JNU Admission 2026: UG and Certificate of Proficiency Registration
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) — School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies
Executive Summary & Key Facts
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has issued an official recruitment notification for UG and COP Admission 2026, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Delhi. The closing date for submission of online application forms is 22 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold 10+2 with minimum 45% marks, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Merit based on CUET (UG) 2026 scores.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
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Overview of JNU UG and COP Admission 2026
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, has initiated the online registration process for undergraduate (UG) and Certificate of Proficiency (COP) programs for the 2026-27 academic session. All applications must be submitted via the official JNU admission portal. Admission to these courses is facilitated through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 scores conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Offered Programmes
- B.A. (Hons.) in Foreign Languages: Offered in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Pashto, Russian, and Spanish.
- B.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology: Offered by the School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies.
- Certificate of Proficiency (COP): Part-time courses including Urdu, Pali, Sanskrit, Yoga Philosophy, Vedic Culture, and various foreign languages.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have completed their Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent with at least 45% aggregate marks. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are eligible for a 10% relaxation in the qualifying criteria, while SC, ST, and PWD candidates require only a pass in the qualifying examination.
CUET (UG) 2026 Subject Mapping
| Programme | Mandatory CUET Subjects |
|---|---|
| B.A. (Hons.) Foreign Languages | English (101) + General Aptitude Test (501) |
| B.Sc. Ayurveda Biology | Physics (322) + Chemistry (306) + (Biology (304) OR Mathematics (319)) |
| COP Programmes | English (101) + General Aptitude Test (501) |
Admission Process
Selection is based entirely on CUET (UG) 2026 merit scores. No interviews (viva voce) are conducted for these programs. In the event of a tie in merit, preference is granted based on 10+2 marks, followed by Class 10 scores. Applicants are reminded that completing the JNU registration on the official portal is mandatory following the announcement of CUET results.
