JNU PhD Admission 2025: Last Date To Apply July 7, Check Eligibility, Dates

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has announced its PhD admissions for the academic year 2025-26. The application process is now live and will remain open until July 7, 2025 (11:50 PM) via the official JNU admissions portal.

Candidates can apply under three distinct categories:

• JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)
• NET-qualified candidates
• GATE (specifically for the School of Engineering)

Key Eligibility Criteria:

• At least 55% marks in a Master's or MPhil degree
• Or 75% marks in a four-year Bachelor's degree (as per NEP norms)
• 5% relaxation for candidates from reserved categories

Applicants can apply to up to three programs, but must submit separate forms for each category

Important Dates to Remember:

• Application Deadline: July 7, 2025
• Correction Window: July 8 - 9, 2025
• Viva-Voce Invitations (tentative): By July 18, 2025
• Viva-Voce Dates (tentative): July 25 - 31, 2025
• First Merit List: August 11, 2025
• Final Admission Deadline: September 30, 2025

Additional Information:

Physical document verification and registration dates are spread across August and September, aligned with each merit list round

Despite protests by the JNU Students' Union over the exclusion of June 2025 UGC-NET aspirants and the continued absence of the JNUEE, the university is proceeding with the current admission model

The admission process is entirely online, with updates regularly posted on the official website

Visit the official website frequently for updates

Thoroughly read the e-Prospectus for program-specific eligibility and instructions

Keep all required documents and category certificates ready before viva and verification rounds

This year's PhD admission cycle remains highly competitive and structured, with JNU emphasizing transparency and adherence to academic rigor throughout the process.