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The Hindu
3 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
JNU planning to hold in-house entrance exam for two doctoral courses
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is planning to hold an in-house entrance examination for doctoral courses in Korean Studies and Cinema Studies, a source said on Wednesday. 'All Deans have accepted this process and it has been signed by them. Once the proposal is accepted, the administration will hold the entrance exam for the two subjects,' the source said. Since 2023, no entrance exam has been conducted for the doctoral studies in the two subjects as they are not covered under the University Grants Commission–National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET). Meanwhile, the JNU Students' Union's hunger strike entered its sixth day on Wednesday. The union has been demanding in-house entrance examination for all courses and allowing UGC-NET 2025 aspirants to apply for this year's PhD admissions. Admissions for PhD courses are under way, while the result of UGC-NET 2025 is awaited.
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
JNU to conduct entrance exam for two PhD courses not covered under UGC-NET, check details
Jul 02, 2025 03:25 PM IST Jawaharlal Nehru University will conduct its own entrance exam - JNUEE - for admissions in PhD courses for Korean Studies and Cinema Studies, which are not covered under the UGC-NET, while admissions for all other doctoral degree courses will be based on NET scores. Jawaharlal Nehru University will conduct the JNUEE for admissions in PhD courses for Korean Studies and Cinema Studies that are not covered by UGC NET. (HT file) According to university sources, the decision to hold JNUEE for these two programmes was taken by the respective schools. "All the deans have accepted and signed the process. This decision is their own, not of the vice chancellor or the administration," said a source, adding that the university's structure is decentralised and democratic. The administration noted that exams like NET-JRF and CUET are more inclusive and widely accessible. "Earlier, JNUEE was held at about 80 centres, while NET-JRF is now conducted at over 200 and CUET at around 500," an official said, highlighting that JNU's publication record is increasing by 5 per cent annually. However, JNUSU President Nitish Kumar told PTI, "This is because there are no NET subjects for these two programmes. That is why the administration has to conduct entrance exam for these two subjects." Meanwhile, the JNU Students' Union continues its indefinite hunger strike for the fifth day, demanding the reinstatement of JNUEE for all PhD programmes. A scheduled meeting with the vice chancellor on Tuesday was postponed without further notice. The protest began last Thursday after the release of the PhD admission schedule for the academic year 2025-26.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
JNU teachers slam academic planning for next semester
New Delhi: Teachers at Jawaharlal Nehru University have criticised the university's academic planning for the upcoming semester, calling the schedule "illogical" and "fraught with inconsistencies". They flagged a series of alleged administrative lapses, most notably in the handling of admissions, particularly for PhD programmes. JNU Teachers' Association (JNUTA) alleged that the administration's method, combining percentile scores from NET with raw viva voce marks, violated basic principles of statistics and skewed the final merit list, "effectively rendering the written exam marks meaningless". While the semester is scheduled to begin on July 9, the admission process for first-year students was unlikely to conclude before the end of July, they alleged. PhD admissions, they pointed out, could stretch as late as Sept, throwing the semester's coherence into question. The statement pointed to alleged delays in both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, irregularities in PhD entrance procedures, and a broader lack of transparency and consultation within the institution. The university administration did not respond to queries. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi As per the academic calendar, continuing students were scheduled to begin registration on July 2, with classes commencing on July 9. However, the first round of UG and PG admissions would not conclude until July 29, with subsequent rounds expected to stretch into mid-Aug, said teachers. JNUTA argued that this fragmented timeline will leave the new students with a significantly shortened semester. The admissions to doctoral programmes were pushed to Sept, prompting concerns that students who sat for UGC-NET in June might be unfairly excluded due to the delay in result declarations. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
JNU brings back in-house entrance test for 2 centres
New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has reinstated its in-house entrance exam, JNUEE, for its two academic programmes; Korean Studies Programme under School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (SLL&CS) and Cinema Studies Programme under School of Arts and Aesthetics (SAA). "All Deans have accepted this process and it is signed by them. It is their decision and not VC and her administration's. We are decentralised and democratic. PhD seats are already oversubscribed and 90% Master's (PG) seats are filled in the first round. We have very good response from students from all states and sections of society," official sources said. "JNU Administration is conducting JNUEE for 2 Centres as per the wishes of their Deans and Chairpersons. Administration is open to all options for admitting students. We respect the decisions taken by the Faculty, Centre Chairpersons and Deans," You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Highlighting the shift to national-level entrance exams, the source said, "JNUEE could previously be conducted in around 80 centres and NET-JRF exam (200+ centres) and CUET is being conducted in nearly 500 centres." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Foreigner registration now must for Jawaharlal Nehru University Nepalese students
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has decided to mandate Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) registration for all international students from the 2025–26 academic year. This includes students from Nepal, who were previously exempt from the process under the longstanding Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and new requirement marks a departure from earlier norms, where Nepalese nationals — due to the visa-free entry and open-border provisions shared by India and Nepal — were not obligated to undergo FRRO formalities. However, starting the next academic cycle, all foreign students staying in India for over 180 days, irrespective of nationality, will need to complete the FRRO per media reports, the change was introduced to streamline documentation procedures for all international students and to ensure uniform compliance with government regulations. The move affects a small but significant group at JNU, including the university's Nepalese cohort, currently comprising six students, according to student association estimates. The decision comes at a time of heightened sensitivity regarding the welfare of Nepalese students studying in India. Recently, the tragic death by suicide of a Nepalese student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar sparked public outrage and drew diplomatic attention. Reports allege that the student faced harassment from a peer, prompting the Nepal government to intervene and seek greater protection for its citizens studying in JNU has not publicly linked its policy change to this incident, several media outlets have reported that the revised guidelines are part of a broader institutional effort to improve record-keeping and establish consistent oversight of all foreign nationals residing on implementation of this policy is expected to bring clarity to the administrative status of international students and offer an additional layer of accountability, particularly in matters related to student welfare and legal documentation.- EndsTrending Reel
