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School of Engineering, JNU

New Delhi, Delhi · Central govt

Also known as SoE JNU, JNU School of Engineering

About School of Engineering, JNU

JNU’s School of Engineering on the main campus runs a four-year B.Tech in CSE and ECE, an M.Tech and a PhD programme.

The School of Engineering is one of the newer schools of Jawaharlal Nehru University, located on the main campus off New Mehrauli Road in New Delhi. It runs a four-year B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering and in Electronics and Communication Engineering, with options to focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, communications, environment and electronics alongside the basic sciences. It also offers an M.Tech and a PhD programme. The school’s admission links point to JEE (Main), JoSAA, DASA and CCMT, which are the national routes for engineering seats, while PhD admissions follow JNU’s own process.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Bachelor of Technology
Accepts: JEE Main
Full-time 4 yrs — — —
Master of Technology Full-time — — — —
Doctor of Philosophy Full-time — — — —

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test

The School of Engineering lists JEE (Main), JoSAA counselling, DASA and CCMT as its admission routes, which are the national systems for B.Tech and M.Tech seats. PhD admission follows JNU's central process, which is mainly based on NET/JRF or GATE scores. Details are given in JNU's yearly admission notices and e-prospectus.

Typical eligibility

  • Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
  • Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
  • Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Frequently asked questions

Which B.Tech branches does JNU offer?

Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering, each over four years.

How do I get a B.Tech seat at JNU?

The school lists JEE (Main) and JoSAA counselling for admissions, with DASA for foreign and NRI candidates.

Does the JNU School of Engineering offer postgraduate study?

Yes, an M.Tech and a PhD.

Sources

Information verified on 19 Oct 2026

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru University · Official site, accessed 19 Oct 2026
  2. School of Engineering - JNU · Official site, accessed 19 Oct 2026
  3. Academics - School of Engineering, JNU · Official site, accessed 19 Oct 2026
  4. Admissions - JNU · Official site, accessed 19 Oct 2026