Jadavpur University is a government owned technical university located in Jadavpur, Kolkata. NIRF ranked Jadavpur University at 17th among top universities in India in 2024.
The Kolkata based university has 2 campuses, one at Jadavpur and the other at Salt Lake spreading across an area of 58 acres and 26 acres respectively. JU Kolkata has 36 departments, collectively offering more than 150+ courses at UG, PG, and doctoral levels. The courses offered at JU are spread across four fields of study, including Arts, Science, Engineering & Technology, and Interdisciplinary Studies. Among all UGC approved courses in Jadavpur University Kolkata, the popular ones include BE/ BTech, BSc, MTech etc.
Like every year Jadavpur University Admission 2025 will be based on academic merit and qualifying score obtained at the entrance exams conducted by respective departments of the university. For admission in the UG and PG engineering, architecture and computer science courses candidates need to have a qualifying score in WBJEE, GATE, GPAT, NATA, MAT, XAT exams. The last date of application for JU admission 2025 will be within the last week of July 2025 to first week of August 2025, as it has been noted since Jadavpur University Admission 2021.
Jadavpur University is affiliated with 2 institutions, namely the JD Birla Institute and the Institute of Business Management. The median package offered to BTech and MTech students was INR 10 LPA and INR 9.1 LPA respectively, during Jadavpur University placement in 2023.
Jadavpur University Highlights
The below presents few highlights about Jadavpur University:
Name | Jadavpur University |
Short Form | JU |
Establishment Year | 1955 |
Accreditation | NAAC |
Approved By | UGC |
Ranking | 17th (NIRF 2024) |
Courses Offered | B.Sc., B.Tech, MBA |
Entrance Exams | WBJEE, GATE, GPAT, NATA |
Admission Criteria | Academic Merit |
Official Website | www.jadavpuruniversity.in |
Jadavpur University Ranking 2024
Jadavpur University is known for its academic standards since its inception. JU is highly acknowledged and recognized both nationally and internationally for its academic excellence. Jadavpur University was ranked 17th in overall category by the NIRF ranking, in 2024.
Agencies | Ranking 2024 |
NIRF | 17th (Overall category) |
NIRF | 12th (B.E., B.Tech) |
NIRF | 18th (Pharmacy) |
Jadavpur University Courses and Fees
Jadavpur University conducts more than 150 programmes at UG, PG and other levels. Admission to Jadavpur University courses is academic merit-based. For courses other than engineering, the final shortlisting of the candidates happens via entrance exams conducted by the respective departments. For engineering courses like BE, BTech, BArch students are shorted based on their scores in the entrance exams like WBJEE/GATE/GPAT/NATA. Check out the below table for Jadavpur University eligibility and fee details:
Courses | 1st Year Fees and Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
B A | INR 7.2K Duration: 3 Years | Applicants should complete 10+2 level from a recognised board. | Based on the Academic Merits and scores of the Entrance Exams conducted by the university |
B Sc | INR 7.2K Duration: 3 Years | Applicants should complete 10+2 level with 75% marks from a recognised board. | Based on the Academic Merits |
BTech | INR 9,600 Duration: 4 Years | Applicants should complete 10+2 level with 60% marks in aggregate & 30% in English as compulsory subject | Based on WBJEE scores followed by counselling |
BE | INR 9,600 Duration: 4 Years | Applicants should complete 10+2 level with PCM subjects combination with 60% marks in aggregate | Based on WBJEE scores followed by counselling |
B Arch | INR 12,000 Duration: 5 Years | Applicants must pass 10+2 with PCM subjects combination from a recognised board | Based on NATA scores |
M A | INR 16,000 Duration: 2 Years | Candidates should pass graduation in the related field from a recognised university | Based on Academic merits and scores of the Entrance Exam conducted by the university |
M Sc | INR 16,000 Duration: 2 Years | Candidates should pass graduation in the related field from a recognised university | Based on Academic merits and scores of the Entrance Exam conducted by the university |
M Tech | INR 32,000 Duration: 2 Years | Candidates must pass B.E or B.Tech with 60% marks in aggregate in the concerned subject from a recognised university | Based on GATE scores |
MCA | INR 30,000 Duration: 3 Years | Candidates need to complete BCA with 60% marks in aggregate from a recognised university | Based on Valid Score obtained in WB JECA |
Jadavpur University Admission 2024
The selection criteria in JU Kolkata, one of the renowned universities in the country, are extremely competitive. Aspiring students seeking admission to Jadavpur University need to complete the application process in online mode. Candidates need to visit the official admission portal of the university to apply for the chosen course. Jadavpur University UG & PG Admissions to Faculty of Engineering and Technology courses are based on WBJEE, NATA, GATE AND WBJECA scores followed by counselling. Admissions are granted on the basis of Academic Merit and Entrance Test conducted by University for UG Arts courses.
