School of International Studies
(a)M.Phil./Ph.D. Programme (for all Centres) Knowledge of International Affairs/Area Studies/ Disciplines (Law, Economics, Political Science with interest in one or more of the following areas in which facilities are available in the school International Politics; International Organisation; Diplomacy and Disarmament, Political Geography; International Legal Studies; International Trade & Development; South Asian Studies; South East Asian & South West Pacific Studies; Central Asian Studies; Chinese Studies; Japanese Studies; Korean Studies; West Asian Studies; African Studies; United States Studies; Latin American Studies; Canadian Studies, European Studies and Russian & Central Asian Studies. The written test is intended to evaluate the competence of candidates in International Relations, History, Political Science, Economics, International Law and the field/area in which they are seeking admission, and their capacity for analysis and expression.This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
For International Legal Studies, a background of International Law is essential.This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE STUDIES
BA Programmes
(c)Part Time Programmes: (1)Candidates seeking admission to Certificate of Proficiencey (Part-Time) Programmes of Study in the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies shall be examined on the basis of general aptitude test. The questions shall be of objective type and shall be within the broad spectrum of General Knowledge, General English. This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here (2)Candidates seeking admission to Advanced Diploma in Mass Media in Urdu (Part-Time) programme of study in the School of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies shall be examined on the basis of knowledge of Urdu language, literature and basic knowledge of Mass Media. The questions shall be of objective/subjective type and shall be based on above mentioned area. This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
MA M Phil/PhD Programmes
(1)Centre of Persian and Central Asian Studies
(a)M.Phil./Ph.D. in Persian i)Proficiency in spoken and written Modern Persian. ii)Sound knowledge of Persian Literature This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
(b)M.A. in Arabic i)Grammar ii)Translation from Arabic into English & vice-versa (Newspaper standard) iii)Outline of Arabic Literature iv)Short essay in Arabic This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
(c)M.A. in Japanese i)Grammar ii)Short essay on topic of general interest. iii)Joyo Kanji iv)Translation of passages from Japanese into English & vice-versa (Newspaper standard) v)Japanese Society, Culture and Literature This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each coursehere
(d)M.A. in Korean i)Grammar ii)Short essay on topic of general interest. iii)Hanja iv)Translation of passages from Korean into English & vice-versa (Newspaper standard) v)History Society, Culture and Literature of Korea. This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
(b)M.A. in Chinese i)Grammar ii)Short essay on topics of general interest iii)Chinese characters iv)Translation of passages from Chinese into English & vice-versa (Newspaper standard) v)History and Culture of China This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
(b)M.A. in French and Francophone Studies: There are two specializations: 1) Literature;, 2)Translation & Interpretation.All the three sections (Literature; Translation & Interpretation; Language and Civilization) are compulsory for all the candidates seeking admission to M.A. programme. Their entry into the Literature/ Translation & Interpretation specializations will be based on their performance in the written and oral tests. Questions will be on the following broad areas: i)French Literature; ii)Translation and Interpretation; Ability to translate and interpret general texts from English into French and vice-versa respecting the structure and the idioms of the two languages; iii)French Civilization: familiarity with the general framework of French History, Geography and Institutions of France. This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
(b)M.A. in German Candidates seeking admission to the M.A. programme are expected to possess knowledge of German language equivalent to Oberstufe and knowledge of culture and civilization of German speaking countries, history of German literature of B.A. (Hons) level as well as ability to linguistically analyze and translate general texts from German into English and vice-versa. This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
Candidates will be examined in the following areas: 1.Tamil Language, Literature and Grammar. 2.Concepts of classical and modern literary criticism. 3.Problems in the historiography of literature including diaspora literature and folklore.4.Comparative literature and translation 5.Tamil Manuscriptology.This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
Candidates will be examined in the following areas: Theories in Translation and practical Translation/ Research Methodology and Intercultural Communications. The book titled ‘Translation, Its Theory and Practice” by Avadhiesh K Singh will be very helpful for preparation. This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
Good command over Russian Language; sound knowledge of theoretical aspects of language and the History of their development, particularly in the proposed field of research; ability to analyse and sustain scientific argument.This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
