JNU MA: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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JNU MA admission 2023 is ongoing. MA List-5 results are out now. Candidates can check their results through the official website @jnuee.jnu.ac.in. The last date of admission for candidates selected in the list-5 is October 28, 2023. Check JNU Admission 2023

JNU MA Admission Dates 2023

Event Dates
List-5 Result October 27, 2023
Last date of admission October 28, 2023

JNU MA Eligibility Criteria

The minimum eligibility required for the MA program at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is 50% aggregate marks in the previous qualifying examination and 30% marks in the entrance examination conducted by the NTA for the JNU admissions

The table below contains eligibility criteria for the major MA specializations offered at JNU:

Programs Academic Qualification
MA in Economics Bachelor’s degree in any discipline securing a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks, with familiarity with Mathematics at 10+2 level for admissions in M.A Economics program.
M.A. in Politics (with specialization in International Studies) Applicants must have completed their bachelor’s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 education pattern with a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks.
MA Arts and Aesthetics
  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 academic pattern. Applicants must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks to be eligible for admissions.
MA Sanskrit
  • Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sanskrit or in any subject under 10+2+3 education pattern from any recognized Institute or University.
  • Minimum aggregate of 45 % marks for admissions to M.A in Sanskrit.

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JNU MA Admission Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to MA at JNU must clear the Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) conducted by NTA. Admission shall be granted on the basis of performance in the CUET PG exam. The final selection will be based on the merit list released by the university. 

Check More: CUET Exam Pattern 

JNU MA Application Process

Candidates applying for MA admission at JNU are required to apply for CUET PG on the official website. The application process is mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website - cuet.nta.nic.in.
  • On the homepage, click on the link that reads, 'Registration for CUET (PG) - 2023.'
  • Register yourself and then login using your credentials.
  • Fill in the application form, upload the documents
  • Pay the application fees and submit the form
  • Download and print a copy for future references.

Documents Required 

  • Two self-attested copies of matriculation. 
  • Two self-attested copies of senior secondary education. 
  • Character certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable) 
  • Medical certificate for PwD candidates. 
  • Migration certificate

JNU MA Exam Pattern

Exam conducted by the institution for MA program is computer-based examination which carries a total of 100 marks. Given below are the details of MA examination pattern followed in the institution. 

Course Details
MA in Economics
  • Type - Subjective and objective
  • Duration - 3 hours
  • Total question - 100
  • Negative marking - yes
  • Sections covered - microeconomics macroeconomic, mathematics, statistics, public economics, economic development, and international trade
MA in Arts and Aesthetics
  • Type - Subjective
  • No of sections - 2
  • Duration - 3 hours
MA in language, literature, and culture studies
  • Mode - CBT
  • Type - objective and subjective
  • Total question - 100
  • Duration - 3 hours
  • Negative marking - Yes
  • Section - language, grammar, translation, short essay, society, and culture

JNU MA Cut off

The expected cut-off for JNUEE 2023 based on previous year score is given below. 

Specialization UR OBC SC ST EWS
Sociology 78 73 68 67 71
Linguistics 77 70 67 67 70
Hindi 87 83 80 76 85
Political science 76 72 67 66 71
English 67 60 60 55 60
Economics 79 69 64 60 72
Geography 76 73 71 68 74
Arts and Aesthetics 90 59 62 53 86
Sanskrit 97 86 85 68 90
Philosophy 82 76 73 70 76
Development and Labour Studies 67 62 59 56 66

JNU MA Courses

JNU MA (Economics) Syllabus

Course description is given below:

EC 401: Macroeconomics

EC 402: Microeconomics

EC 403: Trade, Finance and Development

EC 404: Introduction to Statistics and Econometrics

EC 405: Political Economy of Development

EC 406: Indian Economic Problems

EC 407: Mathematical Methods in Economics

EC 408: Problems of Accumulation

Optional Courses

EP 406: Classical Theories of Value and Distribution

EP 407: General Equilibrium Analysis

EP 501: Evolution of the Indian Economy

EP-502: Analysis of Indian Economy (with special reference to Sectoral Problems)

EP-503: Analysis of Indian Economy (with special reference to Resource Mobilization)

EP 504: Problems and Techniques of Planning

EP 509: Production Conditions in Indian Agriculture

EP 514: Structure and Growth of Indian Industries

EP 516: Foreign Trade, Aid and Investment Policies

EP-519: Econometric Methods I

EP-520: Econometric Methods II

EP 521: Banking and Monetary Institutions

EP 524: Public Finance

EP 526: Labour Economics

EP 529: Social Choice I

EP-532: Theory of Industrial Organization

EP 533 Resource Economics

EP 534: Game Theory with Applications to Economics

EP 536: Law and Economics

EC 537: Economics of Health

EC 538: Financial Structures and Economic Development

EC 540: Database on Indian Economy

EC 541: Issues in the Contemporary International Economy

EC 542: Experimental Methods in Economics

EC 543: Auction Theory with Its Applications

EC 544: Environmental Economics

EC 545: Globalization and Development

JNU MA FAQs

Ques. How can I check JNU MA entrance exam result?

