Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has Opened Applications for its PhD program in 2025.  Details and Full Schedule are Available Here.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has opened the online application window for PhD admissions for the academic year 2025-26. Candidates who are interested may submit their applications by visiting the official website of the university at jnuee.jnu.ac.in until July 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM. PhD admissions are available in three categories: JRF, NET, and GATE (applicable only to the School of Engineering).

Applicants must ensure that they meet the academic and exam-based eligibility criteria mentioned in the official e-prospectus. Candidates are required to apply separately for each category – JRF, NET and GATE. Those without valid qualifications in these national-level exams or without relevant academic background are not eligible to apply.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) PhD Admissions 2025: Check Full Schedule Here:

According to the official timetable, candidates will have the opportunity to edit their application forms from July 8 to July 9, 2025. Invitations for the viva-voce are expected to be sent out by July 18, 2025 and interviews are likely to take place between July 25 and July 31, 2025.

The university will release its first merit list on August 11. Pre-enrolment and fee payment for this list will be held from August 11 to 13, followed by physical verification from August 18 to 21. The second list is expected on August 29, with subsequent formalities ending by September 5.

The university will publish its first merit list on August 11. The pre-enrolment process and fee payment for this list will take place from August 11 to 13, 2025 followed by physical verification scheduled from August 18 to 21, 2025. The second merit list is anticipated to be released on August 29, with all subsequent formalities concluding by September 5, 2025.

If required, a third and final list will be published on September 15, 2025 with the verification process concluding on September 23. The final deadline for admission is September 30, 2025.

Eligibility requires a minimum of 55% marks in a master’s or MPhil degree, or 75% in a four-year bachelor’s degree. Candidates from reserved categories are entitled to a 5% relaxation. Applications will be accepted online only and each candidate will be allowed to choose a maximum of three programmes.

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