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Jawaharlal Nehru University is the foremost university in India, and a world-renowned centre for teaching and research. 

History

It was founded in 1971 and has since then become a major centre for focusing on issues critical to India, to south Asia and Asia, and often to the rest of the world. It is also a major centre for research programmes in M.A. and M. Phil/PhD in politics.

Education

The educational philosophy of the university gets translated into its somewhat unorthodox academic structure. Grounded in a faith in the unity of knowledge, JNU has sought to avoid the narrowly conceived Department structure of conventional universities, preferring instead to bring allied disciplines within a few broad and inclusive entities called Schools, under whose interactive ambit are placed the more specialized units, called Centres, There are also Special Centres that are outside even the broad structures of School but may grow further. 

Research

The University brings out four research journals which have high academic visibility in India and abroad. These are Studies in History, International Studies, JSL (the Journal of the School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies) and Hispanic Horizons. Several members of the JNU faculty also edit national and international journals besides the above four.

Jawaharlal Nehru University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #558 Ranking
  • 25 Scholarships
  • 620 Academic Staff
  • 8,805 Students
  • 264 Students (int'l)
  • 4,138 Students (female)

Jawaharlal Nehru University Overview

Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarships

Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarships

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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Various benefits
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Anytime
Kanthari International Institute for Leadership
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Kanthari
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Various benefits
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Anytime
Fully Funded Scholarship for Social Change Makers 2024-2025
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Kanthari
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
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Admit Lab
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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1000 USD
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13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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1500 USD
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
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PlagiarismSearch
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3000 USD
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
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Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
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Jawaharlal Nehru University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 10.6% India
Top 2.1% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

QS World University Rankings

558

By TopUniversities

Climbed 22 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
601 580 558

World University Rankings

801

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
601 801 801

Academic Ranking of World Universities

No 2025 Ranking

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2025 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
701 - -

Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

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1079 - -

Library services

Towering above all academic complexes in university serene element, sitting on the confluences of the premises of school building is our great and time-honored central library. Its ground floor has a geographical spread of approx. 50000 Sq. ft. and the column of nine-storey building has a floor stretching itself in 6000 Sq. ft. 

Medical services

The objective of the University Health Centre (UHC) is to provide health care that is broadly comprehensive comprising preventive, curative and promotive services of high quality easily accessible and responsive to students needs within the resources provided by the University.

Campus life

JNU is located in the southern part of New Delhi, Capital of India. and is well connected by road from the three main Railway Stations, i.e. New delhi and Delhi and Nizammudin railway station as well as the Inter-state Bus Terminus of Delhi. It is also a short distance away from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. In short JNU is easily accessible from anywhere in the world.

Accreditation

JNU itself has been given the status of the 'University of Excellence' by the UGC.

Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
India Country
New Delhi City

Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Reviews & Awards

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Based on 68 reviews

  • 5 Star
    19 Reviews
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  • 3 Star
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  • 2 Star
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How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.1
  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.1
  • Admission Process 4.2
  • Quality of Student Life 4.3
  • Career Development 4.0
4/5

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Jahangirnagar University is renowned for its beautiful serene campus that plays a vital part in a satisfactory student life. Campus life is vibrant and active with various club, cultural activities and sports that ensure high social integration. Academically, the university has a range of great programs. Subjects like Chemistry, Pharmacy and IBA are quite well-known, among the best in the country with a reputation for good research and teaching. That said, there are some facilities that must be upgraded like classroom facilities. Additionally, administrative processes may be slow and bureaucratic, which can be frustrating for students. Despite these issues, Jahangirnagar is a very good choice for students looking for good academics and a engaging campus life.

Posted by Anonymous
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Posted on Jun 2025
4/5

Supportive Faculty and Career-Focused Curriculum

Studying at NSRIT, affiliated with JNTUK, has been a valuable experience. The college offers a balanced academic environment with well-structured courses tailored to current industry needs. The faculty members are approachable and supportive, always encouraging students to participate in workshops, hackathons, and internships. The campus infrastructure is decent, and the college regularly conducts placement drives and skill development sessions. While there�s still room for improvement in extracurricular activities and advanced lab equipment, overall, it�s a great place to grow academically and professionally. I would recommend NSRIT to students who want strong academic guidance and good placement opportunities.

Posted by Vennela
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Posted on Jun 2025
3/5

Pharmacy

While the programme(degree) is great but it's not giving placement opportunities upto students expectations, they are not understanding students needs and are not arranging placement drive in campus. I think they need to improve it. Faculty are good ??,but not the placements. The campus is top notch peaceful and relaxing ??.

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