In addition, students will be required to offer at least two courses on histories of countries other than
India.
Apart from these compulsory courses, a large part of the progrmme is available as "Open Options", wherein the students may
choose courses in areas other than that of one's specialization including (1) other periods of Indian history, and (2) courses in other
Centres (with permission of the Faculty) in disciplines relevant to the student's area of interest and specialization. Students are
strongly advised to do a language course relevant to their area of specialisation. Further, two research oriented Seminar courses
are to be completed, with at least one in the area of specialisation.
In lecture courses fifty per cent of the evaluation depends on a student's performance in mid semester tests or tutorials during the
semester, and fifty percent on performance in the end-semester examination. The programme expects a good deal of reading and
original independent writing by students as part of the curriculum. The programme is designed to train students to read extensively
on different themes and to write independently keeping in view the current research in the field. The seminar courses initiate
students into the exciting and painstaking world of research, wherein they are required to present an original paper on the basis of
an critical analysis of primary sources.
The candidates must make their specific choice of specialisation, i.e. (Ancient History or Medieval History or Modern
Indian History) with care; it is not possible to change from one stream to another.
Candidates applying for M.A. (History) programme are allowed to exercise only one option, i.e., Ancient History; or
Medieval History; or Modern Indian History.
No application for a second M.A. at the Centre for Historical Studies will be entertained from those who have completed an M.A.
degree from the same Centre even if the period of specialization is different.
Candidates who qualify are requested to register immediately as and when the dates for registration are announced at the earliest
when semester starts so that they can take full advantage of the tutorial system. Students are required to check with the CHS
office for specific dates. Students are also requested to attend the Orientation Meeting with the Faculty. This will introduce them to
the structure of courses, the system of evaluation and the rules and norms of the Centre. The date of this meeting will be put up on
the notice board of the Centre.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/sss/chs
3. Centre for Political Studies
The Centre is recognized as a premier centre for teaching and research in Political Science. Students who have graduated from the
Centre are holding important positions in academic institutions and other walks of public life all over the world. The faculty members
have a distinguished record of publications of books and articles in important national and international journals. The Centre offers
two programmes of study- MA. and Ph.D. The teaching and research work of the Centre covers four broad sub-fields in the
discipline of Political Science. They are: (1) Political Philosophy and History of Ideas; (2) Indian Government, Politics, Institutions
and Public Policy; (3) Comparative Politics and International Relations; and (4) Methods of Political Analysis
M.A. in Political Science
As a degree in Political Science, the M.A. programme of the Centre focuses on the study of Political Theory/Ideas, Comparative
Politics/International Relations, Indian Politics and Public Policy and Methods and Concepts of Political Analysis. The programme is
designed to - a) enhance theoretical understanding and develop methodological skills in these four sub-fields of Political Science;
(b) relate political processes with social structures and ideas; and (c) interpret institutions, policies and processes in an historical
and contemporary perspective. The M.A. programme consists of 16 courses, which are taught over four semesters. Of these ten
are compulsory and the remaining six are optional courses. Of the six optional courses, at least four should be chosen from a
wide range of optional courses offered by the Centre and only two can be opted from outside the Centre in the second year of the
M.A. programme.
For more details about the programme and courses, please visit JNU website: http://www.jnu.ac.in/sss/cps
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4. Centre for the Study of Regional Development
The Centre for the Study of Regional Development came into existence in the year 1971 with the mandate of evolving an inter-
disciplinary teaching and research programs with a focus on the issues of regional development in India. This is one of the largest
Centres in the School of Social Sciences, offering postgraduate degree programs in Geography, Ph.D research programs on
diverse issues of regional development within the interdisciplinary framework.
M.A. in Geography
The focus of the programme is on the contemporary approaches of Geography with special reference to issues and challenges
associated with the pattern of regional development in India. The curriculum includes theoretical, topical and methodological
courses. The courses cover geographical thought, human ecology, regional development theory, geomorphology, cryosphere,
climatology, hydrology, climate change, economic geography, social geography, population, settlement geography, Political
geography. All the topical courses have emphasis on India. Issues on regional development are dealt with in courses on regional
geography of India, meso-regional studies, and levels of regional development in India. The methodological courses cover
quantitative techniques, computer assisted cartography, GIS and remote sensing. The students are required to participate in the
field work which is usually organised in the challenging terrain and rural settings during the summer and winter vacations. The
fourth and the last semester offer diverse specialization streams and set of optional courses to the students to choose from.
Students can opt for any one of the following specialization streams:
a) Physical Resources and Geomorphology
b) Population and Settlement Geography
c) Regional Development and Planning
d) Social Geography
e) Agricultural Geography
f) Remote Sensing and GIS
g) Advanced Techniques in Geography
h) Political geography
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/sss/csrd
5. Centre of Social Medicine & Community Health
The Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health (CSMCH) was established in order to shape and provide academic content to
the discipline of public health, making it relevant to the situation in India. It was recognised that the discipline of Preventive and
Social Medicine needed a paradigm shift that could only be provided if this Centre was set up outside the confines of a medical coll
ege.
Over the last five decades, the Centre has acquired vast experience in evolving problem-oriented interdisciplinary academic
programmes in public health, in addition to building an active research base. At the same time, efforts have also been made at
establishing institutional links with various academic, research, policy-making and non-governmental organisations.
Under the overall objective of creating academic programmes for making health services meaningful to the people of the country,
the Centre has set out as its objective the task of understanding the health problems and health needs of the Indian people. The
endeavour is to understand how health problems are shaped by socio-economic factors and to examine the social structure itself, to
delineate the structural constraints that contour the scope of health interventions. The task requires an inter-disciplinary approach
involving disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, economics, history, political science, demography, statistics and
public administration, apart from the disciplines that are traditionally included in public health. It was for this reason that the Centre
was located in the School of Social Sciences. Epidemiology, health service structure, health programme design, health systems
research and health policy analysis are important foci for all the programmes.
The Centre offers Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
The MPH students are required to undertake three semesters of course work. They are additionally required to conduct a field study
during the inter semester breaks and to be completed in the fourth semester. The successful completion of the prescribed course
work and dissertation/field study will lead to the award of M.P.H. degree.
Courses in public health cover areas such as organization of health programmes, epidemiology, nutrition, maternal and child health,
communicable diseases, family planning, research methodology, operations research etc. Courses in social sciences cover
concepts perspectives and methods relevant for public health within an interdisciplinary perspective.
During the second semester students are offered a number of optional courses. They also get an opportunity to familiarise
themselves with the current issues in public health through an intensive journal club. All students are exposed to group field work in
both urban and rural areas as a part of their course work.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/sss/csmch
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6. Centre for the Study of Social Systems
The Centre is recognized as a premier centre for teaching and research in Sociology. This Centre has been ranked among the top
55 best departments in the world for sociology in 2017-18 by QS World Rankings. Students who have graduated from the Centre
have distinguished themselves in all walks of public life. Our alumni are present in most leading institutions of higher education and
research nationally and globally. Our faculty members have made their mark in the broader world of social sciences with a
distinctive intellectual orientation and an illustrious record of publications.
Since its inception in 1971, the Centre has developed a distinctive approach to sociology both in terms of a plurality of theoretical
and methodological orientations as well as in a variety of substantive fields of empirical enquiry. Equal focus is therefore given on
the teaching of qualitative and quantitative methods on the one hand and on philosophy of methods on the other. From its very
inception both teaching and research in our Centre have shown an engagement with pressing questions of development and
marginalization, social movement and social justice. The CSSS is recognized as a Centre for Advanced Studies in the discipline of
sociology by the UGC.
The Centre offers Two programmes of study-MA and Ph.D. The teaching and research work of the Centre covers three aspects of
sociological studies:(i) Theory and Social Thought; (ii) Methodological Orientation and Methods of Social Research; (iii) Substantive
studies on different dimensions of social life.
M.A in Sociology
Teaching and research programmes of the Centre for MA are organized around studies in theories and methods, on the one hand,
and analysis of structures and processes of social systems on the other. Courses at the M.A level seek to combine theoretical and
methodological concerns with the study of the substantive issues relating to Indian society. Of the 16 courses offered to the M.A
students, 5 are optional courses.
All courses offered to the students are lecture-based courses. However, they require students to write tutorials/term papers. In each
case, fifty percent of the grades depend on the student‘s performance in mid-term assignments/tests and the remaining fifty percent
is awarded on the basis of their performance in the end semester examination.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/sss/csss
The Centre for Philosophy is one of the premiere places for the philosophical education and research in India. The Centre is driven
by the thought that philosophical knowledge is the backbone of our educational process and we must try to inculcate philosophical
thinking in every aspect of our modern day life. An engagement with basic philosophical issues and problems strengthens not only
our imagination and critical ability as knowledge seekers but also it offers new dimensions to understanding about the world in
general. The Centre aims to provide a strong platform for philosophical training and offer opportunities for pursuing cutting edge
research in new philosophical areas, over and above the existing ones.
The academic programmes of the Centre are intended to provide students with a deeper knowledge and rigorous foundation in the
discipline while simultaneously encouraging students to be committed to thinking critically about the problems of our contemporary
society. The teaching and research works are designed to educate students to read and engage with original philosophical texts,
both classical and modern (Indian and Western), with a high degree of methodological awareness. Through our programmes we
allow, inspire, and train our students to delve into the philosophical issues of diverse traditions and multi-disciplinary areas. In short,
we provide educational training that helps students to philosophically think about everything that surrounds them in their everyday
world of experience.
M.A Programme:
The MA programme of the Centre focuses on the thorough study of all the major areas of philosophy. The course contents are
designed in view of the latest developments in an area. In most of our courses, apart from teaching the basic texts, we also train
our students to go through seminal research papers published in major national and international journals in the respective areas of
study.
An MA student is required to do 16 courses with equal credits. All the courses are lecture-based. Students are expected to attend
and participate in each course regularly. An MA project of 4 credits is mandatory for all the MA students where they are expected
to write an original philosophical piece under the guidance of a teacher. Students are also encouraged to choose optional courses
from other Centres so that they are exposed to interdisciplinarity both in terms of areas of research as well as on methodological
approaches.
Students‘ performances are evaluated based on term-paper presentation cum submission and written tests. For more details about
the Centre, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/sss/cp
8. Centre for Informal Sector and Labour Studies
Centre for Informal Sector and Labour Studies is one of the newly created Centres with the objective of studying the informal sector
which includes non-agricultural workers, agricultural labourers, peasants, fishermen, craftsmen, street vendors, domestic work etc.
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Since the overwhelming bulk of the working people are located in the informal sector which is also termed as the ―Unorganized
Sector‖, the focus of teaching and research in the Centre is on labour processes and working conditions in the unorganised sector in
the contemporary world, particularly the developing countries. The Centre offers the following programmes:
M.A. in Development and Labour Studies
MA in Development and Labour Studies focuses on contemporary themes related to the informal sector and labour. Its main
objectives are – (i) providing an interdisciplinary perspective on the contemporary themes and issues on informality and labour
drawing from the disciplines of history, economics, sociology and political science, (ii) providing basic theoretical and empirical
training to undertake in depth analysis of the structural changes and public policy challenges that confront the labour in the informal
sector in the contemporary world.
The M.A. programme consists of sixteen courses which are taught over four semesters. Of these eight compulsory courses are
spread over the first two semesters. These compulsory courses cover broad thematic areas which provide students with an
overview of the subject and basic theoretical knowledge of the structural factors that impact on labour processes and the growing
informalization. Eight Optional Courses will be offered in the third and the fourth semesters. Out of the eight Optional Courses,
students will have to do seven Lecture Courses (up to a maximum of three can be chosen from outside the Centre) and one
Seminar Course in the third and fourth semesters. The optional courses will focus on specific themes and problems to allow
students to undertake in-depth analysis of recent debates and contemporary areas of research in labour processes and
unorganised sector. Seminar Courses will focus on introducing students to original research in various themes of informal sector
and labour.
For more details about the Centre, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/sss/cisls
Master of Arts
Sl. Name of Centre Sub. Code & Eligibility NTA Test paper
No. Sub. Code code
Number
1 Centre for Economics- Bachelor's degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of COQP10
Economic studies ECOM (216) education with at least 50% marks. Knowledge of Mathematics
and Planning at 10+2 level is expected and will be tested for in the
(CESP) Entrance Examination.
2 Centre for Historical Modern History- Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of HUQP09
Studies (CHS) MODM (217) education with at least 50% marks.
3 Medieval History Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of HUQP09
– education with at least 50% marks.
MEDM (218)
4 Ancient History Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of HUQP09
– ANCM (219) education with at least 50% marks.
5 Centre for Political Political Science Bachelor‘s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at HUQP18
Studies (CPS) – least 50% marks in Social Sciences and Humanities and 55%
POLM (220) marks in Science & Technology disciplines.
6 Centre for the Geography- Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of HUQP08
Study of Regional GEOM (221) education with at least 45% marks.
Development
(CSRD)
7 Centre for the Sociology- Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of HUQP22
Study of Social SOCM (222) education with at least 45% marks.
Systems (CSSS)
8 Centre for Philosophy- Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of HUQP16
Philosophy (CP) SPHM (229) education with at least 45% marks.
9 Centre for Informal Development and Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of HUQP06
Sector and Labour Labour Studies- education with at least 50% marks.
Studies (CIS&LS) DLSM(231)
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MPH
Sl. Name ofCentre Sub. Code &Sub. Eligibility NTA Test paper
1 Centre of Social Master of Public i. Bachelors level degree with minimum duration of four years in COQP19
Medicine and Health - clinical sciences viz. MBBS, AYUSH, BDS, BAMS, BUMS,
Community MPHT (145) BSMS, BHMS, BPT, BOT, B.Sc. (Nursing), BVSc or a
Health (CSMCH) professional degree in Allied Subjects/fields by the
corresponding statutory regulatory body, with Minimum of 55%
marks from a recognized University/Institution (or equivalent
grade B in UGC 7-point scale or equivalent grade in a point
scale wherever grading system is followed).
OR
ii. Masters level degree in Social Sciences, Humanities,
Management, Sciences, Technology and Allied Subjects/field
with Minimum 50% marks from a recognized
University/Institution (or equivalent grade B in UGC 7-point
scale or equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading
system is followed).
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5. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Environmental Sciences as a discipline was incepted at JNU in 1974 as a bold step to clear precept the frame of boundaries across
disciplines— Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics among others. The school is truly multidisciplinary in its teaching,
research and outreach activities. These ensure interaction between fundamental and applied sciences, and expect evaluation of
meaningful, viable and sound academic curriculum where Environmental Science remains a central focus. The outcomes of the
research are value addition to existing knowledge and creation of newer information which helps in affecting and shaping policy
interventions for environmental conservation and management. The research work ranges from environmental pollution, climate
change issues, ecological and geological processes to science and technology based interventions. The intake of students, research
scholars and faculty members ensures diverse interests and multi-disciplinary built-up in the school with the dynamic perspectives to
find sustainable solutions.
The school offers Ph.D. and M.Sc. programmes. The School is distinguished for recipient of UGC sponsored special assistance
programme (SAP)/DSA/ DRS programmes, FIST sponsored by the DST and the ENVIS centre sponsored by the Ministry of
Environment and Forests, Government of India. Academic activities of the faculty members have been recognized both nationally
and internationally, and several of them are recipients of various research projects, funded by governmental and intergovernmental
agencies such as DST, ISRO, DBT, MoES, UGC, ICMR, CSIR, MoEF&CC, Global Environment Facility, NIC, DRDO, MoWR and
others. Faculty members are also part of various committees constituted by the Central and State Governments. The School has
set-up a Central Instrumental Facility (CIF) housing many state of art of analytical instruments including CHNSO Analyser, Gas
Chromatograph, Atomic Absorption Spectroscope, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, AKTA system, XRD, Real Time PCR, Microwave
Digestion, AXIOSKOP AXIOVERT microscope and Fluorescent Microscope, Flow Cytometer, OC/EC analyzer, Ultra-centrifuge,
Spectroradiometer, WD – XRF, High-end Performance Computing (HPC) facility ICP-OES, etc. Other than that a well equipped
M.Sc. laboratory with some essential instrumental facilities, an in-house library and computational laboratory with internet facilities
are provided to the students to strengthen their scientific awareness with global challenges.
PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
The activities of the School are inter-disciplinary. The School endeavours to study the problem of environment in an integrated
manner using the principles of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology and Biology.
M.Sc.
The School offers a two years interdisciplinary M.Sc. programme in Environmental sciences. The program covers various aspects of
the environment by providing in depth understanding of issues at local, regional and global level; using interdisciplinary
teaching/research/field work resources. Well-designed contemporary courses are offered to ensure development of scientific
understanding of the environmental problems. The courses offered fall under four categories: (i) Core courses, (ii) Optional courses
(iii) Remedial courses and (iv) Non-credit courses. The M.Sc. programme is spread over four semesters. It carries 64 credits and
comprises of four different components viz., I) Teaching, II) Lab Work, III) Field Work and IV) Dissertation. The subject‘s areas
covered require knowledge of the basic scientific disciplines (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Geology). Detail about
all the courses offered in this programme can be obtained from the Jawaharlal Nehru University Website.
For more details about the School, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/ses
Master of Science
Sl. Name ofSchool Sub. Code & Sub.Code Eligibility NTA Test paper
No. Number code
1 School of Environmental Sciences B.Sc. degree or equivalent in any branch of basic or applied SCQP11
Environmental – SESM (223) science under 10+2+3 pattern of education or
Sciences (SES) B.E./B.Tech/MBBS with at least 55% marks.
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6. SCHOOL OF COMPUTER & SYSTEMS SCIENCES
The School of Computer and Systems Sciences was established in 1975. It is among the first few institutions in the country to offer
degree in Computer Science & Technology. The School offers Masters and Research programs leading to degrees in MCA,
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology, M.Tech. in Data Science, and Ph.D. in the areas of Computer and Systems
Sciences. The School attracts the very best and most talented students from all over the country. The large number of applicants
for admissions to the research programme of the School clearly indicates the prestige, reputation and popularity of the programmes
offered by the school.This trend is also prevalent in the case of admission seekers from neighboring and other foreign countries.
Besides the teaching and research programmes of the School, the School has been engaging methods and ways to stimulate
research further and enhance the learning skills of the students by organizing weekly research seminars and National Seminar-
Cum-Technical Festival for students from across India. The School has the following research areas: Big Data, Cloud Computing,
Computer Graphics, Computer Network, Computer Vision, Databases, Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Embedded Systems,
Image Processing, Knowledge Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, MEMS, Mobile Networks, Modelling and
Simulation, Natural Language Processing, Network Security, Optimization Theory, Parallel and Distributed Systems, Pattern
Recognition, Programming Languages, Software Engineering, VLSI, Web Mining and Wireless Network.
PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
(i) Master of Technology (M.Tech.) Programme
M.Tech. (Computer Science & Technology)
The M.Tech programme in Computer Science and Technology is of two year‘s duration and strengthens the foundations in various
areas of computer science to prepare for the research in the current trends and challenges in computer science. Admission is
offered to candidates based on their performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT).
M.Tech. (Data Science)
The M.Tech. Programme in Data Science is of two years‘ duration. The objective of the programme is to understand the reasons
behind the necessity of data in the industries, modeling data for analyzing huge data sets generated from different industrial
applications and programming using data science tools. This programme would inculcate good knowledge of both theory and
applications of computational statistics and computer science for the various aspects of data science and help the student in
developing skills in machine learning, data mining, data analytics, data modeling etc. to be used for research or industrial exposure.
Admission is offered to candidates based on their performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT).
There will be a common paper for admission to both M.Tech. Programme in ―Computer Science and Technology‖ and M.Tech.
Programme in ―Data Science‖. An applicant should clearly mention the order of preference amongst the two M.Tech.
programmes in the application form. The eligibility and syllabus for the entrance examination for both M.Tech. Programme in
―Computer Science and Technology‖ and M.Tech. Programme in ―Data Science‖ would be the same. Further, admission to the
M.Tech. Programme in ―Computer Science and Technology‖ and M.Tech. Programme in ―Data Science‖ will be based on the
Computer Based Test (CBT) and the preference of the candidate. Separate merit lists for M.Tech. Programme in ―Computer
Science and Technology‖ and M.Tech. Programme in ―Data Science‖ will be prepared. These two programmes are terminal degree
programmes.
(ii) Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Programme
The MCA programme is of two year‘s duration. It is designed to provide necessary theoretical background and practical experience
in Computer Science and Applications to meet the ever growing manpower requirements in academia and industry. The candidates
shall be admitted to the MCA programme each year on the basis of their performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT).
For more details about the School, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/scss
M.Tech.
Sl. Name ofSchool Sub. Code & Eligibility NTA Test paper
No. Sub. CodeNumber code
1 School of Computer Science Master's degree in Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ MTQP04
Computer & & Technology – Operational Research/any branch of Science /Master of
Systems MTCT (157) Computer Applications (MCA)/Bachelor‘s degree in any branch
Sciences of Engineering/ Technology with at least 55% marks.
2 (SC&SS) Data Science -MTIT Master's degree in Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ MTQP04
(192) Operational Research/any branch of Science /Master of
Computer Applications (MCA)/Bachelor‘s degree in any branch
of Engineering/ Technology with at least 55% marks.
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MCA
Sl. Name of School Sub. Code & Sub. Eligibility NTA Test paper
1 School of Computer Master of Computer BCA/ Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or SCQP09
& Systems Sciences Applications- MCAM equivalent Degree with at least 55% marks
(SC&SS) (224) OR
B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at
Graduation Level with at least 55% marks.
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7. SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
The School of Physical Sciences (SPS) is one of the leading departments in India in terms of research and teaching in Physics ,
Chemistry and Mathematics. Over the years, the School has made significant contributions to traditional as well as interdisciplinary
areas. The School has well-equipped laboratories for Physics and Chemistry, and state of the art computing facilities. It also has a
library with an excellent collection of books on Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
The research emphasis of the Physics group has been on topics in Theoretical and Experimental Condensed Matter Physics,
Energy Materials, Disordered Systems, High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Laser Physics, Neutrino Physics, Non-
equilibrium Statistical Mechanics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Non-linear Dynamics, Statistical Biophysics, Quantum Chaos and
String Theory. Active research is also being carried out in the areas of Complex Fluids, Superconductivity, Magnetism,
Semiconductors, Spintronic Materials, Thermoelectric Materials, Photovoltaic Materials, Perovskite Solar Cells, Thin Films,
Quantum Dots, Strongly Correlated and Frustrated systems, Topological Materials, High entropy alloys, Magnetocaloric Materials,
Materials for Nuclear energy applications, Polymers, Bio and Nano Materials, Nanomaterials for Energy Storage, Batteries, Thin
film-Micro batteries, artificial solid electrolyte interface (SEI and CEI),2DMaterials, Space and Astrophysical Plasmas,Quantum
Optics, Quantum Information Science, Quantum Materials.
The Chemistry group is active in the areas of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry,
Supramolecular Chemistry, Glycochemistry, Crystal Engineering, Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Materials Chemistry, Biophysical
Chemistry, Bio-inorganic, Bio-organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Peptide Chemistry and Structure Based Drug Design.
Research in Mathematics focuses primarily on Algebraic and Analytic Number Theory, Arithmetic Geometry, Elliptic Curves,
Dynamical Systems, Probability Theory on Groups, Banach Algebras and Operator Algebras, Operations Research, Queueing
Theory, Reliability Theory, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Numerical Simulations, Heat and Mass Transfer, Flow through Porous
Media, Fourier Approximation, Summability Theory, Functional Analysis, Operator Theory, and Wavelets.
The research and teaching contributions of SPS have been acknowledged in various ways. Many of our students have gone on to
become academicians in leading institutions and laboratories. Many of the faculty members are frequent speakers at national and
international conferences. The faculty and students regularly publish research articles in top international journals and their
publications have received extensive citations in the scientific literature. Some faculty members have received prestigious awards
and been elected fellows of reputed scientific academies. In recognition of its excellence in teaching and research, SPS has been
continuously supported by the UGC since 1994 through various schemes such as DRS-COSIST and DSA. Apart from the UGC
support, SPS has also been receiving major funding from the DST under the FIST programme. In addition, SPS faculty members
have received considerable individual support through research projects from SERB, CSIR, DST, DBT, UGC, NBHM, DAE and
ISRO.
PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
(i) M.Sc. (Physics) / PG Diploma in Physics
The detailed syllabus of the programmes is available on the JNU website. It emphasises laboratory training and core aspects of
physics. The M.Sc. programme is nurtured as an integral part of the research activities of the School.
(ii) M.Sc. (Chemistry) / PG Diploma in Chemistry
The detailed syllabus of the programmes is available on the JNU website. The salient features of the syllabus are: (a) emphasis on
the fundamental and applied aspects of chemistry, (b) focus on advanced laboratory training, and (c) initiation to research in
chemistry.
(iii) M.Sc. (Mathematics) / PG Diploma in Mathematics
The detailed syllabus of the programmes is available on the website of JNU. There is a good combination of courses in pure and
applied mathematics. The students are also required to undertake a project in Mathematics.
ADMISSION TO PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
Eligibility for Admission to M.Sc./PG Diploma in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics:
Students must be admitted to the M.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics programmes through national-level entrance
examination as per JNU admission policy. No separate admission will be offered for PG Diploma in Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics.
Exit Option Exercise for PG Diploma in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics:
To enable students to optimally plan their future career, and to enable the School to effectively run its teaching programme, the
School has the option for the students who desire to exit after two semesters of M.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics
programme and opt for PG-Diploma in Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics. They must fulfil the following stipulations:
1. Student must complete all the requisite credits for the first two semesters.
2. Student must obtain pass grade in all courses with a minimum CGPA as per JNU rule.
For more details about the School, visit the JNU website:https://www.jnu.ac.in/sps
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M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics
1 Physics- SPSM(226) Bachelor‘s degree (with Physics, Mathematics as main SCQP24
subjects) under the 10+2+3 pattern of education with 55%
marks in the aggregate or in Physics Honours.
School of Physical Applicants with B.E./B.Tech. in Engineering Physics, Electrical,

