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JNU BA Admission 2023: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Placement, Application Form
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.}
Course Fees
Course Duration
3 YearsTuition Fees
2161 Year Fees
376Total Fees
914Detailed Fees
| year | Tuition Fees | Admission Fees | Other Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year 1 | ₹ 216 | ₹ 5 | ₹ 155 | ₹ 376 |
| year 2 | ₹ 216 | - | ₹ 53 | ₹ 269 |
| year 3 | ₹ 216 | - | ₹ 53 | ₹ 269 |
Course Information
Course Description
JNU BA admission 2023 is ongoing. The Fourth Merit List for admission to BA (Hons) admission has been released on September 07, 2023. The last date for admission against the second merit list is September 08, 2023. Candidates who applied for admission can check and download the merit list through the official website @jnuee.jnu.ac.in. Check JNU Admission 2023
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JNU BA Important Dates 2023
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CUET UG 2023 Exam | May 21 – June 23, 2023 |
| CUET UG 2023 Result | July 15, 2023 |
| UG & CoP Applications Start Date | July 16, 2023 |
| Last Date To Apply for JNU UG & CoP Programs | August 02, 2023 |
| UG & CoP First Merit List | August 09, 2023 |
| Pre-enrolment registration and payment of fee with blocking of seats of First List | August 09 – August 11, 2023 |
| UG & CoP Second Merit List | August 17, 2023 |
| Pre-enrolment registration and payment of fee with blocking of seats of Second List | August 17 – August 19, 2023 |
| UG & CoP Third Merit List & Supernumerary Seats | August 23, 2023 |
| Pre-enrolment registration and payment of fee with blocking of seats of Third List & Supernumerary Seats | August 23 – August 25, 2023 |
| Physical Verification of Admission/Registration of selected candidates | August 28 – August 31, 2023 |
| Release of Final List after registration | September 07, 2023 |
| Pre-enrolment registration and payment of fee with blocking of seats of Final List | September 07 – September 08, 2023 |
| Physical verification of Admission/Registration for Final List of selected candidates | September 11 – September 12, 2023 |
| Deadline for Admission/Registration | September 15, 2023 |
JNU BA Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to seek admission for B.A. (Hons) program offered at JNU shall have passed the minimum eligibility criteria as mentioned below:
- A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Senior School Certificate / SSC / 10+2 or equivalent.
- Those who will be appearing for their qualifying examination in the year of admission are also eligible to apply.
- A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Certificate of Allimiah issued by the institutes prescribed by the university to the condition that they have passed English language at the level of SSC from a recognised Board/University.
JNU BA Admission Guidelines
Candidates seeking admission to BA at JNU must clear the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) conducted by NTA. Admission shall be granted on the basis of performance in the CUET PG exam. No Viva-Voce will be held by the university this year. The final selection will be based on the merit list released by the university.
The entrance test for this BA is a common test for all languages. Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons.) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission in JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission in JNU.
Check More: CUET Exam Pattern
JNU BA Application Process
JNU BA application process is completely online. Candidates are required to apply for CUET UG exam conducted by NTA on the official website. The application process for JNU BA (Hons.) is mentioned below:
- Candidates must first visit the official CUET website that – cuet.samarth.ac.in.
- Upon opening the website candidates will find the ‘Register’ tab, they must click on it.
- After reading and understanding the information provided, candidates must hit the ‘Proceed’ button.
- After this, candidates will be directed to the application form. Candidates must fill in the required details carefully.
- After filling the necessary details candidates will have to upload important documents such as signature, photograph, marksheet, etc. Candidates must upload all the required documents.
- Candidates need to pay the application fee at the time of submitting the form or else the Online Application Form will not be considered.
- After submitting the fee, candidates print out the form and save a hard copy for future references.
- Candidates can login to their portals for any new updates, college cutoffs and so forth.
Documents required:
- 10th, 12th marksheets
- Certificate of Proof of Age
- 10th, 12th Passing Certificate
- Aadhar Card or Driving License
- Two recent colored passport size photographs
Check More: JNU Courses & Fees
JNU BA Course Details
JNU New Delhi offers full-time B.A. (Hons) program in 10 languages for the duration of 3 years. Tabulated below are the details of the specialization offered in B.A. (Hons) program in different Centre Schools of JNU New Delhi.
