Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Jawaharlal Nehru University, English. Jawaharlal Nehru University, hindi जवाहरलाल नेहरू विश्वविद्यालय, (also known as JNU ) is a state university in New Delhi in northern India. The university is particularly well known for their research and teaching in the fields of humanities, political science, languages and economics. Currently around 5,000 students are enrolled. The university is named after the former President of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.
History
The Jawaharlal Nehru University was founded in the early 1970s.
Faculties
- Computer and System Sciences
- Information Technology
- International Studies
- Arts and Aesthetics
- Life Sciences ( Life Sciences)
- Physical Sciences
- Social sciences
- Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies
- Environmental Sciences
Research centers
- Center for Biotechnology
- Center for Molecular Medicine
- Centre for Law and Governance
- Centre for Sanskrit Studies
Students
22.5 % of university places are reserved for students from under- privileged castes and ethnic groups. 10% of the students come from abroad.
More information
The university is regarded as a center of the political left in India.