Ans. To check the JNU MA entrance exam result, follow the given steps:

  • Go to JNU’s official website - ntajnu.nic.in
  • Under ‘Admission’ tab, click on ‘JNU Entrance Examination Results 2023-24’
  • Select Program of Study from drop down list
  • Select Field of Study from drop down list
  • Select Search Option – Either search by application number or by Registration number
  • Enter the selected option (Application number or Registration number)
  • Scorecard will appear on the screen
  • Candidate must download the scorecard/rank card
  • Take a print out for future references

Ques. How much is the average package offered by the placement team for JNU MA Economics students?

Ans. The average package offered is around INR 9 LPA.

Ques. What is the cut off criteria for JNU MA Economics?

Ans. For 2023 it is expected that the cut-off will be approx 80.

Ques. What is the JNU MA Economics entrance exam syllabus?

Ans. The JNU MA Economics entrance exam syllabus is as follows:

  • Micro-economics (Demand Curves, Price and Income Elasticity of Demand, Cost Curves, Equilibrium of Firm under Perfect Competition and Monopoly) and Macro-economics (National Income, Theories of income Determination, Monetary Policy, Trade and Balance of Payments)
  • Descriptive Statistics (Mean, Median and Mode, Standard Deviation, Correlation, Coefficient), Elementary Probability Theory, Mathematics for Economists (Elementary Algebra, Coordinate Geometry and Elementary Calculus)
  • Problems of Economic History, Underdevelopment and Growth: India's Economic Development prior to Independence: India's Planning and Development experience since Independence; Basic indicators of Development and International Economics Issues of Contemporary Relevance.

Ques. Which is better, MA (International Relations) or MA (Economics) in terms of placements at JNU?

Ans. MA in International Relations is better in terms of placement at JNU. The program opens career scopes in various fields such as:

  • Journalism
  • Civil Services
  • Policy Analysis
  • Research work for government and think tanks in India and Abroad
  • Work for International Multilateral and Development Agencies
  • Work for the United Nations

MA Courses Offered By JNU 2025

Master of Arts [MA] 
1st Yr Fees:₹376
32 Courses2 Years Full Time
#301-400out of 400 by Times Higher Education
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Eligibility:

Graduation with 50% + CUET PG

Application Date:

29 Apr - 31 May 2024

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JNU MA Previous Year Fees

MA Course
Total Academic Fees
(2024 - 2025)
Previous Academic Fees
International Relations
645645
(In 2020 - 2021)
Political Science
645645
(In 2020 - 2021)
Economics
645645
(In 2020 - 2021)
Sociology
645645
(In 2020 - 2021)
English
645645
(In 2020 - 2021)

JNU Cutoff 2025

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JNU, CUET PG Cutoff 2024

JNU, CUET PG Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff marks for CUET PG is 41.67 - 97.67
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96
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JNU Ranking: Times Higher Education

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#301-400 out of 400 (2020)
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JNU: 2 Answered Questions

What can be the average expense for a non-Delhi student to study in JNU?

Mahak ChatterjeeStudied at Jawaharlal Nehru University

The expense of Jawaharlal Nehru University is comparatively lower when compared with other institutes in India. The fee structure and expenses of life at JNU are detailed below

Admission Fee

INR 300

Hostel Fee

INR 1400-1600 per year

Tuition Fee

INR 300 per year

JNU gives scholarships of INR 2000 to economically backward students, and they offer free health care facilities. So, the monthly expenses for a non-native student will range from INR 1000-2000 per month.

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Total fees for MSc Biochemistry in JNU Delhi after Graduation in B. SC. MLT

Sapna Malik updated

JNU New Delhi does not offer an MSc. Biochemistry. Instead, you can opt for MSc. Life Sciences or MSc. Biotechnology at JNU. The university also offers MSc. Environmental Sciences. Biochemistry is one of the compulsory subjects during the first semester of MSc. Life Sciences.

The fee for MSc. Life Sciences at JNU is Rs. 376 for the 1st year, and Rs. 269 for the 2nd year. 

The tuition fee is Rs. 216 per year. The admission fee is Rs. 5. The other fees total up to Rs. 155 for the 1st year, and Rs. 53 for the 2nd year. 

This is the complete breakdown of fee structure for MSc. Life Sciences at JNU New Delhi. 

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