Sciences (SPS) Electronics & Communication, computer science, mechanical
with a CGPA of at least 6.0 out of 10.0 (or equivalent
percentage).
2 Chemistry – CHEM Bachelor‘s degree (with Chemistry as one of the subjects) SCQP08
(227) under the 10+2+3 pattern of education with 55% marks in the
aggregate (or in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
combined), or in Chemistry Honours.
Applicants with B.Tech. degree (or equivalent) in

Chemical/Polymer/Petroleum Engineering with a CGPA of at
least 6.0 out of 10.0 (or equivalent percentage).
3 Mathematics – Bachelor‘s degree in Mathematics under the 10+2+3/4 system SCQP19
MATM (237) with at least 55% marks or equivalent, Or B.Tech or B.E. in
any of the Engineering disciplines with a CGPA of at least 6.0
out of 10.0 (or equivalent percentage).
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8. SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE SCIENCES
The School of Computational and Integrative Sciences (SCIS), Jawaharlal Nehru University, The School offers Master‘s degree
(M. Sc.) in Computational and Integrative Sciences, Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Big Data Analytics and Ph.D. degree. All the
teaching and research programmes implemented in the School have been conceptualized as interdisciplinary programs. The major
objective of the School is to develop and apply computational methods in different disciplines, particularly biological data. This
mission is reflected in the diverse faculty profile of the school which comprises researchers from fields as varied as Genomics,
Computational Biology, Plant Biology, Complex Systems, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Petri nets and Graph Theory,
Mathematical Biology, Bio- & Nano- molecular Interactions, Biosensors, Statistical Data Analysis and Modeling, Computational
Radio Frequency and Microwave, Antenna applications for Biomedical application.
The teaching and research programs in Computational and Systems Biology involve research, development, and application of
computational tools and approaches for expanding the use of biological, agricultural, medical, behavioural or health data, including
those to acquire, store, organize, archive, analyze, or visualize such data. In addition, research programs involve the development
and application of data analytical and theoretical methods, mathematical modelling and computational simulation techniques to the
study of biological, behavioural, and social systems. The School has initiated a program in Complex Systems which will study the
behaviour of mathematical, physical, living and social systems, identify patterns that underlie these interrelated systems, and
examine properties such as emergence, evolution, network, structure and dynamics of these systems in a competitive environment.
Highlights of Teaching Programme:

 Experienced Faculty Members with national and international recognitions
 Continuous review and updating of the academic programs
 Well-equipped laboratory to provide ‗hands-on‘ training
 In-house project/dissertation research work
 Strong mentoring programme and successful placements of students in India and abroad
Funding:
The School has been receiving funding from various sources as mentioned below:-DBT Funded Bioinformatics Centre
DBT funded Post-graduate Programme DSTFIST programme
In addition, individual faculty also receive research grants from various national and international funding agencies, such as the
DBT, DST, MHRD, CSIR, ICMR, UGC, CEFIPRA etc.
M.Sc. degree in Computational and Integrative Sciences
The School runs a M. Sc. program in Computational and Integrative Sciences with specializations in Computational Biology and
Complex Systems. The admission to the M. Sc. program is through two different modes as per details given in the admission
procedure, one of which is supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
The program aims to provide a rigorous training and equipping the students with theoretical understanding and practical mastery in
state-of-art applications of computational approaches and experimental techniques to model and analyze the biological and
complex systems. In the first year of the program, the students are provided with conceptual knowledge in the physical sciences,
biological sciences, mathematics, and statistics including data analytical skills required in the new phase of analysis and
understanding of large- scale data. In the last year, students will be familiarized with computational skills, including methods in
omics, mathematical modelling and computer simulation etc. followed by specialized research projects that apply the core skills
taught in the previous semesters.
The curricular work leading to the award of M. Sc. degree shall be spread over a period of four semesters – one Monsoon
Semester and one Winter Semester in each year, including both theory and laboratory courses. In addition, the students execute a
research project/dissertation work in the last two semesters on a specific topic under the supervision of a faculty member and
submit the report for evaluation followed by oral presentation defending the project/dissertation. Detailed information regarding the
course structure canbe obtained from the website (www.jnu.ac.in/scis).
Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Big Data Analytics
The School runs a PGD program in Big Data Analytics. This skill-development program is aimed at training postgraduates in the
upcoming field of Big Data analytics for life sciences, health and other areas. The students from this program are expected to learn
key technologies of data sciences, such as machine learning, data integration and modelling technologies, which can be applied in
academic and industry environment in future.
The curricular work leading to the award of Post-Graduate Diploma shall be spread over a period of two semesters – one
Monsoon Semester and one Winter Semester. In addition, the students execute a research project/dissertation work in the last
semester on a specific topic under the supervision of a faculty member and submit the report for evaluation followed by open oral
presentation defending the project/dissertation.Detailed information regarding the course structure can be obtained from the
website (www.jnu.ac.in/scis).
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ADMISSION PROCEDURE
M.Sc. (Computational & Integrative Sciences)
Students are admitted to the M.Sc. (Computational & Integrative Sciences) program each year on the basis of their performance in
the nation-wide entrance tests conducted by GAT-B and/or JNU as per the DBT and university rules.
Admission to the M. Sc. program in Computational & Integrative Sciences is through both GAT-B examination conducted by DBT
and through CUET (PG).
M.Sc. (Through GAT-B*)
Sl. Name of School Sub. Code & Sub. Eligibility

No. Code Number
1 Computation and
School of Integrative Sciences A minimum of 55% marks in Bachelor‘s degree in any branch of Basic and Applied
Computational and - CISM (232) Science or Technology, including medicine and engineering disciplines.
Integrative
Sciences (SC&IS) Admissions will be through the GRADUATE APTITUDE TEST -
BIOTECHNOLOGY (GAT-B) examination conducted by the DBT.
(For details on admission, prospective candidates may visit the JNU/DBT website)
*The students admitted through the GAT-B examination will be provided with fellowship as per DBT norms
M.Sc. (Through CUET (PG))
1 Computational and Track 1: A minimum of 55% marks in Bachelor‘s degree in SCQP24
Integrative Sciences Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering/Computer
Track 1 – TROM Sciences or related allied areas.
School of (232)
Computationaland
2 Computational and Track 2: A minimum of 55% marks in Bachelor‘s degree in SCQP22
Integrative
Integrative Sciences Medicine, Biological/Life Sciences or related allied areas.
Sciences (SC&IS)
Track 2 – TRTM
(238)
PGD (Big Data Analytics)
Students are admitted to the PGD program each year on the basis of their performance in the nation-wide entrance test
conducted by NTA as per the university rules.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PGD)
1 Post-Graduate SCQP09
Diploma in Big Data M.Sc/B.Tech/B.E. in Physics/ Chemistry/
School of
Analytics - PGDT Mathematics/Computer Science/ Statistics/ Operations
Computationaland
(191) research/ Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ related
Integrative
disciplines in engineering, physical, and biological sciences.
Sciences (SC&IS)
Minimum of 55% in the qualifying degree.
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9. SCHOOL OF ARTS AND AESTHETICS
The School of Arts and Aesthetics offers post-graduate degree courses in the theoretical and critical study of cinema, and the visual
and performing arts. It is one of the few places in India where these disciplines are offered in one integrated programme at the
Masters level. The M.A. programme offers a specialized focus in each of the three disciplines viz. Cinema Studies, Theatre and
Performance Studies, and Art History and Visual Studies.
The study of the arts in recent years has been enriched by methods and insights from many fields, such as sociology, anthropology,
linguistics, cultural studies, political science, economic history, ecology, semiotics and feminist studies. The School‘s outlook has
been formulated in response to new ways of thinking about culture using a wide array of critical and theoretical approaches. During
the course of their studies, students are introduced to a range of research methods that combine archival, ethnographic, theoretical
and cultural approaches and are encouraged to create theory-practice interface. The faculty also encourages students to visit
museums, exhibitions, and monuments and to attend festivals of theatre, film, dance and music. The school frequently hosts
interactive sessions with eminent scholars and practitioners from within the country as well as from overseas.
Please bear in mind that SAA does not impart a practice based education in the arts. Our pedagogy is a theoretical and critical one
that examines the histories, philosophies and critiques of the mentioned areas.
Resource Centre: Over the years the School has also built up a valuable and expanding library and archive of photographs, audio
and video recordings. The use of multimedia in teaching helps students maintain live contact with performance, visual art and film.
Students are encouraged to undertake field trips, learn documentation methods, to curate exhibitions in the art gallery, to organize
film festivals on specific themes and observe performance practices.
Disciplinary Streams:
Cinema Studies courses position the moving image as a force inhabiting a multi-media environment that includes film, television,
video, and digital cultures. While film, as a powerful experience of 20th century modernity, continues to be an important scholarly
focus, we also see it as a gateway to a broader field of the moving image complex. Our courses are structured to offer students
exposure to a wide range of issues such as the sensory experience of moving image technologies; the stylistic and aesthetic
dimension of diverse media forms; the political and cultural evaluation of audio-visual representations; and the infrastructures of
media production, circulation, and exhibition. Students are encouraged to think conceptually and critically about global media
cultures along with a special focus on India.
Theatre and Performance Studies offers a diverse spectrum of courses covering the history, theory and practice of theatre, dance,
music and performance, both within India and across the world. Introductory courses are offered alongside a wide range of optional
courses in music and dance. Covering a vast timeframe from ‗living traditions‘ of rural performances in India and bhakti to the
cutting- edge developments in political theatre, gender, globalization, and performance art, the Department is committed to studying
theatre and performance both within established traditions of the stage, as well as in relation to the immediacies and contradictions
of public culture at national and global levels.
Visual Studies: The visual studies courses address ―high‖ art forms as well as the larger visual field of popular culture and visual
practices. The majority of visual studies courses encourage a critical engagement with aspects of Indian visual culture
(including shastric and aesthetic theories of Indian art, ancient sculpture, medieval temple architecture, Mughal and Rajput painting,
19th and 20th century popular culture, photography, modern and contemporary art in India and elsewhere) in the light of cutting-
edge research and theoretical developments in art history, visual studies, history, literary theory, philosophy, aesthetics, ecology and
sociology. Theoretically-oriented and cross-cultural courses take up issues such as the relationship between methods, materials and
meanings in art, narrative strategies in art, and the history and politics of art institutions, particularly museums, in the creation of
canons of art.
PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
M.A. in ARTS AND AESTHETICS:

The School offers an integrated MA programme in Visual Studies, Cinema Studies, and Theatre and Performance Studies. Students
of this programme are required to complete sixteen courses of four credits each, earning sixty-four credits over the course of four
semesters. Of these, eight courses must be taken from among the ten compulsory courses on offer, while the other eight are to be
selected from optional courses. While students are expected to take optional courses within the School, they are also permitted to
take up to two optional courses from other centres or schools.
For more details about the School, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/saa
Master of Arts
Sl. No. Name of School Sub. Code & Sub. Eligibility NTA Test paper code
Code Number
1 School of Arts & Arts & Aesthetics- Bachelor‘s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education HUQP04
Aesthetics (SA&A) SAAM (235) with at least 50% marks.
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10. SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
The School of Biotechnology (SBT) was founded in 1985 as the first resource centre of biotechnology by the Department of
Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The SBT imparts the Masters and Ph. D. Programmes rooted in multidisciplinary skills
of biotechnology, which prepare students to fulfill their careers in biotechnology and develop their innovations in
bioentrepreneurship. The availability of elective courses in the curriculum enables the students to specialize in subjects of their
interest. The SBT academic and research programs also have basic to advanced biotechnology infrastructure and facilities,
allowing students to enhance their research and innovation skills. The SBT is home to academicians and researchers with diverse
and interdisciplinary backgrounds, helping to drive national strategic developments toward educational policies and their demands.
The SBT faculty members continue to receive funding from different funding agencies, including DBT, DST, ICMR, CSIR, and
DRDO, etc., and some of them also spin out biobusiness incubated at JNU. Our alumni hold academic/scientific positions in many
reputed national and international universities/institutes and also work in prominent biotechnology companies in India or abroad.
The school has been awarded UGC- SAP, DST-FIST, and DBT-BUILDER programs in participation with other schools of the
university. The SBT's mission is to expand the reach and uses of biotechnology through education, professional development, and
advancements in biotechnology knowledge.
PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
The MSc Biotechnology program at the School of Biotechnology is running from more than 35 years with DBT (GoI) support.
Students will be admitted on the basis of the Graduate Aptitude Test for Biotechnology (GAT-B) rank organized by the Regional
Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad (Haryana-India). The SBT M.Sc. program provides
 Cutting-edge research-oriented teaching and hands-on training to the students

 Top-quality faculty with interdisciplinary expertise and proven credibility
Unique features for M.Sc. Biotechnolog programme:
 The rigorous project work makes students capable of designing and performing experiments independently.
 Students are trained in Scientific communication skills, critical analysis, innovation and entrepreneurial skills.
 Fully prepared to meet the emerging demand of human resources in Biotechnology sectors
 Strong Industry liaison and technology transfer
 SBT alumni are globally placed at key positions in Academia, Research Institutes, and Industry
For more details related to admission, prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the SBT, JNU Admission, and DBT websites.
M.Sc. Programme (Students will be admitted on the basis of GAT-B ranking through DBT)
Sl. Name of School Sub. Code &Sub. Eligibility

No. Code
Number
1 School of M.Sc. in Bachelor‘s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological
Biotechnology Biotechnology – (Biochemistry / Bioinformatics / Biotechnology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Zoology),
BITM Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-
year B.Sc.(Physician Assistant Course); MBBS/ B.D.S with at least 55% marks
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11. SCHOOL OF SANSKRIT AND INDIC STUDIES
The School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies initially established as the Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies in 2001, attained school
status in 2017. The school is offering comprehensive academic programs encompassing Vedic studies, Agamic studies, Indian
Philosophical Systems, Buddhism, Jainism, Philosophy of Science, Sanskrit literature and poetics, Sanskrit grammatical traditions,
Textual interpretation, Sanskrit linguistics, Dharmashastra studies, Purana studies, Manuscriptology, Ayurveda Biology, Pali
Studies, Prakrit Studies, Natyashastra, Language Technology, and Health Awareness & Wellness.
PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
M.A.: Wide ranging courses are offered by the School in Vedas, Literature, Philosophy, Pali and Buddhist Studies,
Sanskrit Linguistics including Computational Linguistics and Social and Scientific thought etc.
M.A. programme in Sanskrit Studies requires completion of sixteen courses over four semesters. Specialized courses
are offered in the above mentioned areas
For more details about the School, visit the JNU website : https://www.jnu.ac.in/ssis
Master of Arts
Sl. Name of School Sub. Code & Eligibility NTA Test paper code
No. Code Number
1 School of Sanskrit Sanskrit – Bachelor‘s Degree in Sanskrit or in any other subject under LAQP03
and Indic Studies SANM (228) (10+2+3) pattern of education with at least 45% marks.
(SSIS)
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12. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
School of Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru University is offering a dynamic and innovative Two-Year M.Tech program in
Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communications, and Material Science and Technology. In today's rapidly
evolving world, engineering plays a pivotal role in shaping the future. At our school, we are dedicated to providing students with
a comprehensive education that equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-changing technological
landscape. We believe in the power of engineering to solve complex problems and drive progress. Our faculty comprises
leading experts who bring their vast industry experience and cutting-edge research into the classroom. They mentor and guide
students to develop a deep understanding of engineering principles and cultivate a problem-solving mindset. The School of
Engineering represents a vibrant and diverse community of aspiring engineers, where collaboration and teamwork are
emphasized. The School of Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru University is where excellence, innovation, and cutting-edge
technology converge to create the engineers of tomorrow.
Programmes of Study :
(i) M. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering

