JNU UG Admission 2026: Application Form, Information Bulletin, Merit List, Cutoff

JNU UG Admission 2026: Application Form, Information Bulletin, Merit List, Cutoff

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Nikita ShawUpdated on 13 Feb 2026, 03:27 PM IST

JNU UG Admission 2026: Jawaharlal Nehru University will begin JNU UG 2026 admission process in July on the official website. Candidates can apply for JNU 2026 admission process till the deadline. Jawaharlal Nehru University will offer admissions for UG programmes through CUET examination. For students who have scored above the JNU cutoff marks, the university conducts the counselling process in both online and offline mode.

JNU UG Admission 2026: Application Form, Information Bulletin, Merit List, Cutoff
JNU Admission 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru University will publish the JNU UG merit list 2026 based on the candidates who qualified in the entrance examination. Candidates selected for admissions should attend the JNU 2026 counselling process. Applicants must submit all the required documents and pay the required fee to finalise their allotted seat. Read more to know about the registration dates, eligibility criteria, merit list, cut off, counselling and more.

JNU UG Admission Dates 2026 - UG and COP Programmes

EventsDates

JNU UG registration starts

July 2026

JNU application form deadline

July 2026

JNU application correction window

July 2026

JNU 1st merit list 2026

July 2026

Pre-enrolment registration and fee payment with blocking seats

July 2026

Physical verification of Admission/Registration

July 2026

JNU second merit list 2026

August 2026

Pre-enrolment registration and fee payment

August 2026

Physical verification of admission for second merit list

August 2026

Release of last & Final call for admission against vacant seats

August 2026

Pre-enrolment registration and fee payment

August 2026

Physical verification of admission for final list

August 2026

JNU 2026 admission deadline

August 2026

JNU UG Information Bulletin 2026

The university has released the JNU UG 2026 information bulletin on the official website. Students can go through the JNU UG information bulletin 2026 to know about eligibility, test paper codes, admission process, seat matrix, reservation criteria and more. The university will offer admissions to various UG programmes by following the guidelines of JNU UG 2026 information bulletin. Candidates can also know about tuition fee for Indian and International applicants in the JNU UG information bulletin 2026.

JNU Eligibility Criteria 2026

The candidates must check the JNU eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. The eligibility criteria of JNU 2026 is the minimum academic qualifications and other basic requirements needed for admission to the desired programme.

JNU 2026 Eligibility Criteria

CoursesEligibility Criteria

MA

Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 patterns from this university or any other recognised university with at least 50% marks.

MSc Life Sciences

Candidates should have completed B.Sc./B.Tech or Equivalent in Biological/Physical/Agricultural Sciences or Biotechnology from any recognised Institute/ university with a minimum 55 per cent aggregate marks.


UG Programmes

Each of the courses has different eligibility criteria for admissions. To be eligible for admission, one must fulfil all the criteria as laid down by the respective departments of the University.

For all the courses mentioned below, the CUET score will be considered for admission from the academic year 2025-26.

B.A (Hons) Language Courses: Candidate must not be less than 17 years of age and must have passed Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent exam.

JNU UG Registration 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru University will begin JNU 2026 registration process for UG programmes in July. Candidates seeking JNU admission in UG programmes are advised to fill out and submit the JNU admission form 2026 at the official website of the university at jnu.ac.in before the JNU UG admission 2026 last date to apply. Students are advised to check the eligibility criteria of their desired programme before filling the JNU application form and enter all the details correctly.

JNU 2026 Application Form - Important Points

  • The JNU UG application form will be released in July.

  • Students must provide the basic details like name, father’s name, email, DOB, and others during JNU 2026 registration.

  • The authority will also provide a correction facility to the candidates after the completion of registration process.

  • After providing all the information and uploading the documents, candidates have to pay the required application fee.

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Note: Candidates must take the printout of the JNU 2026 registration form for future reference.

How to Apply for JNU Admission 2026

  • Visit the online JNU admission portal at jnuee.jnu.ac.in.

  • Apply for “Online Registration” using a unique email ID and mobile no.

  • Fill out the application form with details like personal, educational, address and other information.

  • Uploading of scanned photo and signature.

  • Pay the application fee using SBI/ Canara Bank payment gateway.

  • Download and print copies of the confirmation page after the successful application form and fee for future reference.

JNU Application Fee

  • The application fee for JNU admission 2026 will be submitted through online mode.

  • Candidates could pay the application fee by using SBI/ Syndicate/ Paytm payment gateway through a Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking/ UPI.

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JNU Admission 2026: Important Points

For the academic session 2026-27, Jawaharlal Nehru University accepts the CUET-UG scores for admission to BA (Hons.) in foreign languages, school of Sanskrit and Indic Studies. B. Sc - M. Sc Integrated programme in Ayurveda Biology and Certificate of Proficiency Courses.

The University accepts CUET-PG scores for admission to MA, M.Sc, MCA, MPH, M.Tech, postgraduate diploma, and advanced diploma courses. The Jawaharlal Nehru University will release the JNU 2026 three cut-offs for all the undergraduate and integrated postgraduate programmes to decide the qualifying marks.

JNU Cut-Off 2026

The Jawaharlal Nehru University will release JNU UG 2026 first cut off in July. Students can check the JNU CUET cutoff 2025 by visiting the official website at jnuee.jnu.ac.in. The JNU cutoff is the lowest mark students are required to secure to be eligible for admission. It is worth noting that CUET JNU cutoff varies depending on the course, number of applicants, availability of seats, past cutoff trends and other factors. The JNU 2026 CUET cutoff varies for different categories of students.

JNU Merit List 2026

The university will release JNU 2026 UG fitst merit list in July. Candidates can visit the official website to check the JNU UG merit list 2026. The JNU merit list 2026 includes the names of the candidates who have qualified for admission. Based on the positions of students in the JNU 2026 merit list and the reservation criteria, candidates are invited for the document verification round of the JNU 2026 counselling process.

JNU Counselling 2026

The university will begin the JNU UG 2026 counselling process in July. Candidates must register to appear for JNU counselling 2026. Students who qualify are required to attend the JNU 2026 counselling which includes verification of their official documents, remitting the semester fee, and fixing their seat in the first semester.

It is important to remember that there is a certain official document that must be carried by the candidates for them to get verified by the authorities. Failure to present any one of the official documents will lead to the candidate’s disqualification. Therefore, the candidates should go through the list of required official documents.

Documents Required for JNU 2026 Counselling

  • Mark sheets of the qualifying CUET exam 2026

  • Degree/Provisional certificate of the qualifying examination

  • Anti-ragging affidavit

  • Class 12th mark sheet and certificate

  • Migration certificate

  • A passport-sized photograph

  • Category certificate

  • Character certificate (from last attended institution)

  • Class 10th mark sheet and certificate

Note: Those students who are unable to present the category certificate at the time of admission will be considered in the general category.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will JNU UG 2026 admission begin?
A:

The JNU UG admission process 2026 will begin in July on the official website.

Q: Who can apply for JNU admission 2026?
A:

Students who will qualify in the CUET 2026 exam will be eligible for JNU UG 2026 admission process. 

Q: When will the JNU merit list 2026 be released?
A:

The university will release JNU UG 2026 first merit list in July at jnuee.jnu.ac.in.

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