Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has released its first merit list for undergraduate and Certificate of Proficiency courses for the 2026-27 academic year. Applicants who took the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG 2026) can check their selection status on the official JNU admission portal, jnuee.jnu.ac.in .
Shortlisted candidates must now complete online pre-enrolment registration. This includes uploading required documents and paying fees to block their seats. Failure to complete the seat blocking process within the specified time will result in forfeiture of the admission offer.
Important Dates for JNU UG Admissions 2026
The university has released a schedule for key admission events. These dates are critical for candidates to secure their places.
| Event | Official Date |
| First Merit List Declaration | August 3–4, 2026 |
| Pre-Enrolment & Seat Blocking (1st List) | August 5–6, 2026 |
| Second Merit List & Supernumerary Seats | August 12, 2026 |
| Pre-Enrolment Registration (2nd List) | August 12–14, 2026 |
| Physical Document Verification at Campus | August 17–20, 2026 |
| Third & Final Merit List (if seats remain) | September 3, 2026 |
| Final Admission Closure Deadline | September 15, 2026 |
How to Check the JNU First Merit List 2026
Candidates can access their admission status by following these steps:
- Visit the JNU admission portal at jnuee.jnu.ac.in .
- Locate and select the link for the "Result of First Merit List 2026".
- Enter your CUET Application Number and password or Date of Birth.
- Click "Search/Login" to access your dashboard.
- View your selection status, assigned course/language, and category rank.
Next Steps After Merit List Confirmation
Candidates who are selected must complete the seat blocking process online. This involves registration and payment of a seat booking fee by the deadline.
Upon successful payment, an enrolment slip will be issued. Following this, candidates must report to their allocated School/Centre at the JNU campus in New Delhi. Physical document verification is mandatory and scheduled from August 17 to August 20, 2026.
Candidates not selected in the first list should monitor the JNU website. The second merit list is expected on August 12, 2026. If seats remain vacant after the second list, a third and final list will be published on September 3, 2026, with admissions closing on September 15, 2026.