(ii) M. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering
(iii) M. Tech in Material Science and Technology
M.Tech
Sl. Name of School Sub. Code & Eligibility Mode of Admission NTA Test
No. Code Number paper code
1 School of M. Tech in Valid GATE Score and eligibility as defined by Through -
Engineering (SoE) Computer CCMT Centralized
Science and Counselling for
Engineering - M.Tech (CCMT)
CSET
2 M.Tech in Valid GATE Score and eligibility as defined by Through
Electronics and CCMT Centralized
Communication Counselling for
Engineering - M.Tech (CCMT)
ECET
3 M.Tech in B.E/ B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering/ Admission through SCQP18
Material Science Material Science and Engineering and allied CUET MTQP07
and Technology - branches with at least 55% marks.
MSTT OR
M. Sc in Physics/Chemistry/Material Science/
Nanoscience/ Nanotechnology with at least
55% marks
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13. ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ABVSME)
The Jawaharlal Nehru University‘s Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship (ABVSME) will offer
admission in the following academic programmes in the session 2025-26.
 Master of Business Administration (MBA): 2-Year duration
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
i. Academic Eligibility Criteria for admission in the MBA programme:
The candidates having the following qualifications are eligible to apply for admission to the ―Master of Business Administration‖
(MBA) programme.
A Bachelor‘s degree or equivalent awarded by any of the universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in
India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3
of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education, GOI.
The Bachelor‘s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after
completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
For General Category, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates, a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or
equivalent CGPA in the qualifying degree is required.
For SC/ST/PWD candidates, a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or equivalent CGPA in the
qualifying degree is required.
Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor‘s degree/equivalent qualification examination, and those who have completed
degree requirements and are awaiting results, can also apply. If selected, such candidates will be allowed to join as per the
University Rules, only if she/he submits the documentary evidence of having qualified the eligibility requirements by certain date
(to be decided by the University in due course).
ii. Process for Admission (in MBA programme):
All applicants seeking admission in the MBA programme must have appeared in the Common Admission Test (CAT) in 2024
conducted by IIMs. Each applicant applying for admission in the MBA programme must submit his/her CAT Registration Number
and CAT Score. JNU will use CAT score for short-listing the applicants for GD and PI for the MBA programme. Based on the CAT
score merit, the number of applicants shortlisted for GD and PI will be at least seven times the number of seats in each category.
The final list of selected candidates will be based on CAT score and marks obtained in the Group Discussion and Personal
Interview with respective weightage as 70%, 10% and 20% of CAT score.
For Foreign National: The eligibility for admission in MBA programme for Foreign National will be valid GMAT Score (minimum
500)and a Bachelor‘s degree.
iii. Number of Seats and Reservation Policy:
In MBA admissions, the reservation policy as per Government of India rules will be strictly followed. As MBA programme is a
professional programme, no additional deprivation points (as it may be the case in some other JNU courses) will be taken into
consideration for admission. Intake in the MBA programme of ABV-SME will be 75 students.
iv. Application Fee:
For Indian National: Applicants for the MBA programme at ABVSME, JNU, have to pay the following application fees (non-
refundable). Rs. 2000/-(Rs. Two Thousand only) for General Category, EWS and OBC (NCL) applicants, Rs.1000/- (Rs. One
Thousand Only) for SC/ST/PWD applicants.
v. Fee refund policy:
As per UGC notification dated October, 2018 on Refund of Fees and Non-Retention of Original Certificates.
Details of the MBA courses are available on ABVSME website: https://jnu.ac.in/abvsme
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14. SPECIAL CENTRE FOR MOLECULAR MEDICINE
Profile & History of the Centre:

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The Special Centre for Molecular Medicine (SCMM), established on 9 September 1999 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, has completed
25 years of its remarkable contribution to the field of Molecular medicine, a promising area of biomedical sciences that aims to
understand the molecular determinants of human health and diseases. Through the research conducted at the centre new markers of
diagnosis, therapeutic targets and disease prevention approaches have been added to the existing repertoire of knowledge. The centre
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celebrated its Silver Jubilee on 9 September 2024 where the alumni and current students of the centre gathered together and
reminisced the accomplishments of the centre. The centre has been consistently striving to excel in the domains of teaching and
research in the area of molecular medicine through offering innovative and collaborative basic and clinical research programmes. Ever
since its inception, the Centre has undertaken many collaborative research activities with reputed national and international medical
research institutions.
The objective of SCMM is to foster teaching and research activities in studying human diseases using advanced biochemistry and
molecular and cell biology tools. SCMM conducts academic programmes for the training of young scientists (both clinical and non-
clinical) who are keen to pursue a career in basic medical research. The academic programmes have been designed for nonclinical
biologists/chemists, with sufficient knowledge to deal with medical problems, to enable them to develop and deliver products/processes
to society; and for clinicians with a basic clinical degree, who are keen to understand modern biology and chemistry at the molecular
level, to enable them to apply this knowledge for drug development.
M.Sc. In Molecular Medicine:
M.Sc. Programme in Molecular Medicine is aimed at training the students in advanced tools and techniques of biochemistry, cell and
molecular biology and organic chemistry in relation to human health and diseases. The students are encouraged to apply this training to
identify novel molecular targets for the diagnosis and therapy of different infectious and non-infectious diseases. The completion of the
Human Genome Project and various other genomes including pathogenic organisms and the emergence of omics approaches have
opened umpteen opportunities for the understanding of the molecular mechanisms of human diseases both from the host as well as
pathogen‘s perspectives. Students are trained to use the tools of modern biology including bioinformatics to understand, retrieve and
exploit the wealth of information to design modern and personalized medicines.
Silent Features:
M.Sc. in Molecular medicine syllabus includes the studies in advance molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology,
immunology, human anatomy and physiology, bioinformatics, proteomics, and many specialised fields of modern medicine with
emphasis on a holistic understanding of the molecular mechanisms of infectious and non-infectious diseases. The key attractions of the
programme are:
o Well renowned faculty members with international training and exposure
o State of the art and dedicated M.Sc. practical laboratory offering mostly ‗hands on‘ training in advance techniques
o Continuous assessment of the students ensuring the students are learning the theory and concepts of being taught in the
classroom.
o Periodic review and upgradation of the syllabus to include the evolving concepts into the curriculum for latest research and teaching
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o In house M.Sc. dissertation research of one-year duration during 3 – 4 Semesters giving the training in the preparation of
synopsis, designing and executing research, and compilation of the results obtained as master thesis.
o Robustmentoring of the students for overall development as skilled and successful young researchers
Duration of the Programme:
The duration of the academic program leading to the award of M.Sc. degree in ‗Molecular Medicine‘ shall be for a period of 2 years (a
total of four semesters - two Monsoon Semesters and two Winter Semesters) with a compulsory requirement of submission of a
nd
research-based dissertation at the end of the Winter Semester of the 2 year.
Admission to the Programme:
Students will be admitted to the M. Sc. (Molecular Medicine) programme on the basis of their performance in the nation level entrance
test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). The candidates having an
undergraduate degree in the relevant areas as described below in the table are eligible to apply. The students pursuing the final year of
an undergraduate programme in the requisite areas can also appear in the entrance test. However, they will be admitted only upon
successfully earning an undergraduate degree before admission, following the university rules.
For more details about the Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, visit the SCM website: https://www.jnu.ac.in/scmm
M.Sc. Programme
Sl. Name of Sub. Code & Sub. Eligibility NTA Test paper code
No. Centre Code Number
1 Special Molecular Medicine- Bachelor‘s degree in any branch of Basic or Applied Sciences SCQP17
Centre for CMMM (233) (including MBBS/ BVSc./B.Pharm) from recognized Universities
Molecular and Institutes with at least 55% marks.
Medicine
(SCMM)
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15. SPECIAL CENTRE FOR NANOSCIENCES
Special Centre for Nanosciences (SCNS) is an inter-disciplinary research and teaching centre at JNU. The Nanoscience related
research topics pursued currently include nanoscale interface, ferromagnetic nanostructures, spintronics, magnetic nano composites,
microwave absorbers and nano-devices, magnetic nano particles based targeted drug-delivery & treatment of cancer cells by radio-
frequency-(RF) Hyperthermia, electrode materials for Li-ion batteries, hydrogen generation, bio-sensors, hybrid nanomaterials, anti-
biofilm materials, Electron microscopy, ferroelectric/ multiferroic nanocomposites, soft condensed matter, nano-biotechnology and
nanomedicine (nano-based drug delivery, therapy, toxicity and bioimaging) for infectious diseases etc.
The Centre has faculty members with background in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Electronics, Material Sciences, Electron
Microscopy,etc.
Presently, Common Instrumentation Facility (CIF) of the Centre has nanomaterial synthesis and characterization facilities which
include XRD, UV-vis spectrophotometer, Raman spectrophotometer, Dynamic Light Scattering, Zeta Potential Measurement, UV-NIR
Spectrophotometer, Viscometry, Tensiometry, Potentiostat-Galvanostat, Contact Angle Measurement, Cell culture facility, BOD
incubator, Laminar Hood, Fluorescence Spectrometer, Elisa Reader etc. A fully functional Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)is a
recent addition to the infrastructure of the centre.
A wide range of analytical facilities including Transmission Electron Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, PPMS, Confocal
Microscope, Confocal-Raman-AFM, XRD, FTIR and other on-line cell imaging facilities are available at the Advanced Instrumentation
and Research Facility (AIRF), a central facility of JNU.
The Nano-electronics and Microwave laboratory consists of DC and microwave probe-stations, microwave nano-devices testing
facilities like Vector Network Analyzer (Keysight Inc. PNA - 44 GHz),Spectrum Analyzer (Rohde and Schwarz Inc. - 40 GHz),
Microwave Power Amplifier (Marki Microwave Inc.) for absorber testing, angle and temperature dependent variable-frequency
Ferromagnetic Resonance (FMR) system. For nanostructure deposition, we have multi-target RF Sputtering and thermal evaporation
system. For in vitro and in vivo study on human cell-lines and mouse model, we have automated Radio-Frequency Hyperthermia
system (MSI AUTOMATION, INC.).
The Ferroelectrics and Multiferroics Characterization Laboratory has Impedance Analyzer (20 Hz to 120 MHz, Key Sight
Technologies), Ferroelectric/Multiferroic Hysteresis Loop Measurement Setup (aix ACCT, 10 kV); Liquid Nitrogen Cryostat (77 – 800
K) etc. This Laboratory is involved in the study of size dependent properties of Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials, Multiferroics,
Electrocaloric Materials, Structural Phase Transitions in Ferroic Perovskites and Functional Nanomaterials for various Applications.
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Nanobio laboratory is equipped with human cell lines culture and storage facility (-20 C and -80 C) and Fluorescence Microscope for
study of nanotoxicity and nanobio interactions. We have Microfluidic based biosensor with mask less lithography system,
Electrospinning setup for synthesis of nanofibres for various applications and Multichannel Electrochemical analyzer for detection of
multianalytes on a single electrode. Research facilities are also available for study of Water remediation using nanostructured
materials, Optical detection of analytes in environment and clinical samples and Bio-imaging of fluorescent materials.
The central theme of thin-film and electron microscopy research group is ―Nanostructure - Physical property correlation in
technologically important nanostructures using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy
(SEM)‖.Thin-film and electron microscopy lab has a RF-DC magnetron sputtering system, metallurgical light microscope, spin coater,
LCR meter etc. Low speed saw and ion milling system for the preparation of SEM and TEM samples is available. Thin-films and bulk
materials of functional oxides are being synthesized using mixed oxide and wet chemistry methods. Lead-free ferroelectrics,
photovoltaic materials and semiconductor filmsare currently being investigated.
The investigation of the Nano biotechnology and Nanomedicine laboratory is being carried out involving nano-based drug delivery,
therapy, toxicity and fluorescent bioimaging for infectious diseases. Nanomedicine laboratory is equipped with facilities for synthesis of
nano-based antimicrobials for infectious diseases and study of their molecular mechanisms of action.
PROGRAMME OF STUDY
M.Tech. programme in Nanoscience/Nanoelectronics.
The admission to M.Tech. will be based on an All India Computer Based Test (CBT). Admission will be offered to candidates finally
selected on the basis of their performance in the CBT.
For more details about the Centre/Special Centre, visit the JNU website: https://jnu.ac.in/scns
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M.Tech Programme in Nanoscience & Nanoelectronics
Sl. No. Name of Sub. Code & Eligibility NTA Test paper
Centre Sub. Code code
Number
1 Nanoscience – Master‘s degree in Science or B.E./B.Tech. in any branch of engineering MTQP08

NNST (182) and technology with 55% marks of a recognized University/ Institution or
Special equivalent grade ‗B‘ in UGC 7-point scale or an equivalent grade in a
Centre for point scale where grading system is followed.
2 Nano Nanoelectonics Master‘s degree in Electronics or B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics & MTQP09
Sciences – NNET (190) Communications/ Electrical Engineering with 55% marks of a recognized
University/ Institution or equivalent grade ‗B‘ in UGC 7-point scale or
an equivalent grade in a point scale where grading system is followed.
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16. SPECIAL CENTRE FOR DISASTER RESEARCH
Social Science is growing into and developing an understanding of technology and natural science which can bring human safety and
sustainable development. This objective requires transdisciplinary interaction, understanding and knowledge. The universe is one
holistic habitat for humanity to survive. It may also be man‘s last habitat if we continue to allow the magnitude, frequency and
recurrence of disasters to increase. In consideration of this objective the Special Centre for Disaster Research aims to build upon an
appropriate relationship between social sciences, ICT and geospatial sciences on one hand and between the government and
academic research on the other hand. The objective of teaching and research in disaster studies is to understand how disasters affect
development, national resources and human and nonhuman lives. It also highlights the need for ecologically sensitive land use policies
through GIS mapping and demarcation of fragile ecological areas. Public health assumes a pivotal role throughout the disaster cycle,
encompassing activities related to disaster resilience, including emergency planning, response, and recovery. The centre looks into the
new areas of information and communication research (ICT), Artificial Intelligence and preparedness to disasters, ecosystem and
communities, smart cities and urban development. The research would also define the parameters of scientific preparedness,
technology of mitigation and institutional accountability. Much of disaster prevention is about transparency, accountability, constitutional
and environmental law which are helped through a basic understanding of geospatial sciences, Computational intelligence and
community resilience. Those who are ready for a more versatile and contemporary thought processes are encouraged to apply.
Programme of Study:
M.A. programme in Disaster Studies
For more details about the Special Centre, visit the JNU website : http://scdr.jnu.ac.in/
Master‘s Programme
Sl. No. Name of Centre Sub. Code &Sub. Eligibility NTA Test paper
Code code
Number
1 Special Centre For Disaster Studies Bachelor's degree in social sciences/natural sciences/physical COQP09
Disaster Research - DSSM (239) sciences/biological sciences/clinical sciences/law/commerce/ any
(SCDR) other professional stream with 55% marks from a recognized
University/Institution.
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17. SPECIAL CENTRE FOR TAMIL STUDIES
An initiative to establish a Tamil Chair was undertaken in the year 2000 at the Centre of Indian Languages, JNU. Officially it was
launched in 2007, it gradually evolved into a Tamil Stream, introducing Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
courses in 2008. Over the past 15 years, the Tamil Stream has excelled, leading to the establishment of the Special Centre for Tamil
Studies (SCTS) on March 21, 2023. SCTS primarily focuses on comparative studies of Tamil with various classical languages.
In its latest development, a master's degree program is being introduced to explore the literature, grammar, culture, history, and art of
Classical Tamil in comparison with Indian and global traditions.
Programme of Study:
M.A. programme in Tamil
For more details about the Special Centre, visit the JNU website : http://jnu.ac.in/scts
Master‘s Programme
Sl. No. Name of Centre Sub. Code &Sub. Eligibility NTA Test paper
Code code
Number
1 Special Centre for Tamil – TAMM Any Under Graduate Degree from a UGC recognized Educational LAQP35
Tamil Studies (241) Institution. Must have Studied atleast Two Papers/Courses of Tamil
(SCTS) as a part of the degree.
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III. RESERVATIONS OF SEATS FOR SC/ST/OBC/PWD CANDIDATES
The admissions will be given as per the reservation policy of the Government of India.
RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR SCHEDULE CASTE (SC)/TRIBE (ST) APPLICANTS
 15 % of the total numbers of seats are reserved for applicants belonging to Scheduled Caste and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes.
 Applicant must note that Certificate from any person/ authority, other than the Competent Authority empowered to issue such
certificate, shall not be accepted in any case. If the applicant happens to belong to SC or ST, applicant‘s caste/ tribe must be
listed in the appropriate category Govt. of India schedule. The Caste Certificate should clearly state:
(a) Name caste/ tribe of the candidate,
(b) whether applicant belongs to SC or ST,
(c) District and the State or Union Territory of applicant‘s usual place of residence and
(d) The appropriate Govt. of India schedule under which the candidate‘s caste/ tribe is approved as SC or ST.
 If the applicants do not have the SC or ST caste/ tribe certificate at the time of (i.e. final registration after selection), the applicant
may upload the acknowledgement slip of the SC or ST caste/tribe certificate application. However, at the time of admission, the
applicant will have to produce the valid SC or ST caste/tribe certificate. If an SC or ST applicant seeks admission under unreserved
category, the applicant should satisfy the minimum eligibility requirement for that category.
 SC/ST students who get admission under open merit (unreserved) will not be included in the reserved quota, i.e. (15% + 7.5%)
RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES (NON-CREAMY LAYER, CENTRAL LIST) APPLICANTS
 27% seats will be reserved for the applicants belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) (non-creamy layer, central list).
 At the time of admission to an OBC (NCL) applicant, the University will ensure that the caste of the candidate must be included in
the Central List of OBC (the OBC status is to be determined on the basis of the Central List of OBCs notified by the Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment on the recommendations of the National Commission for Backward Classes available on the
following website: http:/ ncbc.nic.in/ backward classes/index.html.
 The certificate must mention non-creamy layer status of the applicant (Non-creamy layer status issued by an authority
mentioned in DOPT Office Memorandum no. 36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated 15.11.1993).
 The OBC applicants who belong to the ‗Non-Creamy Layer‘ and whose caste appears in the Central List of the OBCs only, shall be
eligible to be considered for admission under the OBC category (A candidate seeking admission under OBC-NCL category shall
produce a valid certificate issued in the Financial Year 2025-26 in terms of DOPT Office Memorandum No.36036/2/2013-Estt. (Res-
I) dated 31 March 2016 or as amended from time to time).
 If the applicant does not have the latest OBC non-creamy layer certificate at the time of upload, the applicant may upload old OBC
non-creamy layer certificate or latest acknowledgement slip of OBC non-creamy layer certificate application. However, at the time of
admission, the applicant will have to invariably produce the latest OBC non-creamy layer certificate.
THE FOLLOWING ARE EMPOWERED TO ISSUE THE SC/ST/OBC (NCL) CERTIFICATE:
(a) District Magistrate/ Additional District Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/ Addl. Deputy Commissioner/ Deputy
Collector/ 1st class Stipendiary Magistrate/ City Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/ Executive
Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner.
(b) Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Addl. Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate.
(c) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.
(d) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the Applicant and/ or his family normally resides.
(e) Administrator/ Secretary to the Administrator/ Development Officer (Lakshadweep Islands).
RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWD)
 As per the provisions of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, not less than five percent (5%) seats are reserved in
admission for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, where ―person with benchmark disability‖ means a person with not less than
forty percent (40%) of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a
person with disability, as certified by the certifying authority.
 Reservation of 5% seats in respect of PWD candidates shall be done horizontally, as per the Government of India
Guidelines/Policy.
 The following specified categories of disabilities as mentioned in the Schedule to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
[See clause (zc) of section 2 of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016] are eligible to get the benefit of the said reservation:
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1. Physical disability—
A. Locomotor disability (a person‘s inability to execute distinctive activities associated with movement of self and objects
resulting from affliction of musculoskeletal or nervous system or both), including—
(a) ―leprosy cured person‖ means a person who has been cured of leprosy but is suffering from—
(i) loss of sensation in hands or feet as well as loss of sensation and paresis in the eye and eye-lid but with no
manifest deformity;
(ii) manifest deformity and paresis but having sufficient mobility in their hands and feet to enable them to engage in
normal economic activity;
(iii) extreme physical deformity as well as advanced age which prevents him/her from undertaking any gainful
occupation, and the expression ―leprosy cured‖ shall construed accordingly;
(b) ―cerebral palsy‖ means a Group of non-progressive neurological condition affecting body movements and muscle
coordination, caused by damage to one or more specific areas of the brain, usually occurring before, during or shortly
after birth;
(c) ―dwarfism‖ means a medical or genetic condition resulting in an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 centimeters) or less;
(d) ―muscular dystrophy‖ means a group of hereditary genetic muscle disease that weakens the muscles that move the
human body and persons with multiple dystrophy have incorrect and missing information in their genes, which prevents
them from making the proteins they need for healthy muscles. It is characterised by progressive skeletal muscle
weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and the death of muscle cells and tissue;
(e) ―acid attack victims‖ means a person disfigured due to violent assaults by throwing of acid or similar corrosive substance.
B. Visual impairment—
(a) ―blindness‖ means a condition where a person has any of the following conditions, after best correction—
(i) total absence of sight; or
(ii) visual acuity less than 3/60 or less than 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best possible correction; or
(iii) limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 10 degree.
(b) ―low-vision‖ means a condition where a person has any of the following conditons, namely:—
(i) visual acuity not exceeding 6/18 or less than 20/60 upto 3/60 or upto 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with
best possible corrections; or
(ii) limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 40 degree up to 10 degree.
C. Hearing impairment—
(a) ―deaf‖ means persons having 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears;
(b) ―hard of hearing‖ means person having 60 DB to 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears;
D. ―Speech and language disability‖ means a permanent disability arising out of conditions such as laryngectomy or
aphasia affecting one or more components of speech and language due to organic or neurological causes.
2. Intellectual disability, a condition characterised by significant limitation both in intellectual functioning (rasoning,
learning, problem solving) and in adaptive behaviour which covers a range of every day, social and practical
skills, including—
(a) ―specific learning disabilities‖ means a heterogeneous group of conditions wherein there is a deficit in processing
language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself as a difficulty to comprehend, speak, read, write, spell, or to do
mathematical calculations and includes such conditions as perceptual disabilities, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia,
dyspraxia and developmental aphasia;
(b) ―autism spectrum disorder‖ means a neuro-developmental condition typically appearing in the first three years of life that
significantly affects a person's ability to communicate, understand relationships and relate to others, and is frequently
associated with unusal or stereotypical rituals or behaviours.
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3. Mental behaviour —
―mental illness‖ means a substantial disorder of thinking, mood, perception, orientation or memory that grossly impairs
judgment, behaviour, capacity to recognise reality or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life, but does not include
retardation which is a conditon of arrested or incomplete development of mind of a person, specially characterised by
subnormality of intelligence.
4. Disability caused due to—

(a) chronic neurological conditions, such as—
(i) ―multiple sclerosis‖ means an inflammatory, nervous system disease in which the myelin sheaths
around the axons of nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and
affecting the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate with each other;
(ii) ―parkinson's disease‖ means a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, muscular
rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, chiefly affecting middle-aged and elderly people associated with
degeneration of the basal ganglia of the brain and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
(b) Blood disorder—

(a) ―haemophilia‖ means an inheritable disease, usually affecting only male but transmitted by women to their
male children, characterized by loss or impairment of the normal clotting ability of blood so that a minor
would may result in fatal bleeding;
(i) ―thalassemia‖ means a group of inherited disorders characterised by reduced or absent amounts of
haemoglobin.
(ii) ―sickle cell disease‖ means a hemolytic disorder characterised by chronic anemia, painful events, and
various complications due to associated tissue and organ damage; ―hemolytic‖ refers to the destruction
of the cell membrane of red blood cells resulting in the release of hemoglobin.
5. Multiple Disabilities (more than one of the above specified disabilities) include deaf blindness which means a
condition in which a person may have combination in which a person may have combination of hearing and
visual impairments causing severe communication, developmental, and educational problems.
6. Any other category as may be notified by the Central Government.

