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JNU FAQs

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Ques. How many BTech specialisations are offered in JNU?

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How many BTech specialisations are offered in JNU?

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JNU offers Bachelors of Technology (B.Tech.) programme under the School of Engineering. The four year B.Tech. programme has 2 specialisations. B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. There are two modes of admission into the 4 year program. Students are admitted on the basis of JEE Main scores through JOSAA and DASA counselling. The DASA counselling is for foreign nationals only.

Question 3

How many Integrated courses specialisations does JNU offer?

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The integrated program lasts up to 5 years. The Integrated B.A.-M.A. Programme (10 semesters) is offered in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Pashto, Russian and Spanish. JNU also offers B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated Programme in Ayurveda Biology.On successful completion of 3-year of the 5-year Integrated Masters Programme, a student can either leave with a Bachelor's (Honours/Pass) degree or continue with the Integrated Masters programme. This comes with a condition that the student must fulfil the eligibility criteria in order to continue to the Masters program.

Question 4

Can I pursue a part-time PhD in JNU?

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JNU offers PhD programs for students in part-time mode. Interested students must keep the below given points in mind while applying for a part-time PhD programme.Ph.D. programmes through part-time mode will be permitted up to 12.5% of the Ph.D. intake of respective School/ Centre/ Special Centre at the time of admission to Ph.D. programme provided all the conditions stipulated in these Regulations are fulfilled.The candidates seeking admission to part-time Ph.D. programmes should be employed in a Government/UGC recognized Institutions/ Organizations/ University/ Colleges in the Delhi NCR region.The University shall obtain a No Objection Certificate from the candidate for a part-time Ph.D. programme issued by the authority in the employment organisation stating that:i. The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis.ii. His/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.iii. If required, he/she will be relieved from the duty to complete the course work

Question 5

What are the documents required to apply online at JNU?

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The below mentioned documents and certificates are required at the time of online application to various programmes at JNU:Application formFive passport size photographsTwo copies of proof of birth.Character certificate from the head of institution last attendedPassing certificate or degree of school, bachelors masters or their equivalent examinationCaste certificate for the current financial yearIncome certificate (wherever applicable)Migration certificateAnti-ragging affidavitsLeave sanction order or relieving certificate from employed candidates.

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What is the reservation criteria in JNU?

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JNU offers reservations for deprived and underprivileged communities. An applicant belonging to SC,ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, Defence can benefit from the reservation criteria given below:15 % of the total seats are reserved for applicants belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST).27% of the total seats are reserved for Other Backward Classes Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)10% of total seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) (not covered under SC, ST & OBC)5% seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark DisabilitiesAll OBC (NCL) category candidates are eligible to 10% relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination in relation to open category

Question 7

What are the documents required from the reserved categories at JNU admission?

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Candidates from the reserved category must provide a valid and updated certificate of reservation claim at the time of application. Certificate from any person/ authority, other than the Competent Authority empowered to issue such certificate, shall not be accepted in any case. The Caste Certificate should clearly state:(a) Name caste/ tribe of the candidate,(b) The category the candidate belongs to(c) District and the State or Union Territory of applicants usual place of residence and(d) The appropriate Govt. of India schedule under which the candidates caste/ tribe is approved.If the applicants do not have the caste certificate at the time of final registration, the applicant may upload the acknowledgement slip of the certificate application. However, at the time of admission, the applicant will have to produce the valid caste certificate.

Question 8

What are the PwD facilities at JNU?

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JNU offers numerous facilities to the Person with Physical disabilities (PwD) students. Ramps with rails in the academic and hostel area are constructed for students with special needs. The university has allocated INR 3.7 Lakhs for making the campus disable-friendly. Moreover, the library is also well furnished and is easily accessible for PwD students. JNU reserves 5% of total seats in each course for persons with disabilities students.

Question 9

Which all BA subjects does JNU have?

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JNU offers numerous undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Under the Bachelors of Arts B. A. (Hons.) It has foreign languages. The specialisation under the bachelors course include Japanese Chinese, Korean French, Russian Arabic, and more. These specialisations are offered under the centre of respective languages. The admissions to these The admissions to these B.A. (Hons.) specialisations will be made on the basis of the performance in the Computer Based Test CUET (UG) conducted by NTA.

