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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
JNU to hold separate entrance test for two PhD programmes outside UGC-NET; check details here
(JNU) has announced that it will independently conduct the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE) for admissions to two specific PhD programmes — Korean Studies and Cinema Studies, for the academic year 2025–26. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These two disciplines are not currently included under the University Grants Commission's National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET), which is otherwise the standard route for doctoral admissions. The decision to hold a separate entrance test was taken by the respective schools within the university, not the central administration. For all other PhD programmes, JNU will continue to use UGC-NET scores as the basis for admission. The move to conduct JNUEE for the two courses comes in light of the fact that no specific UGC-NET subjects exist for either Korean Studies or Cinema Studies. Protests and hunger strike continue over demand for full JNUEE restoration Meanwhile, tensions continue to simmer on campus as presses for a wider reinstatement of JNUEE across all PhD programmes. The students' union has been staging an indefinite hunger strike, now entering its sixth consecutive day. Their core demand is the restoration of the traditional JNUEE format for all doctoral admissions, not just the two programmes in question. The protest began last Thursday, following the release of the official PhD admission schedule for the upcoming academic year. A scheduled meeting with the university's vice chancellor, which was expected to address student concerns, was postponed without explanation on Tuesday, further fuelling discontent. As of now, there is no official word from the administration on whether the demand for a full reinstatement of JNUEE will be considered.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- 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
02-07-2025
- 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.
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Amid financial constraints, JNU to hold its entrance exam only for two PhD courses
Only two PhD programmes at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) — in Cinema Studies and Korean Studies — will admit students through the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE) in the 2025–26 academic session. Even as some schools were in favour of JNU conducting its entrance exam, financial constraints emerged as a challenge, The Indian Express has learnt. 'It was communicated to us that it is financially not viable to conduct our in-house examination. The deans then agreed to proceed with going through the UGC-NET mode. This happened in a meeting a few months ago,' Prof Parul Dave Mukherji, Dean of the School of Arts and Aesthetics (SAA), told The Indian Express. Last July, a meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, where it was conveyed that no financial assistance would be forthcoming from central bodies for JNU to hold its entrance exam. Deans and chairpersons were then asked to consult faculty members and submit proposals, detailing their position on the in-house exam. However, both the School of Arts and Aesthetics (SAA) and the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (SLL&CS) had written to JNU seeking a return to the JNUEE model. In a letter dated July 9, 2024, SAA's former dean, Urmimala Sarkar Munsi, argued that the NET-JRF and MCQ format were 'not suited' to the kind of research required in fields like Visual Studies and Cinema Studies. The letter acknowledged financial limitations but proposed collaboration with the administration to work out an affordable model. 'We can discuss it further to ensure the best possible solution…,' it read. Likewise, a Chairperson's meeting at SLL&CS on July 22, 2024, saw a consensus in favour of JNUEE. 'The faculty members are of the opinion that JNU should conduct its entrance exams for all programmes of study… Such a step will help generate funds,' the minutes of the meeting stated. They also suggested that while academics could endorse the entrance model, financial modalities would need to be evaluated by the competent authority. When contacted, Prof Shobha Sivasankaran, Dean of SLL&CS, did not respond to calls or messages. JNU previously conducted JNUEE for all its programmes. However, with the rollout of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), it shifted to relying on UGC-NET scores for PhD admissions. Last year, the university had even formed a committee to explore the feasibility of reinstating JNUEE for certain disciplines not covered under UGC-NET — such as Korean Language, Arts and Aesthetics, and Labour Studies. The push for JNUEE began after UGC-NET was cancelled over paper leak allegations, prompting the Vice-Chancellor to express openness to stakeholder consultations on restoring JNUEE. The JNU Students' Union (JNUSU), in a letter dated June 28, welcomed the idea of dialogue but challenged the university's cost estimates for JNUEE. Signed by President Nitish Kumar, Vice-President Manisha, and General Secretary Munteha Fatima, the letter stated: 'Most Deans and Chairpersons have supported the reinstatement of JNUEE.' It also questioned the ₹5,000 per student figure cited by the Dean of Students and demanded a joint meeting with 'all relevant officers' and representatives from the JNU Teachers' Association (JNUTA). In her reply, Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit wrote:'It is your organisation, JNUSU, and your responsibility to be inclusive whether they agree or not. It is a democratic practice to be inclusive.' She agreed to a stakeholder meeting but said if JNUTA members are included, the JNU Teachers' Federation (JNUTF) along with all 4 members of the students union must also be invited to ensure balanced representation. The JNUSU has since been on a hunger strike — now in its fifth day — demanding reinstatement of JNUEE among other issues. Asked why the ABVP's Joint Secretary Vaibhav Meena had not joined the protest, JNUSU President Nitish Kumar said, 'The Joint Secretary is in favour of doing admissions through the NTA.' ' JNUEE is subjective and is not inclusive. The questions that emerge in the examination are also very biased. This is why the ABVP is not for the inhouse NET is comparatively more inclusive and we noticed a lot more diversity in students coming into the campus. ' said an ABVP source. This is not the first time ideological divides have emerged within the union. A similar split occurred in 2015, when ABVP won a seat in the four-member panel, leading to tensions over collective decision-making.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- 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!
