| Establishment | Jawaharlal Nehru University was constituted under the Jawaharlal Nehru University Act 1966 and came into existence on 22 April 1969. |
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| Inauguration | The University was inaugurated on 14 November 1969 by V. V. Giri, then President of India. |
| Campus | The JNU campus extends over approximately 1000 acres of undulating terrain in New Delhi. |
| Academic Profile | A multidisciplinary teaching and research university with schools and specialised centres spanning sciences, engineering, social sciences, international studies, languages, humanities and interdisciplinary research. |
| Institution of Eminence | JNU is recognised as an Institution of Eminence. |
| Accreditation | The University maintains current National Assessment and Accreditation Council accreditation documentation, including the 2024-2031 accreditation cycle. |
| Address | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Mehrauli Road, JNU Ring Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110067 |