JNU UG Cutoff 2026 Round 1 Released for BA Hons, BSc, COP Courses: Direct Links, Deadlines & Other Updates

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) officially released the Round 1 undergraduate (UG) cutoff list today, August 6, 2026, for its BA (Hons), BSc, and Certificate of Proficiency (COP) programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates who applied for admission can now access the merit list on the official admission portal, jnuee.jnu.ac.in. The JNU UG 2026 First Merit List was officially released on August 3, 2026. Candidates can now check the List-1 selection status for BA (Hons.), BSc, and Certificate of Proficiency (COP) programmes on the official admission portal.

This crucial release marks a significant step in the JNU UG 2026 admission cycle, with admissions to these coveted courses based on valid Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 scores. The National Testing Agency (NTA) had previously declared the CUET UG 2026 results on June 23, 2026, paving the way for university-specific admission processes.

JNU UG 2026 Round 1 Cutoff: Key Details and Deadlines

Candidates shortlisted in the JNU UG 2026 Round 1 merit list must complete the required admission formalities within the prescribed schedule to confirm their seats.

How to Check JNU Round 1 UG Cutoff 2026

Candidates can easily check their JNU Round 1 UG Cutoff 2026 status and download the merit list by following these steps:

1. Go to the official JNU admission portal, jnuee.jnu.ac.in.
2. Locate the section for UG admission 2026-27 on the homepage.
3. Click on the direct link for the ‘JNU UG Round 1 Cutoff List 2026’.
4. Select your specific program (BA (Hons), BSc, or COP).
5. The cutoff list will be displayed in PDF format. Download and save it for future reference.

JNU UG Programmes 2026 Round 1 Cutoff (UR)

The Round 1 cutoff for various undergraduate programmes under the Unreserved (UR) category has been released. This includes BA (Hons) Foreign Languages, courses under the School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies, the B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated Programme in Ayurveda Biology, and various Certificate of Proficiency (COP) courses. For instance, in BA (Code 1) Japanese (JPNU), the UR cutoff rank is 23 with marks at 76.9805, while for the BSc Ayurveda Biology (AYBU), the UR cutoff rank is 7 with marks at 84.50825.

JNU UG 2026 Admission: Reservation Norms

Following the Round 1 admissions, JNU is scheduled to release the 2nd Merit List, including supernumerary seats, on August 12, 2026. Physical verification of admission and registration will take place from August 17 to August 20, 2026. A ‘Last & Final Call for Admission Against Vacant Seats’ is slated for August 26 to August 28, 2026, culminating in the release of the Third & Final List for Admission on September 3, 2026. The final deadline for JNU 2026 admissions is September 15, 2026, after which no further admissions will be processed for the current academic year.

JNU UG 2026 Admission: Important Dates

Prospective students should note the following important dates for the JNU UG 2026 admission process:

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