Message from Vice Chancellor

Vice Chancellor JNU

Prof. Santishree D. Pandit

Vice Chancellor, JNU

“Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) provides a holistic and intellectually stimulating environment where students continuously grow, evolve, and prepare themselves to meet real-world challenges. Regular interactions with accomplished and distinguished faculty foster critical thinking and deepen their understanding beyond textbooks, nurturing curiosity, leadership, and a lifelong passion for learning.

JNU has consistently ranked among the top academic institutions in the country and world. Our commitment lies in preparing students to become future leaders—with the vision, conviction, and capacity to translate academic learning into professional excellence.

Our Alumnus have been serving as distinguished bureaucrats, politicians, academicians, policy makers, entrepreneurs, researchers and industry leaders across the globe. I am confident that our students shall continue this legacy of excellence.

We are committed to ensuring a seamless and enriching recruiting experience for our industry partners and look forward to building long-term, meaningful collaborations with national and international organizations.”

Message from Director of Placement Cell

Director JNU Placement Cell

Prof. Arvind Kumar

Director, Placement Cell

“JNU attracts students across the globe in varied disciplines such as Engineering, Management, Languages, Sciences, Social Sciences, etc . Our students are nurtured in a holistic academic environment that goes beyond classroom learning—shaping them into responsible citizens and professionals prepared to take on real-life challenges.

The Placement Cell acts as a vital link between academia and industry. We work tirelessly to build meaningful connections with organizations and facilitate employment opportunities that align with the diverse skill sets and aspirations of our students. Each year, we witness a growing number of reputed organizations partnering with us. We also focus on career development through workshops, counselling sessions, and skill-building initiatives to make our students industry ready.

We warmly invite recruiting partners to engage for internships, placements and long term associations.

Look forward to welcoming you to our campus.“

About Jawaharlal Nehru University

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), established in 1969, is one of India's premier public universities, consistently ranked among the top institutions in the country. Located in New Delhi, JNU is renowned for its academic excellence, vibrant intellectual culture, and strong commitment to social responsibility.

The university comprises 13 schools and 8 special centres, offering a wide array of interdisciplinary programs across the engineering, management, languages, humanities, social sciences and sciences. JNU fosters critical thinking, innovation, and inclusive learning through its research-intensive curriculum and close faculty-student engagement.

About Placement Cell

The Placement Cell at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) serves as a vital link between the academic world and the professional sphere. It is committed to facilitating meaningful career opportunities for students by connecting them with a wide range of national and international organizations across sectors.

The Cell works proactively to engage with recruiters, organize campus placements, internships and support students in their career aspirations. It also conducts skill development workshops, career counseling sessions, resume-building guidance, and interview preparation activities to ensure students are industry-ready.

Honours and Rankings

With top-tier accreditations and international recognition, JNU represents academic and professional distinction. Its graduates are prepared to thrive in today’s dynamic and competitive job market.

NAAC

NAAC A++

Accredited A++ by NAAC — India’s highest institutional grade.

NIRF

NIRF 2025

Ranked 2nd in Universities and 9th Overall; maintained 2nd rank in University category for nine consecutive years (2017–2025).

IIRF

IIRF 2025

Ranked #1 among Central Universities, based on placement performance, learning resources, and faculty.

UGC

UGC Category-I

Recognized for academic independence and excellence (Graded Autonomy).

QS World

QS World University Rankings 2026

Placed #558 globally, #16 in Southern Asia, 130# in Asia and #29 globally in Development Studies.

India Today

India Today 2025

Ranked #1 Universities in India 2025.

Schools & Centres

Discover our diverse academic landscape comprising 21 Schools and Special Centres.

ABVSME

Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship

Courses: MBA & PhD

Area: Management

Faculty Coordinator:

SoE

School of Engineering

Courses: B.Tech, M.Tech & PhD

Area: CSE, ECE, Mechanical

Faculty Coordinator:

SC&SS

School of Computer and System Sciences

Courses: MCA, M.Tech & PhD

Area: Computer Science and Technology, Data Science

Faculty Coordinator:

SIS

School of International Studies

Courses: M.A. & PhD

Area: International Trade, Politics, Legal, World Economy, South Asian Studies, etc.

Faculty Coordinator:

SLL&CS

School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies

Courses: B.A., M.A. & PhD

Area: French, German,Japanese, etc.

Faculty Coordinator:

SBT

School of Biotechnology

Courses: M.Sc. & PhD

Area: Biotechnology

Faculty Coordinator:

Headways in Research

JNU covers a large number of interdisciplinary fields spread among various Schools and Special Centres. A number of research projects are being carried out across a broad range of disciplines of Languages, Humanities, and Sciences, in collaboration with various institutions and organizations at both national and international levels.

Every year JNU awards hundreds of MPhil and PhD degrees, indicating the quality and magnitude of research in the university.

Academic Contributions by Year

Global Footprint

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) actively collaborates with several foreign Universities and Institutions and has established academic linkages with universities and institutions in around 48 countries. Possibilities are being explored for academic collaborations with foreign universities of repute in other countries also.

  • Partnerships with premier institutions worldwide for academic exchange and research collaboration
  • Active MoUs, Agreements of Cooperation (AoCs), and Erasmus+ mobility programs
  • Fostering global learning opportunities and cross-cultural academic engagement