Question 10

Are there any JNU Scholarships for general students?

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JNU offers scholarships and fellowships to mostly needy students. However, general category students with an excellent academic record can benefit from scholarships too. The UGC-Scholarships and Fellowship is awarded to meritorious students. Moreover, Tendulkar Scholarship and Prof. MJK Thavaraj MCM Scholarships are similar scholarships offered on the basis of merit of the student. Students can find 30+ scholarship eligibility and awards associated at JNU Scholarships.

Question 11

Does JNU admit students on the basis of JNUEE scores?

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JNU does not consider JNUEE scores for admissions into the prestigious. The university has updated its admission and selection criteria to CUET scores. Meaning, JNU aspirants must appear for the CUET exam to get admission in UG and PG courses at JNU. Furthermore, MBA aspirants must appear for the CAT exam to get admission into the Masters in Business Administration program at JNU.

Question 12

What are CoP courses in JNU?

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CoP is the Certificate of Proficiency courses at JNU. The admissions into the one year program are based on CUET UG scores. No viva voce examination will be held for admissions in COP programmes. At the time of admission, the CUET UG scores and deprivation points were added to an applicant score by the university admissions cell. According to the marks obtained finally, the cut off and merit lists will be released on the official website.

Question 13

How many schools and centres does JNU have?

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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) offers 21 Schools of Study and Centres. The enrolled students can choose any UG or PG course offered by the following Schools and Centres.School of International StudiesSchool of Language, Literature and Culture StudiesSchool of Social SciencesSchool of Arts and AestheticsSchool of Life SciencesSchool of Environmental SciencesSchool of Computer and Systems SciencesSchool of Physical SciencesSchool of Computational and Integrative SciencesSchool of BiotechnologySchool of Sanskrit and Indic StudiesSchool of EngineeringAtal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and EntrepreneurshipSchool of Indian Traditional Music and DanceSpecial Centre for E-LearningSpecial Centre for Molecular MedicineSpecial Centre for the Study of Law and GovernanceSpecial Centre for Nano SciencesSpecial Centre for Disaster ResearchSpecial Centre for the Study of North East IndiaSpecial Centre for National Security Studies

Question 14

Are there any distance programs offered by JNU?

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No, JNU does not offer any distance education program in any discipline. The university offers part-time PhD programs for employed candidates. However, distance education programs are not available for students.

Question 15

Are international students exempted from CUET in JNU?

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Admissions to B.Tech programs to foreign nationals in JNU are based on DASA counselling. However, admissions to the regular UG and PG courses are based on entrance exam/ viva voce or through In Absentia.All Foreign Nationals present in India must appear in the entrance examination and/or viva voce of the subject. Every foreign national qualification is subject to equivalence and production of Student Visa/Research Visa. The candidate has to apply online for the Entrance Examination/viva-voce.Foreign Nationals who are applying from their respective countries will be considered In Absentia and there is a separate Application Form for them. They must send the application Form with the copies of the certificates on the basis of which admission is sought by them.Moreover, a bank draft of US $42 (including GST) drawn in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru University payable at New Delhi is to be enclosed with the filled Application Form towards the processing fee of application form.

Question 16

What is the family income ceiling to apply under the EWS category at JNU?

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Candidates not covered under the existing scheme of reservations for the SC/ ST/ OBC/ are identified as EWS. The EWS candidates family gross annual income should be below INR 8 LPA.The income shall include income from all sources. The income for the financial year prior to the year of application will be considered. Persons whose family owns or possesses any of the following assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWSs, irrespective of the family income:5 acres of Agricultural Land and above;Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalitiesResidential plot of 210 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.

Question 17

What is the admission process for foreign students in JNU?

