JNU Addmission Process Started

JNU 2012 Admissions Process

The admission process of  Jawaharlal Nehru University has started from 6th February,  2012. 

Admissions to JNU are divided in different categories with different eligibility criteria.

Category-A Admission Through Entrance Examination

The University will hold Entrance Examination  for admission to various full-time programs of study in BA, MA M. Phil and PhD in various disciplines including foreign languages.

For details on subjects, eligibility criteria and important dated visit JNU Online admission website

http://www.jnuonline.in/index.html 
Category-B Direct Admission to PH.D Program

The University admits a limited number of candidates directly to Ph.D. programme either on the basis of viva-voce or written examination and viva-voce both as may be decided by each Centre/ School both in Monsoon and Winter Semesters in all Schools/Centres.


In addition direct admission to Ph.D. is also offered in Centre for Comparative Politics and Political Theory, Adult Education, Women's Studies and Study of Discrimination and Exclusion. Candidates are required to check the availability of seats in each Centre/School before applying for admission in Winter Semester. Candidates are advised to refer to the admission announcement being notified separately.

Category-C Admission of JRF Holders to M.PHIL./PH.D. and PRE-PH.D./ PH.D. Program in Science Schools

The University admits a limited number of candidates to M.Phil./Ph.D. and Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D. programs either on the basis of viva-voce or written examination and viva-voce both as may be decided by each School who have qualified a National Test entitling them to a JRF in Schools of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer & Systems Sciences, Computational and Integrative Sciences and Biotechnology.

Eligibility Criteria: Only those candidates who fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements as prescribed
for admission of candidates to M.Phil./Ph.D. and Pre-Ph.D. programmes through Entrance Examination under category A above in above Science Schools and have qualified a National Test entitling them to a JRF are eligible to apply.

Category D Part Time Programs

The University will hold Entrance Examination (in Delhi Centre only) for admission to Certificate of Proficiency and Advanced Diploma in Mass Media in Urdu a one-year Part-Time Programs of Study in the School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies.

Since these are Part-Time programs, these are intended for candidates residing in Delhi NCR only. Admission to Diploma of Proficiency and Advanced Diploma of Proficiency will be made on basis of the past academic record of the candidate which will be assessed in accordance with the criteria laid down by the University for selection.

Programs of Study1) Advanced Diploma in Mass Media in Urdu
2) Advanced Diploma of Proficiency in Pushto
3) Diploma of Proficiency in Pushto and Bahasa Indonesia
4) Certificate of Proficiency in Mongolian, Pushto, Bahasa Indonesia and Urdu.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Advanced Diploma in Mass Media in Urdu : A Bachelor's Degree under 10 + 2 + 3 pattern of education with at least 45% marks in aggregate with Urdu as one of the subjects at High School or Intermediate or B.A. Level. 2. Advanced Diploma of Proficiency: Senior School Certificate, (10+2) or equivalent with at least 45% marks in aggregate and Diploma of Proficiency in language concerned.
3. Diploma of Proficiency : Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent with at least 45% marks in aggregate and Certificate of Proficiency in the language concerned.
4. Certificate of Proficiency: Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent with at least 45% marks in aggregate.

Application Process For JNU 2012

A candidate can apply either “Online” or “Offline”.

• Online Application Process

Candidates can apply Online on payment of prescribed fee if they have access to a computer, a printer and Internet by logging on to JNU website www.jnu.ac.in or www.jnuonline.in. The sites have been designed in a ‘user friendly’ way to help candidates for applying Online in a step-by-step fashion. Online application portal will remain open from 10:00 AM (IST) on 6th February, 2012 till 5:00 PM (IST) on 21st March, 2012.
Note: Last date for submission of confirmation page of online Application Form is 28th March, 2012.

• Offline Application Process

Set of Application Form and Prospectus can be obtained through Post by sending crossed Bank Draft for Rs.300/- (Rs. Three Hundred only) drawn in favour of JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY payble at NEW DELHI alongwith a self addressed (unstamped) envelope of the minimum size of 30 cms x 25 cms. clearly indicating the programme of study for which the Application Form is required on the self-addressed envelope to the SECTION OFFICER (ADMISSIONS), Room No.28, Administrative Block, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067.

Candidates seeking a set of Application Form and Prospectus from Nepal are required to send a Demand Draft of Rs.400/- or equivalent in US Dollars. Money Orders and Cheques are not accepted. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR REQUEST FOR SET OF APPLICATION FORM AND PROSPECTUS THROUGH COURIER. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO CASH COUNTER FOR SALE OF SET OF APPLICATION FORM AND PROSPECTUS.

BPL card holders will be issued a set of application form & prospectus free of cost on submissiion of a copy of the BPL card issued by the competent authority showing their name in the card.Note: Last date of submission of completed offline Application Form is 21st March, 2012.

Important Dates For JNU Admission Process 2012-2013

• Start of Online Application Process: From 10am on 6th February, 2012
• Closing of Online Application Process: Till 5pm on 21st March, 2012
• Start of issue of offline Application Forms (only by post): 6th February, 2012
• Last date for issue of offline Application Forms (only by post): 5th March, 2012
• Last date of submission of completed offline Application Form: 21st March, 2012
• Last date for submission of confirmation page of online Application Form:  28th March, 2012
• Entrance examinations for admission to various programs, including Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination will be conducted on May 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2012.

Note: 1. Candidates who are due to appear in respective qualifying examination prescribed for eligibility for admission to a particular program are also eligible to appear in the entrance examination. In the event of their selection, they will be admitted only if their results of the qualifying examination are declared before 14th August, 2012 and they fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements as prescribed in the prospectus.
2. The University does not offer correspondence courses.
3. While the University, on its part, shall ensure timely dispatch of Application Forms soon after receipt of the request from intending candidates, it will, however, not accept responsibility for any postal delay or irregularity or loss in postal transit.
4. Any dispute with regard to any matter relating to admission shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only.

For detailed information visit JNU website : http://www.jnu.ac.in

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