Overview: Is JNU your desired university for UG degree? Learning about the CUET JNU Eligibility Criteria must be your intertest. Know the eligibility criteria, application process and the selection process for your desired program in the article. 

Jawahar Lal Nehru University offers over 20+ UG courses and Certificate of Proficiency courses in various specializations. Knowing the CUET JNU eligibility criteria is important for you as the admissions to various UG programs  will be offered through the CUET exam. 

Does JNU accept CUET for B.Tech?

No, JNU does not accept CUET scores for B.Tech programme admissions. The admissions to B.Tech are only done through JEE Mains exam.

The article walks you through all the programs offered at JNU along with their eligibility criteria.

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CUET JNU Eligibility Criteria 2025

As per the latest announcement, the scores in the CUET exam will be accepted for admissions in B.A. (Hons.) in Foreign Languages, B.Sc. Programme in Ayurveda Biology and Certificate of Proficiency Programmes of the University for the academic year. 

• It will make the selection process hassle-free in terms of opportunity and demography.
• To be eligible for the admission process at Jawaharlal Nehru University, you must satisfy the following three parameters:

1. Age Limit
2. Educational Qualification
3. Minimum Qualifying Marks

• You are not eligible for the admission process at JNU if you do not satisfy any of the above-mentioned criteria.

CUET JNU Eligibility Criteria 2025 for B.A. Hons (Persian, Pashto, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish)

Before proceeding with the CUET application form, you must check the detailed JNU eligibility criteria for the program you aim for.

Age Limit

• There is no upper age limit to apply for the B.A. (Hons.) program at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
• However, your minimum age should be 17 as of 1st October 2025 to be eligible for admission. 

Educational Qualification

1- You must have completed your class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognized board/ university per the JNU eligibility criteria for CUET. Those appearing for class 12 in 2025 can also apply for the exam. 

2- You must have obtained a Certificate of Alimiah issued by any of the following Madrasas subject to the condition that you have passed the English language at the level of Senior Secondary from a recognized Board/University or a three-year course conducted by Darul-Uloom Deoband. You will be eligible for CUET admission process in JNU if you fulfill the eligibility criteria set  by the university. 

• Darul Uloom Deoband, U.P.
• Mazahirul Uloom Saharanpur, U.P.
• Darul Uloom Mau, U.P.
• Miftahul Uloom, Mau, U.P.
• Jamia Athria Darul Hadith Mau, U.P.
• Jamia Faize Am Mau, U.P.
• Madrasa Alia Mau, U.P.
• Madrasa Muhammadia, Mau, U.P.
• Madrasa Faizanul Uloom Bahadurganj, Ghazipur, U.P.
• Madrasa Ihyaul Uloom Mubarkpur, Azamgarh, U.P.
• Tauhid Education Trust Ma’hadabad-Khagra Kishan Ganj, Bihar
• Jamia Imam Ibn Taimiya, Madinatussalam, E. Champaran, Bihar 

3- You should have a Certificate of Alimiah issued by the following Madrasas per the CUET JNU eligibility criteria to pursue eligible CUET UG courses:

• Nadwatul Ulema, Lucknow, U.P.
• Jamiatul Flah, Bilariaganj, Azamgarh, U.P.
• Certificate of Fazilah from Madrasatul Islah, sarai Mir, Azamgarh, U.P.
• Madrasa Jamia Islamia, Muzaffarpur, Azamgarh, U.P.
• Madrasa Eram Convent for Girls and Boys Indra Nagar, Lucknow, U.P.
• Jamial Muzahrul Uloom (Patna) (Degree of Fazilah)
• Jamial Darul Huda al-Islamiyah (Certificate of al-Sanaviyah al-Ulia)
• Darul Uloom Alimia, Jamda Shahi, Basti, UP (Alimia Certificate)
• Al-Jamia-Tus-Salafiah (Markazi Darul-Uloom) (Degree of Alemiat)
• Al Jamia Al Islamiya Kerala India (V) ( Preparatory course which is of 2 years after senior school leaving certificate)
• Al Jamiatul Ashrafia, Mubarak Pur, Azamgarh UP (Certificate of Alimiat/Fazilat)
• Jamia Syed Ahmad Shaheed, Vill. Ashmadabad (Katauli) Malihabad, Lucknow UP (Alamiyat degree)
• Jamiya Misbahul Uloom, Chaukonia Bharat Bhari, Siddharth Nagar, UP ( Almiah degree)
• Jamia Islamia Sanabil (Aaliya/Fadhil)
• Al Jamiatul Islamiah Tilkahna, Siddarth Nagar, UP (Alimia)
• Madrasa Arabia Islamia Wasiatul Uloom, Allahabad, UP (Alimia)
• Mahad Aysha Al-siddiqa Qasimul Uloom Libanat, Darussalam Abul Barakat, Deoband, UP (Almiyat) 