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Foreign students in JNU can take admissions through two mediums. Them being through Entrance Examination and/or viva voce and through In Absentia process.Through Entrance Exam: All Foreign Nationals present in India will be required to appear in the entrance examination and/or viva voce. They must fulfil the minimum eligibility requirement as prescribed or equivalent. They must also produce Student Visa/Research Visa, as the case may be. The candidate has to apply online for the Entrance Examination/viva-voce.Through in-Absentia Category: Foreign Nationals who are applying from outside India will be considered In Absentia category. There is a separate Application Form for such a category, on the official website of JNU.They must send Application Form (alongwith the copies of the certificates etc. through post to Section Officer. A Bank Draft of US $42 drawn in favour of JNU is to be enclosed with the filled in downloaded Application Form towards the processing fee of application form.

Question 18

Is JNU a good university?

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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is one of the premier institutions of higher learning in India. It has bagged the 2nd position in the overall category in NIRF Ranking 2023. Moreover, JNU has been given the status of University of Excellence by UGC. Internationally, JNU has bagged a position in the top 10 Indian universities by QS Rankings. With numerous facilities and recognition, JNU has signed MoUs with 70+ international universities.

Question 19

Who are the notable alumni from JNU?

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JNU has produced some of the most sharp brains of the country. It has given some of the nations influential personalities such as Nirmala Sitharaman - Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar  Foreign Secretary of India and more. The notable alumni are as follows:Amitabh Rajan: Former Additional Chief Secretary (Home) of MaharashtraAmitabh Kant: CEO of NITI AyogTalat Ahmad: Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia IslamiaRanjit Nayak: Senior Member at the World BankHarun Rashid Khan - Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India and more.

Question 20

What are the cultural activities at JNU?

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JNU offers cultural activities along with a health care system, games and sports. The cultural activities on campus are promoted through cultural clubs. These cultural clubs include activities like Debating, Drama, Film And Dance, Literary Music And Dance, Nature and Wildlife Photography and UNESCO. Enrolled students can take part in these clubs upon admission and switch between sessions.

Question 21

How many seats are reserved for foreign nationals in JNU?

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JNU has a reservation of up to 15% (Supernumerary) of total seats in each course for foreign nationals. These seats are over and above the intake fixed for each programme of study. In order for foreign nationals to take admission in any course, they have to submit the following documents:Copies of Admission Offer Letter, Medical Insurance Certificate,Passport and VisaDuly Filled application form with other above-mentioned documents.

Question 22

What Documents Are Required To Apply For JNU Hostels?

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JNU applicants from outside Delhi can apply for hostel accommodations. The application must be made at the time of admissions. Along with the application form, applicants must attach the following documents.Hostel FormCopy of the subject Folio from the school/Centre.Photocopy of Passport/ Voter ID/ Aadhar Card/ Domicile Certificate (issued by the SDM/Tehsildar)  any of the TWO showing permanent address. No other address proof will be entertained in this regard.Copy of Electricity Bill/Water Bill/House Tax Receipt/Paying Guest Receipt (any one) is mandatory for outstation students who were living or lived in private accommodation in Delhi during their studies.Outstation students who were staying in Delhi with their parents are transferred/retired should submit the Transfer/Retirement order of parents with an official resident vacating certificate from the employer.Hostel resident certificate for those who are staying/stayed in college & other recognised hostels/Paying Guest accommodation.Photocopies of the Anti Ragging affidavits.Copies of Admission Offer Letter, Medical Insurance Certificate, Passport and Visa [Only for Foreign Nationals]One recent colour passport size photograph.

Question 23

How to contact the JNU Admission cell?

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In case of admission related queries, JNU applicants can reach out to the admission cell. Students can contact the admissions director, controller of Examination and de[puty registrar with the below-mentioned details.Director (Admission)Phone: 011-26704054, 26741236Email : director_admissions@mail.jnu.ac.inController of ExaminationPhone: 011-26704012, 26742616Fax : 011-26742898Email : coe@mail.jnu.ac.inDeputy Registrar (Admission)Phone: 011-26704047/48, 26742617Email: dr_admissions@mail.jnu.ac.in, admission@mail.jnu.ac.in

Question 24

Is Maths compulsory for MA Economics at JNU?

