Jawaharlal Nehru University
Entrance Examination
JNUEE 2020-21
ABOUT JNUEE (JNU ENTRANCE EXAMINATION)
Admission to JNU is based on the performance of candidates in the All India Level Entrance
Examination. The final selection is based upon the performance of candidates in the CBT for all
programmes of study, except M.Phil. and Ph.D. For Selection in M.Phil. and Ph.D through CBT mode,
candidates are called for Viva voce and final merit list is made with 70% weightage to CBT score and
30% weightage to Viva. For details kindly refer to JNU e-prospectus 2020-21 available at
https://jnu.ac.in/admission/e-prospectus-2020-20.pdf.
3. SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
M.Sc.
Eligibility
Bachelor’s (B.Sc. or B.Tech or equivalent) in Biological, Physical or
Agricultural Sciences or Biotechnology under the 10+2+3 pattern of
education with at least 55% marks
Ph.D.
Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks or equivalent
Grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent Grade in a point scale
wherever Grading system is followed) in Life Sciences/Biological,
Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/
Biotechnology/Botany/Zoology/Bioinformatics/Genetics/Microbiology
/Systems Biology/ any other branch of biological sciences with 55%
marks or equivalent.
OR
Master’s degree in the fields given above with 55% marks (or
equivalent) and obtained 2 years M.Phil Degree with at least 55%
marks (or equivalent) of a recognized University/Institution (with
dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil with 55% marks (or
equivalent) with additional one year research experience of a
recognized University/Institution and one publication
Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/Differently abled as
per the UGC Regulations 2016.
P.G. holders of
AYUSH related
subjects are
also eligible to apply.
SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Ph.D
Eligibility
M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering,
Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or any
branch of Physical or Biological or Engineering Sciences
or B.Tech/B.E. (Biotechnology/Bioengineering/Allied
Areas)/MBBS with at least 55% marks or equivalent
Grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent Grade
in a point scale wherever Grading system is followed).
OR
M.Sc./B.Tech/B.E./MBBS with 55% marks or equivalent
Grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent Grade
in a point scale wherever Grading system is followed).
OR
Obtained 2 years M.Phil Degree with at least 55% marks
of a recognized University/Institution (with
dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil with 55%
marks with additional one year research experience of a
recognized University/Institution and one publication
and 55% marks or equivalent in
M.Sc./B.E/B.Tech./MBBS
Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/Differently
abled as per the UGC Regulations 2016
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
Mode of Examination LAN Based CBT (Computer Based Test)
Duration 3 Hours
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Question
Number of Questions* 100
Marks per question* 1 (one) for each correct response
Scoring No negative marking for incorrect response
Medium of Paper English only (Language courses may have exception)
(*-may vary in certain subjects depending upon the nature of the subject)
SYLLABUS FOR THE TEST
The Question Papers /Tests of JNUEE 2020 shall be based on the syllabus prescribed by the JNU which
is available at website https://jnu.ac.in/admission/e-prospectus-2020-20.pdf and
https://jnuexams.nta.nic.in
IMPORTANT DATES:
Online Submission of Application Form 02 March to 31 March, 2020 (up to 5:00 pm)
Last Date of Successful Transaction of Fee through Credit/Debit
Card/Net-Banking/UPI
31 March, 2020 (up to 11:50 pm)
Dates of Examination 11, 12, 13 and 14 May, 2020
(15 May as Reserve Day)
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