JNU admission through CUET 2025 scores: Comprehensive Guide!

Overview: JNU accepts applications for undergraduate (UG) admissions based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET 2025) scores. Explore JNU admission through CUET, numerous undergraduate courses and Certificate of Proficiency (COP) programs. Secure your place in one of India's most prestigious colleges. 

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will soon begun accepting undergraduate (UG) admission applications based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET 2025) result. Candidates interested in JNU UG courses and Certificate of Proficiency (COP) programs can apply online at jnu.ac.in. 

Candidates who will be appearing in the National Testing Agency (NTA) Common University Entrance Test - CUET (UG)-2025 can only apply online from after qualifying with the relevant scores.

The official announcement for JNU Admission through CUET to UG programmes has not been released yet since there is still some time to CUET 2025 exams. The prospectus will offer thorough information about the intake, eligibility criteria, and other important elements for interested applicants. 

In terms of the seat matrix last year for JNU UG Admission 2023, the institution had reserved 80% of the seats in the three-year BA (Hons) programme for students who either passed or are anticipated to complete the senior school certificate or equivalent examination in 2022 or 2023. All other candidates were eligible for the remaining 20% of seats. It would be fair to expect the same pattern being followed for the 2025 session.

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JNU Admission through CUET 2025 Dates 

Participants interested in Jawaharlal Nehru University should pay close attention to the important dates indicated on the official website. Applications received after the stipulated date will not be considered during the CUET admission process for JNU 

Events	Dates
CUET UG 2025 Exam Date	15th May, 2025 and 31st May, 2025
CUET Result 2024Date	Yet to be announced
JNU UG Admission through CUET Registration	Yet to be announced

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How to apply for JNU Admission 2025?

• Step 1: Visit the JNU official website at jnu.ac.in. 
• Step 2: Tap on the course-wise registration link available on the right side of the homepage. 
• Step 3: Click on “New Registration” and fill out the application form. 
• Step 4: Upload all the necessary documents in the prescribed format. 
• Step 5: Upload scanned images of the photograph and signature. 
• Step 5: Save and pay the application fee. Download the application form for future references. 

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JNU Admission through CUET 2025: Schools 

JNU admissions to various courses are made using the Central Universities Common Entrance Test Exam (NTA CUET 2025). 

In addition to specific special centres of study, the University has the following schools of interdisciplinary research and teaching: 

1. School of International Studies  
2. School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies  
3. School of Social Sciences  
4. School of Arts and Aesthetics 
5. School of Life Sciences  
6. School of Environmental Sciences  
7. School of Computer and Systems Sciences  
8. School of Physical Sciences  
9. School of Computational and Integrative Sciences  
10. School of Biotechnology  
11. School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies  
12. School of Engineering  
13. Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship  
14. Special center for E-Learning  
15. Special center for Molecular Medicine  
16. Special center for the Study of Law and Governance  
17. Special center for Nano Sciences  
18. Special center for Disaster Research  
19. Special center for the Study of North East India  
20. Special center for National Security Studies Special center for Systems Medicine 

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JNU Admissions through CUET 2025: Course and Eligibility Criteria 

JNU admits students to 22 courses depending on their CUET scores. The eligibility criteria for Jawaharlal Nehru University UG Admission 2025 are shown below. In addition, the subjects to be selected at the time of CUET registration are specified in the section below. 

Programme/Course offered	JNU Eligibility Criteria for CUET UG 2025
B.A. (Hons.) Pashto	-10+2 or equivalent examination with minimum 45% marks. -Alimiah Certificate with 45% marks from specified Madrasas, along with English at Senior Secondary level or a three-year course from Darul-Uloom Deoband. -Alimiah Certificate with 45% marks from specified Madrasas, including Nadwatul Ulema, Jamiatul Flah, and others. -Maulvi Certificate with 45% marks from Bihar Board of Madrasa Education. -Senior Secondary Certificate with 45% marks from Urdu Education Board, New Delhi. -Alima Certificate with 45% marks from Jamiat-Ul-Mominath, Hyderabad. -Adeeb-e-Mahir Certificate with 45% marks from Jamia Urdu, Aligarh.
B.A. (Hons.) Persian
B.A. (Hons.) Arabic
B.A. (Hons.) Japanese
B.A. (Hons.) Korean
B.A. (Hons.) Chinese
B.A. (Hons.) French
B.A. (Hons.) German
B.A. (Hons.) Spanish
B.A. (Hons.) Russian
B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated Programme in Ayurveda Biology	At least Senior School Certificate (10+2) or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. (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 CUET JNU Entrance Exam 2025.)
COP (Mongolian)	At least Senior School Certificate (10+2) or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. (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. SC/ST and Persons with Disability (PWD) candidates who have passed the qualifying examination irrespective of their percentage of marks are eligible to appear in the Entrance Examination.)
COP (Bhasha Indonesia)
COP (Urdu)
COP (Pashto)
COP (Uzbek)
COP (Hebrew)
COP (Pali)
COP (Sanskrit Computational Linguistics)
COP (Yoga Philosophy)
COP (Vedic Culture)
COP (Sanskrit)

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JNU Admission Eligibility for CUET 2025 

Candidates must take the CUET 2025 exam and take the following subjects. 

