JNU, also known as Jawaharlal Nehru University, was established in 1969, is recognized by the UGC as a University of Merit. The university has received an A++ grade from the NAAC. In the NIRF rankings 2025, JNU is placed 7th in the overall category, while the MyKollege rankings 2025 have ranked it 100th in Engineering category. Popular Courses: MA Political Science, MA International Relations, BA (Hons.), M.Tech, PhD Total Fees (1st Year): MA Political Science: INR 689 MA International Relations: INR 689 BA (Hons): INR 957.5 M.Tech: INR 737 PhD: INR 444.5 Admissions: Admission Cycle: Once a year (March - August) Entrance Exams Accepted: CUET, CUET-PG, GAT-B, CAT, JNUEE, JEE Main Counseling Bodies: JoSAA, CSAB, DASA, CCMT Other Details: Number of Schools: 21 schools across various disciplines Admission Status: PG & UG are scheduled for May and July 2026, respectively. JNU conducts its own entrance test for PhD known as JNUEE.