Candidates claiming reservation as per the disability Act 2016, shall be required to upload the required
Medical Certificate/and produce the original Medical Certificate in the required format for the relevant category of
disability i.e. from V, VI and VII, as the case may be. Required proforma of from V, VI and VII are given at Page No.
51 to 53.
Relaxation for admission to M. Tech, MPH, Post Graduate, PG Diploma and Part-Time programmes: All OBC
category (non creamy layer) candidates are eligible to 10% relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying
examination in relation to open category. The SC/ST and Person with Disability (PWD) candidates who have
passed the qualifying examination irrespective of their percentage of marks are eligible to appear in the Entrance
Examination. For B.Tech and MBA, the criteria for the said courses are given separately in the concerned section
of the e-Prospectus.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD category who are selected on their own merit with General Category
candidates are not counted under reserved quota.
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IV. RESERVATION FOR ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS (EWSs)
In accordance with the provisions of the constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act 2019, and with reference to OM No.
th
20013/01/2018-BC-II dated 17 January, 2019 of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, enabling provision of reservation
for the economically weaker Sections (EWSs) who are not covered under the existing scheme of reservation for the Scheduled
Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes in Admission. Reservation shall be extended
to EWSs category candidates in all programmes of study. Guidelines issued by Government of India from time to time regarding
criteria for Income & Assets, issuing authority/verification of certificate shall be followed by the University for implementing EWSs
reservation.
Quantum of Reservation
The persons belonging to EWSs who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STS and OBCs shall get
10% reservation in Admission to various programmes of study.
Criteria of Income & Assets:
Persons who are not covered under the existing scheme of reservations for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes
and the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes and whose family has gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 lakh (Rupees
eight lakh only) are to be identified as EWSs for the benefit of reservation. Family for this purpose will include the person who
seeks benefit of reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the
age of 18 years. The income shall include income from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession etc. and it will be
income for the financial year prior to the year of application, also persons whose family owns or possesses any of the following
assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWSs, irrespective of the family income:
i. 5 acres of Agricultural Land and above;

ii. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
iii. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
iv. Residential plot of 210 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
Income and Asset Certificate issuing Authority
The income and assets of the families as mention in Criteria of Income & Assets would be required to be certified by an officer not
below the rank of Tehsildar in the States/UTs in the prescribed format as given in Annexure-I.
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Annexure-I
Government of ………………….
(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate)
INCOME & ASSEST CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS
Certificate No. Date:
VALID FOR THE YEAR
This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari son/daughter/wife

of
Permanent resident of , Village/Street
Post Office District in the State/Union
Territory Pin Code whose photograph is attested below belongs to
Economically Weaker Sections, since the gross annual income* of his/her ‗family‖** is below Rs. 8 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for
the financial year . His/her family does not own or possess any of thefollowing assets***:
I. 5 acres of agricultural land and above;

II. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
III. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
IV. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
2. Shri/Smt./Kumari belongs to the caste which is not

recognized as a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (Central List)
Signature with seal of Office Name Designation

Recent Passport
size attested
photograph of
the applicant
*Note 1.: Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.
**Note 2: The term ―Family‖ for this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her parents and siblings
below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years
***Note 3: The property held by a ―Family‖ in different locations or different places/cities have been clubbed while applying the land
or property holding test to determine EWS status.
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FORM OF CASTE CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CANDIDATES BELONGING TO SC/STCATEGORIES

Form of Certificate as prescribed in M.H.A, O.M. NO.42/21/49-N.G.S., dated 28-1-1952 as revised in Dept. of Per.& A.R., Letter
No.36012/6/76-Estt.(S.C.T.), dated 29-10-1977, to be produced by a candidate belonging to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe
in support of his claim.
FORM OF CASTE CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Shri/Shrimathi*/Kumari* Son/daughter* of
of village/town* in
District/
Division* of the State/ Union Territory* belongs to the
Caste/Tribe* which is recognized as a Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribe* Under:

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950.
*The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950.
*The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) (Union Territories) Order, 1951.
*The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Union Territories) Order, 1951.
(As amended by the Scheduled Castes and Schedules Tribes Lists (Modification Order)1956, the Bombay Reorganization Act,
1960, the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970, the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganization)
Act, 1971 and the Scheduled Castes and Schedules Tribes Orders(Amendment) Act, 1976.)
*The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order, 1956;
*The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1959, as amended by the Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes Orders(Amendment)Act, 1976;
*The constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Castes Order, 1962; *The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled
Tribes Order, 1962; *The Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order,1964;
*The Constitution (Uttar Pradesh, Scheduled Tribes Order, 1967;
*The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Castes Order, 1968; *The Constitution (Goa,
Daman and Diu) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1968;] *The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order,1970; *The Constitution
(Sikkim) Scheduled Castes Order, 1978;
*The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978;
*The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989. *The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment)
Act, 1990. *The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order Amendment Act, 1991.
*The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order Second Amendment Act,1991.
2. **This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Certificate issued to
Shri/Shrimathi*
father/mother*of Shri/Shrimathi/Kumari* of village/town*
in District/Division* of the State/Union Territory* who belong to
the Caste/Tribe* which is recognized as a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe* in the State/Union Territory* issued
bythe dated .
3. Shri/Shrimathi*/Kumari* and /or* his/her* family ordinarily reside(s) invillage/town* of

District/Division* of the State/Union Territory* of
Signature Designation
(With seal of office)
State
Union Territory
Place
Date
Note: - The term ―Ordinarily resides‖ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the Peoples
Act, 1950.
(ii) Please delete the words which are not applicable.
Applicable in the case of SCs, STs persons who have migrated from one State/UT.
The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
(i) District Magistrate / Additional Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner/ Deputy
Collector / Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra
Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate).
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate.
(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar, and
Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and / or his family resides.
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OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate Format
FORM OF CERTIFICTE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES NCL) APPLYING FOR

ADMISSION TO CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (CEIs), UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF
INDIA
This to certify that Shri/Smt./Kum* Son/ Daughter* of

Shri/Smt.*
of Village/ Town* _ District/ Division*
dated ***.
Shri/Smt./Kum.* and his/ her family ordinarily reside(s) in the

District/Division of the State/ Union Territory. This is
also
to certify that he/she does NOT belong to the persons/ sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the
Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93 Estt. (SCT) dated 08/09/93 which is amended
vide OM No. 36033/2004 Estt. (Res.) dated 09/03/2004, further amended vide OM No. 36036/2/2013 Estt. (Res.) dtd.
30/05/2014****.
Place: District Magistrate/

Deputy Commissioner/
Dated: Any other Competent Authority
(With seal of the
Office)
*- Please delete word(s) which are not applicable.

**- As listed in the Annexure (for FORM OBC NCL).
***- The authority issuing the certificate needs to mention the details of Resolution of Government of India, in which the
caste of the candidate is mentioned as OBC.
****- As amended from time to time.
NOTE:
(a) The term ‗Ordinarily resides‘ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the people
Act, 1950.
(b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
(i) District Magistrate/ Additional Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/ Additional Deputy Commissioner/ Deputy
st
Collector/ 1 Class Magistrate/ Sub Divisional magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant
st
Commissioner (not below the rank of 1 Class Stipendiary Magistrate).
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate.
(iii) Revenue Office not below the rank of Tehsildar‘ and
(iv) Sub Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family resides.
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Form - V
Certificate of Disability
(In case of amputation or complete permanent paralysis of limbs or dwarfism and in case of blindness) [See rule 18 (1)]
(Name and Address of the Medical Authority issuing the Certificate)
Recent passport size

attested photograph
(Showing face only) of the

person with disability.
This is to certify that I have carefully examined Shri/Smt./Kum.

Son/wife/daughter of Shri Date of birth (DD/MM/YY) Age Years, male/female
registration No. Permanent resident of House No. Ward/Village/Street
Post office District State , whose photograph is affixed above, and am satisfied that:
(A) he/she is a case of:
 Locomotor disability
 dwarfism
 blindness
(Please tick as applicable)
(B) The diagnosis in his/her case is .
(A) he/she has % (in figure) percent (in words) permanent locomotor disability/ dwarfism/
blindness in relation to his/her (Part of body) as per guidelines ( number and date of issue of
the guidelines to be specified).
2. The applicant has submitted the following documents as proof of residence: -
Nature of Document Date of Issue Details of authority issuing certificate
(Signature and Seal of Authorised Signatory of

notified Medical Authority)
Signature/thumb impression
of the person in whose favour
certificate of disability is
issued
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Form – VI
Recent passport
(In case of multiple disabilities)[See rule 18 (1)]
size attested
(Name and Address of the Medical Authority issuing the Certificate)
photograph
(Showing face
only) of the person
This is to certify that we have carefully examined Shri/Smt./Kum. Son/wife/daughter of Shri

Date of birth (DD/MM/YY) Age Years, male/female .
Registration No. Permanent resident of House No. Ward/Village/Street
PostOffice District State whose photograph is affixed above, and
am satisfied that:
(A) he/she is a case of Multiple Disability. His/her extent of permanent physical impairment/disability has been evaluated as per
guidelines ( number and date of issue of the guidelines to be specified) for the disabilities ticked below, and is
shown against the relevant disability in the table below:
Sl. No. Disability Affected part of body Diagnosis Permanent physical impairment/mental disability
(in %)
1. Locomotor disability @
2. Muscular Dystrophy
3. Leprosy cured
4. Dwarfism
5. Cerebal Palsy
6. Acid attack Victim
7. Low vision #
8. Blindness #
9. Deaf £
10. Hard of Hearing £
11. Speech and Language disability
12. Intellectual Disability
13. Specific Learning Disability
14. Autism Spectrum Disorder
15. Mental Illness
16. Chronic Neurological Conditions
17. Multiple sclerosis
18. Parkinson‘s disease
19. Haemophilia
20. Thalassemia
21. Sickle Cell disease
(B) In the light of the above, his/her over all permanent physical impairment as per guidelines ( number and
date ofissue of the guidelines to be specified), is as follows: -
In figure: - percent In words: - percent
2. This condition is progressive/non-progressive/likely to improve/ not likely to improve.
3. Reassessment of disability is:
(i) Not necessary,
Or
(ii) is recommended/after years months, and therefore this certificate shall be valid till
(DD) (MM) (YY)
@ - e.g. Left/right/both arms/legs # - e.g. Single eye
€ - e.g. Left/Right/both ears
4. The applicant has submitted the following document as proof of residence: -
Nature of document Date of issue Details of authority issuing certificate
5. Signature and seal of the Medical Authority.
Name and Seal of Member Name and Seal of Member Name and Seal of the Chairperson
Signature/thumb impression of the

person in whose favour certificate of
disability is issued.
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Form - VII
(In case other than those mentioned in forms V and VI) (Name and Address of the Medical Authority issuing the Certificate)
[See rule 18 (1)]
Recent passport size
attested photograph
(Showing face
only) of the
Certificate No. person with
Date: disability.
This is to certify that we have carefully examined Shri/Smt/Kum. Son/wife/daughter

of
Shri Date of birth (DD/MM/YY) Age Years, male/female Registration
No.
Permanent resident of House No. Ward/Village/Street post office
District State , whose photograph is affixed above, and am satisfied that
he/she is a case of disability. His/her extent of percentage physical impairment/disability has been
evaluated as per guidelines ( number and date of issue of the guidelines to be specified) and is shown against the
relevant disability in the table below: -
Sl. No. Disability Affected part of body Diagnosis Permanent physical impairment/mental disability (in %)
1. Locomotor disability @
2. Muscular Dystrophy
3. Leprosy cured
4. Cerebal Palsy
5. Acid attack Victim
6. Low vision #
7. Deaf £
8. Hard of Hearing £
9. Speech and Language disability
10. Intellectual Disability
11. Specific Learning Disability
12. Autism Spectrum Disorder
13. Mental illness
14. Chronic Neurological Conditions
15. Multiple sclerosis
16. Parkinson‘s disease
17. Haemophilia
18. Thalassemia
19. Sickle Cell disease
(Please strike out the disabilities which are not applicable)
2. The above condition is progressive/non-progressive/likely to improve/ not likely to improve.
3. Reassessment of disability is:
(i) not necessary, or
(ii) is recommended/after years months, and therefore this certificate shall be valid till
(DD)/(MM)/(YY)
@ - e.g. Left/right/both arms/legs # - e.g. Single eye/ both eyes
€ - e.g. Left/Right/both ears
4. The applicant has submitted the following document as proof of residence: -
Nature of document Date of issue Details of authority issuing certificate
(Authorised Signatory of notified Medical Authority)

(Name and Seal)
Signature/thumb impression of the
Countersigned
person in whose favour certificate of
{Countersignature and seal of the Chief Medical
disability is issued. officer/medical superintendent/Head of Government hospital, in case the
Certificate is issued by a medical authority who is Not a Government servant (with seal)}
Note: In case this certificate is issued by a medical authority who is not a Government servant, it shall be valid only if countersigned
bythe Chief Medical Officer of the District.
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V. GUIDELINES FOR PROVIDING SCRIBE TO THE CANDIDATES WITH

BENCHMARK DISABILITY
Scribe facility shall be provided to the eligible candidates by NTA as per Government of India/NTA guidelines.
VI. DEPRIVATION POINTS
Details of Deprivation points awarded to candidates as applicable:-
Deprivation Points (upto a maximum of 12 points) are given to the candidates of the following categories:
th th
1. A candidate would get separate points for each educational level i.e. 10 / High School/ Matriculation/ 12
level/Intermediate, B.A./B.Sc. and M.A./M.Sc. from either a Quartile 1 or Quartile 2 District as given below:
Quartile 1 Marks
th th
Programme of *10 /12 UG
study applied for
UG. 6
PG 3 3
Quartile 2 Marks
th th
Programme of *10 /12 UG
study applied for
UG 4
PG 2 2
th th
*Note for 10 and 12 class quartile
th th th th th
If 10 from Q1 and 12 from Q1 Then benefit of Q1 If 10 from Q1 and 12 from Q2 Then benefit of Q1 If 10
th
from Q2 and 12 from Q1 Then benefit of Q1
th th
If 10 from Q2 and 12 from Q2 Then benefit of Q2
List of Districts quartile drawn from each state in the form of Quartile 1 & Quartile 2 by using the following four parameters as per the
provisional figures of the Census of India 2011 are listed below for information of intending candidates:
1. Percent female illiteracy;

2. Percent agricultural workers;
3. Percent rural population; and
4. Percentage of household having no latrine within the premises.
Candidates hailing from Districts of Quartile 1 or 2 (The Districts in which the candidates reside) and have passed and/or appearing
in their respective qualifying examination through Distant Education programme are also eligible for award of deprivation points, as
the case may be. They should indicate the State, District and District Code under respective column of the Application Form. They
should also indicate in respective Column of the application that they have passed and/or appearing in the qualifying examination
through Distant Education programme.
2. All Kashmiri Migrants are eligible for grant of 05 (five) deprivation points on production of registration documents from
the notified authorities certifying their Kashmiri Migrant Status.
3. All female/Transgender candidates are eligible for deprivation points as per details given below:
SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD/Quartile
1/Quartile 2 7 deprivation points
Other Candidates (UR not falling under
5 Deprivation Points
either Quartile 1/Quartile 2)
NOTE: This benefit of deprivation points will be given only to UG/PG/COP/ADOP programmes except B.Tech., M.Sc.
(Biotechnology), M.Sc. (Computational and Integrative Sciences through GAT-B), MBA, DOP and Ph.D.
programmes.
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DETAILS OF THE STATE-WISE LISTS OF VARIOUS DISTRICTS OF QUARTILE 1 AND 2 DRAWN BY THE UNIVERSITY (As
per the provisional figures of the Census of India 2011)
State District Name & Code

Quartile 1 Distt. Code Quartile 2 Distt. Code
ANDHRA PRADESH Mahbubnagar 0101 Prakasam 0151
Srikakulam 0102 Adilabad 0152
Vizianagaram 0103 Nalgonda 0153
Kurnool 0154
Medak 0155
Anantapur 0156
Khammam 0157
Nizamabad 0158
Warangal 0159
Karimnagar 0160
ARUNACHAL PRADESH Kurung Kumey 0104 East Kameng 0251

Anjaw 0105 Upper Subansiri 0252
Changlang 0253
Tirap 0254
Upper Siang 0255
ASSAM Kokrajhar 0351

Chirang 0352
Dhemaji 0353
Baksa 0354
Darrang 0355
Dhubri 0356
Udalguri 0357
Karbi Anglong 0358
Morigaon 0369
BIHAR Madhepura 0401 Bhojpur 0451

Araria 0402 Rohtas 0452
Supaul 0403 Begusarai 0453
Purnia 0404 Bhagalpur 0454
Banka 0405
Saharsa 0406
Madhubani 0407
Katihar 0408
Kishanganj 0409
West Champaran 0410
Sheohar 0411
East Champaran 0412
Sitamarhi 0413
Samastipur 0414
Khagaria 0415
Jamui 0416
Nawada 0417
Darbhanga 0418
Arwal 0419
Kaimur 0420
Gopalganj 0421
Saran 0422
Vaishali 0423
Gaya 0424
Siwan 0425
Jehanabad 0426
Aurangabad 0427
Lakhisarai 0428
Buxar 0429
Muzaffarpur 0430
Sheikhpura 0431
Nalanda 0432
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State District Name and Code

CHHATISGARH Bijapur 0501 Raigarh 0551
s Bastar 0502 Rajnandgaon 0552
Dantewada
Narayanpur 0503 Bilaspur 0553
Kabirdham (Formerly Kawardha) 0504 Dhamtari 0554
Bastar 0505 Koriya 0555
Surguja 0506 Korba 0556
Jashpur 0507
Mahasamund 0508
Kanker 0509
Janjgir - Champa 0510
GUJARAT Dahod 0601 Sabarkantha 0651

Narmada 0602 Patan 0652
Tapi 0603 Surendranagar 0653
Banaskantha 0604
Dang 0605
Panchmahal 0606
HARYANA Mewat 0701
HIMACHAL PRADESH Chamba 0851

Kullu 0852
JAMMU & KASHMIR Ramban 0901 Rajouri 0951

Reasi 0902 Poonch 0952
Kishtwar 0903 Doda 0953
Shopian 0954
Kulgam 0955
Udhampur 0956
Kathua 0957
Kupwara 0958
JHARKHAND Godda 1001 Koderma 1051

