Bachelor of Arts [BA]

Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya (JNRM), Port Blair, a government college affiliated to Pondicherry University, offers a 3-year full-time Bachelor of Arts (BA) in 7 specialisations: Bengali, Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, and Tamil. The college caters primarily to students from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with minimal fees; total tuition for the 3-year BA is ₹933 (₹311 per year), making it the most affordable degree option in the islands. Admission is conducted through the Andaman and Nicobar Administration’s Common College Admission Portal on a Class 12 merit basis. Applications open in August 2026 with classes commencing in October 2026.

Admissions for the 2026 batch are upcoming: the A&N Administration admission portal opens in August 2026 with the application window closing in September 2026, merit lists and counselling in September 2026, and classes commencing in October 2026.

Key Points

• 7 BA specialisations including regional language programmes (Bengali, Hindi, Tamil) and social science streams (Economics, History, Political Science) at the only government degree college in Port Blair.
• 3-year full-time programme at ₹933 total tuition; affiliated to Pondicherry University with national degree recognition.
• Admission merit-based on Class 12 aggregate; CUET-UG scores are also accepted alongside the merit list route.
• A&N Administration Scholarship (up to ₹12,000/year) and NSP central schemes available for eligible domicile and reserved category candidates.
• No upper age limit for admission; candidates from all islands in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago are eligible to apply.

JNRM BA Fees 2026

Fee Structure

• Annual tuition fee is ₹311 per year; examination and other charges are nominal and payable as per Pondicherry University schedule.
• Hostel accommodation is available at ₹24,000 to ₹30,000 per year (optional) with mess and electricity billed separately.
• Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

JNRM BA Admission 2026

Important Dates

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Entrance Exam Dates

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board with the relevant subject for the chosen BA specialisation.
• A minimum aggregate of 40 percent in the qualifying examination is required; reserved category candidates receive a 5 percent relaxation.
• There is no upper age limit for admission to the BA programme; candidates from all Andaman and Nicobar islands are eligible.

Admission Process

• Register on the Common College Admission Portal at collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in during the August 2026 notification window.
• Fill the online application form and upload Class 12 marksheet, identity proof, and category certificate if applicable.
• Pay the nominal application fee and submit before the September 2026 deadline.
• Check the provisional merit list and submit any claims or objections within the notified window.
• Report to JNRM Port Blair on the counselling date with all original documents for verification and seat confirmation.

JNRM BA Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

• All scholarships are applied for through the National Scholarship Portal after the academic session begins; apply within the notified window each year.
• Candidates from outer islands with SC or ST status should ensure their certificates are issued by the competent A&N Administration authority to qualify for Post-Matric Scholarship.

JNRM BA FAQs

Ques. Is the BA degree from JNRM Port Blair recognised across India for government jobs and higher education?

Ans. Yes. JNRM’s BA is affiliated to Pondicherry University, a central university under the University Grants Commission. The degree is fully recognised for government job applications (UPSC, SSC, APPSC, A&N Administration jobs), M.A. admissions through CUET-PG, and teaching eligibility criteria across India.

Ques. Why does JNRM offer Bengali and Tamil as BA specialisations in Port Blair?

Ans. Port Blair and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a significant population of Bengali and Tamil settlers and their descendants, reflecting the historical migration patterns to the islands during and after the colonial period. JNRM offers these regional language BA programmes to serve this community and to support regional language instruction, literature, and cultural preservation in the islands.

Ques. Can I apply to JNRM BA through CUET-UG instead of the A&N Administration merit portal?

Ans. Yes. JNRM Port Blair accepts CUET-UG scores alongside the merit-based route through the Common College Admission Portal. CUET-UG results are typically declared in July 2026, before JNRM’s September 2026 counselling, so candidates with a CUET-UG score can apply through the portal and indicate their score during option entry.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for students from outer islands and other states?

Ans. Yes. Hostel accommodation is available at JNRM Port Blair at ₹24,000 to ₹30,000 per year depending on room type, billed separately from the ₹933 programme tuition. Mess and electricity are charged additionally. Students from outer islands in the Andaman group and from the Nicobar group are typically given priority in hostel allocation.

Ques. What career options are available after a BA from JNRM Port Blair?

Ans. Graduates can pursue M.A. in their chosen subject through CUET-PG or university entrance tests, qualify for B.Ed and teaching roles in A&N Administration schools, or appear for government recruitment exams including SSC and A&N Administration Group C and D posts. Language specialisations (Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, English) open pathways into translation, journalism, and content roles in addition to academic careers.