Updated On : January 17, 2023
Every year with a new academic session beginning, students are busy deciding on their studies, entrance exams to be taken, how to score well academically, and so forth.
Aiming to study at one of the top central universities is not as simple as it may seem.
Earlier with skyrocketing cut-offs, it was nearly impossible for an average student to study at a top university like JNU.
However, with new changes in the CUET Exam being introduced and entrance exams being conducted commonly across all the universities, there are equal opportunities for every student.
If you are a student aiming to study at JNU for an undergraduate program, there are some prerequisites you must be aware of that are explained in detail throughout the article.
The article mainly covers the exam pattern and the sections/ domain tests to be taken for each course.
Go through the list below before you apply or prepare to study at JNU.
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With the CUET news buzzing around, you already have a vague idea of the general CUET Exam Pattern and the topics to be covered in each section.
But you must also know that the general pattern and syllabus are not applicable in a straightforward manner for every course in every university.
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So let’s focus on the exam pattern at Jawaharlal Nehru University for each UG program offered in the table below.
Degree | Program/ Course offered | Domain/ General/ Optional Languages mapped to the Programmes offered |
B.A. (Hons.) | Persian | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages. Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons.) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU. |
B.A. (Hons.) | Pashto | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages. Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons.) in JNU has to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU. |
B.A. (Hons.) | Arabic | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages. Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons.) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU. |
B.A. (Hons.) | Japanese | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages. Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons.) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU. |
B.A. (Hons.) | Korean | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages. Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons.) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU. |
B.A. (Hons.) | Chinese | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages. Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons.) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU. |
B.A. (Hons.) | French | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages. Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons.) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU. |
B.A. (Hons.) | German | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages. Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons.) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU. |
B.A. (Hons.) | Russian | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages. Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons.) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU. |
B.A. (Hons.) | Spanish | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages. Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons.) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU. |
B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated Programme in Ayurveda Biology | Ayurveda Biology | Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated programs in Ayurveda Biology in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt under: Section IB – Sanskrit Test Section II – There are four domain-specific subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics for this program. Out of these domains, Physics and Chemistry are compulsory. Candidates can choose any one subject either Biology or Mathematics as a third domain-specific subject. In case a candidate opts/appears for both Biology and Mathematics, the subject/test with higher marks will be considered for merit. Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates not appearing in all the three Sections, i.e. Section IB (Sanskrit), Section II – Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU. |
COP | Mongolian | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all COPs. Candidates seeking admission to Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), shall not be considered for admission to JNU. |
COP | Bhasha Indonesia | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all COPs. Candidates seeking admission to Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), shall not be considered for admission to JNU. |
COP | Urdu | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all COPs. Candidates seeking admission to Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e., Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), shall not be considered for admission to JNU. |
COP | Pashto | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all COPs. Candidates seeking admission to Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), shall not be considered for admission to JNU. |
COP | Uzbek | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all COPs. Candidates seeking admission to Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), shall not be considered for admission to JNU. |
COP | Hebrew | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all COPs. Candidates seeking admission to Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), shall not be considered for admission to JNU. |
COP | Pali | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all COPs. Candidates seeking admission to Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), shall not be considered for admission to JNU. |
COP | Sanskrit Computational Linguistics | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all COPs. Candidates seeking admission to Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), shall not be considered for admission to JNU. |
COP | Yoga Philosophy | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all COPs. Candidates seeking admission to Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), shall not be considered for admission to JNU. |
COP | Vedic Culture | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all COPs. Candidates seeking admission to Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), shall not be considered for admission to JNU. |
COP | Sanskrit | The entrance test for this program is a common test for all COPs. Candidates seeking admission to Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2023. They are required to opt for Section IA – English Test and Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates who will not appear in both the Sections, i.e. Section IA (English Test) and Section III (General Test), shall not be considered for admission to JNU. |
The table above explains clearly the domains to be attended for each UG course offered. Check the CUET Syllabus to ace your preparations.
Similarly, the same is applicable to other universities. You are advised to check the official website of the college and CUET UG 2023 notifications for the latest updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the entrance test for JNU?
How was AMU college conducting admission process previously?
What is exam pattern for B.A. (Hons.) Persian?
What is the exam pattern for B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated Program in Ayurveda Biology?
Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated programs in Ayurveda Biology in JNU have to appear for CUET (UG) 2022. They are required to opt under: Section IB – Sanskrit Test Section II – There are four domain-specific subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics for this program. Out of these domains, Physics and Chemistry are compulsory. Candidates can choose any one subject either Biology or Mathematics as a third domain-specific subject. In case a candidate opts/appears for both Biology and Mathematics, the subject/test with higher marks will be considered for merit. Section III – General Test for admission to JNU. Candidates not appearing in all the three Sections, i.e. Section IB (Sanskrit), Section II – Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and Section III (General Test), will not be considered for admission to JNU.
What is the exam pattern COP Pali?
Is the exam pattern different for all universities?
Is the NTA CUET 2022 Exam at JNU is online or offline?