Jawaharlal Nehru University
(JNU)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1969
Campus Size
1019.00 Acres
Total Students
9,000
Faculty
550
Student-Faculty
16:1
JNU Fee Structure: Government Backed Affordable Higher Education
Fee Structure - Jawaharlal Nehru University
JNU has among the lowest fee structures of any central university in India, with most programs costing ₹300-600 per semester (₹600-1,200 per year). Even after the 2019 fee revision, JNU remains remarkably affordable. On-campus hostel accommodation is available for most students at nominal charges.
Program-Wise Fee Structure (2024-25)
| Program | Semester Fee | Annual Fee | Total Duration Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. (All Schools) | ₹300-470 | ₹600-940 | ₹1,200-1,880 (2 years) |
| MPhil | ₹300-470 | ₹600-940 | ₹1,200-1,880 (2 years) |
| PhD | ₹300-470 | ₹600-940 | ₹1,800-2,820 (3 years min) |
| B.A. (Foreign Languages) | ₹300-470 | ₹600-940 | ₹3,000-4,700 (5 years) |
| B.Tech-M.Tech (SC&SS) | ₹470-600 | ₹940-1,200 | ₹4,700-6,000 (5 years) |
| MBA | ₹470-600 | ₹940-1,200 | ₹1,880-2,400 (2 years) |
Hostel & Living Costs
| Item | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel Room Rent | ₹10-20 (nominal) | ₹120-240 |
| Hostel Mess Fee | ₹3,000-4,000 | ₹36,000-48,000 |
| Utility Charges | ₹100-200/semester | ₹200-400 |
| Total On-Campus Living | ₹3,200-4,300/month | ₹38,000-52,000/year |
JNU vs Other Central Universities - Fee Comparison
| University | M.A. Annual Fee | Hostel + Mess/Year | Total Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNU | ₹600-940 | ₹38,000-52,000 | ₹39,000-53,000 |
| DU | ₹12,000-20,000 | ₹60,000-80,000 (PG) | ₹72,000-1,00,000 |
| BHU | ₹2,000-5,000 | ₹30,000-45,000 | ₹32,000-50,000 |
| University of Hyderabad | ₹3,000-6,000 | ₹35,000-48,000 | ₹38,000-54,000 |
Scholarships & Financial Support
JRF/SRF for PhD students: UGC-NET JRF provides ₹37,000/month (₹4.44 Lakh/year) - most JNU PhD students receive this fellowship, making the PhD effectively a paid position.
Non-NET Fellowship: JNU provides ₹8,000/month to non-NET MPhil/PhD scholars, ensuring financial support even without UGC-NET.
SC/ST/OBC fee waiver: Complete tuition fee waiver for reserved category students - though JNU tuition is already near-zero.
JNU's total cost of education (including living) is approximately ₹40,000-55,000 per year - less than one month's starting salary for most JNU graduates. This makes JNU arguably the best ROI for social science and humanities education in India.
Fees Structure at JNU
Lowest Fees
₹677
Highest Fees
₹1,200,000
Courses with Fees
8
| Course | Duration | Total Fees (Approx) | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B.Tech Full Time |
4 Years | ₹551,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Full Time |
2 Years | ₹740 | - |
|
MBA Full Time |
2 Years | ₹1,200,000 | - |
|
M.Sc Full Time |
2 Years | ₹692 | - |
|
MCA Full Time |
2 Years | ₹677 | - |
|
BA Full Time |
3 Years | ₹962 | - |
|
MA Full Time |
2 Years | ₹677 | - |
|
PhD Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,019 | - |