The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has released the admission schedule for its diploma of proficiency (DOP) programme for the 2026-27 academic session. As per the official notification, the online application process will begin on August 6 and will remain open till 11:50 pm on August 17, 2026.
Students who have passed class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board can apply for the JNU DOP admissions 2026. There is no upper age limit for admission. Candidates who want to apply for
JNU DOP admissions
can submit their online application forms through the official JNU admissions portal within the specified deadline.
The university has also announced the tentative schedule for the publication of the merit list and subsequent admission process.
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JNU DOP Admissions 2026: Important dates
Candidates can check the key dates below.
|
Event |
Date |
|
Online application begins |
August 6, 2026 |
|
Last date to submit application |
August 17, 2026 (up to 11:50 pm) |
|
Publication of merit list (tentative) |
August 24, 2026 |
|
Pre-enrolment registration and fee payment (tentative) |
August 24 to August 27, 2026 |
|
Physical verification of selected candidates |
August 31, 2026 |
|
Last date for admission/registration |
September 10, 2026 |
Students must complete each stage of the admission process within the prescribed timeline.
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How to apply for JNU DOP programme 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to apply for the diploma programme.
- Visit the official JNU website
- On the homepage, click on the DOP admission 2026-27 registration link
- Register and create login credentials
- Pay the application fee
- Review and submit the application form
- Download and save the confirmation page for future use
Applicants can submit their application forms before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.