| Name of Centre | Language / Subject Code | Language / Subject Code Number | Subject Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Persian and Central Asian Studies (CPCAS) | Persian | PERU (401) | Syllabus |
| Pashto | PUSU (410) | ||
| Centre for Arabic and African Studies (CA&AS) | Arabic | ARBU (402) | Syllabus |
| Centre for Japanese Studies (CJS) | Japanese | JAPU (403) | Syllabus |
| Centre for Korean Studies (CKS) | Korean | KORU (404) | Details Below |
| Centre for Chinese, South East Asian Studies (CCSEAS) | Chinese | CHNU (405) | Syllabus |
| Centre for French and Francophone Studies (CFFS) | French | FRNU (406) | Syllabus |
| Centre for German Studies (CGS) | German | GERU (407) | Syllabus |
| Centre for Russian Studies (CRS) | Russian | RSNU (408) | Syllabus |
| Centre for Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Latin American Studies (CSPI LAS) | Spanish | SPNU (409) | Syllabus |
JNU BA Syllabus
The B.A. (Hons) course of JNU New Delhi is offered for the duration of 3 years divided into equal 6 semesters named as Monsoon and Winter Semesters.
Tabulated below is the course structure of Korean Language B.A. (Hons) program of JNU
| Semester | Course Code | Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon (1st Year) | KR 101/102 | Oral Expression – I & II | 2 each |
| KR 103 | Hangul | 2 | |
| KR 104 | Basic Structure | 2 | |
| KR 105 | Comprehension | 2 | |
| KR 106 | Geography and Culture of Korea (Tool) | 2 | |
| Winter (1st Year) | KR 103/104 | Oral Expression – III & IV | 2 each |
| KR 109 | Texts in Hangul | 2 | |
| KR 110 | Applied Grammar | 2 | |
| KR 113 | Comprehensions and Composition | 2 | |
| KR 112 | Modern History | 2 | |
| Monsoon (2nd Year) | KR 201 | Conversation Ability | 2 |
| KR 202 | Reading Ability | 2 | |
| KR 204 | Translation & Composition | 2 | |
| KR 205 | Hanja and Mixed Script | 2 | |
| KR 206 | Contemporary Korea (Tool) | 2 | |
| Winter (2nd Year) | KR 207 | Advanced Conversation | 2 |
| KR 208 | Text and Grammar | 2 | |
| KR 209 | Hanja | 2 | |
| KR 210 | Comprehension | 2 | |
| KR 211 | Indo-Korea Relations (Tool) | 2 | |
| Monsoon (3rd Year) | KR 301 | Hanja | 2 |
| KR 302 | Text and Grammar | 2 | |
| KR 303 | Themes in Korean Literature - I | 2 | |
| KR 304 | Specialized Terminology and Translation | 2 | |
| Winter (3rd Year) | KR 305 | Interpretation | 2 |
| KR 306 | Text and Grammar | 2 | |
| KR 307 | Themes in Korean Literature - II | 2 | |
| KR 308 | Translation: Fundamentals and Theories | 2 |
The criteria for credits for all the language programs offered at JNU Delhi will remain the same as mentioned in the table above.
Evaluation: The evaluation is done based on the criteria as mentioned in the table below:
| Criteria | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sessional Test (In 2 out of 3) | 25% |
| Class Assessment | 25% |
| Semester-End Examination | 50% |
JNU BA Scholarship
The university offers financial assistance to deserving and meritorious students whose parents’/guardian income is less than INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum.
Additionally, Students belonging to Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribe/ Backward Tribe are awarded an amount of INR 1000 per month for a year under G Parthasarathi Endowment Fellowship.
Check More: JNU Scholarships
JNU BA Placement
JNU New Delhi has an amazing placement cell that prepares students to take up jobs in various institutions and organizations ranging from political and social agencies, academic institutions to corporate sectors, PSUs, etc.
- JNU Placement Cell (JNUPC) actively works in conducting workshops, placement camps, and trade fairs to bring the recruiters and students under one roof.
- Various school students of JNU New Delhi are majorly placed in Academics, R&Ds, and Corporates over the last five years.
JNU Past Recruiters
| Amazon | Aricent | Cadence |
| Comverse | HCL Technologies | |
| Samsung | Sapient | Siemens |
| Quark | Sopra | Accenture |
| Arxxus | Headstrong (Genpact) | Huges |
| IBM | Infogain | Nagarro |
| Oracle | Softex | ADITI |
JNU BA FAQs
Ques. Is there any age limit for admission to B.A. (Hons) courses of JNU New Delhi?
Ans. Yes, a candidate shall have a minimum age of 17 years as of 1st October of the year of admission for the B.A. (Hons) course of JNU New Delhi.
