JNU acquired a record, 22% increase in admission application, higher than the last year

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar on Monday brought to Twitter to claim that the university has acquired a record 135,462 admission applications, which is a remarkable 22% increase from last year’s figures.

He said, “Clearly students across India have whole-heartedly embraced our transition to the computer-based mode of an entrance exam.”

The rise in JNU applications comes in view of the impact created by the global pandemic known as COVID-19, as the application window was open for a lengthy period of time.

“It is a clear indication that JNU continues to remain highly aspirational university among students fraternity who have wholeheartedly embraced our transition to a computer-based mode of the entrance examination".

Also added, we look forward to welcoming the selected candidates whenever the university reopens depending upon the COVID-19 pandemic," declared VC in a video message.

The university has collected applications from across India. Besides, the university has also noted advancement in gender presentation.