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Jadavpur University

Jadavpur University: Admissions 2023 (Open), Courses, Fees, Ranking, Placement

Jadavpur University is a public technical university located in Jadavpur, Kolkata. Jadavpur University has been ranked 4th among top universities in India by NIRF 2023. Jadavpur University offers several UG, PG & Doctoral programs in the disciplines of Science, Arts, engineering and Technology etc. The courses are offered in the areas of Arts, Science, Engg. and Technology etc. Jadavpur University also offers interdisciplinary courses in PG and MPhil levels. Presently there are 2 campuses, one at Jadavpur and the other at Salt Lake and it spreads across an area of 58 acres and 26 acres respectively. Check Jadavpur University Courses & Fees

For UG and PG courses of Arts and Science faculty, Jadavpur University Admission is granted on the basis of Academic Merits and marks obtained in the entrance exam conducted by the respective departments of the university. However, for several courses, the University also accepts national-level entrance tests such as WBJEEGATENATAMATXAT etc. Students willing to apply for any of the courses offered at Jadavpur University should visit the official website of the institute. The application process of the university is online. 

Collaborations of Jadavpur University have led to a greater diversity of campus activities by including international exchange programs. This has allowed students to spend a semester or two in institutions abroad, thus broadening their intellectual horizons. The placement records of the university are quite prominent. The Placement Cell of the university works actively to arrange several seminars, pep talks, conferences so that students can boost up their confidence level for recruitment drives organised by the university. The placement rate of Jadavpur Univerity placements 2022 was 84%. The highest CTC was INR 1.8 CPA. Check Jadavpur University Placement

Jadavpur University Important Dates 2023

Events Date
PhD
Last Date to Apply for PhD (Science) programs June 21, 2023
PhD interview for program under Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Law & Management (FISLM) June 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10,12, 2023
MPEd
Last Date To Apply  June 16, 2023
Last Date for submission of Application Fees Online June 19, 2023
Publication of provisional list of candidates for admission test     June 22, 2023
Date for physical fitness test and written test     June 27, 2023
Publication of provisional merit list     July 7, 2023

Jadavpur University Rankings

Agency Year Rank
QS World University Ranking 2023 701-750
NIRF (University) 2023 4
NIRF (Overall) 2022 12
NIRF (Pharmacy) 2021 18
NIRF (University) 2022 4
NIRF (Engineering) 2022 11
NIRF (Research) 2022 13
NIRF (Overall) 2021 17
NIRF (Engineering) 2021 11
NIRF (University) 2021 8
QS World Rankings  2021 651-700

Jadavpur University Courses & Fees

Jadavpur University offers such as UG, PG & Research level courses in a variety of disciplines. A detailed synopsis of the Jadavpur University popular courses are listed as follows: 

Courses Course Details Fees (1st year Fees)
B.A

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants should have done 10+2 level from a recognised board & the minimum percentage required might vary as per specific specialisations

Selection Criteria: Based on the Acaademic Merits and scores of the Entrance Exam conducted by the university

INR 7,200 
B.Sc

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility Criteria: Students must pass 10+2 with at least 75% marks in aggregate in the related field from a recognised board

Selection Criteria: Based on the Acaademic Merits

INR 7,200
B.Tech

Duration: 4 years

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates need to complete 10+2 level with PCM combination with 60% marks in aggregate & English as a compulsory subject with 30% marks in aggregate

Selection Criteria: Based on WBJEE scores followed by counselling

INR 9,600
B.E

Duration: 4 years

Eligibility Criteria: Students should have completed 10+2 level with PCM subjects combination with 60% marks in aggregate 

Selection Criteria: Based on WBJEE scores followed by counselling

INR 9,600
B.Arch

Duration: 5 years

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must pass 10+2 with PCM subjects combination from a recognised board 

Selection Criteria: Based on NATA scores

INR 12,000
B.Pharma

Duration: 4 years 

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must pass 10+2 from a recognised board 

