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About
Jawaharlal Nehru University 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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 555 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 37 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 7,759
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 42 : 58
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Studies | 26 | 73.9 | 2026 |
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 51-100 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | =95 | 65.6 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| History | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Geography | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anthropology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 201-260 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =260 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =317 | 63.7 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology and Biochemistry | =520 | 36.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =622 | 36.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =695 | 36.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =988 | 36.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =995 | 36.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =996 | 36.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,193 | 36.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Jawaharlal Nehru University?
Jawaharlal Nehru University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =555, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =1,212.
When was Jawaharlal Nehru University founded?
Jawaharlal Nehru University was founded in 1969.
What are the top subjects at Jawaharlal Nehru University?
Top subjects at Jawaharlal Nehru University include: Development Studies, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Politics, English Language & Literature, History.
Where is Jawaharlal Nehru University located?
Jawaharlal Nehru University is located in New Delhi, India.