JNU offers over 110 courses at UG, PG, diploma, certificate and PhD programs across various disciplines. JNU offers MA Political Science, MA International Relations, BA (Hons.), M.Tech, PhD as its popular courses.
Popular Programs Fees (1st Year)
Admissions for JNU PG programs are scheduled for May 2026, while JNU UG admissions will take place in July 2026.
JNU Top Courses With Fees 2026
| Course |
Eligibility |
First Year Fees |
| MA |
Graduation with 45% + CUET PG |
INR 420.5 |
| Ph.D |
Post Graduation |
INR 444.5 |
| MCA |
Graduation with 45% + CUET PG |
INR 420.5 |
| B.Tech |
10+2 + JEE MAIN |
INR 1,43,021 |
| M.Sc |
Graduation with 45% + CUET PG |
INR 420.5 |
| BA {Hons.} |
10+2+CUET |
INR 420.5 |
| M.Tech |
Graduation with 55% + CUET PG |
INR 737 |
| MBA |
Graduation + CAT |
INR 3,18,066 |
| MPH |
Graduation with 50% + CUET PG |
INR 737 |
| PGDM |
Graduation |
INR 10,204.5 |
| Certification |
10+2 with 45%+CUET |
INR 264 |
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JNU MA Fees 2026
JNU MA program is offered in 19 distinct specializations. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline under the 10+2+3 pattern of education, with a minimum of 45% marks. Additionally, a valid score in the CUET-PG is required.
Important Notes:
- Candidates must apply separately to JNU after the declaration of the CUET-PG 2026 results.
- Reservations will be provided as per university regulations.
Specializations Offered: Politics, International Relations and Area Studies, International Relations (West Asian Studies), French and Francophone Studies, Advance Diploma in Mass Media in Urdu, Persian, Korean, Hindi, Pashto, Chinese, Urdu, Hindi Translation, Russian, English, Japanese Studies, Arabic, Linguistics, German Studies, Spanish, Economics.
JNU MA 2026-27 Fee is INR 420.5 for the first year, with tuition fees of INR 216. JNU MA Detailed fee structure is as follows:
| Fee Component |
1st Year Fees |
2nd Year Fees |
| Tuition Fee (Annual) |
INR 216 |
INR 216 |
| Sports Fee (Annual) |
INR 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
| Literary & Cultural Fee (Annual) |
INR 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
| Library Fee (Annual) |
INR 6 |
INR 6 |
| Medical Fee (Annual) |
INR 9 |
INR 9 |
| Medical Booklet |
INR 12 |
- |
| Students Aid Fund (Annual) |
INR 4.50 |
INR 4.50 |
| Admission Fee |
INR 5 |
- |
| Enrolment Fee |
INR 5 |
- |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) |
INR 40 |
- |
| Identity Card Folder |
INR 10 |
- |
| Student Hostel & General Information Guide |
INR 15 |
- |
| National Service Scheme (NSS) |
INR 20 |
- |
| Chief Proctor Office Manual |
INR 45 |
- |
| Total Yearly Fees |
INR 420.50 |
INR 268.5 |
| Total Fees |
INR 688 |
JNU BA Hons. Fees 2026
JNU BA Hons. program is offered in 14 distinct specializations. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have a 10+2 or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised board, with a minimum of 45% marks. Additionally, a valid score in the CUET-UG is required.
Important Notes:
- Candidates must apply separately to JNU after the declaration of the CUET-UG 2026 results.
- Reservations will be provided as per university regulations.
- The candidates who are due to appear in the Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent examination are eligible to apply.
Specializations Offered: Persian, Pashto, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, German, Urdu, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Latin American
JNU BA Hons. 2026-27 Fee is INR 420.5 for the first year, with tuition fees of INR 216. JNU BA Hons. Detailed fee structure is as follows:
| Fee Component |
1st Year Fees |
2nd Year Fees |
3rd Year Fees |
| Tuition Fee (Annual) |
INR 216.00 |
INR 216.00 |
INR 216.00 |
| Sports Fee (Annual) |
INR 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
| Literary & Cultural Fee (Annual) |
INR 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
| Library Fee (Annual) |
INR 6.00 |
INR 6.00 |
INR 6.00 |
| Medical Fee (Annual) |
INR 9.00 |
INR 9.00 |
INR 9.00 |
| Medical Booklet |
INR 12.00 |
- |
- |
| Students Aid Fund (Annual) |
INR 4.50 |
INR 4.50 |
INR 4.50 |
| Admission Fee |
INR 5.00 |
- |
- |
| Enrolment Fee |
INR 5.00 |
- |
- |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) |
INR 40.00 |
- |
- |
| Identity Card Folder |
INR 10.00 |
- |
- |
| Student Hostel & General Information Guide |
INR 15.00 |
- |
- |
| National Service Scheme (NSS) |
INR 20.00 |
- |
- |
| Chief Proctor Office Manual |
INR 45.00 |
- |
- |
| Total Yearly Fees |
INR 420.5 |
INR 268.5 |
INR 268.5 |
| Total Fees |
INR 957.5 |
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JNU M.Tech Fees 2026
JNU M.Tech program is offered in 7 different specializations. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have a Master’s degree in MCA, or a Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Engineering or Technology with a minimum of 55% marks. Additionally, a valid score in the CUET-PG is required.