(a)M.Phil./Ph.D. Candidates will be examined in English Literature, Literature in India and other Third World Countries, Literary Theory (both Western and Indian), Non-Literary and Para-Literary Cultural Forms, and the Relationship between Literature, Culture and Society. The Objective of the test would be to specifically asses the research aptitude of the candidates, and their suitability for a rigorous research programme. This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
(b)M.A. in Political Science The M.A. in Political Sciences continues to be distinctive in its commitment to teaching through lectures and tutorials in order to maintain high standards of excellence in the discipline. Candidates are expected to be familiar with the content of a standard B.A. course in Political Science. Applications will be tested from areas given below: (a)Western Political Thoughts (b)Indian Government and Politics (c)Political Thought in Modern India (d)International Relations (e)Public Policies in India (f)Comparative Government and PoliticsThis is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
4.Centre for the Study of Regional Development
(b)M.A. in Geography: The M.A. admission test will carry a total of 100 marks with the unit wise total marks assigned and coverage of topics as indicated below. Unit I wil have only multiple choice questions to be answered on OMR sheet. Unit I (60 marks) Multiple Choice Questions on: 1.Geomorphology, climatology, oceanography and biogeography. 2. Human geography, economic geography, political geography, population geography, human ecology and human settlements. 3.Regional geography of India – physiographic divisions, patterns and levels of development of agriculture and industries, growth of population and urbanisation, and socio-cultural diversity. 4.Geographical Information System, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Quantitative Techniques. Unit II (20 marks) Short Answer Question on: Physical, human, regional geography and geography of India. Unit III ( 10 marks) Question/Questions on Cartography – scales and map projections, topographical maps of India, Methods of data representation. Unit IV (10 marks) Question/Questions on: Statistical Methods – frequency distribution, measures of central tendency and dispersion, Correlation. This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
5. Centre of Social Medicine & Community Health There are two separate question papers one for M.Phil./Ph.D. and another for MPH/Ph.D. and carry 70 marks each. These examination are scheduled on two different dates. They consist of short notes and essay-type questions.This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
(b)M.A. in Sociology 1.The Classical Heritage : Weber, Marx, Durkheim, Pareto 2.Concepts and theories in Sociology 3.Methods of Sociological enquiry 4.Processes of social change and development with special reference to IndiA. This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
M.A.: The applicants for the M.A. programme will be examined in the themes and issues studied in a standard B.A. Philosophy course. The M.A. admission test will carry a total of 100 marks and students will be tested from areas of history of philosophy, themes and issues in metaphysics, epistemology, logic, ethics, aesthetics and, social and political philosophy. The purpose of the test is to select such candidates who demonstrate philosophical aptitude, analytical skills and ability for original thinking. This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND SYSTEMS SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
(a)Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D. in Physical Sciences. The questions (mostly problems) will be from topics covered in B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses of Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry taught in Indian Universities. This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
(b)Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences. The questions will be from topics covered in B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses of Mathematics taught in Indian Universities.This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND AESTHETICS
(a)M.Phil./Ph.D. The test will evaluate the candidate’s grasp of methodological approaches, conceptual framework and theory of the arts in the discipline that they wish to specialize in. (Separate entrance examinations will be held for admission to the following three fields of study i.e. (i) Visual Arts, (ii) Cinema Studies and (iii) Theatre and Performance Studies). This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D.
The Entrance Examination will cover questions related to Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences and Physic Sciences and with adequate choice.This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
CENTRE FOR MOLECULAR MEDICINE
Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D. There will be multiple choice type of question related to molecular and cell biology, genetics, medical physiology, biochemistry & microbiology withrelevence to human health and diseases. Some questions toevaluate the candidate’s general aptitude will also be included. This is a short JNU Entrance Exam Syllabus . Please have a look on our detailed notes on how to prepare for each course here
CENTRE FOR SANSKRIT STUDIES
CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF LAW & GOVERNANCE