JNU is positioned 10th in the Overall category and 2nd in the University category according to NIRF 2024. Recognized as one of India’s premier universities for postgraduate and research studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a public central university that has been designated as a ‘University of Excellence' by the UGC. JNU Delhi has received accreditation from the NAAC with a Grade Point of 3.91 (on a scale of 4). The university is also ranked 580 by the
QS World University Rankings 2025, 14 by the Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category 2025, and 110 under the Asian University Rankings category 2025. JNU has also been ranked 580 by QS World University Ranking 2025. The university has become the first in India to offer foreign language courses within its Integrated MA programme. Currently, JNU consists of over 14 schools, more than 50 centres, and 9 special centres. The university provides over 100 courses across various streams at UG, PG, and PhD levels. Additionally, Jawaharlal Nehru University offers Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma courses in multiple languages. Courses at Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi include BSc, BTech, BA, MA, MSc, MTech, and PhD, among others, across diverse fields such as Arts, Technology, Management, and Science. Admissions to JNU Delhi are conducted through national-level exams like CUET UG and CUET PG.
Founded in 1966, Jawaharlal Nehru University JNU Delhi has formed MoUs with numerous national and international universities to collaborate on research projects, conferences, and publications. The JNU Placement Cell manages placements at JNU University New Delhi. The highest overall and on-campus packages offered during the JNU School of Engineering placements in 2023 were INR 33 LPA and INR 16 LPA, respectively. Some key highlights regarding Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) are summarized in the table below:
| Particulars | JNU Highlights 2025 |
|---|
Establishment year | 1966 |
Also known as | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
City | Mehrauli, Delhi |
Ownership type | Government |
Total no. of students | 8,800+ |
NIRF Rankings 2025 | - 14 by the QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category - 522 by the QS Sustainability Ranking - 580 by the QS World University Rankings |
NIRF Rankings 2024 | - 2 under the 'University' category - 10 under the 'Overall' category - 18 under tge 'Research Institutions' cateory |
Constituent schools and centres | - 14 Schools - 50+ Centers |
Courses offered | 100+ |
Flagship courses | MBA, BTech |
Official entrance exam | CUET UG, CUET PG |
Number of MoUs signed | 270+ across 45+ countries |
Types of scholarships | Merit-cum-Means based, Merit-based, Sports |
| Official website | www.jnu.ac.in |