University Name

Jawaharlal Nehru University

University Type

Central University

Established

1969

Motto

“Tamso Ma Jyotirgamaya” (From Darkness to Light)

Location

New Delhi, India

Approval

UGC | NAAC | AIU | NIRF | WES | ABVSME | AICTE | DBT | ICMR | NCISM | NDA |

Notification Date

March 2026

Application Start

March 2026

Application Last Date

March 2026

Online Entrance Exam

May–June 2026

Entrance Exam Result

June–July 2026

Interview Date

June–July 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

July–August 2026

Last Date of Admission

July–August 2026

Online

Online application submission

Shortlisting based on UGC NET/JRF / CSIR NET / GATE (as applicable)

Entrance Test (if required for non-NET categories)

Viva-Voce / Interview

Research proposal presentation

Final merit list based on written + interview weightage

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

Master’s Degree Marksheet & Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet

NET/JRF/GATE Scorecard (if applicable)

Category Certificate (if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Identity Proof (Aadhar/Passport)

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal

NOC (for Part-Time candidates)

Experience Certificate (if required)

PhD Subject

International Politics

International Organization

Diplomacy and Disarmament

International Legal Studies

International Trade and Development

South Asian Studies

Inner Asian Studies

Indo-Pacific Studies (South East Asian/South West Pacific)

Chinese Studies

Japanese Studies

Korean Studies

West Asian Studies

African Studies

European Studies

Russian and Central Asian Studies

North American Studies

Latin American Studies

Canadian Studies

French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian

Chinese, Japanese, Korean

Arabic, Persian, Pashto

English

Linguistics

Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali

Hindi Translation

Ancient Indian History (through IKS perspective)

Economics Studies and Planning

Historical Studies (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

Political Studies

Social Systems (Sociology)

Educational Studies

Geography (Population Studies)

Social Medicine and Community Health

Philosophy

Media Studies

Studies in Science Policy

Women’s Studies

Inclusion and Exclusion Policy

Physical Sciences (Physics)

Chemical Sciences (Chemistry)

Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics)

Life Sciences (divided into Group-I, Group-II, and Group-III for different biological specializations)

Note: Admission is through GATE scores.

Computer Science and Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Business Administration (Management)

Molecular Medicine

Nano Sciences

Law and Governance

Disaster Research

North East India Studies

National Security Studies

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Environmental Sciences

Computer Science

Visual Studies, Theatre and Performance Studies, Cinema Studies

Biotechnology

Sanskrit

International Politics

International Organization

Diplomacy and Disarmament

International Legal Studies

International Trade and Development

South Asian Studies

Inner Asian Studies

Indo-Pacific Studies (South East Asian/South West Pacific)

Chinese Studies

Japanese Studies

Korean Studies

West Asian Studies

African Studies

European Studies

Russian and Central Asian Studies

North American Studies

Latin American Studies

Canadian Studies

French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian

Chinese, Japanese, Korean

Arabic, Persian, Pashto

English

Linguistics

Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali

Hindi Translation

Entrance Exam Fee

700 to ₹1,200

Registration Fee

₹5.00

Security Deposit

₹40.00

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹240

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹480

Exam Fee

₹10–₹20

DRC Fee

₹290

Thesis Submission Fee

₹200 to ₹500

Extension Fee

₹300 per semester

Viva Fee

Usually included in the thesis evaluation/submission charges

Name

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Account Number

32586427493 

IFSC

SBIN0010441

Bank Name

State Bank of India, JNU

Branch

JNU New Campus

MICR Code

110002428

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

JNU Admissions Portal (Main)

JNU Main University Website

Samarth Admission Portal

PhD Result Student Login

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation