Last Updated: May 2026
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) joined CUET UG in 2022 — for JNU CUET admission 2027, applicants must clear CUET UG, fill JNU’s separate online application via jnuee.jnu.ac.in, and meet programme-specific cutoffs. Unlike DU which uses simple percentile, JNU uses CUET score + viva-voce in many integrated programmes. This guide lists every UG programme JNU offers via CUET, programme-wise CUET cutoffs (2024 and 2025 trends), eligibility, application timeline, fee structure and hostel details.
1. JNU CUET 2027 — At a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total UG seats via CUET | ~620 (across foreign languages, B.Sc. Bio, integrated MA) |
| Application portal | jnuee.jnu.ac.in |
| Application fee | ₹1,500 (General) / ₹750 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| Selection | CUET score + viva-voce (some programmes) |
| Annual fee | ₹308 (B.A.) — among India’s lowest |
| Hostel | Compulsory for outstation; ₹6,000–₹10,000/year |
2. UG Programmes Through CUET
| Programme | Seats | Duration | CUET Subjects Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. (H) Foreign Languages — French | 32 | 3 yrs | English + General Test |
| B.A. (H) German | 29 | 3 yrs | English + General Test |
| B.A. (H) Russian | 28 | 3 yrs | English + General Test |
| B.A. (H) Spanish | 26 | 3 yrs | English + General Test |
| B.A. (H) Chinese | 21 | 3 yrs | English + General Test |
| B.A. (H) Japanese | 23 | 3 yrs | English + General Test |
| B.A. (H) Korean | 17 | 3 yrs | English + General Test |
| B.A. (H) Persian | 17 | 3 yrs | English + General Test |
| B.A. (H) Arabic | 16 | 3 yrs | English + General Test |
| B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated (Biological Sciences) | 30 | 5 yrs | Bio + Chem + Physics |
| B.A.-M.A. Integrated (Ayurveda Biology) | 30 | 5 yrs | Bio + Sanskrit + English |
3. Programme-Wise CUET Cutoffs (2024–25 Trend)
| Programme | 2024 Cutoff (%ile) | 2025 Cutoff (%ile) | 2027 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. French | 97.6 | 98.1 | ~98.0 |
| B.A. German | 96.8 | 97.4 | ~97.2 |
| B.A. Spanish | 97.2 | 97.9 | ~97.5 |
| B.A. Korean | 98.1 | 98.6 | ~98.3 |
| B.Sc.-M.Sc. Bio | 96.5 | 97.2 | ~97.0 |
| Ayurveda Biology | 92.0 | 93.5 | ~93.0 |
4. Application Timeline (Indicative — Based on 2026 Cycle)
- CUET Registration: Late February 2027
- CUET Exam: May 2027
- JNU Application Window: June 2027
- Counselling Round 1: July 2027
- Classes Begin: August 2027
5. Eligibility
| Programme | Min Class 12 | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages | 50% (45% for reserved) | Any stream |
| B.Sc. Bio | 55% | PCB compulsory |
| Ayurveda Biology | 55% | Bio + Sanskrit (any one) |
6. Reservation
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- EWS: 10%
- PwD: 5% (across categories)
- Single Girl Child: 1 supernumerary seat per programme
- Foreign Nationals: ~15% supernumerary
7. JNU Fee Structure (Per Year)
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹216 |
| Other (admission, exam, library) | ~₹92 |
| Hostel (room + mess + electricity) | ₹6,000–₹10,000 |
| Total/year (with hostel) | ~₹10,500 |
8. Hostels at JNU
JNU has 18 hostels (10 men’s, 7 women’s, 1 international) accommodating 7,500 students. Outstation UG students get hostel accommodation in 90%+ of admissions. Famous hostels: Periyar, Brahmaputra, Sutlej (men’s); Sabarmati, Koyna, Damodar (women’s).
9. Why JNU?
- Lowest fees among top central universities
- Strong civil services results — 5–7% of every UPSC batch is JNU alumni
- Active campus culture, GBM tradition, debating
- Library is among the largest in India (1.2M+ volumes)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is JNU still admitting BA Hons English / Hindi via CUET?
No. JNU offers BA only in foreign languages and integrated science programmes. BA Eng/Hindi are at MA level only.
Q2. Is Hindi compulsory for foreign language programmes?
No. CUET English + General Test scores are evaluated. Knowledge of the foreign language at admission is NOT required.
Q3. Is hostel guaranteed?
No, but ~90% outstation students get it. Day-scholar option is rare due to JNU’s location.
Q4. Can I apply to multiple programmes?
Yes. JNU accepts up to 5 programme preferences in a single application.
Internal Resources
- DU CUET 2027 Cutoffs
- JMI CUET 2027 Admission
- CUET 2027 Complete Syllabus
- CUET Mock Test (NTA CBT Simulator)
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