Candidates to follow JNU PG admission schedule till August 10 as merit lists released online JNU PG admissions 2026: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has announced the results for admission to its two-year postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic session.
Candidates who applied for MA, MSc and MCA courses through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG can now access their results and cut-off scores on the university's admission portal.
Alongside the results, the university has also issued 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 logging in with their application number and password used during the application process.
After signing in, the result will be displayed on the screen and can be downloaded for future reference.
The university has advised applicants to complete every admission step within the prescribed deadlines to avoid cancellation of their allotted seats.Admission based on CUET PG scoresAdmissions to JNU postgraduate programmes are being conducted on the basis of CUET PG 2026 scores.
The CUET PG results were declared on April 24, 2026.
Apart from entrance test performance, the university also considers deprivation points for eligible candidates.
These additional points are available to qualifying applicants from backward regions and specified categories under the university's admission policy.Before proceeding with fee payment and further admission formalities, candidates have been asked to carefully read the e-prospectus available on the university website.
The document contains information on eligibility conditions, programme-specific requirements, seat matrix, reservation policy and other admission rules.Merit lists and verification scheduleThe admission process began with the release of the first merit list on June 25, 2026.
Candidates selected in this list must complete pre-enrolment registration and fee payment by June 27, 2026.StageDetailsDatesFirst merit listRelease of first merit listJune 25, 2026Pre-enrollment registration and fee payment (first list)Candidates to complete registration and pay feesJune 25, 2026 to June 27, 2026Second merit list and supernumerary seatsPublication of second list and supernumerary seat detailsJuly 3, 2026Registration (second list)Pre-enrollment registration and seat blocking for second listJuly 3, 2026 to July 5, 2026Document verificationPhysical verification of documents for selected candidatesJuly 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 2026Willingness submission (vacant seats)Candidates may register willingness for remaining seatsJuly 23, 2026 to July 25, 2026Final merit listRelease of final merit listJuly 31, 2026Final registrationSeat confirmation and fee payment for final listJuly 31, 2026 to August 2, 2026Final document verificationPhysical verification for final selected candidatesAugust 6, 2026 to August 7, 2026Admission process concludesClosure of entire admission cycleAugust 10, 2026 Direct link to check and download the JNU PG Merit List 2026 Document requirements Candidates must keep Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, graduation degree certificate, migration certificate and character certificate ready for verification.
Applicants belonging to OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories must also present valid and updated certificates as per eligibility norms.
All documents should be original and in proper order to avoid issues during physical verification.
Candidates are further advised to refer to the e-prospectus available on the official JNU website for detailed guidelines and programme-specific requirements before proceeding with admission formalities.Students not selected in the first merit list should await the second merit list scheduled for release on July 3, 2026.
Such candidates are advised to keep all required documents prepared in advance and regularly check the official admission portal for updates regarding subsequent rounds of admission, registration and verification schedules.
Early preparation of documents will help ensure timely completion of formalities if selected in the upcoming lists.Important instructions for candidatesCandidates are advised to carefully review the e-prospectus available on the official JNU website before proceeding with fee payment and admission formalities.
It contains detailed information on eligibility criteria, seat matrix, reservation policy and programme-wise requirements for applicants across categories.
Applicants should 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 documents or failure to complete registration within stipulated timelines may affect candidature.
Candidates may track updates through the admission portal regularly for further announcements and notifications.
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