Garhwa 1002 Hazaribag 1052
Dumka 1003 Seraikela Kharsawan 1053
Latehar 1004
Chatra 1005
Gumla 1006
Khunti 1007
Pakur 1008
Simdega 1009
West Singhbhum 1010
Giridih 1011
Jamtara 1012
Sahibganj 1013
Palamu 1014
Lohardaga 1015
Deoghar 1016
KARNATAKA Yadgir 1101 Chamarajnagar 1151

Raichur 1102 Koppal 1152
Vijyapur 1153
Mandya 1154
Bagalkot 1155
Chitradurga 1156
Bidar 1157
Gulbarga 1158
Chikkaballapur 1159
Belgaum 1160
Gadag 1161
Tumkur 1162
Haveri District 1163
Hassan 1164
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Dquartile 1 Distt. Code Quartile 2 Distt. Code
MADHYA PRADESH Alirajpur 1201 Datia 1251
Jhabua 1202 Betul 1252
Dindori 1203 Balaghat 1253
Barwani 1204 Rewa 1254
Sheopur 1205 Anuppur 1255
Sidhi 1206 Damoh 1256
Tikamgarh 1207 Sehore 1257
Rajgarh 1208 Morena 1258
Shivpuri 1209 Neemuch 1259
Mandla 1210 Vidisha 1260
Panna 1211 Ratlam 1261
Singrauli 1212 Bhind 1262
Khargone (West Nimar) 1213 Chhindwara 1263
Ashok Nagar 1214 Katni 1264
Dhar 1215 Dewas 1265
Umaria 1216 Narsinghpur 1266
Shajapur 1217 Raisen 1267
Guna 1218 Satna 1268
Chhatarpur 1219 Burhanpur 1269
Seoni 1220 Harda 1270
Khandwa (East Nimar) 1221
Mandsaur 1222
Shahdol 1223
MAHARASHTRA Nandurbar 1301 Gadchiroli 1351

Jalna 1352
Hingoli 1353
Beed 1354
Osmanabad 1355
Parbhani 1356
Washim 1357
Dhule 1358
Nanded 1359
Yavatmal 1360
Buldhana 1361
Latur 1362
MEGHALAYA Jaintia Hills 1451
MIZORAM Lawngtlai 1551
NAGALAND Mon 1651

Kiphire 1652
Tuenseng 1653
ORISSA Nabarangpur 1701 Balasore 1751

Malkangiri 1702 Nayagarh 1752
Nuapada 1703 Kendrapara 1753
Kalahandi 1704 Bhadrak 1754
Rayagada 1705 Dhenkanal 1755
Koraput 1706 Ganjam 1756
Gajapati 1707 Jajpur 1757
Boudh (Bauda) 1708 Angul 1758
Kandhamal 1709
Debagarh (Deogarh) 1710
Mayurbhanj 1711
Balangir 1712
Subarnapur (Sonepur) 1713
Bargarh (Baragarh) 1714
Kendujhar (Keonjhar) 1715
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State State District Name & Code

RAJASTHAN Pratapgarh 1801 Nagaur 1851
Banswara 1802 Udaipur 1852
Jalore 1803 Dholpur 1853
Barmer 1804 Alwar 1854
Jhalawar 1805 Pali 1855
Dungapur 1806 Churu 1856
Karauli 1807 Jodhpur 1857
Jaisalmer 1808
Chittorgarh 1809
Bundi 1810
Dausa 1811
Tonk 1812
Sawai Madhopur 1813
Baran 1814
Rajsamand 1815
Sirohi 1816
Bharatpur 1817
Bhilwara 1818
TAMIL NADU Ariyalur 1901 Perambalur 1951

Viluppuram 1952
Dharmapuri 1953
Tiruvannamalai 1954
Pudukkottai 1955
Krishnagiri 1956
UTTAR PRADESH Shravasti 2001 Ghazipur 2051

Balrampur 2002 Etah 2052
Bahraich 2003 Mahoba 2053
Siddharthnagar 2004 Unnao 2054
Gonda 2005 Azamgarh 2055
Maharajganj 2006 Shahjahanpur 2056
Kaushambi 2007 Ambedkar Nagar 2057
Chitrakoot 2008 Pilibhit 2058
Budaun 2009 Deoria 2059
Kushinagar 2010 Ayodhya 2060
Lalitpur 2011 Hamirpur 2061
Kanpur Dehat (Ramabai
Sitapur 2012 Nagar) 2062
Sant Kabir Nagar 2013 Mainpuri 2063
Barabanki 2014 Mirzapur 2064
Basti 2015 Ballia 2065
Lakhimpur Kheri 2016 Kannauj 2066
Hardoi 2017 Chandauli 2067
Sultanpur 2018 Sant Ravidas Nagar 2068
Raebareli 2019 Auraiya 2069
Hathras (Mahamaya
Pratapgarh 2020 Nagar) 2070
Kanshi Ram Nagar 2021 Farrukhabad 2071
Banda 2022 Jalaun 2072
Sonbhadra 2023 Gorakhpur 2073
Jaunpur District 2024 Rampur 2074
Fatehpur 2025 Jyotiba Phule Nagar 2075
Mau 2076
Etawah 2077
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UTTARAKHAND Uttarkashi 2151
Bageshwar 2152
Rudraprayag 2153
Tehri Garhwal 2154
Almora 2155
Champawat 2156
WEST BENGAL Purulia 2201 Bankura 2251

Uttar Dinajpur 2202 Birbhum 2252
Malda 2253
Dakshin Dinajpur 2254
Paschim Medinipur 2255
Note: Reservation and Benefit of deprivation point are given on the basis of particulars furnished by the candidates in the
relevant field of the online application form. In case of failure to produce documentary evidence at the time of
admission/registration, the candidate will be declared as ineligible for admission. In case of submission of false
information by the candidate, his/her admission will be cancelled, ipso-facto.
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VII. SUPERNUMERARY SEATS
a) WIDOWS/WARDS OF DEFENCE PERSONNEL
The University reserves 5% reservation of supernumerary seats for widows/wards of Armed Forces Personnel
killed/disabled in action or during peace time for Admission to University programmes shall be in order of following priority:
Priority I : Widows/Wards of Defence personnel killed in action.

Priority II : Wards of Defence personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service with disability
attributable to military service.
Priority III : Widows/Wards of Defence personnel who died while in service with death attributable to military
service.
Priority IV : Wards of Defence personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to
militaryservice.
Priority V : Wards of Ex-Servicemen and serving personnel including personnel of Police Forces/Paramilitary
who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards:
i) Param Vir Chakra
ii) Ashok Chakra
iii) Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal
iv) Maha Vir Chakra
v) Kirti Chakra
vi) Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
vii) Vir Chakra
viii) Shaurya Chakra
ix) Yudh Seva Medal
x) President Police Medal for Gallantry
xi) Sena, Nau Sena, Vayu Sena Medal
xii) Mention-in-Despatches.
xiii) Police Medal for Gallantry
Priority VI : Wards of Ex-Servicemen.
Priority VII : Wives of :
i) defence personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service.
ii) defence personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to military
service
iii) ex-Servicemen and serving personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards.
Priority VIII : Wards of Serving Personnel.
Priority IX : Wives of Serving Personnel.
NOTE: Wards of Police Forces/Paramilitary (Former and Serving) will only be eligible for Priority V x) and V xiii) above.
The applicants seeking admission under this category need to produce a certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-II), issued
by any of the following authorities:
1. Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board, Delhi
2. Secretary, Rajya Zila Sainik Board
3. Officer-in-charge, Record Office
4. Ministry of Home Affairs (For Police Personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards).
(Supernumerary seats meant for Widows/wards of Defence Personnel are earmarked for UG/PG/Part-time
programmes except B.Tech., M.Sc. (Biotechnology), M.Sc. (Computational and Integrative Sciences through GAT-
B), MBA, DOP and Ph.D. programme).
b) WARDS OF JNU EMPLOYEES (GROUP B, C, & D)
Programme Number of Seats
M.A./M.Sc./MCA Programame 03
c) CANDIDATES FROM JAMMU & KASHMIR AND LADAKH
The University has decided to provide 02 seats under supernumerary quota for candidates from Jammu &
Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories.
Out of 02 seats, 01 seat will be allocated for Under Graduate programme and another 01 seat for Post Graduate
programme. The candidates for these seats will be selected on the basis of securing highest marks among the
remaining candidates after the final list.
d) Foreign Nationals:
The University offers up to 20% (Supernumerary) of the seats in each programme of study to Foreign Nationals. These
seats are over and above the intake fixed for each programme of study.
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Annexure – II
FORMAT
EDUCATIONAL CONCESSION CERTIFICATE
(On the proper Letter Head with complete address, telephone number(s) and e-mail ID)
Office of the
This is to certify that Mr. / Miss. is son / daughter of

(No. ) resident of .
The above named officer / JCO / OR :
Priority I : Widows/Wards of Defence personnel killed in action on during

.
Priority II : Wards of Defence personnel disabled in action on during
andboarded out from service with disability
attributable to military service.
Priority III : Widows/Wards of Defence personnel who died while in service with death attributable to military
service.
Priority IV : Wards of Defence personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to
militaryservice.
Priority V : Wards of Ex-Servicemen and serving personnel including personnel of Police Forces/Paramilitary who
are in receipt of Gallantry Awards:
i) Param Vir Chakra
ii) Ashok Chakra
iii) Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal
iv) Maha Vir Chakra
v) Kirti Chakra
vi) Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
vii) Vir Chakra
viii) Shaurya Chakra
ix) Yudh Seva Medal
x) President Police Medal for Gallantry
xi) Sena, Nau Sena, Vayu Sena Medal
xii) Mention-in-Despatches.
xiii) Police Medal for Gallantry
Priority VI : Wards of Ex-Servicemen.
Priority VII : Wives of:
i) Defence personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service.
ii) Defence personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to military
service
iii) Ex-Servicemen and serving personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards.
Priority VIII : Wards of Serving Personnel.
Priority IX : Wives of Serving Personnel.
Mr. / Miss. / Mrs. son / daughter/ wife of Officer / JCO / OR is eligible

foreducational concession for admission in Jawaharlal Nehru University against the Armed Forces Category under Priority
No. .
No.: Date:
(Signature) Seal <Rubber Stamp> with Name & Designation
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VIII. Dr. B. R. AMBEDKAR CENTRAL LIBRARY
The Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library was established in 1969 to support the educational and research programs of the university
by providing both physical and online access to information. It is housed in a nine-story tower building with a total area of
approximately 100,000 square feet. In line with the University's objectives, the Central Library aims to procure, organize, and
disseminate information in various formats, while actively promoting the use of its rich and diverse collection among its users.
Operating Hours: The library operates around the clock, 24 hours a day, throughout the year, with the exception of three national
holidays and the Holi festival. Circulation services are available from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. all year round.
The library is fully automated and utilizes KOHA, an Integrated Library Management Software, for various housekeeping tasks in
different sections. The Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) can be accessed at http://jnucatalogue.jnu.ac.in:8000/. Electronic
resources are accessible through the remote access platform 24/7, providing users with the flexibility to access resources anytime
from anywhere.
Print and E-Books: The library has an extensive collection of over 516,243 volumes, encompassing a wide range of materials such
as books, theses, dissertations, bound volumes of journals, newsletters, government and UN reports, encyclopedias, dictionaries,
thesauri, glossaries, CDs-ROMs, charts, maps, microfilms, audio/video cassettes, and more. It also serves as a repository for all
government publications and significant international organizations' publications, including the WHO, European Union, United
Nations, and their affiliated agencies. Furthermore, the library features a robust collection of 38,973 perpetual e-books from various
renowned publishers like Taylor & Francis, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Oxford University Press (OUP), Sage, Brill, Gale
Cengage Learning, Dygryuter, World Scientific, JSTOR, EBSCO, ProQuest, Pearson, McGrow Hill, Art and Science Academic
Publications.
Journals and Online Databases: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library subscribed to an impressive array of resources, including 35
print newspapers, 42 print magazines, 3 print journal, 27 Online Databases. Besides, it provided access to 12 databases through
UGC eSS- Consortia. These online databases encompass:
Online Databases Subscribed by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library 2024-2025:

CNKI - CAJ – Web Series F, G, H, I, Brill Humanities and Social Science Package, Science Online (1997 - current issue) (AAAS),
Emerald ejournals Premier, Harvard Business Review Collection Fee and Simulations Fee, Grammarly for Education, IEEE
Electronic Library (IEL Online) Tier-2, PNAS Tier-4, Prowess for Interactive Querying (IP), Supreme Court Cases Online Web
Edition – Platinum Plus Academic, IOP Science Collection – ESS License Package, Royal Society of Chemistry Journals Gold
Minus Archive, CAS Scifinder – Academic Unlimited Access Plan, Statistia, CEIC – Global DB + India Premium DB , Consumer
Pyramids Household Survey DX, EPWRF India Time Series, Historical Newspaper Archives – The Times of India Continuing
Service Fee, Press Reader (Newspaper Direct), American Chemical Society All Publication, Indiadistricts.com, Indiastat.com,
Capitaline AWS – IP & Domain, Economic and Political Weekly, CCDC – CSD – Enterprise Research Licence (L), TAIR Institutional
Subscription, EBSCO Academic Search Complete.
Online Databases available through INFLIBNET eSS Consortia during the year:
American Institute of Physics (AIP), American Physical Society, Annual Reviews;, Institute for Studies in Industrial Development
(ISID); J-Gate Plus, JSTOR, MathSciNet, Oxford University Press, Project Muse, Springer Link 1700 Collection and Nature Journal,
Taylor and Francis, Web of Science.
The Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library offers a range of services, including:
Information Desk: The dedicated Information Desk is to assist needs with their inquiries about the library, its collections, and
services.
Information Browsing Unit: There is a separate reading room for faculty members, equipped with computers featuring scanning
facilities. This space is designed to cater to the academic and research needs of faculty members.
New Books Display: Every Monday, the library showcases newly acquired books. These books are available for consultation at
the Circulation Counter, allowing users to explore the latest additions to our collection.
Digital Library Services: Library offers digital services that grant online access to resources through IP authentication and remote
access via a single sign-on system. The user-friendly website (http:/ /www.jnu.ac.in/library) provides 24/7 access to library services,
collections, and information from any location.
Helen Keller Unit: The library houses a Helen Keller unit, which is equipped with assistive technologies and software such as
Kurzweil, JAWS, and Magic. These tools enable visually challenged and partially sighted students to access the Online Public
Access Catalog (OPAC) and online resources. Visually challenged students are also provided with laptops preloaded with
specialized software and digital voice recorders to assist in recording class lectures.
The Helen Keller unit is well-equipped with 20 computers featuring JAWS and Kurzweil software, headphones, scanners, and two
Braille embossers. Additionally, Hindi OCR software has been installed on two computers to cater to visually impaired students
learning Hindi. A dedicated scanner operator, on a contract basis, is assigned full-time to facilitate scanning for visually challenged
students. Furthermore, 71 laptops have been distributed to visually impaired researchers and students, along with 80 digital voice
recorders.
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Library has subscribed to Kibo online software (OCR) for Indic languages. To enhance Internet access, the National Knowledge
Network (NKN) has extended internet facilities with a high-speed 20Gbps connection. Approximately 25 Wi-Fi devices have been
installed throughout the library to facilitate internet access.
Institutional Repository: The Central Library at JNU is actively working on establishing an Institutional Repository, which will
house faculty publications using Dspace. Currently, full-text content from the International Migrations and Diaspora Studies (IMDS)
project is available at http://lib.jnu.ac.in/sites/default/files/imds/imds.htm.
Single Window Search: At present, the Central Library at JNU offers a single window access system for all e-resources available
in the library. Users can access these discovery services from the JNU library homepage as well as through remote access.
Online Press-Clippings Database: The Research Support Service Section maintains the press clippings collection, which
comprises over 800,000 newspaper articles covering international and bilateral relations, politics, economics, socio-cultural aspects,
environmental issues, and more. Users can readily access these resources through the Library's Online Public Access Catalog
(OPAC)http://jnucatalogue.jnu.ac.in:8000/
Electronic Thesis and Dissertations: Approximately 28762 digital copies of theses and dissertations are available for online
access through the library Web OPAC. http://jnucatalogue.jnu.ac.in:8000/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?idx=&limit=mc-
itype%3ATH&q=&limit=&weight_search=1
Additionally, 8864 Ph.D theses of the university are accessible through Shodhganga national repository,
https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/60.
Additional Services:
Access to CD-ROMs, books, journals, and statistical data through the Automation Unit.
Overnight lending services for textbooks covering various disciplines are available through the Textbook Section.
Interlibrary loan and Document Delivery Services are being extended to the students.
Locker facilities are provided for JNU Researchers, Faculty, as well as Visually and Physically Challenged users.
Consultation services are extended to Research Scholars from other Universities and Institutions.
Orientation sessions, Author Workshops, Staff Development programs, and workshops on Research Methodology and Publication
Ethics tailored for students, researchers, and faculty members are being organized.
EXIM Bank Economics Library: The Exim Bank Economics Library is a specialized library primarily focusing on Economics. It
operates as a part of the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library and is situated in the mini-academic complex adjacent to the School of
Sanskrit and Indic Studies. The library is open from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding National Holidays and the Holi festival.
The collection comprises 13,137 books and 3,331 back volumes approx. The library provides the researchers with two newspapers,
i.e., Business Standard and Business Line, in physical form. Print versions of journals like EPW (Economic and Political Weekly)
and Inter Economics are available. Furthermore, the library offers access to subscribed e-books, e-journals, and other online
databases in Economics and allied field. It also provides automated library services, reference assistance, book lending services,
computer facilities for accessing online information, and a reading area for users.
Archives on Contemporary History (ACH):Situated on the 6th Floor of the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library, the Archives on
Contemporary History (ACH) house a remarkable collection of materials focused on the Indian Nationalist Movement, with a
particular emphasis on the revolutionary trends within the National Movement. The materials preserved within the ACH are both
rare and unique, with many items unavailable in any other library or archive. An index for the documents housed in the ACH can be
accessed at https://www.jnu.ac.in/sss/archive-Index_list.
The ACH has also digitized 7,500 documents from its collections, making them available online through the online catalog of the Dr.
B. R. Ambedkar Central Library. The ACH welcomes visitors on all working days, from Monday to Friday, with operational hours
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The university has a network of libraries strategically located within various schools and centers across the campus,
providing easy access to a vast array of information resources as under:
i. School of Arts & Aesthetics Library

ii. Centre for Historical Studies Library
iii. Centre for Political Studies Library
iv. Centre for Law and Governance Library
v. School of Computer and System Sciences Library
vi. Academic Staff College Library
vii. SIS Reading Hall
For more information and updates, please visit http://lib.jnu.ac.in.

