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🎓 JNU Placement Overview 2025
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) upheld its reputation for academic excellence in 2025 while showcasing growing placement success across newly added technical programs like B.Tech, M.Tech, and MBA — alongside traditional arts, sciences, and language disciplines.
📊 JNU Placement Report
Metric | Details |
|---|---|
Total Students Registered (All Courses) | 2,300+ |
Total Students Placed (All Courses) | 235+ |
Overall Placement Percentage | ~10–12% |
Highest Package (Off-campus) | ₹33 LPA |
Highest Package (On-campus) | ₹16 LPA |
Average Package | ₹9.5 – ₹11 LPA |
Median Package | ₹8.5 – ₹10 LPA |
Most Offers From | IT, Analytics, Research |
🧑💻 School-Wise Placement Coverage (Major Streams)
🖥️ B.Tech Programs (School of Engineering)
Branch | Placement Rate | Avg. Package | Top Package |
|---|---|---|---|
Computer Science & Engineering | ~60% (est.) | ₹11 LPA | ₹33 LPA |
Electronics & Comm. Engineering | ~50% (est.) | ₹11 LPA | ₹33 LPA |
📚 Traditional UG Programs (B.A. / B.Sc. Hons)
Major Disciplines | Placement Trend | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
Language & Culture Studies | Very Low | Most students opt for higher studies |
Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, Urdu | Very Low | Research, NET/JRF, Government roles |
B.Sc. – Ayurveda Biology | Moderate | Research and bio-sector jobs |
🎓 Postgraduate Programs (M.A. / M.Sc. / MBA / M.Tech / MCA)
Program | Placement Rate | Avg. Package | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
MBA (Atal Bihari Vajpayee School) | 85%+ | ₹10–12 LPA | Corporate & Finance-focused roles |
(CISS / CSSS) | 70%+ | ₹9.5 – ₹11 LPA | Research & Analytics heavy |
MCA | 75%+ | ₹9 LPA | IT & Software companies |
M.A. (IR, Politics, Literature) | 30–40% | ₹7 – ₹8 LPA | Think tanks, NGOs, Civil prep, academia |
M.Sc. (Biotech, Life Sci) | 60%+ | ₹8 – ₹9 LPA | Pharma, BioTech, Research |
🧪 Doctoral (Ph.D.) & Research Fellowships
Program | Trend | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
Ph.D. in STEM & Social Sci. | 80%+ fellowships | Academic, Gov, Intl Research |
Popular Streams | Molecular Medicine, Comp. Sci, IR | Post-doc, Think Tanks |
💼 Top Recruiting Companies & Organizations
Sector | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|
IT & Analytics | Cisco, Salesforce, Optum, Infosys, Hughes Systique |
Consulting & Research | Deloitte, Accenture, EY, PRS Legislative |
Finance | HSBC, S&P Global, ICICI Prudential |
Core & Engineering | Siemens, Wipro, Tech Mahindra |
Government & Think Tanks | NITI Aayog, UNESCO India, TERI, ICMR, Election Commission |
Language & Translation | Consulates, Indian Embassy, Cultural Exchange Boards |
🌐 International Opportunities
Metric | Details |
|---|---|
International Offers Made | Limited (primarily off-campus) |
Countries | Japan, Germany, UAE |
Highest Global Offer (Off-Campus) | ₹33 LPA (Cisco Global Research) |
🧾 Certificate, Diploma, and Add-on Courses
While direct placement is rare, these programs (like Yoga, Pali, Urdu, Sanskrit, Bhasha Indonesia, etc.) enhance civil services, NET/JRF, and research fellowship opportunities.
Some students get language specialist jobs in embassies, cultural institutions, and tourism.
🏁 Conclusion
✅ Jawaharlal Nehru University is moving steadily into a multidisciplinary, placement-oriented model. While arts and humanities programs primarily feed into higher research, public policy, and academic roles, the new-age courses like B.Tech, M.Tech, and MBA are rapidly improving JNU’s placement ecosystem.
It stands out as a blended hub of policy, tech, culture, and science — making it unique among Indian higher education institutions.