Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi has consistently demonstrated strong placement outcomes and boasts a distinguished alumni network.​

Placements:

Placement Highlights:

Highest Package (Off-Campus): INR 33 LPA, offered by CISCO.​

Highest Package (On-Campus): INR 16 LPA.​

Average Package: INR 11 LPA

Number of Recruiters: 23 companies participated.​

Top Recruiters:

On-Campus: Cradlepoint (INR 16 LPA), Optum (INR 14 LPA), Salesforce (INR 13 LPA), Ciena (INR 13 LPA), HSBC (INR 12.5 LPA), Strand Life Sciences (INR 11 LPA), S&P Global (INR 11 LPA), Hughes Systique (INR 10 LPA).​

Off-Campus: CISCO (INR 33 LPA), MetaBrainz Foundation (INR 20 LPA), Tata 1mg (INR 18 LPA), PropReturns (INR 18 LPA), Zeta Global (INR 15 LPA), Capri Global (INR 14 LPA), Switch On (INR 13 LPA), FedX (INR 10 LPA), Uniacco (INR 10 LPA).​

Sector-Wise Placement Distribution:

Corporate World: 55.2%

Government Sector: 11.5%​

Startups: 5.7%​

Higher Studies (M.Tech/MBA): 9.2%​

Higher Studies (Research): 18.4%​

2022 Placement Data:

Undergraduate (UG) Programs:

353 students graduated.

21 students placed.

332 opted for higher studies.

Median Salary: INR 6 LPA.

Postgraduate (PG) Programs:

1,280 students graduated.

86 students placed.

384 opted for higher studies.

Median Salary: INR 7.95 LPA.

Alumni Network:

JNU's alumni have made significant contributions across various sectors globally. Notable alumni include:​

Kanhaiya Kumar: Indian political activist, former president of the JNU Students' Union, and leader of the All India Students Federation

Maneka Gandhi: Indian politician, animal rights activist, environmentalist, and former member of the Lok Sabha

Abhijit Banerjee: Economist and co-recipient of the 2019 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.​

Parakala Prabhakar: Economist and political commentator, served as communication advisor in the Government of Andhra Pradesh

The university maintains an active engagement with its alumni, facilitating networking opportunities and fostering a strong community.