Important Notes:
- Candidates must apply separately to JNU after the declaration of the CUET-PG 2026 results.
- Reservations will be provided as per university regulations.
Specializations Offered: Computer Science & Technology, Data Science, Nano Science And Technology, Nano Electronics, Computer Science And Engineering, Electronics And Communication Engineering, Material Science and Technology.
JNU M.Tech 2026-27 Fee is INR 444.5 for the first year, with tuition fees of INR 240. JNU M.Tech Detailed fee structure is as follows:
| Fee Component |
1st Year Fees |
2nd Year Fees |
| Tuition Fee (Annual) |
Rs. 240 |
INR 240 |
| Sports Fee (Annual) |
Rs. 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
| Literary & Cultural Fee (Annual) |
Rs. 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
| Library Fee (Annual) |
Rs. 6.00 |
INR 6 |
| Medical Fee (Annual) |
Rs. 9.00 |
INR 9 |
| Medical Booklet |
Rs. 12.00 |
- |
| Students Aid Fund (Annual) |
Rs. 4.50 |
INR 4.50 |
| Admission Fee |
Rs. 5.00 |
- |
| Enrolment Fee |
Rs. 5.00 |
- |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) |
Rs. 40.00 |
- |
| Identity Card Folder |
Rs. 10.00 |
- |
| Student Hostel & General Information Guide |
Rs. 15.00 |
- |
| National Service Scheme (NSS) |
Rs. 20.00 |
- |
| Chief Proctor Office Manual |
Rs. 45.00 |
- |
| Total Yearly Fees |
INR 444.50 |
INR 292.5 |
| Total Fees |
INR 737 |
JNU PhD Fees 2026
JNU PhD programme is offered in more than 57 different specializations. To be eligible for admission, candidates must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant field or an allied subject with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade where a grading system is followed. In addition, a valid score in UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE is required.
Important Notes:
- Candidates must apply separately to JNU after the declaration of the UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE 2026 results.
- Reservations will be provided as per university regulations.
Specializations Offered: Canadian Studies, United States Studies, Latin American Studies, European Studies, International Legal Studies, Economics (World Economy), Japanese Studies, Chinese Studies, Korean Studies, International Politics, International Organization, Diplomacy and Disarmament, Political Geography, and more.
JNU PhD 2026-27 Fee is INR 444.5 for the first year, with tuition fees of INR 240. JNU PhD Detailed fee structure is as follows:
| Fee Component |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
4th Year |
| Tuition Fee (Annual) |
INR 240.00 |
INR 240.00 |
INR 240.00 |
INR 240.00 |
| Sports Fee (Annual) |
INR 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
| Literary & Cultural Fee (Annual) |
INR 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
INR 16.50 |
| Library Fee (Annual) |
INR 6.00 |
INR 6.00 |
INR 6.00 |
INR 6.00 |
| Medical Fee (Annual) |
INR 9.00 |
INR 9.00 |
INR 9.00 |
INR 9.00 |
| Medical Booklet |
INR 12.00 |
- |
- |
- |
| Students Aid Fund (Annual) |
INR 4.50 |
INR 4.50 |
INR 4.50 |
INR 4.50 |
| Admission Fee |
INR 5.00 |
- |
- |
- |
| Enrolment Fee |
INR 5.00 |
- |
- |
- |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) |
INR 40.00 |
- |
- |
- |
| Identity Card Folder |
INR 10.00 |
- |
- |
- |
| Student Hostel and General Information Guide |
INR 15.00 |
- |
- |
- |
| National Service Scheme (NSS) |
INR 20.00 |
- |
- |
- |
| Chief Proctor Office Manual |
INR 45.00 |
- |
- |
- |
| Total Yearly Fees |
INR 444.5 |
INR 292.5 |
INR 292.5 |
INR 292.5 |
| Total Fees |
INR 1322 |
Note:
- The fees are subject to revision
- Source: JNU Final E-Prospectus for PG & ADOP 2026-27
- Students are required to pay the tuition fee as follows:
- First Instalment: At the time of admission.