Ques. What is the seat intake of the B.A. (Hons) Spanish course at JNU New Delhi?
Ans. The seat intake for all the language B.A. (Hons) programs offered at JNU New Delhi is mentioned below:
- Persian: 31
- Pashto: 15
- Arabic: 31
- Japanese: 38
- Korean: 31
- Chinese: 35
- French: 38
- German: 38
- Russian: 54
- Spanish: 31
Ques. Does JNU New Delhi provide previous year's papers for the preparation of CBT?
Ans. Yes. JNU New Delhi has put a section of previous exam papers on its official website. All you need is to enter the year, program, school, and study code, the question paper will be made available for that year.
Ques. What is the exam pattern for B.A. (Hons) entrance examination?
Ans. JNU New Delhi conducts the entrance examination in two parts. The first part is based on Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and the second part is a subjective type question. The total marks of the exam are 100 and the duration is 3 hours. Candidates shall attempt all the questions, however, there is no negative marking.
Ques. What is the eligibility for the viva-voce examination for admission to B.A. (2nd Year) that is conducted by JNU New Delhi?
Ans. To be eligible to be invited for the viva voce examination, a candidate must secure the following marks out of 70 in the written examination
- General Category: 25% (17.50 marks out of 70)
- OBC Category: 22.50% (17.50 marks out of 70)
- SC / ST / PH Category: 15% (10.50 marks out of 70)
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| Average Placement | ₹ 11.0 Lakhs |
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There is a stark difference between both universities in terms of culture as well as fees. JNU or Jawaharlal Nehru University is mostly about expression, literature, culture, research, and building intellectual facilities whereas DU is all about glamor, fashion, fests, high cutoffs, and placements.
In financial terms, JNU is much more affordable than DU. Be it course fees or hostel fees, JNU cuts down on expenses a lot.
JNU is learning for life, whereas DU focuses on learning the bare essentials and getting placed in a reputed firm.
One more significant difference to consider is that JNU is more about post-graduation whereas DU focuses more on graduation. The difference in intellectual level stems from the same reason.
If you are still confused between the two, spend equal time on both campuses and you will get the answer soon.
If you have been contemplating leaving your Master’s in Public Policy program at NLSIU Bangalore to pursue an MA in Development and Labour Studies at JNU, it is not worth it. Here's why:
- Pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy from a reputed institute like NLSIU Bangalore opens doors to promising and lucrative career opportunities. In comparison, job prospects in Development and Labour Studies are relatively meager.
- A Master’s in Public Policy program helps you develop a wholesome understanding and a holistic idea of Policy Making. It also allows you to understand the broader spectrum of key issues related to policy-making. In contrast, the MA program in Development and Labour Studies at JNU may not provide a 360º approach towards understanding public issues or cultivate a knack for Policy Making, as this course is primarily focused on issues related to Labour and Trade Unions.
- There are several reputed Think Tanks in India that offer lucrative and respectful career opportunities to Public Policy Graduates. Some of them are - the Centre for Policy Research, NITI Aayog, Observer Research Foundation, Research Foundation for Governance in India, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India Policy Foundation, Indian Institute for Advanced Studies, and so on.
In conclusion, if you are already selected for pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy at NLSIU Bangalore, it is not worth leaving it to pursue an MA in Development and Labour Studies at JNU. Pursuing Public Policy at a reputed institute like NLSIU Bangalore will open doors to lucrative career opportunities and help you develop a wholesome understanding and a holistic idea of Policy Making.
JNU is a better option, especially for postgraduate degrees. JNU has a different aura altogether. The environment on campus is extremely accepting. You will meet people on campus who are intellectuals, readers, writers, and speakers. Simply being on JNU campus can be rewarding. It has a different culture entirely which motivates the holistic development of personality. JNU has an excellent faculty base.
In financial terms as well JNU is a better option. The course fees and hostel fees are lower compared to DU. As per JNU University course fees, an MSc degree costs around INR 692.
JNU MA International Relations is among the best master's courses in International relations in the country. If you want to understand the different dynamics of diplomatic relations, this is the best place to be in. The faculties of the School of International Studies at JNU are the leaders in their respective fields.
After completing the course you can join embassies, academics, think tanks, or work as a diplomate. The syllabus of JNU IR can be quite useful if you are planning on preparing for civil services.
In order to prepare efficiently for JNU entrance, you will need to study smart. Read the editorial and international relations page of Hindu and IE to get a fair idea of what is happening around the globe. Read Arihant’s guide for JNU entrance for IR. Rafer to some good magazines like Frontline, EPW, etc.
