Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has announced the commencement of online applications for its PhD programmes for the academic year 2024-25. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official website at jnuee.jnu.ac.in by December 2, 2024.
Important Dates for JNU PhD Admissions 2024-25
- Online Application Submission: November 23 - December 2, 2024 (11.50PM)
- Application Correction Window: December 3 - 4, 2024
- Viva-Voce Invitation: By December 12, 2024 (Tentative)
- Viva-Voce Examination: December 16 - 21, 2024 (Tentative)
- First Merit List Publication: December 30, 2024 (Tentative)
- Second Merit List Publication: January 8, 2025 (Tentative)
- Third/ Final Merit List: January 24, 2025 (Tentative)
- Final Admission Deadline: February 5, 2025
Application Fees for JNU PhD Admissions 2024-25
- General Candidates: INR 325
- School of Engineering Applicants: INR 20,545
Documents Required for JNU PhD Admissions 2024-25 Viva-Voce
- Two testimonials, one from a former teacher.
- A detailed list of subjects/ papers studied.
- At least one published paper (if applicable).
- A brief note outlining the research area and professional goals.
- A research proposal.
- Self-attested scorecard of NET (UGC/ CSIR/ GATE).
- Valid JRF certificate (for JRF applicants).
- Foreign nationals: A statement of purpose (SoP).
The admissions process is based on national level qualifications such as NET (UGC-CSIR), JRF, and GATE, depending on the chosen discipline. Notably, candidates applying to the School of Engineering are required to qualify through GATE. Registrations began on November 23, 2024, and candidates are advised to refer to the detailed e-prospectus available on JNU's official website.