Jawaharlal Nehru University

Also known as JNU

public central university in New Delhi, India

Key facts

Type: Public research university
Established: 22 April 1969 ; 57 years ago ( 22 April 1969 )
Accreditation: NAAC
Academic affiliations: UGC AIU McDonnell International Scholars Academy
Budget: ₹ 200 crore (US$21 million)
Chancellor: Kanwal Sibal
Vice chancellor: Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit
Visitor: President of India
Academic staff: 631 (2021)
Students: 8,847 (2021)
Undergraduates: 1,117 (2021)
Postgraduates: 3,498 (2021)

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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU; ISO: Javāharalāla Neharū Viśvavidyālaya) is a public research university located in Delhi, India. It was established in 1969 and named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. The university is known for leading faculties and research emphasis on social sciences and applied sciences.

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