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IX. FELLOWSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS/ AWARDS
The details of Fellowships/Scholarships like UGC-CSIR Junior Research Fellowships, UGC Scholarships & Fellowships, Ayush
fellowship, State Government fellowships, etc, operated by external agencies/other departments can be referred to by the interested
candidates by accessing the website of the concerned departments.
Applications for internal Fellowships/Scholarships/ Awards will be invited from registered and eligible students as per the terms &
conditions of the fellowships and subject to availability of funds, through a separate circular/notice.
X. LINGUISTIC EMPOWERMENT CELL
Linguistic Empowerment Cell (LEC) is committed to empowerment and capacity building programs for students who need linguistic
skills for their academic pursuits in JNU. LEC runs foundation courses in English for students who may not have had English as a
medium of instruction prior to coming to JNU and who may find it difficult to grasp what is offered in the regular programs in their
respective centres and schools. LEC also conducts courses for students who wish to learn academic writing skills. Learners can opt
for the 8 to 10 am slot or the 4 to 6 pm slot depending on the timing of their regular programs. Foreign students from non-English
speaking countries are encouraged to do these courses. Students are awarded certificates of proficiency after the completion of two
successive semesters.
Intensive short term programs are conducted in the summer and winter break in order to address the specific concerns of language
in academic writing for research students.
LEC organizes lessons in ―Communication Skills in Hindi‖ for foreign to students as well, so as to enable them to integrate well in the
social and cultural life on the campus. LEC also organizes basic courses in Sanskrit for beginners. In accordance with the principles
of social justice and empowerment, JNU also organizes special classes twice a week in Indian Sign Language for students, staff,
faculty and other JNU-ites, to empower them to communicate with the deaf. Participants are awarded special certificates after the
end of the two semester long program.
For registration and queries regarding these courses please write to linguistic.e.c@gmail.com.
XI. HOSTEL FACILITIES
Important Note: In view of the limited hostel accommodation, the candidates should clearly understand that the grant of admission to
a full-time programme of study in the University
a. Would not ensure allotment of hostel accommodation.
b. Accommodation will be offered to the eligible applicant‘s subject to availability of seats.
c. Candidates admitted to Part-Time programmes of study are not eligible for hostel accommodation.
d. No request for out of turn allotment of hostel on medical ground will be entertained.
e. All selected regular student under P-I, P-II category who need hostel/Dormitory Accommodation will be required to apply in
the prescribed, application (Pre-enrolment) form. Admission in the Hostel/Dormitory is in accordance with the Hostel points
and Rank in his/her respective category.
f. The reservation hostel allotment (Priority) and reservation/concession/exemption in hostel fee etc. to SC/ST/PWD/OBC
(Non-creamy layer)/EWS are as per University rules.
g. The merit for hostel allotment will be done through Hostel Allotment Software on the basis of Hostel points/Hostel rank
system rather than his/her higher qualification and admission rank.
h. The gap year will be counted from the year of passing of qualifying degree for the said course. Student having more than 5
years of gap from the qualifying degree will not be considered for hostel allotment as they come under P-III category.
However, PWD student in P-III category having more than 80% disability will be considered for the allotment.
The criteria for allotment of hostel accommodation by the University is as under:
FirstPriority (P-I)
a. Students admitted to full-time programs in the current year, who have passed their qualifying examinations from places
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outside Delhi and are not resident of Delhi except clause mentioned in P-II category and those who are admitted to a
program at a level at which the student already has a degree or has pursued/taken admission in any institute/studying in JNU
at the same level with hostel accommodation.
b. Students who are not from NCT of Delhi but have passed their qualifying examinations from Delhi and stayed in recognized
University/College hostel, subject to their furnishing documentary evidence from the Head of the Institution regarding the
details of their stay.
c. Students who have passed their qualifying examinations from Delhi by making their own private arrangement for
accommodation, but at the same time do not have their family/official residence of parents in Delhi, provided they submit
satisfactory proof such as address proof and other related documents, as approved by IHA which shows that they belong to
other states and do not have any residential property in Delhi.
Second Priority (P-II)
(a) Outstation students, who are admitted to a programme of study after passing their qualifying examination after a gap of 2
years but not more than 5 years before admission to JNU.
(b) Outstation students, who are admitted to a programme of study at a level at which the student already has a degree or has
pursued or has taken admission in any institute pursuing studies from an institution from outside Delhi or an institution from
Delhi or from JNU (at the same level) with/without hostel accommodation except in the case of lateral entry in IInd year at
graduate level course.
Explanation: - For all purpose ―resident of Delhi‖ mentioned in Clause 2.1 of Hostel Manual means the resident of National Capital
Territory (NCT) Delhi and ―outstation‖ means outside NCT Delhi.
Third Priority (P III)
1. The applicants who do not come under Priority I and II may be considered under P III category.
2. P-III Category students are not eligible for hostel facilities as approved by the Executive Council vide Resolution No. 5.23 in
its meeting held on 08.03.2021. Students, who have already availed hostel facilities, are not eligible for the same in case of
their admission to the same level of programme.
3. The Hostel applicants will not be allowed to change the address and other information furnished/documents submitted along
with the application, during the current academic year except in the case of change in parents‘ official residence due to
transfer/retirement. (List of documents to be attached with the Hostel Form-- ---------------see Annexure)
4. Hostel charges as applicable to be paid at the time of allotment of hostel/dormitory.
5. Hostel residents are expected to observe the rules and regulations prescribed for them as well as all the requirements of
corporate life and the social norms that living together demands.
6. Failure to observe discipline or violation of rules may make a student liable to disciplinary action which may result in the
withdrawal of hostel facilities. In case it is found at later stage that incorrect information has been furnished or some material
facts have been concealed, the student is liable to eviction from the hostel besides such other action which the University
may deem fit to take against him/her.
Note:
1. The above-mentioned rules may be amended by the Competent Authority at any time.
2. The hostel/dormitory/Second Roommate/Third Roommate will be allotted as per the rules of Hostel Manual applicable at
the time of submission of application for hostel allotment and amended from time to time.
3. The students residing in the hostel are abide by the rules and regulations of Hostel Manual.
ANNEXURE
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH HOSTEL FORM
1. Photocopy of the Admission Folio/Pre-enrolment form.
2. Copy of the subject Folio from the school/Centre.
3. Photocopy of Passport/Voter ID/Aadhar Card/Domicile Certificate (issued by the SDM/Tehsildar) – any of the TWO
showing permanent address. The original document should be produced at the time of hostel allotment. No other address
proof will be entertained in this regard.
4. Copy of Electricity Bill/Water Bill/House Tax Receipt/Paying Guest Receipt (any one) is mandatory for outstation students
who were living or lived in private accommodation in Delhi during their studies.
5. Outstation Students whose parents are working in Delhi should submit a certificate from their parent‘s employer mentioning
that they haven‘t been allotted any Residential accommodation in Delhi by the employer.
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6. Those students who have more than one year Gap period but not above 5 years after qualifying examination, have to submit
the migration certificate dully attested by the Admission Branch of JNU and work experience certificate from the employer, if
any.
7. Outstation students who were staying in Delhi with their parents are transferred/retired should submit Transfer/Retirement
order of parents with official resident vacating certificate from the employer.
8. Hostel resident certificate for those who are staying/stayed in college & other recognised hostels/Paying Guest
accommodation.
9. Photocopies of the Anti-Ragging affidavits.
10. Copies of Admission Offer Letter, Medical Insurance Certificate, Passport and Visa [Only for Foreign Nationals]
11. One recent colour passport size photograph.
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XII. UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Location: University Health Centre (UHC) is located near the north gate of South West of Ganga Hostel.
Staff: Chairperson, Health Services is the Head of the Department of University Health Centre and Senior Medical Officer (SMO) is the
Incharge of Health Centre. The staff of the University Health Centre (UHC) comprises of Senior Medical Officers, CMO (SAG), Part
Time doctors for General OPD, Part time Specialists, a Part time Homoeopathic Physician, Staff Nurse, Pharmacists, a Senior
Technical Assistant, Technical Assistant, Lab Technician, other administrative and supportive staff functions under the overall
supervision and administrative control of Dr. Fouzia Firdous Ozair, Senior Medical Officer, I/C Health Centre. University Health Centre
also has staff for control of mosquito-borne-diseases. Students who wish to avail additional facilities are advised to obtain medical
insurance cover or any other medical coverage at their own cost to meet expenses on hospitalization, consultation in OPD of any
hospital, investigation etc.
OPD Services:
1. Doctors of the University Health Centre provide primary OPD facility. The student can just walk in for consultations
and treatment for General OPD and Specialists OPD.
2. Specialist: Consultations with the specialists in Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, ENT, Ophthalmology, Skin, Orthopedic,
Gynecology, Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery (consultation only) and Counselling Services are also available at
the
U.H.C. At present specialists O.P.D‘s are suspended due to Covid-19 pandemic. However, the specialists OPDs are
likely to be resumed shortly.
3. Consultation facility with Part Time Clinical Psychologists is available in Health Centre during morning/evening shifts.
4. Prior online specialists OPD appointments can be taken by login to www.hcopd.jnu.ac.in.
5. Medicines are provided free of cost to students from the pharmacy of the Health Centre as per University rules, procured
from Govt. Medical Stores Depot and local purchase from approved chemists inside the campus.
6. Laboratory facility provides spectrum of routinely available Hematological. Biochemical and Microbiology tests. Blood
sample collection timings are from 8.30 A.M – 11.30 A.M on all normal working days.
7. Referral services to public hospitals for specialized treatment/hospitalization for the students and other services which are
not covered by the U.H.C.
8. Medical examinations of students for academic pursuits in the University.
9. Only wife and children of married students can avail of such medical facilities as are available at the Health Centre on
payment of medical fees for the family. They are provided medicines which are available in the Health Centre. The student
may contact the Health Centre to get further information. In case of spouse of female student, medical facility is provided
up to the age 25 years or till the start of earning by the spouse, whichever is earlier.
10. When the Health Centre is closed, all the patients are advised to go to government hospital or any other hospital. No
reimbursement is permissible for students as per UGC norms.
Ambulance: - An Advanced Life Support Ambulance and a Patient Transport Ambulance are available at the Health Centre for 24 hrs.
A doctor is also available at night from 9 P.M. to 8 A.M. with the ambulance. Mobile numbers to contact the ambulance in emergency
are as under and the same are also printed on the O.P.D cards/Medical Booklets.
Emergency Ambulance mobile numbers: 9971728866 & 9971728877Services not covered:

1. Dental services like making of denture, root canal treatment etc.
2. Medical examination/certifications for employment outside JNU, Insurance, legal and other non-academic purpose.
3. Laboratory tests and X-ray for purpose other than diagnosis and treatment.
Timing: The University Health Centre functions in three shifts on all working days from Monday to Saturday. Morning shift from 8
a.m. to 2.30 p.m., Evening shift from 2.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. and Night shift from 9.00 p.m. to 8.00 a.m. During night shift one Doctor and
para medic staff attached with Advanced Life Support Ambulance remain available. On Sundays and Gazetted Holidays Health Centre
functions in morning shift only, with part time doctor(s) from 8 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. However, Doctor and para medic staff attached with
Advanced Life Support Ambulance, always remain available during night shift from 9.00 p.m. to 8.00 a.m.
Health Service Fee: Charged as per University Rules.
Medical Facilities for Foreign Students: Foreign Students are extended medical facilities at par with the Indian Students.
For New Admission:

(i) For Foreign Students: Minimum Rupees One Lakh insurance cover will be mandatory for Foreign Students. They will be
required to submit the copy of policy at the time of admission or as per the University Rules from time to time.
(ii) Indian Students: Indian Students who are admitted to JNU in future are advised to take insurance cover of RS. One Lakh
at least or more if desired. All these records/information shall be maintained in the office of Dean of Students.
For already Registered Foreign Students of JNU: Foreign Students who are already registered in JNU should also get a medical
insurance cover and submit the relevant documents latest by failing which they will not be allowed to register in the following semester
i.e. winter semester or it may be as per University Rules from time to time.
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Health Education: Health Education is an integral part of University Health Service.
General Policy Regarding Confidentiality: Personal and medical histories of the patients are treated with utmost confidentiality.
Notification to the parents and others is generally considered to be the responsibility of the students unless the condition of the student
is serious or student is unable to assume responsibility for informing parents. OPD Card/Health Booklets with details of prescription
remains with the patient/students.
Health Advisory Committee: The committee assesses, make recommendations for development of services of Health Centre for the
benefit of students.
E-Mail Id‘s of permanent doctors of the Health Centre:

1. Dr. Fouzia Firdous Ozair, Sr. Medical Officer, I/C Health Centre – fouzia@mail.jnu.ac.in
2. Dr. Gautam Patra, C.M.O (SAG) – gautampatra@mail.jnu.ac.in
3. Dr. Praveen Kumar Bhati, Sr. Medical Officer – pkbhati@mail.jnu.ac.in
Important Mobile/Telephone Numbers:

Official/Services Direct Telephone EPABX Number
Ambulance, Health Centre 9971728866 & 9971728877 26704700
North Gate/Main Gate Security Department 26742878 26704752
Security Control room 011-26704029 (9 A.M. to 5 P.M.) 011-
26704752, 8130573744, 9312437374
(24x7)
Health Centre 26741636 & 26742613
(Between 8 A.M to 9 P.M)
XIII. GAMES AND SPORTS
A student, at the University level is aware of the importance of physical activities and organised Sports and Games programmes which
should be combined with his/ her academic pursuits. JNU provides the basic facilities for such activities in terms of the sport fields/courts
and also playing equipment, both for practice and competitions.
The University's Sports Office is located in the Sports Stadium, and is being looked after by one full-time Asst. Director of Physical
Education. Presently the following games are organised under the framework of a club, with elected Convener. Athletics, Badminton,
Basketball, Cricket, Chess, Volleyball, Mountaineering & Trekking, Weightlifting, Power-Lifting & Body Building, Taekwondo, Football,
Tennis, Table-Tennis & Yoga. The election of the Convenor(s) is normally done in September each year. Annual competitions in all
games are conducted by the Club with the help of the Sports Office.
Each Hostel has separate facilities for recreation which includes outdoor courts for Basketball, Badminton and Volleyball as also facilities
for indoor games like Table - Tennis, Chess, Carrom, etc. Each hostel gets an annual grant towards recreation and is spent by the Hostel
Committee in consultation with Warden (Recreation).
The Sports Office also runs a Yoga Centre. Yoga Classes are held both in the morning and evening. In addition, workshops, special
lectures, demonstrations and short courses are also conducted throughout the year.
XIV. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Cultural activities among the student community on the campus are promoted through various cultural clubs namely: Debating, Drama,
Film,Fine Arts, Literary, Music and Dance, Nature and Wild Life, Photography, and UNESCO.
Each club functions under the supervision of the elected student‘s conveners and the members of their executive committee who
are elected every year by the student members of the respective clubs.
The University has a Culture Committee headed by a Cultural Coordinator to promote the functioning of the clubs and organizing of
various cultural activities from time to time.
Only a nominal annual fee is charged to enable a large number of students to become members of clubs that they are interested
in. A student can hold membership of more than one club.
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XV. NATIONAL CADET CORPS ACTIVITIES
JNU provides the basic facilities for National Cadet Corps (NCC) and its physical and adventure activities. The University's NCC Offices
(boys and girls) are located in the Student Activity Centre and Store in Sports Stadium, and are being looked after by two full-time
Associate National Cadet Corps Officers for boys and girls each.
Presently, JNU NCC is attached to two NCC units/battalions, namely, 2 Delhi Arty Bty NCC (Total Strength 108 Cadets) for boys and 3
DGBN(G) NCC (Total Strength 54 Cadets) for girls.
XVI. INTERNAL COMMITTEE (IC)
The University has duly constituted Internal Committee (IC) in compliance of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees
and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015. For further information Please visit : https://jnu.ac.in/icc
XVII. ANTI RAGGING POLICY OF THE UNIVERSITY
In order to prohibit, prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging, the University has implemented the regulations notified by the
University Grants Commission on curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009 in view of the directions of
the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. The students found guilty of ragging are awarded punishment as prescribed in the UGC
regulations. All candidates selected for admission will be required to submit an online Anti-ragging undertaking on the following link:-
https://www.antiragging.in/affidavit_registration_disclaimer.html
UGC regulations on curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions, 2009:
Excerpts from the UGC regulation (CPP- II) dated 17th June, 2009 (Full text is available in every hostel, Dean of Students office and
JNUWebsite)
In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (g) of sub-section (1) of Section 26 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956,
the University Grants Commission hereby makes the following Regulations, namely;
These regulations shall be called the ―UGC regulations on curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009‖.
1. Objectives: -
To prohibit any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing,
treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other students, or indulging in rowdy or in disciplined activities by any student or
students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship or psychological harm, or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any
fresher or any other student or asking any student to do any act which such student will not in the ordinary course do and which has the
effect of causing or generating a sense of shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such
fresher or any other students, with or without an intent to derive a sadistic pleasure or showing off power, authority or superiority by a
student over any fresher or any other student; ‗3nd thereby, to eliminate ragging in all its forms from universities, deemed universities
and other higher educational institutions in the country by prohibiting it under these Regulations, preventing its occurrence and punishing
those who indulge in ragging as provided for in these Regulations and the appropriate law in force.
2. What constitutes Ragging: - Ragging constitutes one or more of any of the following acts:
a. any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing,
treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student;
b. indulging in rowdy or in disciplined activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance,
hardship, physical or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any fresher or any other student;
c. asking any student to do any act which such student will not in the ordinary course do and which has the effect of causing or
generating a sense of shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher
or any other student;
d. act by a senior student that prevents, disrupts or disturbs the regular academic activity of any other student or a fresher;
e. exploiting the services of a fresher or any other student for completing the academic tasks assigned to an individual or a
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students.
f. any act of financial extortion or forceful expenditure burden put on a fresher or any other student by students;
g. any act of physical abuse including all variants of it: sexual abuse, homosexual assaults, stripping, forcing obscene and lewd
acts, gestures, causing bodily harm or any other danger to health or person;
h. any act or abuse by spoken words, emails, post, public insults which wOlild also include deriving perverted pleasure,
vicarious orsadistic thrill from actively or passively participating in the discomfiture to fresher or any other student;
i. any act that affects the mental health and self-confidence of a fresher or any other student with or without an intent to
derive a sadistic pleasure or showing off power, authority or superiority by a student over any fresher or any other student. - .
(g) A student seeking admission to a hostel forming part of the institution, or seeking to reside in any temporary premises not forming
part of the institution, including a private commercially managed lodge or hostel, shall have to submit additional affidavits
countersigned by his/her parents/guardians in the form prescribed in Annexure I and Annexure II to these Regulations
respectively along with his/her application.
(e) The institution shall. on the arrival of senior students after the first week or after the second week, as the case may be, schedule
orientation programmes as follows, namely;
(i) Joint sensitization programme and counselling of both fresher and senior students by a professional counsellor, referred to in
clause
(i) of Regulation 6.1 of these Regulations;
(ii) joint orientation programme of freshers and seniors to be addressed by the Head of Institution and the anti-ragging committee;
(iii) organization on a large scale of cultural, sports and other activities to provide a platform for the freshers and seniors to
interact in the presence of faculty members; (iv) in the hostel, the warden should address all students; and may request two
junior colleagues from the college faculty to assist the warden by becoming resident tutors for a temporary duration; (v) as far as
possible faculty members should dine with the hostel resident in their respective hostels to instill a feeling of confidence among
the freshers. 6.2 (O) Every student at the time of his/her registration shall inform the institution about his/her place of residence
while pursuing the course of study, and in case the student has not decided his/her place of residence or intends to change the
same, the details of his place of residence shall be provided immediately on deciding the same; and specifically in regard to a
private commercially managed lodge or hostel where he/she has taken up residence.
(p) The Head of the institution shall, on the basis of the information provided by the student under clause (0) of Regulation 6.2,
apportion sectors to be assigned to members of the faculty, so that such member of faculty can maintain vigil and report any
incident of ragging outside the campus or en route while commuting to the institution using any means of transportation of
students, whether public or private.
Every institution shall constitute the following bodies; namely
a. Every institution shall constitute a committee to be known as the Anti Ragging Committee to be nominated and headed buy
the (i)Head of the institution, and (ii)consisting of representatives of civil and (iii)police administration,(iv)local media,(v)Non
government Organizations involved in youth activities, representatives of faculty members, (vii)representatives of
parents,(viii)representatives of students belonging to the freshers‘ (ix) category as well as senior students, (x)non-teaching
staff; and shall have a diverse mix of membership in terms of levels as well as gender.
b. Every institution shall also constitute a smaller body to be known as the Anti-Ragging Squad to be nominated by the Head of
the Institution with such representation as may· be considered necessary for maintaining vigil, oversight and patrolling
functions and shall remain mobile, alert and active at all time Provided that the Anti-Ragging Squad shall have representation
of various members of the campus community and shall have no outside representation.
c. It shall be the duty of the Anti-Ragging Squad to be called upon to make surprise raids on hostels, and other places vulnerable
to incidents of, and having the potential of, ragging shall be empowered to inspect such places.
d. It shall also be the duty of the Anti-Ragging Squad to conduct an on spot enquiry into any incident of ragging referred to it by
the Head of the institution or any member of the faculty or any member of the staff or any student or any parent or guardian or
any employee of a service provider or by any other person, as the case may be; and the enquiry report along with
recommendations shall be submitted to the Anti-Ragging Committee for action under clause (a) of Regulation 9.1.
Provided that the Anti-Ragging Squad shall conduct such enquiry observing a fair and transparent procedure and the principles of
natural justice and after giving adequate opportunity to the student or students accused of ragging and other witnesses to place before it
the facts, documents and views concerning the incident of ragging, and considering such other relevant information as may be required.
7. Action to be taken by the Head of the institution:- On receipt of the recommendation of the Anti- Ragging Squad or on receipt of
any information concerning any reported incident of ragging, the Head of institution shall immediately determine if a case under
the penal laws is made out and if so, either on his own or through a member of the Anti-Ragging Committee authorized by him in
this behalf, proceed to file a first Information Report (FIR), within twenty four hours of receipt of such information or
recommendation,
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with the police and local authorities, under the appropriate penal provisions relating to one or more of the following namely;
i. Abetment to ragging;
ii. Criminal conspiracy to rag;
iii. Unlawful assembly and rioting while ragging;
iv. Public nuisance created during ragging;
v. Violation of decency and morals through ragging;
vi. Injury to body, causing hurt or grievous hurt;
vii. Wrongful restraint;
viii. Wrongful confinement; ix. Use of criminal force;
x. Assault as well as sexual offences or unnatural offences;
xi. Extortion;
xii. Criminal trespass;
xiii. Offences against property;
xiv. Criminal intimidation;
xv. Attempts to commit any or all of the above mentioned offences against the victim(s);
xvi. Threat to commit any or all of the above mentioned offences against the victim(s);
xvii. Physical or psychological humiliation;
xviii. All other offences following from the definition of ―Ragging‖.
Provided that the Head of the institution shall forthwith report the occurrence of the incident of ragging to the District Level Anti - Ragging
Committee and the Nodal officer of the affiliating University, if the institution is an affiliated institution.
Provided further that the institution shall also continue with its own enquiry initiated under clause 9 of these Regulations and other
measures without ―‖waiting for action on the part of the police/local authorities and such remedial action shall be initiated and completed
immediately and in no case later than a period of seven days of the reported occurrence of the incident of ragging.
8. Administrative action in the event of ragging: -
The institution shall punish a student found guilty of ragging after following the procedure and in the manner prescribed here in under:
(a) The Anti-Ragging Committee of the institution shall take an appropriate decision, in regard to punishment or otherwise,
depending on the facts of each incident of ragging and nature and gravity of the incident of ragging established in the
recommendations of the Anti- Ragging Squad. (b) The Anti Ragging Committee may, depending on the nature and gravity of the
guilt established by the Anti-Ragging Squad, award, to those found guilty, one or more of the following punishments, namely;
I. Suspension from attending classes and academic privileges.

