Jawaharlal Nehru University

Jawaharlal Nehru University
Javāharalāla Neharū Viśvavidyālaya
TypePublic
Established22 April 1969; 55 years ago (22 April 1969)[1]
AccreditationNAAC
Academic affiliations
McDonnell International Scholars Academy
Budget200 crore (US$24 million)[2]
ChancellorKanwal Sibal[3]
Vice-ChancellorSantishree Dhulipudi Pandit[4]
VisitorPresident of India
Academic staff
631 (2021)[5]
Students8,847 (2021)[5]
Undergraduates1,117 (2021)[5]
Postgraduates3,498 (2021)[5]
4,232 (2021)[5]
Address
JNU New Campus, Munirka
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110067
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28°32′24″N 77°10′01″E / 28.540°N 77.167°E / 28.540; 77.167
CampusUrban, total 1,019 acres (4.12 km2)
Websitewww.jnu.ac.in
Jawaharlal Nehru University is located in Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Location in Delhi

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.

  1. ^ "Stastistical Data Of Central Universities – Jawaharlal Nehru University". Archived from the original on 26 December 2019. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Everything you need to know about how JNU uses taxpayers' money, in 5 charts". Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Ex-foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal appointed new chancellor of JNU". Education Times. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Vice Chancellor". Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. Archived from the original on 7 January 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d e "NIRF 2021-Data" (PDF). Jawaharlal Nehru University.