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JNU offers MA Economics under the school of International Studies. The eligibility criteria of MA Economics includes Maths as a main or subsidiary subject. The eligibility for the Masters of Arts course is as follows.Bachelors degree (with 50% marks in aggregate) in the following subjects: Economics (Honours) with Mathematics as a subsidiary subject; OR Mathematics (Honours) with Economics as a subsidiary subject; or Statistics (Honours) with Economics and Mathematics as subsidiary subjects.Any other Bachelors degree (with 60% marks in aggregate) with courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics and Statistics.

Question 25

Do widows/wards of defence personnel get reservation in JNU?

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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) reserves 5% reservation of supernumerary seats for widows/wards of Armed Forces Personnel for admission. The following are covered under the reservation:Widows/Wards of Defence personnel killed in action.Wards of Defence personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service with disability attributable to military service.Widows/Wards of Defence personnel who died while in service with death attributable to military service.Wards of Defence personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to military service.Wards of Ex-Servicemen and serving persons.

Question 26

What is the Hellen Keller Unit at JNU?

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JNU has a full-fledged unit for visually challenged and partially sighted students to access OPAC and online resources. Hellen Keller unit is equipped with assistive technologies and software like Kurzeweil, JAWS, Magic to enable visually challenged and partially sighted students to access OPAC and online resources.The visually challenged students are also provided laptops, loaded with specialised software, and digital voice recorders for recording the class lectures. Central Library is committed to equitable services to the visually challenged students. The unit is equipped with 20 computers with JAWS & Kurzweil softwares, headphones, scanners, 02 Braille embossers are installed in the Unit. 71 laptops were distributed to all the visually impaired researchers/students. 80 digital Voice recorders were distributed to visually impaired students of the University.

Question 27

What are the deprivation points? Who is eligible for the deprivation points at JNU?

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Deprivation points are some extra marks given to the underprivileged in UG, PG CoP Advanced Diploma programmes. A candidate can get a maximum of 12 deprivation points at the time of admission. Kashmiri migrants, all female and transgender candidates are eligible for deprivation points as per the university notification. In order to benefit from these points, applicants must produce relevant evidence at the time of admission registration.

Question 28

What are the career prospects of PG Diploma (Data Analytics) from JNU?

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JNU offers a PG Diploma in Data Analytics under the School of Computation and Integrative Sciences. It is a skill development program to train graduates in the field of Data Analytics. The one-year course includes dissertation, presentation and more activities. An applicant can become a data analyst, data, scientist, data engineer, business analyst, and more.

Question 29

Are there any fee relaxation for SC/ST students at JNU?

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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) does not provide free relaxation for any category. It is because JNU is one of the premier universities with minimal fees in India. The university gives eligibility relaxations to students from the reserved categories. However, needy students can still apply for scholarships as per their eligibility criteria. Check more at JNU Scholarships

Question 30

Does JNU offer Certificate courses?

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JNU provides Certificate of Proficiency programs in foreign languages. CUET is mandatory for the Certificate courses. Additionally, the center for Korean Studies provides a part-time certificate course in the Mongolian language. Moreover, the certificate courses are provided in languages like Pashto, Hebrew, Bahasa and more. LEC or Linguistics of Empowerment Cell also offers certificate foundation courses in English and Hindi to admitted national and international students.

Question 31

Where can I contact for JNU hostel queries?

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Students who wish to apply for hostels can contact the concerned department via email, contact number and more, in case of queries.Dean of Students/ Inter-Hostel Administration (IHA) Office. The details are given below:Phone No.: 011-26704555, 26704554 & 26704556;Email: dean_students@mail.jnu.ac.in ;sajjansingh@mail.jnu.ac.in;naveenkr@mail.jnu.ac.in

Question 32

Are there seats available for non-CAT candidates in JNU?

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JNUs Atal Bihari Vajpayee School Of Management and Entrepreneurship (ABVSME) admits students for MBA degree. The admissions to the 2-year program is based on CAT scores. There are no available seats for the non-CAT category in the program. Each aspirant must submit their CAT registration number and CAT scores at the time of application. Moreover, applicants will be shortlisted for a group discussion and a personal interview before making it to the final selection list.