Selection Criteria: Based on WBJEE scores followed by counselling

INR 9,600
B.Lib.Sc

Duration: 1 year

Eligibility Criteria: Students need to complete graduation in the same field from a recognised university 

Selection Criteria: Based on the Entrance Exam conducted by the university
 

INR 7,200
B.P.Ed

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must pass graduation in relevant discipline from a recognised university 

Selection Criteria: Based on the Entrance Exam conducted by the university

INR 7,200
B.Ed

Duration:1 year

Eligibility Criteria: Students are required to pass graduation in the related stream from a recognised university

Selection Criteria: Based on the Entrance Exam conducted by the university

INR 15,260
M.A

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates should pass graduation in the related field from a recognised university

Selection Criteria: Based on Academic merits and scores of the Entrance Exam conducted by the university

INR 16,000
M.Sc

Duration:2 years

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants need to pass B.sc from a recognised university in the concerned subject

Selection Criteria: Based on Academic merits and scores of the Entrance Exam conducted by the university

INR 16,000
M.Tech

Duration: 2 years 

Eligibility Criteria: Students should have passed B.E or B.Tech with 60% marks in aggregate in the related field from a recognised university

Selection Criteria: Based on GATE scores

INR 32,000 
M.E

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must pass B.E or B.Tech with 60% marks in aggregate in the concerned subject from a recognised university 

Selection Criteria: Based on GATE scores

INR 32,000
M.Arch

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants should have completed B.Arch from a recognised university 

Selection Criteria: Based on GATE scores

INR 48,000
MCA

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility Criteria: Students need to complete BCA with 60% marks in aggregate from a recognised university

Selection Criteria: Based on Valid Score obtained in WB JECA 

INR 30,000
M.Pharm

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates should pass B.Pharm from a recognised university 

Selection Criteria: Based on GPAT scores

INR 3 LPA
M.Phil

Duration: 1 year

Eligibility Criteria: Students must have completed a Master’s degree in the concerned subject from a recognised university

Selection Criteria: Based on Entrance Test conducted by the university. 

INR 3,600
PhD

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates are required to complete a Master’s degree or M.Phil course in the related subject from a recognised university 

Selection Criteria: Based on Entrance Test conducted by the university

 

Jadavpur University Cutoff (Expected)

Jadavpur University Cutoff 2023 has not been released yet. The expected WBJEE 2023 cutoff for Engineering and Pharma Course based on Jadavpur University WBJEE Cutoff 2022 for general category candidates has been tabulated below:

Courses Cutoff
BE Computer Science and Engineering 66
BE (Information Technology) 210
BE Electronics & Telecom Engineering 214
BE Electrical Engineering 365
BE Mechanical Engineering 591
BE Chemical Engineering 815
BE Metallurgical Engineering 1173
BE Civil Engineering 1241
BE Production Engineering 894
BE Power Engineering 1201
BE Food Technology & Bio-Chemical Engineering 1782
BE Construction Technology 1618
BE Printing Engineering and Graphic Communication 1788
B.Pharma 2535

Jadavpur University Admission Process 2023

Being one of the renowned universities, the selection criteria of Jadavpur University is extremely competitive. Jadavpur University regulates the application process in online mode. Students seeking admission to Jadavpur University must visit the official admission portal of the university. Jadavpur University UG Admissions to Faculty of Engineeriing and Technology courses are based on WBJEE scores followed by counselling. The admissions are granted on the basis of Academc Merit and Entrance Test conducted by University for UG Arts courses. Jadavpur University UG Science courses admissions are solely based on Merits. Jadavpur university PG admissions for Engineering courses are granted on the basis of GATE scores. For PG courses of Arts and Science, admission is granted on the basis of Academic Merits and marks obtained in the entrance exam conducted by the respective departments of the university. However, University also accepts national-level entrance tests such as NATAMATXAT etc. for several courses. Admissions to PhD programs are done on the basis of scores of the Entrance Exam conducted by the university.