Programme/Course offered	CUET Papers
B.A. (Hons.) Pashto	English, General Test
B.A. (Hons.) Persian	English, General Test
B.A. (Hons.) Arabic	English, General Test
B.A. (Hons.) Japanese	English, General Test
B.A. (Hons.) Korean	English, General Test
B.A. (Hons.) Chinese	English, General Test
B.A. (Hons.) French	English, General Test
B.A. (Hons.) German	English, General Test
B.A. (Hons.) Spanish	English, General Test
B.A. (Hons.) Russian	English, General Test
B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated Programme in Ayurveda Biology	Sanskrti, Physics + Chemistry + Biology/ Mathematics, General Test
COP (Mongolian)	English, General Test
COP (Bhasha Indonesia)	English, General Test
COP (Urdu)	English, General Test
COP (Pashto)	English, General Test
COP (Uzbek)	English, General Test
COP (Hebrew)	English, General Test
COP (Pali)	English, General Test
COP (Sanskrit Computational Linguistics)	English, General Test
COP (Yoga Philosophy)	English, General Test
COP (Vedic Culture)	English, General Test
COP (Sanskrit)	English, General Test

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JNU Admission through CUET 2025 Reservation Criteria 

Categories	Reservation Criteria
OBC-NCL	27%
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
EWS	10%
PwD	5%

JNU UG Admission 2025: Courses & Seat Intake  

UG courses	Intake
BSc-MSc Integrated program in Ayurveda Biology	20
BA (Hons) in French	48
BA (Hons) in German Studies	48
BA (Hons) in Russian	68
BA (Hons) in Spanish	39
BA (Hons) in Japanese	48
BA (Hons) in Korean	39
BA (Hons) in Chinese	44
BA (Hons) in Persian	39
BA (Hons) in Pashto	19
BA (Hons) in Arabic	39

JNU Admission through CUET 2025 Application Process 

The JNU UG CUET Admission 2025 through CUET application process is straightforward and online. Take the following steps: 

1. Candidates who are taking the CUET (UG) examination are required to achieve the specified marks and furnish the necessary documents alongside their final year results. 
2. It is essential for candidates to fulfill the eligibility criteria for their preferred program; failure to adhere to these requirements will lead to the cancellation of their CUET admission. 
3. If registration or CUET admission is approved, candidates need to submit a migration certificate undertaking by the stipulated deadline. 
4. Requests for changing categories will not be considered once the application form has been submitted. 
5. Within a single program, candidates have the option to choose up to three study fields. 
6. Availability of hostel accommodation for outstation students is contingent upon space availability. 
7. Candidates who have already qualified in a specific language or subject are not eligible to reapply for the same program. 
8. Candidates with higher qualifications cannot apply for programs at a lower level. 
9. Once preferences are selected, they are considered final and cannot be altered after submission. 
10. Submitting multiple forms for the same program will result in rejection. 
11. The details provided in the CUET application form, including the candidate's name, date of birth, and parent's name, must match those in their class 10 certificate. 
12. Students enrolled full-time in the program are not allowed to engage in employment during their studies. 
13. All information provided in the CUET application form must be accurate and valid; submitting false information will lead to the cancellation of the application. 

JNU Admission through CUET 2025 Application Fee 

When applying for JNU CUET Admissions 2025, candidates must pay a registration fee. The fee is payable online through the JNU registration portal. 

Course	Registration Fee
Undergraduate	Rs. 268
Certificate of Proficiency	Rs. 219

JNU Admission Through CUET 2025 Process 

Jawaharlal Nehru University, like other central universities, will select applicants based on the following factors: 

• CUET 2025 scores obtained by the candidates 
• Fulfillment of eligibility criteria for the respective programs 
• Deprivation points 
• Seat availability 

Selected candidates must reserve their seats and get an offer letter from the university. The offer letter will include seat confirmation instructions that must be rigorously followed to avoid CUET admission cancellation. For seat confirmation, candidates must upload the needed documents and pay the price online. When selecting candidates, the university will take into account the Government of India's reservation and relaxation laws. 

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Jawaharlal Nehru University UG Admission Fees 

Fee Component	B.A. (Hons.)/ B.Sc.-M.Sc. integrated Prog.	COP
Tuition Fee (Annual)	Rs. 216.00***	Rs. 120
Sports Fee (Annual)	Rs. 16.50	Rs. 16.50
Literary & Cultural Fee (Annual)	Rs. 16.50	Rs.16.50
Library Fee (Annual)	Rs. 6.00	Rs. 6.00
Medical Fee (Annual)	Rs. 9.00	-
Medical Booklet	Rs. 12.00	-
Students Aid Fund (Annual)	Rs. 4.50	-
*Admission Fee	Rs. 5.00	Rs. 5.00
*Enrolment Fee	Rs. 5.00	Rs. 5.00
*Security Deposit (Refundable)	Rs. 40.00	Rs. 40.00
Identity Card Folder	Rs. 10.00	Rs. 10.00
Student Hostel and General Information Guide	Rs. 15.00	-
National Service Scheme (NSS)	Rs. 20.00	-

NOTE: The fees are subject to revision 

*To be paid at the time of enrollment in the University.  

