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JNUEE 2024

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) conducts the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination, or JNUEE, as a national-level entrance examination for admission to the university's numerous undergraduate and graduate programmes. The JNUEE exam is usually conducted in the month of May every year, and the application process begins in the month of March- April. The exam is conducted in online mode, and the duration of the exam is 2 hours.

For 2022 JNUEE is replaced by Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for all UG programmes and a few post-graduate courses- M.A., M.Sc., MCA, MPH, M.Tech., Post Graduate Diploma (it is CUET-PG). Depending on the course and programme the individual is applying to, the JNUEE exam format and syllabus change. The exam consists of MCQ-type questions, and the topics covered include General Knowledge, English Language, Mathematics, Reasoning, and Subject-specific questions. Because of the high difficulty level of the JNUEE test, candidates are recommended to study carefully for it by referring to the official JNUEE syllabus, previous year's question papers, and sample papers.

Candidates are chosen for admission based on their performance in the JNUEE exam, followed by a viva voce or interview for PhD applicants, depending on the course prerequisites. The ultimate selection is determined by the candidates' collective performance in the JNUEE exam and interview, alongside their academic history.

Important Date

B. Design Important Dates

Events Dates
JNUEE 2024 Online Application Form Starts from
  • GAT-B: 1st week of April 2024
  • JEE Main Session 2: February 2, 2024 to March 2, 2024
  • CUET UG: 19 February 2024(Tentative)
Download JNUEE 2024 Admit Card
  • GAT-B: February 8 2024 to March 6 2024
  • JEE Main Session 2: April 3, 2024
  • CUET UG: 2nd or 3rd week of May, 2024 onwards
JNUEE 2024 Exam Date
  • GAT-B: April 20 2024
  • JEE Main Session 2: April 4, 2024 to April 15, 2024
  • CUET UG: May 15 – May 31, 2024

CUET UG Fees

No. of subjects General (UR) OBC)- (NCL) / EWS SC/ST/PwD/ Third gender
Up to 3 subjects 750 700 650
Up to 7 Subjects 1500 1400 1300
Up to 10 Subjects 1750 1650 1550

CUET UG will be conducted in 13 mediums across India.

JNUEE Application Form

CUET UG

  • Candidates have to apply online
  • Candidates have to submit the online application at https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
  • Click on “Fill Application Form for JNUEE/JNU CUET 2023 and register on the portal by entering basic details such as name, email id, and mobile number.
  • Once created candidates have to send their application number for JNU admissions
  • Access the portal by entering your registered email address and password.
  • Complete the application by providing the necessary personal information, educational background, and other information.
  • Following the instructions on the application form, upload scanned copies of your signature and passport-size photo.
  • By using a credit card, debit card, or net banking, students can pay the application expense online.
  • Review all the details entered in the application form and click on the 'Submit' button.

For more details visit the JNUEE Application.

JNUEE Syllabus

To apply for the university's numerous undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programmes, prospective candidates must first clear the JNUEE. The JNUEE syllabus is comprehensive and caters to a variety of academic fields, including social sciences, humanities, languages, sciences, and engineering. To ensure that only the deserving applicants are chosen for admission to JNU's prestigious academic programmes, the comprehensive syllabus aims to evaluate the candidates' knowledge, analytical capabilities, and critical thinking skills.

The syllabus for postgraduate programmes is highly specialised and tailored to the specific field of study. For instance, candidates applying to social science programmes might expect questions in political science, economics, sociology, international relations, and history. Questions on literature, philosophy, linguistics, and cultural studies may also be asked of students choosing humanities programmes.

For more details visit the JNUEE Syllabus.

JNUEE Exam Preparation

In preparation for the JNUEE/CUET, candidates need to thoroughly grasp the syllabus and exam pattern pertinent to the program they intend to apply for. This understanding enables them to devise a structured study plan, emphasizing topics based on their significance in the exam. Candidates must formulate a timetable, allotting sufficient time for each subject, ensuring comprehensive coverage of essential topics and allowing ample room for revision before the exam. Adequate study material, including textbooks, previous year question papers, and reference books, should be procured. To acquaint themselves with the exam's format and difficulty level, candidates should undertake mock exams and solve previous years' question papers. This practice aids in pinpointing individual strengths and weaknesses, facilitating focused efforts towards improvement.

For more details visit the JNUEE Exam Preparation.

JNUEE Exam Pattern

Having a thorough understanding of the JNUEE exam format is crucial to excelling in the JNUEE. The JNUEE exam pattern is designed to evaluate applicants' aptitude, knowledge, and analytical abilities. Depending on the programme being applied for, there are either multiple-choice questions (MCQs) or descriptive questions. The exam is divided into sections, each of which focuses on a specific subject or discipline. Each section may have a different amount of questions but typically has 50 to 100. The exam lasts between two and three hours, giving applicants enough time to attempt every question. Depending on the programme, different marking criteria are used for JNUEE.

For more details visit the JNUEE Exam Pattern.

JNUEE Ranking

Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE) is a highly competitive exam that not only determines admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) but also plays a significant role in determining the ranking and cut-off scores of various courses. JNU uses the JNUEE ranking and cut-off as important criteria to narrow down applicants for admission based on their performance in the entrance test. According to the number of applicants, the level of exam difficulty, and the availability of seats in each programme, the ranking is established by analysing the candidates' overall JNUEE scores. On the other hand, the minimum marks necessary for admission into a given programme are indicated by the cut-off score.

For more details visit the JNUEE Ranking

JNUEE Counselling

JNUEE/ CUET result is typically announced by the conducting authority a few weeks after the exam. Candidates can check their results from the official website of the respective university and enter their roll number and other required details. The name, roll number, scores, and rank of the candidate are included in the result.

After the announcement of the exam results, the CUET counselling process is conducted. Viva-voice is not held except for PhD, for other UG and PG courses. For UG and PG course candidates will be enrolled based on their performance in the JNUEE/CUET entrance exam.

For more details visit the JNUEE Counselling

JNUEE results will be released after a few weeks after the completion of the examination, in June.
The application fee is given below:
No. of subjects General (UR) OBC)- (NCL) / EWS SC/ST/PwD/ Third gender
Up to 3 subjects 750 700 650
Up to 7 Subjects 1500 1400 1300
Up to 10 Subjects 1750 1650 1550
The exam pattern generally consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) or descriptive questions, depending on the program applied for.
To prepare for the exam you should first understand the exam pattern and syllabus for your desired program.

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