The exam of JNU Entrance would be computer-based and Multiple Choice Questions would be asked. Make sure to study the following crucial portion of International Relations (IR).
- Period of Cold War
- Treaties like CTBT, NPT, Kyoto Protocol
- United Nations
- Bretton Woods Institutions (IMF, WB, WTO)
- Environment Topics like Climate Change
- Indian Foreign Policy
- US Foreign Policy
The majority of questions in entrance will be from History, Economics, International Relations, Philosophy, Indian Politics, and Contemporary Issues.
Here are some books that you can refer to.
- The Globalization of World Politics - Baylis, Smith & Owens.
- India after Gandhi - Ramachandra Guha
- International Relations in the 21st Century - Pushpesh Pant
- Global Politics - Andrew Heywood
Just prepare thoroughly without losing faith in yourself and be honest with your studies and you shall do well in your entrance.
JNU offers decent B.Tech courses. The faculties are among the sharpest minds in the country. Most of the professors are alumni of IIT, NIT, and IISc. The reputation of JNU lives no space for doubt about the quality of academics.
The curriculum and syllabus followed are diversified and similar to top IITs and NITs. The syllabus also includes Humanities courses.
In the school, there is a lack of cultural events, but the institute is working on it. There are a few problems regarding the hostel accommodation, but nothing too big. The engineering school is located in a secluded part of the campus.
Whether your life at JNU is hectic or not, depends mainly on your course. It’s you who has to find the balance between career, friends, fun and yourself.
JNU is exceptionally safe for girls and girls can enjoy their college life by roaming around at night. Some other fun activities at JNU are:
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DJ parties for freshers almost every weekend
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During the winter semester you get hostel nights every weekend. It's a 2 day event celebrated by each hostel. First day is a cultural program, students irrespective of their hostel can take part in singing, dancing, music, band and drama to be performed on the same stage and get facilitated. On the second day the hostel throws a dinner party followed by a DJ.
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JNU facilities extracurricular toba great extent. Clubs like dance, drama, painting, music, mountaineering, photography and other sports make the experience a thrill.
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The campus is surrounded by many eateries, especially dhabas that provide the best food.
The best part of the university has to be its no minimum attendance rule. You are assessed on the basis of your performance only. So life at JNU can be both hectic and fun depending on how you balance it.
I have a friend who did his master’s from JNU and he was able to give some insight regarding the entrance test for MA Sociology.
In the entrance examination, there will be questions from out of the syllabus. You may be asked to give a sociological interpretation of the current situation, event, etc. So, stay updated with contemporary social issues. Here is a list of sections from where you can expect questions.
- Sociological Thought: Marx, Durkheim. Weber, Parsons, Spencer, Comte, etc.
- Research Methodology and techniques
- Indian Society: Poverty, Family, Kinship, etc.
- Society and polity
- Society and economy
- Technology
- Caste and class system
- Concepts like Globalization, Modernization, Sanskritization, and Localization.
Go through the list of topics assisted to you and make sure you prepare them thoroughly. As you can see the majority of the questions are from the syllabus itself.
JNU placements for MCA are good. Some of the major recruiters for MCA are Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, etc. Students usually receive an average CTC of around INR 4-5 LPA. While the highest CTC goes up to INR 9-11 LPA.
But JNU is a research-oriented university. If you want excellent placement in the technical field, it will be better to join the top IIT or NIT. You will get better technological exposure at these institutes.
One of my friends was selected for BA French at JNU a few years back and here are his tips on how to do well in the entrance exam.
G.K: You should incorporate every little detail from Arts, Literature, Drama, Culture, Dress, Cuisines, Geography, Nobel Laureates, and more to become familiar with the language you have pursued.
Reasoning Skills: You should be proficient in solving several coding-decoding problems, especially alphabetical orders, blood relations, syllogisms, direction, and ranking tests.
English: It is equally important to be as strong in English as you are in other subjects. Various course areas, like the Basic grammatical Rules, Vocabularies, Reading Comprehension, and Passages should be on the tip of your tongue. For best results, you should follow the editorial and articles published in “The Hindu.”
English includes a major marking scheme for all the other sections. Now, since an essay alone contains a scheme of about 20-30 marks, it is best that you practice writing ingeniously without using heavy vocabulary. JNU appreciates the artistry of innovation and it is best to keep their tastes intact. Simplicity is encouraged along the lines of critical thinking, at least more than sophisticated word formations.
It is best to keep your thoughts perfectly aligned with the subject area, and not outside of it.
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