Jawaharlal Nehru University

Jawaharlal Nehru University is a public central university in south Delhi, founded in 1969, that is mainly a postgraduate and research university. It is known for its schools of social sciences, international studies, languages and life sciences, and its smaller undergraduate intake studies mostly foreign languages. The large, hilly campus sits on the Aravalli ridge, and hostel fees are low. Teaching is in English, apart from language programs, and foreign nationals can apply directly to the university.

• Class 12 or an equivalent for bachelor's, and a relevant bachelor's degree for master's
• IELTS, TOEFL or another test the university accepts, unless English is your first language or you studied in English
• Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English
• Indian students take national entrance tests (CUET for central universities, JEE for engineering, NEET for medicine, GATE for many engineering master's, CAT for MBA); international students are usually admitted on merit
• For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
• A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

• Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
• International students apply through the Study in India portal, through DASA for NITs and some other institutes, or directly to the university
• Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
• Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
• Apply for an Indian student visa (or e-Student visa where eligible) with your admission letter

6 scholarships, 31 universities and 6 programs in India. All of the scholarships are fully funded, and the next deadline is 15 April 2027 (ICCR Scholarship for Study at IIT Bombay 2027).

Language

Hindi/English

Currency

INR (₹)

Living costs

$300–600/mo

Typical tuition

Varies widely: NITs via DASA charge USD 4,000 a semester in 2025 (half for eligible SAARC applicants); other universities set their own fees

• ICCR Scholarship for Study at IIT Bombay 2027Fully Funded · Deadline 15 Apr 2027
• ICCR Scholarship for International Students in India 2027Fully Funded · Deadline 15 Apr 2027
• ICCR Scholarship 2026-27 — IndiaFully Funded · Deadline 15 Apr 2027
• Government of India ICCR ScholarshipFully Funded · Deadline 15 Apr 2027