JNU PG Admissions 2026: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has announced the results for admission to its two-year postgraduate programs for the academic session 2026-27. Candidates who have applied for MA, MSc and MCA courses through Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG can now access their results and cut-off scores on the university admission portal. Alongside the results, the university has also released the revised admission schedule for postgraduate and Advanced Diploma of Proficiency (ADOP) programmes.Candidates can check their results by visiting the official admission portal and login with their application number and password used during the application process. After signing, the result will be displayed on the screen and can be downloaded for future reference. The university has advised candidates to complete each admission step within the prescribed time limits to avoid the cancellation of their allocated seats.Admission based on CUET PG scoresAdmissions to JNU postgraduate programs are conducted on the basis of CUET PG 2026 scores. CUET PG results were declared on April 24, 2026. In addition to the performance of the entrance test, the university also considers the cutoff marks for eligible candidates. These additional points are available to qualified candidates from backward regions and categories specified under the university’s admission policy.Before proceeding with the payment of the fee and other admission formalities, the candidates have been requested to carefully read the electronic prospectus available on the university website. The document contains information on eligibility conditions, specific program requirements, seat matrix, reservation policy and other admission rules.Merit lists and verification scheduleThe admission process started with the release of the first merit list on June 25, 2026. Candidates selected in this list should complete the pre-registration registration and fee payment by June 27, 2026.
Document requirements Candidates should keep Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, graduation degree certificate, migration certificate and character certificate ready for verification. Candidates belonging to OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories must also submit valid and updated certificates as per eligibility norms. All documents should be original and in proper order to avoid problems during physical verification. Candidates are also advised to refer to the e-prospectus available on the official JNU website for detailed guidelines and program-specific requirements before proceeding with the admission formalities.Students not selected in the first merit list will have to wait for the second merit list scheduled for release on July 3, 2026. Such candidates are advised to keep all the required documents prepared in advance and regularly check the official admission portal for updates regarding subsequent rounds of admission, registration and verification schedules. The advance preparation of the documents will help to ensure the timely completion of the formalities if selected in the following lists.Important instructions for candidatesCandidates are advised to go through the e-prospectus available on the official JNU website carefully before proceeding with the fee payment and admission formalities. It contains detailed information about eligibility criteria, seat matrix, reservation policy and program requirements for candidates in all categories. Applicants must ensure that all personal and academic documents are ready for verification to avoid delays or rejection at later stages of the admission process. Any mismatch in the documents or failure to complete the registration within the stipulated terms may affect the application. Candidates can follow the updates through the admission portal regularly for further announcements and notifications. Timely completion ensures a smooth completion of the admission process.
