JNU Opens Applications for PhD Admissions 2025: Categories, Deadlines, and Key Dates
- swathikainfo
- Jun 30
- 1 min read
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has officially begun accepting online applications for PhD admissions for the academic year 2025–26. Aspiring scholars can apply via the university’s official portal, jnuee.jnu.ac.in, until 11:50 PM on July 7, 2025.
Admissions Categories
PhD admissions for this cycle will be conducted under three categories:
JRF-qualified candidates
NET-qualified candidates
GATE-qualified candidates (applicable only for the School of Engineering)
Each category requires a separate application. Applicants must fulfill both academic eligibility and hold valid scores in the corresponding national-level examinations. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for admission.
Key Dates and Schedule
Application Deadline: July 7, 2025 (11:50 PM)
Application Editing Window: July 8–9, 2025
Viva Voce Invitations: Expected by July 18, 2025
Interview Dates: July 25–31, 2025
Merit List and Admission Process
First Merit List: August 11, 2025
Pre-enrolment and Fee Payment: August 11–13
Physical Verification: August 18–21
Second Merit List: August 29, 2025
Admission Formalities End: September 5, 2025
Third and Final Merit List (if needed): September 15
Final Verification Deadline: September 23
Last Date for Admission: September 30, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum 55% marks in Master’s or MPhil degree
Alternatively, 75% marks in a four-year Bachelor's degree
A 5% relaxation in marks is provided for candidates from reserved categories
Application Process
Candidates may apply for up to three PhD programs, but must submit separate applications for each qualifying category (JRF, NET, GATE). The process is entirely online, and applicants are advised to refer to the university's official e-Prospectus for detailed guidelines.
For further updates and complete information, visit jnuee.jnu.ac.in.
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