Applications for PhD programs at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) are being accepted through NET, (UGC-CSIR), JRF, and GATE for the 2024–2025 academic year. Applications are accepted from qualified candidates via JNU's official website, jnuee.jnu.ac.in.
Important dates:
Last date to apply: December 2, 2024
Correction window: December 3 to 4, 2024
Invitation for viva voce to Student: December 12, 2024 (Tentative)
Viva-voce examination: December 12 to 16, 2024
First merit list: December 30, 2024
Application fee:
Ph.D. application fee for School of Engineering: ₹20,545
Ph.D. application fee for other programs: ₹325
Payment Method: Online application fee payment
Documents required for the viva-voce test:
Two references, one of which needs to come from the candidate's previous teacher.
A comprehensive list of the topics and papers the candidate has completed.
If available, a copy of at least one published work that highlights the candidate's aptitudes and areas of intellectual interest.
One copy of a brief letter detailing the candidate's future career objectives, areas of expertise in research, and other pertinent information.
A research proposal that will be presented at the viva voce.
A printout of the NET (UGC/CSIR/GATE) scorecard that has been self-attested.
For those applying under the JRF category, a self-attested, valid JRF certificate with fellowship validity dates is required.
For the Ph.D. program, foreign national candidates are required to submit a statement of purpose (SoP).
How to apply:
Step 1: Fill the online application with personal details
Step 2: Enter your qualifications in the online application.
Step 3: Upload scanned copies of your signature and photo. The picture should only be in jpg or jpeg format. The photo image must be between 10 and 200 kb in size. A signature image must be between 4 and 30 kb in size.
Step 4: Use an online payment method to pay the cost.
Step 5: Submit the application and download the application for future reference.
Candidates are required to visit JNU's official website for additional relevant information.