II. Withholding! with drawing scholarship / fellowship and other benefits.
III. Debarring from appearing in any test/examination or other evaluation process.
IV. Withholding results.
V. Debarring from representing the institution in any regional, national or international meet, tournament, youth festival, etc.
VI. Suspension/expulsion from the hostel. vii. Cancellation of admission.
VII. Rustication from the institution for period ranging from one to four semester.
VIII. Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution for a specified period.
IX. Provided that where the persons committing or abetting the act of ragging are not identified, the institution shall
resort tocollective punishment.
(C) An appeal against the order of punishment by the Anti-Ragging Committee shall lie,
(i) In case of an order of an institution, affiliated to or constituent part, of a university, to the Vice-Chancellor of the
University;
(ii) In case of an order of a university, to its Chancellor.
(iii) In case of an institution of national importance created by an Act of Parliament, to the Chairman or Chancellor of
the institution, as the case may be.
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XVIII. RULES OF DISCIPLINE AND PROPER CONDUCT OF STUDENTS OF JNU
Chief Proctor Office Mandate

Whereas by virtue of Section 5(10)(*) of the JNU Act read with Statute 32(1)(#) of the Statutes of the University, the Vice-
Chancellor has been vested with all the powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action in relation to students.
{(*) To regulate and enforce discipline measures (as may be deemed necessary) among students and employees of the University. (#)All
powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action in relation to students shall vest in the Vice-Chancellor.}
 Statute 32(5)(@) empowers the University to set up a proctorial system to frame detailed rules of discipline and proper
conduct. The administration of student related matters on all acts of indiscipline are delegated to the Chief Proctor.
[(@) Without prejudice to the powers of the Vice-Chancellor and the Chief Proctor as aforesaid, detailed rules of
discipline and proper conduct shall be framed. The Principals or as the case may be, the Heads of the Colleges, Institutions,
Departments, Special Centres or Specialised Laboratories may frame such supplementary rules as they deemed necessary
for the aforesaid purposes. Every student shall provide himself/herself with a copy of these rules.]
 The Chief Proctor‘s office is responsible for maintaining peace and harmony on the campus; it relies, by and large, on
the philosophy of taking reformative measures rather than punitive steps.
In cases involving violation of disciplinary norms, however, appropriate disciplinary action taken.
As per Statute 32(5) of the Statutes of the University, the Executive Council of Jawaharlal Nehru University has approved the following
rules of discipline and proper conduct of the students of the University. These Rules shall come into force with effect from
24.11.2023 (Executive Council Resolution No.(s): 6.8 & Any Other Matter No. 3(2), dated November 24, 2023).
1. Short Title and Commencement

 These Rules shall be called ―The JNU Students‘ Discipline and Conduct Rules‖, hereafter referred to as the
―Rules‖.
 ―University‖ means the Jawaharlal Nehru University.
 These Rules shall come into force with effect from the date of the Executive Council notification.
2. Application of Rules
a. These Rules shall apply to all regular, casual and part-time students of the University whether admitted prior to the
commencement of these Rules or after the commencement of these Rules.
b. Any breach of discipline and proper conduct by a student on the JNU Campus shall fall under the purview of these Rules.
c. Without prejudice to the generality of the power to enforce discipline under Statute 32 of the Statutes of the University, the
acts mentioned in Rules 3 shall amount to acts of misconduct or indiscipline or both.
3. Categories of Misconduct and Indiscipline
Category – I
Acts Punishment
i. *Smoking is prohibited in public places and workplaces such as Fine up to 500/- and/or
healthcare, educational and government facilities and on JNU Community Service
public transport.
{*The Delhi Prohibition of smoking and non-smokers health
protection Act, 1996, section (5)}
ii. Not disclosing one‘s identity when asked to do so by faculty

or employee of the University/security personnel who is Fine up to Rs. 6,000/- and/or
authorized to ask for such identity. JNU Community Service
iii. #Organizing events such as fresher‘s welcome
party/farewell/disc jockey (DJ) in JNU premises without
prior permission.
{# The use of DJ/sound system is not permitted beyond 10 PM, as per
the Supreme Court guidelines.}
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iv. Consuming or possessing dangerous drugs, illicit

substances, alcohol or other intoxicating substances in the Fine up to Rs. 8,000/- and/or
University premises. JNU Community Service
v. Indulging in acts of gambling in the University premises.
vi. Any act of moral turpitude.

vii. Committing forgery, tampering with the identity Card or
University records, impersonation, misusing University
property (movable or immovable), documents and records,
tearing of pages, defacing, burning or in any way destroying
the books, journals, magazines and any material of library or
unauthorized photocopying or possession of library books, Fine up to Rs. 10,000/-
journals, magazines or any other material.
viii. Improper behaviour while on
tour/excursion/field visits/sports activity/ NCC/NSS.
ix. Printing, circulating or pasting
posters/pamphlets (text or picture) carrying derogatory
religious, communal, casteist or anti-national remarks
x. Any activity which incites intolerance towards a religion,
caste or community and/or anti- national in nature which
disturbs the peaceful atmosphere in the campus
Category II
i. Furnishing false certificates or false information in any manner

to the University.
ii. Hunger strikes, dharnas, group bargaining and any other
form of protest within 100 meter radius of any academic and
administrative complexes and/or by blocking entrance or exit
of any academic and administrative complexes
iii. Disrupting the movement of any member of the University
community in administration, academic complexes, etc.
iv. Obstruction of roads/pathways leading to faculty/staff Either one or two punishments imposed based
quarters, market places etc. by motor vehicles (bikes, cars on the severity of the act/actions committed
etc.)
v. Causing or colluding in the unauthorized entry of any person  Fine up to Rs. 20,000/-
into the campus or in the unauthorised occupation of any  Up to two semester‘s eviction from the hostel.
portion of the University premises; including halls of
residence.
 Rustication and declaring out of bounds from
entire JNU campus up to two semesters.
vi. Use of abusive, defamatory, derogatory or intimidatory
language against any member of the University Community.
vii. Students entering class room illegitimately to obstruct faculty
member while performing teaching duty in the class.
viii. Unauthorised occupation of the hostel rooms or unauthorized
acquisition and use of University furniture in one‘s hostel
room or elsewhere.
ix. False allegation/case against any student by the
complainant
x. Obstruction/damage of electronic devices (i.e. camera,
phone, etc.) at the time of evidence collection by security
staff
xi. Violation of rules/orders/circulars of competent authority.
Category III
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i. All acts of violence and all forms of coercion such as

gheraos, sit-ins or any variation of the same which disrupt
the normal academic and administrative functioning of the
University and/or any act which incites or leads to violence.
ii. Gheraos, laying siege or staging demonstrations around the
residence of any member of the University Community or any
other form of coercion, intimidation or disturbance of right to
privacy of the residents of the campus.
iii. Damaging or defacing, in any form, any property of the Either one or two punishments imposed based
University or the property of any member of the University on the severity of the act/actions committed
community.
iv. Disrupting/blocking normal movement of person(s) or traffic  Fine up to 20,000/-
in the premises of University. Blockade or forceful prevention  Withdrawing of hostel facility
of any normal movement of traffic, violation of security and
safety rules notified by the University.
 Cancellation of admission or withdrawal of
degree or denial of registration for a specified
v. Engaging in any attempt at wrongful confinement of any period.
member of the faculty, staff, student or anyone camping
inside the campus.
 Rustication and declaring out of bounds from
entire JNU campus up to four semesters.
vi. Any intimidation or insulting behavior (physical violence/
abuse/manhandling) towards a student, staff, or faculty or  Expulsion from the University
any other person.
vii. Possession of illegal arms (i.e. knife, pistol, gun etc.) and
other explosive materials.
viii. Any other act which may be considered by the Vice-Chancellor
or any other competent authority to be an act of violation of
discipline and conduct.
Note:
 The competent authority may impose any of the above punishments on any student found guilty of any of the acts of
indiscipline or misconduct mentioned as the case may be, in Rule 3.
 The appellate authority has discretionary powers to uphold or change or waive the punishment as deemed to be fit.
 A student (repeat offender) shall be expelled if he/she was awarded with 5 (five) or more punishments during the
entire duration of the study.
4. Norms and Procedures of Enquiry followed by the Office of the Chief Proctor
The Office of the Chief Proctor receives complaint directly from students, teachers and non-teaching staff of the
Jawaharlal Nehru University as well as from University security staff based on their report of diary note. On receipt of a
complaint by the Office of the Chief Proctor, a Proctorial Enquiry committee (consisting of one or more members depending up on
the case) will be constituted by the Chief Proctor to conduct an in-depth inquiry into the matter. Proctorial enquiry is an internal
enquiry process carried out in the University; only proctorial committee member(s) is/are allowed during hearing and depositions. No
third-party representation/observer is allowed on behalf of the alleged person or complainants during the process of enquiry. The
enquiry is conducted in accordance with the principle of natural justice.
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of the Enquiry:
1. The Chief Proctor office sends a notice to the complainant/security staff for hearing. The notice contains specific date
and time on which he/she will appear before the proctorial committee to explain the contents of the complaint. The
hearing may be recorded through videography and proctorial committee may note down his/her statement.
2. The complainant (security/individual) will be required to submit a written deposition along with any evidence
(audio/video/photo/paper documents) and list of witnesses immediately after hearing.
3. The Chief Proctor office sends a notice along with complaint/security report copy to the accused person/defendant to
appear before the proctorial committee on a given date and time to explain his/her position/defence with regard to
complaint.
4. On appearance of the accused/defendant before the proctorial committee, the hearing may be recorded through
videography and proctorial committee may note down his/her defence. The defendant will be required to provide the
list of witnesses/evidence to support of his/her defence.
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5. The proctorial committee will show the available evidence to the defendant at the time of hearing.
6. Defendant is required to submit a written deposition/reply on the complaint against him/her immediately after hearing.
7. Anybody who has witnessed the specific incident (i.e. Security staff/JNU staff/faculty/students) is called by the
proctorial committee and their statements will be recorded.
8. The available material evidence such as audio/video/photo/paper documents shall be thoroughly examined by
proctorial committee and its veracity should be established by the person who has submitted these evidence.
9. Complainant, defendant and witness are not allowed to carry phones, bags etc. inside the CP office during proctorial
enquiry. The Office of the Chief Proctor is under CCTV Surveillance.
10. On the basis of proctorial enquiry report, a show cause notice with charges imposed on him/her is sent to the
student/accused. He/she should reply to the show cause notice within 4 (four) days to explain his/her position once
again. Cross- examination between defendant and complainant/witness shall not be allowed.
11. Based on the merits of the reply to the show cause notice, the enquiry committee shall again review the contents of
the case and recommend punishment depending on the seriousness of the case.
12. After following the due enquiry process, the enquiry committee shall prepare a comprehensive inquiry report with specific
charges framed against the accused and submits the same to the Chief Proctor.
13. The Chief Proctor will issue Office Order containing the findings for punishment imposed under Statues 32(5) of
Statutes of the University to the student/accused person.
14. The defendant may appeal to the Appellate Authority (i.e., Vice Chancellor) against the punishment(s) awarded. The
Appellate Authority may take appropriate decision on the appeal after due consideration to the merit of the punishment(s)
imposed.
15. If the matter is Sub-Judice, the Office of the Chief Proctor will follow the order/direction of the Hon‘ble Court.
16. Since JNU is a residential University, complainant/defendant should attend the proctorial enquiry on a first notice without
fail. Another chance will be given in exceptional cases under certain emergencies such as health emergency or scheduled
examination after producing relevant evidence (i.e., medical reports countersigned by the CMO JNU Health Centre, or
examination call letter) on or before the date of the proctorial enquiry stipulated in the first notice.
17. If defendant fails to appear before the inquiry committee on the stipulated date and time mentioned in the second notice,
the proctorial committee decides the quantum of punishment based on the evidence provided by either security staff or
complainant. In such cases, proctorial committee may take ex-parte decision.
18. If complainant(s) fails to appear before proctorial enquiry committee for deposition, the case shall be summarily dismissed.
The Office of the Chief Proctor assumes that he/she filed a false complaint with malafide intention to damage the reputation
of accused person. In such cases, a strict warning letter will be issued to the complainant(s) and/or directed to perform
community service in JNU.
19. All the office orders of punishment/warning issued will be uploaded in the JNU e- office portal. A copy of the
punishment will be sent to the parents/guardians.
Important Instructions
 Permanent JNU security staff should prepare final complaint report of any incident held in JNU premises and should
submit to the Office of the Chief Proctor.
 The Security Office of JNU should submit all relevant evidence (physical/electronic) at the time of report of a complaint
to the Office of the Chief Proctor. The security office should keep a copy of the same till the complaint is disposed. The
security office should ensure that their security officers attend the proctorial enquiry committee for deposition without fail.
 All security staff of JNU are authorized to take photos/videos using camera/phone as evidence to support the security
report/complaint.
 The portal of the Office of the Chief Proctor will be opened for registration of a bona-fide student after receiving
undertaking (i.e., stating full cooperation in the proctorial inquiry process in a free and fair manner), if inquiry is pending
against that student.
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 In case a fine is imposed/any other punishment is given to a student, then he/she shall not be allowed semester
registration, and also he/she will not be given no- dues certificate and transcripts without clearing the imposed fine
and/or during the subsistence of the period of the aforesaid punishment.
 Only the complainant/defendant is allowed to seek clarification regarding a proctorial enquiry pending with the Office of
Chief Proctor. If anybody violates the same, an action shall be initiated against him/her.
XIX. FEE AND MODE OF PAYMENT
Candidates selected for various programmes of study will be required to pay the following fees:―A‖ Indian Nationals
Fee Component Programme
M.A./M.Sc./MCA PG Diploma Part-Time

M.Tech., in Big Data
MPH Analytics
(PGD)
1 Tuition Fee (Annual) Rs. 240.00*** Rs.216.00*** Rs.10000.00 Rs.120.00
2 Sports Fee (Annual) Rs.16.50 Rs.16.50 Rs.16.50 Rs.16.50
3 Literary & Cultural Fee (Annual) Rs.16.50 Rs.16.50 Rs.16.50 Rs.16.50
4 Library Fee (Annual) Rs.6.00 Rs.6.00 Rs.6.00 Rs.6.00
5 Medical fee (Annual) Rs.9.00 Rs.9.00 Rs.9.00 ----
6 Medical Booklet Rs.12.00 Rs.12.00 Rs.12.00 ----
7 Students Aid Fund (Annual) Rs.4.50 Rs.4.50 Rs.4.50 ----
8 *Admission Fee Rs.5.00 Rs.5.00 Rs.5.00 Rs.5.00
9 *Enrolment Fee Rs.5.00 Rs.5.00 Rs.5.00 Rs.5.00
10 *Security Deposit (Refundable) Rs.40.00 Rs.40.00 Rs.40.00 Rs.40.00
11 Identity Card Folder Rs.10.00 Rs.10.00 Rs.10.00 Rs.10.00
12 Student Hostel and General Rs.15.00 Rs.15.00 Rs.15.00 ----
Information Guide
13 National Service Scheme (NSS) Rs.20.00 Rs.20.00 Rs.20.00 ----
14 Chief Proctor Office Manual** Rs.45.00 Rs.45.00 Rs.45.00 Rs.45.00
The fees are subject to revision

*To be paid at the time of Enrolment in the University.
** Optional
***To be realised in two instalments.
Students shall deposit tuition fee: (i) First Instalment at the time of admission
Second instalment at the time of registration in the Winter Semester i.e. January.
(ii) Annual Fees shall be paid at the commencement of each academic year
 In the event of student being enrolled simultaneously for a full -time course and one part-time course, he will be charged, in addition
to all the fees and other charges for the full-time course, only the tuition fee in respect of part-time course.
 If a student does not pay the fees on time, a fine shall be levied as per rules of the University.
―B‖ Foreign Nationals
For M.Tech., MPH, M.A., M.Sc., MCA, B.A.(Hons.), B.Sc.-M.Sc. integrated programme and Part-Time Programmes of study:
(i) Tuition Fee: (a) @ US $1900 per semester for courses in science disciplines;
(b) @ US $1500 per semester for courses in humanities and social sciences;
(ii) Incidental charges: @ US $ 250 per semester will be charged from both the above categories.
Tuition Fee for Foreign Nationals students from SAARC countries except MBA programme will be as under:
(i) Tuition Fee: (a)@ US $700 per semester for courses in science disciplines;
(b)@ US $600 per semester for courses in humanities and social sciences;
(ii) Incidental charges: @ US $100 per semester will be charged from both the above categories.
The Tibetan students shall be charged fees at par with Indian students.
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Note:
d. Name of the defaulter, which shall be put up on the Notice Board, shall be removed from the rolls of the University.
e. No request for fee waiver will be considered.
f. GST charges, as applicable will be payable over the above stated fees
―C‖ Fee structure for the MBA programme (Indian Citizens)
 The structure of tuition fees for Indian Citizens who have secured admission in the MBA programme at Atal Bihari Vajpayee School
ofManagement and Entrepreneurship, JNU is as follows:
a. General Category Students: Rs. 12 Lacs for the entire MBA Full Time Programme payable in equal instalments (4 Semesters)
b. OBC Students (Non-creamy Layer): Rs. 8 Lacs for the entire MBA Full Time Programme payable in equal instalments (4
Semesters)
c. SC/ST/PWD Students: Rs. 6 Lacs for the entire MBA Full Time Programme payable in equal instalments (4 Semesters)
The University fee structure for all categories of students, who are Indian citizens and have been admitted to the MBA
programme of ―ABV School of Management and Entrepreneurship‖, JNU, is as follows.
S. No. Head of Fee In Rupees
1. Student Activity Fee (per semester) 2500
2. University Development Fund (per semester) 1000
3. Admission Fee (One Time) 1000
4. Examination Fee (per semester) 1000
5. Medical Insurance (per year) 500
6. Alumni Fee (One Time) 1000
7. Registration Fee (per semester) 1000
8. Security Deposit (Refundable: One Time) 5000
9. Medical fee (per year) 9
10. Medical Booklet 12
11. Chief Proctor Office Manual** 45.00
** Optional
Foreign Students: The Tuition fees for foreign students in the MBA programme will be: US $16000 for 2 years (@ US $4000 per
semester, payable at the beginning of the semester as per the notification).
―D‖ Fee structure for the M.Tech programme in School of Engineering (Indian Citizens)
S. No. Head of the Fee Amount (Rs.)

1 Tuition Fee 12500.00 Per semester
2 Student Activity Fee 2500.00 Per semester
3 Institution Development Fee 1000.00 Per semester
4 Examination Fee 1000.00 Per semester
5 Registration Fee 1000.00 Per semester
Total 18000.00
One time Fees at the time of Admissions:
S. No. Head of the Fee Amount (Rs.)