Jadavpur University Application Process
Candidates applying for various courses of Jadavpur University need to follow the below mentioned steps:
- Candidates should visit the JU official website
- After opening the homepage, click on the link 'Programs Offered’ under Academics menu.
- Select the course the candidate wants to apply for, and an application form will appear on the screen.
- Students need to fill in all the required academic & personal details.
- After attaching all the required documents click on the submit tab. (Candidates need to download the submitted form and take a printout of it.)
- The application fees should be paid online using Credit Card/Debit Card/ Net banking after 48 hours of form fill up.
- After the payment candidates need to submit the printout of the online application along with a copy of the online payment receipt and other testimonials at Jadavpur University Main campus, Kolkata 700032.
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Jadavpur University BE Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
The cutoff marks for 2024 is not yet released by Jadavpur University. The JU BE admission cutoff 2024 will be based on the rank secured in the WBJEE examination. WBJEE cutoffs for BTech admission will be released in multiple rounds by the Jadavpur University for all categories.
Jadavpur University Placements 2023
Jadavpur University has a reputation of offering quality job opportunities for all its students. The placement report of JU 2024 is yet to be released. The placement rate of Jadavpur University every year is around 80% to 90%. However, in 2023 Jadavpur University campus placement drive, a total of 1200 job offers were received and about 1000 students got placements. The university recorded 94% placement rate of its BTech CSE branch. The salary package offered to Jadavpur University BTech CSE students stood highest at INR 50.5 LPA and average and INR 23.7 LPA. Google, Microsoft, Texas Industries, Samsung, Schrodinger, DE Shaw India, Citi Bank, HSBC are Some of the top recruiters at Jadavpur University. The placement statistics for the previous year have been presented in the table below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2023 |
Placement Rate | 100% (B.Tech Mechanical Engineering and Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering 98% (BTech Electronics and Telecommunications Department) 97% (BTech Power Engineering, Computer Science, IT, and Printing Engineering) |
Total No. of Offers | 1200+ |
No. of Students Placed | 1000+ |
Highest Package | INR 85 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Google, Microsoft, Texas Industries, Samsung, Schrodinger, DE Shaw India, Citi Bank, and HSBC |
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Jadavpur University Scholarship
Students coming from financially weak background yet qualified by academic merit for admission at the JU can avail financial assistance from Jadavpur University to meet their educational expenses. Some details of the scholarships are noted down below:
- Concession Fees: To the needy & meritorious students the university provides tuition fees concession.
- Stipends: The university provides stipends on means-cum-merit basis. For the students, a number of endowments have been made by some generous persons from which nearly 80 stipends are distributed among the needy ones. One-fourth of the stipends go to the 1st year students.
- National Scholarship
- Fellowship
- Merit Awards & Book grants
- Students Aid Fund
- SC/ST/Physically Handicapped Scholarship
Jadavpur University Facilities
Library: The university’s library infrastructure includes Central Library and Salt Lake Campus Library, around 36 departmental libraries and a total number of 23 libraries. The Jadavpur University Central Library comprises of 6198 books, 11762 journals, 24 resource databases, and 13742 question papers. The library is also equipped with an internet connection for the students to avail e-resources.
Hostel: The university provides accommodation facilities for both boys & girls at a concessional price of INR 3,000. A total number of 13 hostels comprising of 4 for girls & 9 for boys are there at the campus premises. JU hostels have provision for accommodating over 1600 students.
Guest House: Jadavpur University has a guest house with 90 double bedrooms, 3 deluxe rooms, and 2 single rooms.
Health Center: The University Health Centre is located on the campus. It is attended by a full-time Medical Superintendent and part-time qualified Specialists in General Medicine, Eye, E.N.T., Skin, Dental and Pathology and a part-time Lady Doctor. Consultation and Medicines are available at free of cost.