Hello Rashi, 

 Yes, this is for the first time that JNU is conducting their entrance through an objective based test. M.A Language, Literature and Culture Studies (which also includes French), exam pattern for JNU 2019 will be 100 objective type questions on topics from Language, and topics on grammar, translations, short essays and about society, culture and literature of language origin country. For details,

https://university.careers360.com/articles/jnu-exam-pattern

Best wishes!