Jawaharlal Nehru University
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NIRF 2025 #9
| NIRF rank | #9 (2025) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 2 |
About Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University is a university in South West Delhi, Delhi.
It offers 2 programs, including B.Tech (2). NAAC has accredited it with grade A++ (CGPA 3.62), valid until Sep 2029. In NIRF 2025 it ranked #9 in the Overall category.
Admission is through official counselling for JEE Main. In JEE Main 2024, General-category closing ranks ranged from 22,669 to 41,588.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a university located at New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi, in the South West Delhi district of Delhi. It holds a NAAC A++ grade, valid from 2024-09-05 to 2029-09-04, with a CGPA of 3.62. Its engineering programmes are the B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering and in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Both B.Tech programmes run for 4 years at the undergraduate level. Admission cutoffs for these programmes are published for JEE Main ranks. In CSAB round 2 of 2026, the general category all-India quota closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 423821.
On recognition and rankings, NIRF placed JNU at position 9 in the overall category in 20252. In the university category, NIRF ranked it 2 in 20243. The university site describes it as Accredited A++4.
The campus is in New Delhi with the pincode 110067. For queries you can call 011-267045485 or write to librarian@mail.jnu.ac.in6.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
Courses and fees
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi offers two undergraduate programmes in engineering, each of four years: Computer Science and Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering. Both lead to a Bachelor of Technology degree12.
Admission to these B.Tech programmes is based on JEE Main ranks, and cutoffs have been published for the CSAB counselling in 20263. In 2026 round 2, the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering in the All India quota, general category, was 423824. For Electronics and Communication Engineering in the same quota and category, the closing rank was 572985.
These programmes are listed under the Engineering stream. Fee details for the courses are not covered here, so please check the official JNU admission notice or the counselling portal for the current fee structure before you apply.
Admission
Admission to the B.Tech programmes at JNU is based on JEE Main ranks, as cutoffs for this college are published for the JEE Main exam. In 2026, the cutoff entries come from CSAB counselling, round 21. For 2025 and 2024, the entries relate to later rounds, round 6 and round 5 respectively23.
The cutoffs are listed for the All India (AI) quota across categories such as general, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and the PwD categories456. The college carries the JoSAA code 423.
To apply, you should first appear in JEE Main and then register for counselling when it opens. Check the official counselling notices for dates, seat matrix, document requirements and eligibility. For questions about the university, you can contact 011-267045487.
Latest cutoffs
In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru University was 31,402 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).1 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering was 41,588 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).2
| Exam | Round | Program | Category | Opening | Closing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2025 | 6 | B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | General · AI · gender-neutral | 18,571 | 31,402 | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Verified |
| JEE Main 2025 | 6 | B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | General · AI · gender-neutral | 25,670 | 41,588 | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Verified |
Cutoff trends
Cutoffs at JNU are published as opening and closing JEE Main ranks. In CSAB round 2 of 2026, the general category closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 423821, and for Electronics and Communication Engineering it was 572982. The EWS closing ranks were 59396 for Computer Science and Engineering3 and 69645 for Electronics and Communication Engineering4.
In the 2025 round 6, the general category closing rank was 31402 for Computer Science and Engineering5 and 41588 for Electronics and Communication Engineering6. In the 2024 round 5, these closing ranks were 279367 and 354868 respectively.
For reserved categories in 2025 round 6, the ST closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 31169, the SC closing rank was 605910 and the EWS closing rank was 569111. Remember that cutoffs depend on the round, so compare entries from the same round when you study the trend.
Placements
Jawaharlal Nehru University has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Rankings
Jawaharlal Nehru University is ranked #9 in the NIRF 2025 overall ranking.1 Jawaharlal Nehru University is ranked #2 in the NIRF 2025 university ranking.2 Jawaharlal Nehru University is ranked #10 in the NIRF 2024 overall ranking.3
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | Overall | #9 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | University | #2 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2024 | Overall | #10 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
Jawaharlal Nehru University holds NAAC accreditation with grade A++, valid from 5 September 2024 to 4 September 2029.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A++ (3.62) | Sep 2024 – Sep 2029 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
JNU holds NAAC accreditation with grade A++, valid from 2024-09-05 to 2029-09-04, with a CGPA of 3.62. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
You can verify these points yourself. For accreditation, search the institution on the NAAC website, which publishes the list of institutions with valid accreditation. For fake institutions, check the list of fake universities on the UGC website. You can also look at the university's own website for its mandatory public disclosure and its approvals before you take admission.
Contact and location
- Address
- New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi,NEW DELHI,South West Delhi,Delhi,110067
- PIN code
- 110067
- District
- South West Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Official website
- jnu.ac.in
- Type
- University
- AISHE code
- U-0109
- JoSAA code
- 423
How to reach
JNU is located at New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi, in the South West Delhi district of Delhi, with the pincode 110067. Use this address and pincode when you search for the campus on a map or share it with a cab driver.
For directions or queries, you can call 011-267045481 or write to librarian@mail.jnu.ac.in2.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jawaharlal Nehru University located?
The university is at New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi, in the South West Delhi district of Delhi, with pincode 110067. You can use this address when planning a visit or sending a letter.
Which programmes are listed for this university?
What is the NAAC grade of the university?
The university holds NAAC grade A++ with a CGPA of 3.62. This accreditation is valid from 2024-09-05 to 2029-09-04. You can confirm it on the NAAC website under the list of accredited institutions.
Is the college on the fake list?
No. The fake-list check shows the college is not on the fake list, and no name match was found. You should still verify this yourself on the official UGC website before taking admission.
Which exam are the cutoffs based on?
The cutoff records for this university are based on the jee-main exam. The entries cover the years 2024, 2025 and 2026, and they are for the All India quota. Check the official counselling websites for current details1.
What was the 2025 round 6 closing rank for general category CSE?
In 2025 round 6, the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering in the general category, All India quota, was 31402. The opening rank was 18571. Ranks change each year and round, so check the latest data1.
What was the 2026 round 2 closing rank for general category ECE?
For Electronics and Communication Engineering in the general category, All India quota, the 2026 round 2 closing rank was 57298 and the opening rank was 54236. Later rounds may differ, so check official updates before you decide1.
How can I contact the university?
What is the NIRF rank mentioned for this university?
The source quote reads "#2 University in India 2025". This comes from text on the university's own pages. You can check the current NIRF rankings on the official NIRF website to confirm the rank and category before relying on it1.
Are the fee details available for this college?
Fee details are not available in the information we hold for this university. Please check the official website or the admission notice for tuition, hostel and other charges. You can also call the university on 011-26704548 to ask1.