New Delhi, Oct 6 (INB) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has invited applications from foreign nationals for admission to its PhD programmes under the in-absentia category for the 2026-27 academic session. According to an admission notice issued by JNU, applications opened on September 24 and will be accepted until October 9, 2026.
Interested international candidates have been advised to check the intake and seat availability mentioned in the university’s e-Prospectus before applying. The university said detailed information on programmes, courses and eligibility criteria is available in the JNU e-Prospectus 2026-27 and on its official website. International applicants are required to download the designated application form and submit it along with the required documents either by post or email, as specified by the university.
Applications can be sent by email to admission_foreign@mail.jnu.ac.in or by post to the Section Officer (Admission-II), Room No. 20, Administrative Block, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067. JNU said applicants must fill the form in block letters without any cutting or corrections, and illegible forms will not be accepted.The application processing fee is USD 50, including GST. Candidates can pay the fee through NEFT to the university’s designated account or submit a bank draft of USD 50 or its equivalent of Rs 4,750, payable in New Delhi, in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru University. Candidates have been instructed to mention their name, country and programme details while making the payment.The admission notice and application form are available on the university’s official website.