4- You must have any of these certificates as per the CUET JNU eligibility criteria. You must first go through the eligibility criteria and then proceed to check the CUET cut-off for your desired course to set your target scores during your preparation. 

1. Certificate of Maulvi issued by the Bihar Board of Madrasa Education 
2. Certificate of Senior Secondary (Class 12) issued by the Urdu Education Board, New Delhi
3. Certificate of Alima issued by the Jamiat-Ul-Mominath, Hyderabad 
4. Certificate of Adeeb-e-Mahir (Intermediate) issued by the Jamia Urdu, Aligarh 

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Minimum Qualifying Marks

According to the CUET JNU Eligibility Criteria 2025, you will require at least a minimum of 45% marks in class 12 or an equivalent exam.

Note:

• Those who have already pursued a BA/MA language program in two or more Centres of the School during their entire academic career are not eligible for admission at JNU.
• 80% of the seats in the first year of the 3-year B.A.(Hons.) program is reserved for those who have either passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations in the year 2024 or appearing in 2025, and the remaining 20% are open to all other aspirants.
• If you have obtained a Higher Secondary Certificate under the 10+1 pattern of education, you will be eligible for admission to the First-Year of the three-year B.A. program.

In addition to the eligibility criteria, you must go through the CUET exam pattern and subject selection for your desired course as the university specifies some of the mandatory subjects that you must appear in when you take the exam. 

CUET JNU Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc-M.Sc. Integrated Program in Ayurveda Biology

If you are seeking admission to B.Sc- M.Sc. Integrated Program in Ayurveda Biology at JNU through the CUET, you should satisfy the following criteria in terms of qualification and minimum qualifying marks.

Educational Qualification

• You must have passed class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

• If you belong to the general category, you must have obtained a minimum of 45% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent exams.
• Aspirants belonging to the OBC category (non-creamy layer) will be given a 10% relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination compared to the open category.
• If you are from SC/ST and Person with Disability (PWD) category and passed the qualifying examination, you can apply for the exam irrespective of your percentage of marks.

If you are seeking admission in engineering courses such as B.Tech at JNU, you must know that those are not offered through CUET. However, you can other CUET engineering colleges to pursue engineering. 

CUET JNU Eligibility Criteria for COP (Mongolian, Bhasha Indonesia, Urdu, Pashto, Uzbek, Hebrew)

You should satisfy the following eligibility criteria to be eligible for the COP program at Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Educational Qualification

• You should have completed senior secondary school (10+2) or an equivalent exam from a recognized university or board.
• Suppose you have obtained a Higher Secondary Certificate under the 10+1 pattern of education. In that case, you can also apply for admission to the COP programs if you have successfully completed the first year of the Bachelor's degree examination at a University under the 10+1+3 pattern of education.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

• As per the CUET JNU eligibility criteria, you will require at least 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

How much marks required in CUET for JNU? 

To qualify the cut-off for JNU, you must aim to score above 800 in the exam. It's a good score to make you eligible for various courses at the university. To boost your preparation, going through the CUET mock tests and previous year papers will help you achieve good score in the exam. 

CUET JNU Eligibility Criteria for COP (Pali, Sanskrit Computational Linguistics, Yoga Philosophy, Vedic Culture, Sanskrit)

The following is the eligibility criteria you should satisfy to get admission to the COP program.

Educational Qualification

• You must have passed senior secondary school (10+2) or an equivalent exam from a recognized university or board.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

• According to the JNU eligibility criteria for CUET, you will require at least 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

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Key Takeaways

The CUET JNU eligibility criteria is specified according to different courses.

• Understanding eligibility is the first step before enrolling in the examination and preparation phase.
• A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam to pursue UG courses at JNU. 
• Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent exam from a recognized Board/University is mandatory for admissions.
• Seek expert guidance for CUET 2025 to ace your exam and score above 800.