1 Admission Fee 2000.00 One time (Non-refundable)
2 Alumni Fee 1000.00 One time (Non-refundable)
3 Security Deposit 5000.00 One time (Refundable)
4 Chief Proctor Office Manual** 45.00 One time (Non-refundable)
Total 8045.00
** Optional
Total Fees:
First semester 26045.00
Each of the subsequent semesters 18000.00
Please Note:
1. The fees is subjected to revision, if required
2. Fee rules for specific categories are applicable as per university rules and norms.
3. Per semester fee to be paid at the time of registration, every semester.
4. Annual fee, if any, is to be paid at the start of every new academic year.
5. One-time fee to be paid at the time of admission.
6. Hostel and mess charges levied as per IHA, JNU.
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XX. CERTIFICATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION
Certificates and documents required to be submitted by all candidates selected for admission to various programmes of
study at the time of admission/registration.
(i) Two copies of NTA CUET (PG) – 2025 score card.
(ii) Five sets of Pre-Enrolment Form
(iii) Eight copies of recent passport size photographs
(iv) Two sets of self-attested copies of the Matriculation, Higher secondary, Pre-University or Indian School Certificate or Senior
School Certificate (10+2), or an equivalent examination certificate showing the age/date of birth of the candidate.
(v) A Character Certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended
(vi) Two sets of self-attested copies of the statement of marks obtained by the candidate and passing certificate/degree of Senior
School, Bachelor‘s Degree/Master‘s Degree examination etc; or their equivalent examination
(vii) For SC/ST candidates: Two self-attested copies of SC/ ST certificate in the prescribed format in support of claim for
admission against reserved quota. Candidates should bring original caste/ category certificate at the time of admission/
registration (Format is as given in Page No. 49).
(viii) For OBC (NCL) candidates: Two self-attested copies of OBC certificate along with recently issued OBC Non-creamy layer
certificate. A candidate seeking admission under OBC-NCL category shall produce a valid certificate issued in the Financial
Year 2025-26 in terms of DOPT Office Memorandum No.36036/2/2013-Estt. (Res-I) dated 31 March 2016 or as amended
from time to time. Candidates should bring original caste/ category certificate at the time of admission/ registration (Format is
as given in Page No. 50).
(ix) For PwD candidates: Two copies of Disability certificate in the prescribed format issued by the Competent Medical Authority
indicating the nature and extent (including percentage) of Physical Disability in support of their claim for admission against
PWD quota. Candidate should bring original Disability as per Disability Act 2016 at the time of admission/ registration (Form
No. V, VI and VII as given in Page No. 51 to 53).
(x) For EWS candidates: Two copies of the Income and asset certificate to be certified by an officer not below the rank of
Tehsildar in the States/UTs in the prescribed format as given in Page No. 48.
(xi) Migration Certificate (in original) from the Head of the Institution/University last attended:
a) All those candidates who have passed their qualifying examination prior to 2025 must produce the Migration Certificate
from the University from where they have passed their qualifying examination at the time of admission/registration failing
which they will not be granted admission.
b) Candidates who have passed their qualifying examination in 2025 and are not in a position to submit the Migration
th
Certificate at the time of admission, should submit the same as early thereafter as possible, but not later than 30
October, 2025 failing which the University reserves the right to cancel their admission. Candidates pursuing their studies
with some other University/Institution are required to submit discontinuation certificate signed by appropriate authority
from their respective University/Institution at the time of registration/admission, failing which admission shall not be
granted. They are also required to submit the Migration Certificate subsequently within the stipulated time.
(xii) Candidate submitting the internet downloaded mark sheets are advised to submit/produce the final mark sheet with due
authentication/signatures of Competent Authority of their respective university/institution.
(xiii) The admission of candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from a Foreign University will be subject to their
qualification being found equivalent to the qualifications prescribed by the University.
(xiv) The candidates, enjoying employed status and selected for admission to any programme of study in the University, are
required to produce LEAVE SANCTION ORDER/RELIEVING ORDER AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION/ REGISTRATION
from their employer for the duration of the programme permitting them to pursue their studies at the University, failing which
the offer of admission shall stand withdrawn. In case of resignation, the candidates are required to submit Relieving Order
from their employer at the time of admission/registration.
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(xv) Online payment while filling up the pre-enrolment portal for accepting the offer of admission:
M.Tech., MPH Rs. 325.00
M.Tech programme in School of Rs. 26045.00

Engineering
PGD
Rs. 10,204.50
M.A./M.Sc./MCA
Rs. 313.00
ADOP Rs. 264.00
(xvi) Following documents will be submitted by the candidate (in original) at the Admission Counter while taking
admission/registration:
a) Provisional Certificate of the qualifying examination,

b) Migration certificate
c) Character Certificate
d) Anti-ragging undertaking
e) Discontinuation certificate
(xvii) All the selected candidates have to upload the necessary certificates in the pre-enrolment portal while accepting the
offer of admission.
Important: The candidates, will be allowed to register only IN PERSON. No request for registration other than in person
shall be accepted. The candidates are also required to produce all originals of the above
certificates/documents for verification at the time of registration/admission. In the absence of any of the
original certificates/documents, registration/admission shall not be allowed.
XXI. ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
Every year foreign nationals are admitted to various programmes of study under the following categories: -
(a) Self-financing Students

i) through Entrance Examination and/or viva voce
ii) through ‗In Absentia‖
(b) Under the Cultural Exchange Fellowship Programme of Govt. of India.
(c) As Casual Students to audit/credit the courses (not leading to award of any degree)
Foreign nationals seeking admission in any of the categories under (a) and (b) above will have to satisfy the minimum
eligibility criteria for admission to the various programmes of study as prescribed by the University.
(a) SELF FINANCING STUDENTS
(I) THROUGH ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (For those foreign national who are in India)
All Foreign Nationals present in India will be required to appear in the entrance examination subject to their fulfilling minimum
eligibility requirement as prescribed for Indian students subject to equivalence of their qualification and production of Student
Visa/Research Visa, as the case may be. The candidate has to apply online for the Entrance Examination.
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(II) THROUGH ‗IN-ABSENTIA‘ CATEGORY:
Foreign Nationals who are applying from their respective countries will be considered under 'In Absentia' category and there is a
separate Application Form for them, which can be downloaded from the official website of JNU. They are required to send Application
Form (along with the copies of the certificates etc. on the basis of which admission is sought by them & a demand draft towar ds
processing fee) through post to Section Officer (Admission-II), Room No. 20, Administrative Block, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New
Delhi - 110067. A Bank Draft of US $42 (including GST) or equivalent Indian amount (which is mentioned on the application form) drawn
in favour of JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY payable at NEW DELHI is to be enclosed with the filled in downloaded Application
Form towards the processing fee of application form. Please also send scanned copy of the application form alongwith relevant
documents in support of eligibility and proof of payment of fees to admission_foreign@mail.jnu.ac.in
Note: Candidates already in India during entrance examination will not be considered for admission under in absentia/under Cultural
Exchange programme of Government of India and they will have to go through the process of entrance examination for admission to
various programmes of study.
(b) UNDER CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA:
The students seeking admission under the Cultural Exchange Fellowship Programme of Government of India are required to approach
the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, (ICCR), Azad Bhavan, I.P State, New Delhi-110001, India. In the event of their selection, the
Council will be informed about their selection.
(c) CASUAL STUDENTS TO AUDIT/CREDIT COURSE(S):
Foreign Nationals may join the University for a semester or two to audit/credit the course(s) in any of the Centre/Schools of Study. If
admission is given for auditing, Certificate of participation will be issued by the faculty incharge of the course and if admission is given for
credit, End-Semester Grade Sheet will be issued by the University, subject to the condition that they will be attending the semester
classes and appearing in the End-Semester Examination.
SELECTION
In the event of their selection, candidates will be informed about their selection and their admission will be subject to the following
conditions: -
1. Equivalence of their qualifications as prescribed by the University for various programmes of study.
2. Production of Student-Visa/Research Visa (as the case may be) in accordance with the revised visa policy of Government of
India as also a xerox copy of their Passport together with the original documents for verification.
3. All the original academic documents.
4. Medical-cum-Fitness Certificate.
5. Insurance of Rs.1.00 lakh (minimum).
For any other information, please contact:
Shri. Manoj Kumar Manuj,

Deputy Registrar (Admissions),
Administrative Block,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110067
Phone no.: 91-11-26704047
dr_admissions@mail.jnu.ac.in
Smt. Meena Kumari

Section Officer (Admission-II)
Room No.20 Administrative Block,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - 110067
Phone Nos.: 91-11-26704022 & 26738719
E-mail: admission_foreign@mail.jnu.ac.in
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XXII. INTAKE FOR THE YEAR 2025-26
M.Tech.
S. No. Department Sub Seat Matrix
UR SC ST OBC EWS Total PWD*

1. School of Computer andSystems Sciences
M.Tech (Computer Science &Technology) MTCT 14 5 2 9 3 33 2
M.Tech in Data Science MTIT 8 3 2 5 2 20 1
2 Special Centre for NanoSciences
M.Tech in Nanoscience NNST 5 2 1 3 1 12 1
M.Tech in Nanoelectronic NNET 5 2 1 3 1 12 1
3 School of Engineering
M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering CSET 6 2 1 4 2 15 1

M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering ECET 6 2 1 4 2 15 1
M.Tech in Material Science and Technology MSTT 6 2 1 4 2 15 1
M.P.H.
1 School of Social Sciences
Centre for Social Medicine and Community Health
Master of Public Health MPHT 4 2 1 3 1 11 1
PG Diploma
School of Computational andIntegrative Science
1
PG Diploma in Bigdata Analytics PGD 4 1 1 3 1 10 1
* Reservation of 5% seats in respect of PWD candidates shall be done horizontally, as per the Governm ent of India Guidelines/Policy
and as per Clause 7(b) of the Admission Policy of the University.
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M.A./M.Sc./MCA
S. Department Sub Seat Matrix

No.

I. School of International Studies
1. M.A. in Politics (with specialization in International PISM

Relations) 46 17 9 31 12 115 6
2. Centre for International Trade &Development
M.A. in Economics (with specialization in EILM

World Economy) 15 6 3 11 4 39 2
3. M.A. in International Relation and Area Studies IRAM

21 7 4 13 5 50 3
4. M.A. in International Relations-West Asian Studies IRWM
8 3 2 5 2 20 1
II School of Social Sciences
1. Centre for Economic Studies &Planning

M.A. In Economics ECOM 39 14 7 26 10 96 5
2. Centre for Historical Studies M.A. In
i) Ancient History ANCM 13 5 2 8 3 31 2
ii) Medieval History MEDM 13 5 2 8 3 31 2
iii) Modern History MODM 18 6 3 12 4 43 2
3. Centre for Political Studies
M.A. in Political Science POLM 39 14 7 26 10 96 5

4. Centre for the study of Regional Development
M.A. In Geography GEOM 28 10 5 18 7 68 4
5. Centre for the Study of Social System
M.A. in Sociology SOCM 39 14 7 26 10 96 5
M.A. in Philosophy SPHM 13 5 2 8 3 31 2

7. Centre for Informal Sector & Labour Studies
M.A. in Development and Labour Studies DLSM 21 7 4 13 5 50 3
8.
* Reservation of 5% seats in respect of PWD candidates shall be done horizontally, as per the Government of India Guidelines/Policy
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S. Department Sub Seat Matrix
No.
III School of Language, Literature & Culture

Studies
1 Centre for French and Francophone Studies
M.A. in French and Francophone Studies FRNM 8 3 1 5 2 19 1

2. Centre for German Studies
i.) M.A. in German Literature 4 1 1 3 1 10 1

GRLM
ii.) M.A. in German Translation/ 8 3 1 5 2 19 1
Translation & Interpretation GRTM
3. Centre for Indian Languages M.A. in
i.) Hindi HNDM 15 6 3 11 4 39 2
ii.) Urdu URDM 15 6 3 11 4 39 2
iii.) Hindi Translation HTLM 8 3 2 5 2 20 1

4. Centre of Russian
M.A. in Russian RSNM 4 1 1 3 1 10 1
Centre for Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Latin

American Studies
5.
M.A. in Spanish SPNM 3 1 1 2 1 8 0
M.A. in Japanese Studies JAPM 3 1 1 2 1 8 0
M.A. in Korean KORM 2 1 0 1 1 5 0
8. Centre for Chinese, South East Asian Studies

M.A. in Chinese CHNM 2 1 0 1 0 4 0
9. Centre for Persian and Central Asian

Studies
M.A. in Persian PERM 8 3 1 5 2 19 1
M.A. in Pashto PUSM 2 1 0 2 1 6 0
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Sl. Department Sub Seat Matrix

No.
10. Centre for Arabic and African Studies
M.A. in Arabic ARBM 6 2 1 4 2 15 1
11. Centre in Linguistics
M.A. in Linguistics LINM 15 6 3 11 4 39 2
M.A. in English ENGM 15 6 3 11 4 39 2
IV School of Computer &Systems Sciences
MCA (Master of ComputerApplication) MCAM 23 9 4 16 6 58 3

V School of EnvironmentalSciences
M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences SESM 15 6 3 11 4 39 2

VI School of Life Sciences
M.Sc. in Life Sciences SLSM 15 6 3 10 4 38 2
M.Sc. (Research) in Life Sciences RLSM 4 1 1 3 1 10 1
VII School of PhysicalSciences
i. M.Sc. in Physics SPSM 17 6 3 11 4 41 2
ii. M.Sc. in CHEM 10 4 2 6 3 25 1

Chemistry
iii. M.Sc. in MATM 6 2 1 4 2 15 1
Mathematics
VIII School of Computationaland Integrative Science
M.Sc. in Computational and Integrative Sciences
1. Through CUET (Track-1) TROM 4 1 1 2 1 9 1
Through CUET (Track-2) TRTM 4 1 1 2 1 9 1

2. Through GAT-B CISM 6 2 1 4 2 15 1
IX School of Arts andAesthetics

M.A. in Arts and Aesthetics SAAM 12 4 2 8 3 29 2
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X School of Biotechnology
M.Sc. in Biotechnology BITM 12 5 2 8 3 30 2
XI Centre for MolecularMedicine
M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine CMMM 8 3 2 5 2 20 1

XII School of Sanskrit andIndic Studies
M.A. in Sanskrit SANM 26 9 5 17 6 63 3
Special Centre for DisasterResearch

XIII
M.A. in Disaster Studies DSSM 8 3 1 5 2 19 1
Special Centre for TamilStudies

XIV
M.A. in Tamil SCTM 2 1 0 2 1 6 0
MBA
XIV Intake Sub UR SC ST OBC EWS Total PWD*
Master of BusinessAdministration MBA 30 11 6 20 8 75 4
Part-Time
S.No. Department Sub Seat Matrix
I School of Language, Literature & Culture

Studies
1 Centre for Indian Languages
ADOP (Mass Media) in Urdu URDA 10 4 2 6 3 25 1
* Reservation of 5% seats in respect of PWD candidates shall be done horizontally, as per the Governm ent of India Guidelines/Policy
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XXIII. ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES WHO ARE DUE TO APPEAR IN THE QUALIFYING

EXAMINATION
The candidates who are due to appear in their respective qualifying examination may also apply. In the event of their selecti on they will
be entitled to admission only if they have secured the minimum prescribed percentage of marks in their qualifying examination and they
submit all documents including final marks-sheet of the qualifying examination before the deadline fixed for registration.
XXIV. TIME-TABLE FOR ADMISSION
Dates to be announced later on declaration of results of CUET (PG) 2025 by NTA
Note: Candidates are advised to check JNU admission link regularly on website.
XXV. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER WHILE APPLYING
Please Note:
a) The outstation candidates admitted to the programme of study of the University will be considered for hostel accommodation
as per rules of the University subject to availability of hostel accommodation. Students may please note that grant of
admission in the University would not ensure automatic allotment of hostel accommodation and that the same will be offered
subject to its availability.
b) Eligibility of Candidates who are due to appear in the qualifying examination: The candidates who are due to appear in
their respective qualifying examination may also apply. In the event of their selection they will be entitled to admission only if
they have secured the minimum prescribed percentage of marks in their qualifying examination and they submit all documents
including final year mark-sheets of qualifying examination before the deadline fixed for registration.
c) The permission to appear in the Entrance Examination is subject to fulfilling minimum eligibility requirements prescribed for
admission to the concerned programmes of study. Candidate may therefore, appear in the Computer Based Test (CBT) only if
he/she fulfils the eligibility requirements for the programmes for which he/she is seeking admission. Despite this caution, in
case candidates does not meet the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed for the concerned programmes and appear in the
Computer Based Test (CBT), he/she will do so at his/her own risk and cost, and if at any stage, it is found that he/she does not
fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements, the admission, if granted to him/her, shall be cancelled ipso-facto.
d) Admission/Registration to the candidate, if granted by taking an ―Undertaking for Migration Certificate‖, the candidate is
th
required to submit the same latest by the 30 October of the year of admission, failing which the admission granted shall stand
th
cancelled. No further time would be allowed beyond 30 October for the purpose under any circumstances.
e) No request for change of category subsequent to submission of Application Form will be accepted.
f) Applicant can opt for maximum of three fileds of study of his choice for the same level of programme for appearing in the
Entrance Examination. Single application form should indicate order of preference for admission.
g) Option(s) once exercised shall be final and no change of option(s) shall be allowed. The preference wise option given by the
candidate at the time of online application will be considered as final e.g. a candidate who has been selected for a discipline
falling under higher preference will have no claim for other preferences of the same level of programme. In other words, if
the
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candidate gets selected in higher preference, he/she will be offered admission only in that.
h) If candidate submits more than one application form for the same level of programme, all his/her online application form
shall summarily be rejected.
i) Please note that candidates name, parent's/guardian's name, and date of birth in all documents required in connection with
admission should exactly be the same as mentioned in 10th class or first Board/Pre-University examination certificate. Any
deviation, whenever discovered, may lead to cancellation of his/her candidature.
j) A candidate who successfully completes a programme in one particular language/subject may not be entitled for admission to
same level of programme (language/subject) again. The candidate may be allowed one more chance to get admission in other
langauge/subject. Further, the candidate who fails to complete the programme successfully in the first two chances will not be
given admission third time in the same language/subject under any circumstances. This will be applicable to all programmes of
study being offered by the University.
Reverse admission in a lower program of study after completing a higher program of study in the same subject
would not be permitted.
k) Candidates who have obtained their Bachelor‘s degree under the pattern of education other than 10+2+3 will be considered
for admission to the Master's Programme if they have successfully completed the first year of Master‘s degree programme or a
bridge course in lieu thereof, wherever prescribed, from a recognised University with prescribed percentage of marks.
l) No candidate admitted to a full-time programme of study in the University shall accept or hold any employment paid
(Regular/Contractual/ad-hoc) or otherwise or shall be full time student of any other Institution/University during the course of
his/her study at the University.
m) If any information furnished by the candidate in the application form is found to be false, his/her admission, if granted on the
basis of such information will be cancelled, ipso facto.
n) Selected candidates shall be required to block the seats, as per the instructions given in the offer letter within the scheduled
time. While blocking the seats, candidates shall be required to upload the required documents (as per instructions) alongwith
payment of prescribed fees in online payment mode.
Any dispute with regard to any matter relating to admission shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only.
XXVI. SYLLABUS FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2025-26
Syllabus for Entrance Examination 2025-26 is available on the official website of the NTA i.e. https://nta.ac.in or
https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/
Admission shall be given on the basis of performance of a candidate in the Domain Knowledge paper only i.e. paper of
concerned subject/s.
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JNU e-Prospectus 2025-26 PG, PGD & ADOP Programmes

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY

POST GRADUATE, PG DIPLOMA AND ADVANCED DIPLOMA

Admissions in Post Graduate Programme of studies of

1. M.A., M.Sc., MCA, MPH, M.Tech. (except

2. M.Sc. in Biotechnology and M.Sc. in

3. MBA programme will be through CAT Score.

4. M.Tech in Computer Science and

IMPORTANT POINTS FOR ADMISSION THROUGH CUET (PG) 2025

2. Admissions to the above mentioned programmes at Sl No. 1 shall be made

3. Students desirous of admission in these programmes of the university should

4. Students not appearing in the prescribed Subjects/Tests for these

5. Admissions in these programmes shall be based on the performance of the

6. The university gives deprivation points to the eligible candidates as applicable.

7. Reservation Policy of Govt. of India shall be applicable to candidates

Admission shall be given on the basis of performance of a candidate in

9. For admission in JNU candidates must apply SEPARATELY after the

10. Candidates are advised to v i s i t JNU website i.e. www.jnu.ac.in regularly

XV National Cadet Corps Activities 69-69

Towards this end, the University shall:

Selection Procedure for Admission:

II. SCHOOL AND THEIR PROGRAMME OF STUDY

1. SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

 Area Studies Centres:

Additionally, there are two cross-cutting thematic study programmes:

 Human Rights Programme

(i) M.A. in Politics (with specialization in International Relations)

(ii) M.A. in Economics (with specialization in World Economy)

(iii) M.A. in International Relations and Area Studies

(iv) M.A. in International Relations-West Asian Studies

4 International Relations-West Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 HUQP18

2. SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE STUDIES

Centre of Studies, Programme of Study & Languages

3. Centre for Japanese Studies

(B) CENTRES OF THE SCHOOL

1. Centre of Persian and Central Asian Studies

2. Centre of Arabic and African Studies

The Centre also aims to develop the following thrust areas:

 Introducing Indian Knowledge and Wisdom to the Arab World.

 Indo-Arab relations in the context of contemporary literary and Cultural Exchange

 Indo-African studies, focusing on social, cultural, and literary aspects.

3. Centre for Japanese Studies

4. Centre for Korean Studies

5. Centre for Chinese & South-East Asian Studies

6. Centre for French and Francophone Studies

7. Centre of German Studies

8. Centre of Indian Languages

(a) M.A. in Linguistics:

10. Centre for English Studies

11. Centre of Russian Studies

12. Centre of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Latin American Studies

( C ) SPECIAL FEATURES OF PART-TIME PROGRAMMES

Selection of candidates to part time programmes of study

ADVANCE DIPLOMA OF PROFICIENCY

3. SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

BRIEF HISTORY AND PROFILE

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR TEACHING PROGRAMME

M.Sc. (Life Sciences)

Post-Graduate Diploma in Life Sciences

M.Sc. (Research) degree in Life Sciences