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.”
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.“
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.
Accredited with NAAC A++ and ranked 2nd in NIRF 2025 (overall university category), JNU is home to a diverse and dynamic student community mentored by some of the country's most distinguished faculty. Its alumni have made significant contributions across academia, civil services, media, politics, national and international organizations, and the corporate world.
JNU graduates bring with them a unique blend of analytical depth, ethical awareness, and global perspective. Whether you're seeking engineers, managers, researchers, policy experts, consultants, data scientists, economists, language experts or any other professionals, JNU students are equipped to deliver meaningful impact in today's evolving professional landscape.
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.
With a focus on both employment and internships, the Placement Cell caters to students from diverse academic backgrounds, including engineering, management, social sciences, sciences, language studies, international relations,etc. JNU students are known for their strong analytical abilities, adaptability, and ethical outlook—qualities highly valued by employers. The Placement Cell is committed to offering a smooth and efficient recruitment experience, while building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with recruiting partners.
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.
Accredited A++ by NAAC — India’s highest institutional grade.
Ranked 2nd in Universities and 9th Overall; maintained 2nd rank in University category for nine consecutive years (2017–2025).
Ranked #1 among Central Universities, based on placement performance, learning resources, and faculty.
Recognized for academic independence and excellence (Graded Autonomy).
Placed #558 globally, #16 in Southern Asia, 130# in Asia and #29 globally in Development Studies.
Ranked #1 Universities in India 2025.
Discover our diverse academic landscape comprising 21 Schools and Special Centres.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship
Courses: MBA & PhD
Area: Management
Faculty Coordinator:
Dr. Lokesh Jindal
lokeshjindal@mail.jnu.ac.inDr. Brajesh Kr. Tiwari
brajeshtiwari@mail.jnu.ac.inDr. Sakshi Sharma
sakshisharma@mail.jnu.ac.inSchool of Engineering
Courses: B.Tech, M.Tech & PhD
Area: CSE, ECE, Mechanical
Faculty Coordinator:
Dr. Mukesh Kumar Giluka
mkgiluka@mail.jnu.ac.inDr. Lavish Kumar Singh
lavish.singh2011@gmail.comSchool of Computer and System Sciences
Courses: MCA, M.Tech & PhD
Area: Computer Science and Technology, Data Science
Faculty Coordinator:
Dr. Sachin Balkrushna Jadhav
sachinjadhav@mail.jnu.ac.inDr. Jasraj Meena
jasrajmeena@mail.jnu.ac.inSchool of International Studies
Courses: M.A. & PhD
Area: International Trade, Politics, Legal, World Economy, South Asian Studies, etc.
Faculty Coordinator:
Prof. Srabani Roy Choudhary
sroyc2@gmail.comSchool of Language, Literature and Culture Studies
Courses: B.A., M.A. & PhD
Area: French, German,Japanese, etc.
Faculty Coordinator:
Dr. Sonu Saini
sonusaini@mail.jnu.ac.inSchool of Biotechnology
Courses: M.Sc. & PhD
Area: Biotechnology
Faculty Coordinator:
Dr. Abhinav Grover
agrover@mail.jnu.ac.inJNU 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.
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.