***To be realized in two installments. 

Students shall deposit tuition fees: 

1. First installment at the time of CUET admission. The second installment at the time of registration in the Winter Semester i.e. January.
2. Annual Fees shall be paid at the commencement of each academic year.

If a student enrolls in both a full-time and a part-time course, he will be charged only the tuition price for the part-time course, in addition to all other fees and charges for the full-time course. 

If a student does not pay the fees on time, a fine shall be levied as per rules of the University. 

JNU UG Admission through CUET 2025: Documents Required

The following certificates and documents would be required for Jawaharlal Nehru University UG admission in 2025: 

• Enrollment application 
• Recent passport-sized photographs of candidates (5 copies) 
• Migration Certificate issued by the last attended educational institution 
• Two affidavits confirming non-involvement in ragging 
• Character endorsement provided by the Head of the last attended institution 
• Application form for access to the Central Library 
• Two sets of self-verified copies of Matriculation, Higher Secondary, Indian School Certificate/Senior School Certificate (10+2), or equivalent examination certificates, indicating the candidate's age and date of birth 
• Certificate of discontinuation if the candidate is currently enrolled in another university or institution 
• Authenticated final mark sheets (applicable to candidates who have submitted downloaded mark sheets from the internet) 
• Statement of achieved marks and pass certificate (two sets of self-attested copies) 
• Two self-attested copies of SC/ST certificates, using the university's provided format (for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories) 
• Two self-attested copies of OBC certificates, including the OBC non-creamy layer certificate (for OBC candidates) 
• Two copies of the Disability Certificate issued by the authorized Medical Authority, following the university's specified format (for candidates with disabilities) 
• Two copies of income and asset certificates (for candidates falling under the EWS category) 
• Approved leave authorization for candidates who are employed 

Aside from the documents listed above, candidates must present the following documents (in original) at the university's CUET admission counter: 

• Provisional certificate of the qualifying examination 
• Character Certificate 
• Migration Certificate 
• Anti-ragging affidavits 
• Discontinuation certificate (if any) 

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CUET 2025 Cut off for JNU (Expected) 

Courses	General	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	PH
Certificate of Proficiency in Pashto	70	58	55	-	5	40
Certificate in Linguistics	60	38	-	-	5	52
Certificate in Vedic Studies	52	34	45	-	5	46
Certificate Course in Yoga	63	59	50	51	7	-
Certificate Course in Urdu	65	39	35	-	8	40
Certificate of Proficiency in Hebrew	74	66	63	44	9	50
Certificate of Proficiency Bahasa Indonesia	70	59	46	59	11	41
BA Hons. Pashto	69	67	61	57	67	36
BA (Hons.) Persian	70	68	62	60	68	52
B.Sc + M.Sc Ayurveda Biology	71	66	62	55	68	53
BA (Hons.) Arabic	70	69	64	53	69	42
BA Hons. (Russian)	72	69	64	59	70	41
BA (Hons.) Chinese	76	70	65	66	72	32
BA (Hons.) Spanish	77	74	69	66	73	51
BA (Hons.) French	78	72	69	63	74	58
BA (Hons.) German	79	72	68	67	74	55
BA (Hons.) Japanese	79	73	68	68	75	54
BA (Hons.) Korean	81	75	74	71	79	56
Certificate course in Sanskrit	37	32	27	-	-	52
Certificate of Proficiency in Mongolian	67	56	33	-	-	50

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Key Takeaways:

1. JNU's undergraduate admissions for 2025 will be based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET 2025) scores.
2. Interested candidates should regularly check the official JNU website (jnu.ac.in) for updates and announcements regarding the application process.
3. To apply for JNU UG courses, candidates must achieve the specified marks in CUET 2025 and provide necessary documents.
4. JNU offers a wide range of undergraduate courses and Certificate of Proficiency (COP) programs across various schools of interdisciplinary research and teaching.
5. Candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria for their preferred program before applying to avoid admission cancellation.
6. Admitted candidates must reserve their seats, follow the seat confirmation instructions, and submit required documents within the stipulated deadline.
7. JNU follows government reservation and relaxation laws when selecting candidates for CUET admission.
8. The university's fee structure includes tuition fees, sports fees, library fees, and other charges, which vary depending on the program.
9. Candidates should prepare and provide the necessary documents for JNU UG admission, including migration certificates, affidavits, and certificates of eligibility.
10. Stay updated with CUET 2025 cut-off scores to gauge your chances of securing a spot at JNU.

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