JNU Ph.D: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

JNU PhD admission 2023 is ongoing. NTA has released the entrance test schedule for PhD admissions. NTA PhD Entrance Test 2023 for JNU PhD admission will be held on October 26, 27, 30, and October 31. Also, JNU is inviting applications for admission to the PhD program from the Foreign Nationals In Absentia category. The last date for submission of PhD In Absentia category is November 15, 2023. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website @jnu.ac.in. Check JNU Admission 2023

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi was established in the year 1969 under the Jawaharlal Nehru University Act 1966, (53 of 1966). The campus spreads over 1000 acres of land. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

• JNU offers Ph.D in African Studies(AFSP), Ancient History(ANCP), Arabic(ARBP), Canadian Studies(CANP), Chese Studies(CHIP), Chese(CHNP), Cema Studies(CNSP), Comparative Politics And Political Theory(CPTP) etc.
• Ph.D at JNU is for a period of maximum 4 years.It could be both full time and part time.
• Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks are eligible to apply for admission.
• Candidates are selected on the basis of CBT(Computer based test) and viva voce.

JNU PhD Admission Dates

JNU Ph.D. Admissions Highlights 2023

JNU Ph.D. Specializations

JNU Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria for admission in Ph.D at JNU.

• Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale or an equivalent grade 
• A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates 
•  A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. programme of the same Institution 
•  Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme.

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JNU Ph.D Selection Criteria

• Selection of the candidates for the Ph.D. will be done on the basis of their performance in the entrance examination and viva-voice, both conducted by the university.
•  The candidates are invited for CBT examination and candidates qualifying in the CBT examination shall be called for viva voce Examination. 50% marks are qualifying for the candidate belonging to General Category and EWS category whereas 45% marks are qualifying for the candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PWD categories.

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JNU Ph.D Admissions: How To Apply?

Online Application:

• Candidates can register themselves for admission to the integrated Ph.D and M.Phil./ Ph.D programme through an online application process available at the official university website.
• Application fee of Rs. 300/- should also be submitted along with completed applications through the online payment modes such as net banking, credit/ debit card etc.

Offline Application:

• Candidates can also request for application form to be sent by post along with the prospectus by sending Crossed Demand Draft of Rs.300/- along with the self-addressed envelope.
• DD should be drawn in favour of "Jawaharlal Nehru University", payable at New Delhi and the letter should clearly indicate the program of study for which the Application Form is required
• Natives of Nepal can also obtain the prospectus and application form by sending demand draft of amount Rs. 400/- or equivalent in USD
• Duly filled-in applications, in all respects, along with the copies of all the necessary enclosures should reach through registered post/ speed post at the following address:

Section Officer (Admissions)

Room No. 28, Administrative Block,

Jawaharlal Nehru University,

New Delhi-110067

Documents Required

• Two self attested copies of the Matriculation, Higher Secondary Pre-University of Indian School Certificate or Senior School Certificate (10+2) or an equivalent examination certificate, showing the age/date of birth of the candidate
• A Character Certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended
• Two self attested copies of the statement of marks obtained by the candidate in Senior School or their equivalent examination
• SC/ST/OBC Certificate, if belonging to SC/ST/OBC category
• A Medical Certificate for PWD Candidates certifying nature & percentage of disability issued by the competent medical authority
• Migration Certificate (in original) from the Head of the Institution/ University last attended.

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