- Second Instalment: At the time of registration for the Winter Semester (i.e., January).
- Annual Fees: To be paid at the beginning of each academic year.
- Students enrolled in both full-time and part-time courses will pay full fees for the full-time course and only the tuition fee for the part-time course.
- A fine will be imposed if fees are not paid by the due date, as per University regulations.
- The Tibetan students shall be charged fees at par with Indian students.
JNU Scholarships 2026
JNU offers scholarships based on merit, merit-cum-means, financial need, and reserved categories. Key options are listed below:
| Scholarship Name |
Amount |
Eligibility / Details |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship |
As notified |
Meritorious students with parent/guardian annual income ≤ INR 2,50,000 |
| Ford Foundation Scholarship |
INR 700/month |
M.A. students (School of International Studies); merit-based; ≥50% marks (priority for females) |
| Prof. Ramesha Rao Scholarship & Travel Grant |
INR 3,000/month (10 months) + INR 30,000 travel grant |
M.Phil./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology presenting at international conferences |
| Tendulkar Scholarship |
INR 400/month (2 years) |
2 students from School of Social Sciences (rotational basis) |
| Prof. Nurul Hasan Scholarship |
INR 1,500/month (1 year) |
2nd-year M.A./M.Sc./MCA students with highest CGPA after first year |
| Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship |
INR 1,000/month (1 year) |
10 students; renewable if CGPA ≥5.5 |
| Prof. MJK Thavaraj MCM Scholarship |
INR 300/month + INR 2,000 contingency |
1st-year M.A. (Economics) students; merit-based |
| D.S. Gardi Sanskrit Scholarship |
As notified (2 years) |
M.A. Sanskrit students based on 1st-semester performance |
| Prof. Gouri Shankar Singhal Merit Scholarship |
INR 1,000/month (1 year) |
2nd-year M.Sc. (School of Life Sciences) with highest CGPA (merit primary, need secondary) |
| Earn as You Learn Scheme |
As per work assigned |
Students from economically weaker sections |
JNU Courses & Fees FAQs
Ques. What do JNU M.Tech fees look like for engineering students compared to other universities?
Ans. JNU’s M.Tech program is very affordable. The total fee for the full 2-year course is only about INR 658–INR 740, which comes to roughly INR 370 per year. This is much cheaper than programs at IITs, NITs, BHU, or Delhi University. The reason is that the government heavily subsidizes JNU, focusing on making education accessible rather than earning money. Hostel and other small charges are often covered by scholarships, such as Non-NET fellowships, so students usually don’t have to spend much extra.
Ques. Are there waivers or scholarships covering JNU course fees?
Ans. JNU charges very low tuition fees. While there are no full fee waivers, many scholarships and concessions help eligible students cover most of their expenses. These include the Merit-cum-Means scholarship for families earning below INR 2.5 lakh per year, Non-NET fellowships, and income-based freeships or fee concessions for students from families earning below INR 1 lakh per year, with extra benefits for SC/ST students. Additional support such as Jawahar Bhawan Trust scholarships, UGC JRF, and state government schemes further reduce costs. Because of this strong financial aid system, studying at JNU is highly affordable, and students can apply for these benefits through the JNU portal after admission..
Ques. Why are JNU MSc and MBA fees under INR 1000 yearly?
Ans. Students point out M.Sc and MBA tuition stays below INR 1,000 per year at JNU, questioning expectations for quality at such subsidized rates. Commenters from a modest background said this structure enabled their post-grad without loans, unlike other universities or colleges.
Ques. Are the JNU MCA course fees really that low? How is that even possible?
Ans. From a student's perspective on Quora, yes, the fees are extremely affordable as JNU is heavily subsidized. The semester fee at the time of admission is around INR 283, with about Rs 150 added for each subsequent semester, making the total for the entire course under Rs 1,500. This is possible due to government funding aimed at making higher education accessible.
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The eligibility criteria of MPH is to complete a Bachelor of Public Health with at least 45% marks in the aggregate.
Yes, you are eligible to apply for admission in the MA History program of JNU if you have completed your B.Tech degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate. Admission is based on the merit of CUET PG. You must register and take this examination with History as your domain subject.
Yes, you need to appear for entrance exam which is conducted by the University itself. The eligibility criteria for admission is a bachelor's degree from recognized University.