Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is India’s top-ranked university for social sciences, international studies, and research. Established in 1969, it has been a center of academic excellence, critical thinking, and policy-making, shaping some of India's most influential scholars, economists, and leaders.
📍 Location: New Delhi, India
📅 Established: 1969
🏆 Category: Social Sciences, Research, Science & Technology, Management
🎓 Motto: "ज्ञानमेव शक्ति" (Knowledge Alone is Power)
🏫 Campus & Infrastructure
JNU’s 1,019-acre lush green campus is a hub of intellectual growth, debate, and cultural diversity.
✔️ Central Library 📚: 500,000+ books, rare manuscripts, digital archives
✔️ Research & Innovation Centers 🔬: Leading in humanities, sciences & technology
✔️ Hostels & Student Facilities 🏡: 18+ hostels with cultural diversity
✔️ Sports & Cultural Centers 🎭: Stadiums, theaters, and art forums
✔️ Eco-Friendly Campus 🌱: Green policies & sustainability projects
📖 Courses Offered
JNU is renowned for its humanities, social sciences, and research programs, along with cutting-edge science and technology courses.
🔹 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences 📖
Political Science & International Relations
History, Sociology, and Philosophy
Economics, Public Policy & Development Studies
🔹 Science & Technology 🔬
Computational & Systems Biology
Environmental Sciences & Biotechnology
Computer & Data Sciences
🔹 Management & International Studies 🌎
MBA in Business & Digital Innovation
Foreign Languages & Diplomacy Studies
Media & Communication
🔬 Research & Innovation
JNU is a global leader in interdisciplinary research, pioneering studies in political science, international affairs, economics, and biological sciences.
🔹 Key Research Areas:
✅ Public Policy & Global Affairs 🌍
✅ Biotechnology & Life Sciences 🧬
✅ Artificial Intelligence & Data Science 🤖
✅ Climate Change & Sustainability 🌱
🔹 Notable Achievements:
🏆 Consistently ranked among India’s Top Universities
🌎 Collaborations with Harvard, Oxford, and LSE
📖 Policy Think Tank for Government & Global Organizations
🎓 Placements & Career Opportunities
JNU graduates excel in academia, government, policy-making, and corporate sectors with top recruiters from diplomatic, financial, and research institutions.
📈 Placement Rate: High in research & corporate sectors
💰 Average Package: ₹10-15 LPA for Management & Data Science
💼 Top Recruiters: UN, World Bank, Google, Government Think Tanks, Consulting Firms
🏆 Why Choose JNU?
✅ India’s Best University for Humanities & Social Sciences
✅ Top Research Institution with Global Recognition
✅ Intellectual & Cultural Hub for Debate & Innovation
✅ Strong Alumni Network in Government & Academia
🌟 JNU is not just a university; it’s a movement of knowledge, leadership, and change! 🎓🚀