Question 33

How many Advance Diploma courses does JNU offer?

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JNU offers Advanced Diploma and PG Diploma courses in the following subjects:Advanced Diploma of Proficiency in Mass media in UrduPG Diploma in Big Data AnalyticsAdditionally, all OBC category (NCL) candidates can benefit from the 10% relaxation in the eligibility criteria of the diploma courses.

Question 34

Is CUET mandatory for Diploma courses in JNU?

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Yes, CUET is made mandatory for aspirants who wish to take admission in any Diploma specialization at JNU. The applicants with ideal CUET marks will be shortlisted and announced on the official website of the university. Such candidates must appear for the document verification at the university campus before making the fee payment.

Question 35

Does JNU provide healthcare centre to students?

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JNU offers University Health Centre near the North Gate of Southwest of Ganga Hostel. Doctors of the University Health Centre provide primary OPD facilities. The enrolled students can walk in for consultations and treatment for General OPD and Specialists OPD. The OPD services has specialists in Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, ENT, Ophthalmology, Skin, Orthopedic, Gynecology, Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery (consultation only) and Counseling services. Students must take appointments online to benefit from the healthcare centre.

Question 36

Does JNU provide a scribe for PwD students?

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Yes, alongwith the reservations, JNU provides scribes to the eligible candidates by NTA as per Government of India/NTA rules. The scribe will be provided to students with benchmark disability only. An applicant with a benchmark disability of at least 40% will be eligible for the scribe facility.

Question 37

Is attendance compulsory to appear for semester exams at JNU?

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No, attendance is not a compulsory requirement or something that can put students in trouble for not fulfilling. JNU is one of Indias premier institutes that admits some of the bright minds of the country. It believes if the professor teaches well, students will attend the lectures. However, it is not a mandatory box to check. It is, however, mandatory to pass the semester and annual exams.

Question 38

How much weighage does the Interview carry for MBA admissions at JNU?

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JNU admits students to its MBA program based on CAT scores. Meaning, that students with a valid CAT score can apply to the Masters program. It is then followed by a group discussion and a personal interview. As per the latest notification, the weightage for each of its sections is given below:CAT Scores - 70%Group Discussion - 10%Personal Interview - 20%

Question 39

Is there a relaxation for JNU employee ward students?

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Aspirants who are the ward of any JNU employee do not have a specific relaxation criterion. However, such students have a seat reservation in the classroom seat matrix. These seats are reserved in selected courses such as B. A (Hons) Programme and M.A/M.Sc./MCA Programme. The said courses have a reservation of 5 and 3 courses respectively. Moreover, the parent employee must belong to the Group B, C & D employment level.

Question 40

Does JNU have any placement cell?

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JNU has an active placement that conducts training & placement programmes for the students every year. The placement cell acts as a holistic platform to connect potential candidates with companies.

Question 41

How are placements at JNU?

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In the recent placement drive of JNU, the 2020-21 UG & PG batches participated. A total of 136 students were placed. The median salary stood at INR 8 LPA for the PG students & INR 6 LPA for the UG students.

Question 42

What are the salary packages offered during JNU Placements?

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In the 2021 placement drive at JNU campus, the median salary stood at INR 6 LPA for the UG students & INR 8 LPA for the PG students.

Question 43

Which recruiters participated in JNU Placements?

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Reputed recruiters like SIEMENS, Ramco, Sapient, Samsung, Quark, Oracle, Optum, McKinsey & Company, Legato, Adobe, Amazon, Genpact and many more visited the campus during JNU Placements.

Question 44

How many students were placed during JNU Placements?

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136 students were placed during JNU Placements 2021. Among them, 108 PG students & 28 UG students were placed.

Question 45

What are the trends of JNU Placements?

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In 2021, 136 students were placed & the median salary stood at INR 8 LPA for the PG students & INR 6 LPA for the UG students. In 2020, 117 students were placed & the median salary stood at INR 6 LPA for the UG students. In 2019, 128 students were placed.

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