J.N.U an university with a difference.......

1. J.N.U THROUGH MY EYES
SUMEER RANJAN
B.A. 2ND YEAR
CFFS.

2. J.N.U. A GLIMPSE
• JNU was established in 1969 by an act of parliament.
• It was named after Jawaharlal Nehru , was founded by Indira
Gandhi, and G. Parthsarthi was the first vice-chancellor.
• Campus Location in India : southern part of New Delhi and
spread over an area of about 1000 acres.
• In 2012, The National Assessment and Accreditation
Council gave the university a grade of 3.9 out of 4, the highest
grade awarded to any educational institution in the country.
• The university is an example of the new red brick universities
built in the mid-20th century.
• campus is a microcosm of the Indian nation, drawing students
from every nook and corner of the country and from every
group and stratum of society.
• The excellent teacher-student ratio at 1:10, a mode of
instruction.

3. The JNU Logo is a graphic statement which stands for international academic
exchange and onwards search of knowledge for the betterment of human being. The
overlapping circular segments of the design denote global interaction, creating a
flame emitting enlightenment, this flame emerges from the traditional Indian 'diya'
(lamp)-a source of Light, Understanding and Brotherhood. The design is also
representative of the rose-bud closely associated with the name of Pt. Jawaharlal
Nehru.
To make the university a premier institution of higher learning and to
promote research and teaching leading to the increasing engagement of its
students and teachers in higher level academic work and national and
international policy making. to make the university a premier institution of
higher learning and to promote research and teaching leading to the
increasing engagement of its students and teachers in higher level academic
work and national and international policy making.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

4. SCHOOLS & centers
• University is organised into ten schools, each of which has several centres, as well as four independent special
centres:
• School of Artsand Aesthetics.
• School of Biotechnology.
• School of Computerand SystemsSciences.
• School of EnvironmentalSciences.
• School of InternationalStudies.
• School of Language,Literature and Culture Studies.
• School of Life Sciences.
• School of PhysicalSciences.
• School of Social Sciences.
• Special centres
• Center for the Study of Law and Governance
• Center for Molecular Medicine
• Center for Research and Innovation

5. Temple of learning.
 The JNU library is a
nine-storey building
in the middle of the
academic block of
the university.
 The library
compound is fully
Wi-Fi, with online
access to
international
academic journals
including Project
MUSE and JSTOR.

6. Students and Nature.
 Situated at the top of Aravali Mountain Range J.N.U. has vivid
flora and fauna.
 The campus occupies some of the northernmost reaches of
the Aravalli Hills.
 The JNU ridge is home to over 200 species of birds and other
wildlife such as, Nilgai, Indian Crested Porcupines, Common
Palm Civet, jackals, mongoose, peacocks as well as a large
number of snakes.
 Tall and thick trees lowers the temperature during summer and
nights are soothing.
 Eco club and NSS maintains the logo of GO GREEN and
Plastics and Cold drinks are banned.
 This campus is totally smoke free zone.

7. Gems of J.N.U.

10. Dhaba Culture.
 J.N.U. has many dhabas , like
Shambhu Dhaba, Mamu Dhaba,
Ram Singh Dhaba,24*7, Ganga
Dhaba,North East Dhaba etc. which
make this university unique from
others.
 Many people from outside come to
24*7 for late night party and dinner.
 Circulation of DTC bus No. 615 in
the campus saves our money and
time.
 Well maintained roads and good
sanitation facilities add spices to its

11. A mini India.
 Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU)
 Primarily responsible for building and preserving a healthy political culture and an
atmosphere of open debates on the campus.
 Arrangements of public meetings, discussions and other issues through pamphlets
and notices provides proper guidance to the students.
 Student activism
 Left-Centric student politics and the existence of a written constitution for the
university.
 Consists of various parties such as ABVP, NSUI,AISA,DSF,DSU,AISF,AIBSF,SFI
etc.
 International Student's Association
 An official Jawaharlal Nehru University body.
 It was instituted in 1985 with a view to promoting friendly relations and cultural
exchange.
 The university has 133 international students.

14. Cultural activities
 The university has nine cultural clubs: the Drama Club, Music Club,
Film Club, Fine Arts Club, Photography Club, Literary Club, Debating
Club, UNESCO Club, and Nature & Wildlife Club.
 Bahroop Arts Group is an amateur theatre group which has been
active on campus for more than 15 years.
 Wings Cultural Society plans cultural activities, including theatre,
painting exhibitions, literary seminars, and symposiums, etc.
 Unnoticed children of construction workers is a voluntary organization
which is run by some students and NSS.
 Hostel and cultural nights of each 17 hostels also boost up the inner
talents of students.
 Annual sports meet , annual functions of each School and Center also
signifies UNITY IN DIVERSITY.

16. There are 17 residences (hostels), including one for married
students. Of the 17 residences, 7 are for men, 5 are for women
and 4 have mixed wings for women and men.
They are all named on the rivers of India.
Sports Complex/JNU Stadium: For football, cricket,
volleyball, lawn tennis, weight lifting/gymnasium, yoga and
athletics.
Badminton Hall inside the Students Activity
Centre (Tefla's Building): For badminton and taekwondo.
Each hostel has its own badminton and volleyball courts.
Fair and healthy tournaments are organized each year by
each hostels.
Halls of residence & Sports