Application Process

Follow the below mentioned steps to apply for Jadavpur University: 

  • Interested candidates should visit the official website
  • After opening the homepage, click on the link “Apply”
  • An application form will appear on the screen wherein students must fill in all the mandatory academic & personal details
  • Attach all the required documents
  • After attaching all the requisite documents click on the submit tab.
  • The application fees should be paid online through the SBI Collect system 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 xerox of the online payment receipt downloaded from SBI and other testimonials at Jadavpur University Main campus, Kolkata 700032. 

Jadavpur University Placements

Jadavpur University has always maintained dignity in the terms of placements. The recruitment scenario is immensely lucrative. Top-notch companies participate in the placement drives organized at the university campus and offer several job opportunities to the aspirants. The university makes the students ready for the industry & for the corporate world. A rapid growth has been noticed in the placement opportunities over the years. The Training and Placement Cell (T&P) organizes activities like guest lectures, debates, interaction with alumni and training programs with its partnered companies/organizations. The highest salary package was offered at INR 65 LPA in the Electrical Engineering Department. At Jadavpur Univerity placements 2022, the placement rate was 84%. The highest CTC offered was INR 1.8 CPA. The placement statistics for the previous year has been tabulated below:

Particulars Statistics 2022
Placement Rate 84%
No. of companies Visited 100+
Highest CTC INR 1.8 CPA
Lowest CTC INR 3.59 LPA
Top Recruiters Facebook, Google, Aditya Birla group, Amazon and HSBC

Read more: Jadavpur University Placements

Jadavpur University Scholarship

Students coming from the economically backward class & academically sound can avail financial assistance from Jadavpur University. The university provides several aids so that meritorious candidates can have financial help 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 can be distributed among the needy ones, one-fourth of which may possibly go to the 1st year students.

Other Scholarship:

  • National Scholarship
  • Fellowship
  • Merit Awards & Book grants
  • Students Aid Fund
  • SC/St Physically Handicapped & B.Ed Physical Education Scholarship

Read more: Jadavpur University Scholarship

Jadavpur University Facilities

  • Library: The university has a proud library system which includes Central Library, Salt Lake Campus Library, around 36 departmental libraries and a total number of 23 libraries which are attached with Schools & Centers under the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Law & Management. The central library is equipped well with a monstrous stock of resources. The library has an internet connection so that students can avail e-resources too. The central library of Jadavpur University comprises a number of 6198 books, 11762 journals, 24 resource databases, 2 talking books and 13742 question papers.
  • Hostel: The university provides accommodation facilities for both boys & girls. A total number of 13 hostels are there at the campus premises, 4 for girls & 9 for boys hostels with provision for accommodating over 1600 students. There is an exclusive hostel for research scholars. All the amenities of the hostel come at a feasible price which is INR 3,000.
  • Guest House: Jadavpur University has a guest house with 90 double bedrooms, 3 deluxe rooms, 2 single rooms, with all the required maintenance.
  • 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. All the specialists visit the health center for two hours for three days a week and the Lady Doctor attends the center on all working days for three hours a day. Consultation and Medicines are all free of cost.

Jadavpur University Alumni

Notable Alumni Designation
Barnita Bagchi Historian
Chinmoy Guha Professor 
Pran Ranjan Sengupta Mathematician
Anuradha Bhattacharya Writer
Anupam Roy Singer and Music Director

Jadavpur University Affiliated Colleges/Departments

Affiliated Colleges/Departments Designation
JD Birla Institute 7.7
Institute of Business Management 9.4
Bengal Institute of Pharmaceutical Science  8.6
CAD Centre, Jadavpur University

 

Jadavpur University FAQs

Ques: What are the pros & cons of joining Jadavpur University? 

Ans: Jadavpur University is one of the prestigious universities known for its academic achievements. This pedagogical research center keeps managing to remain the ranking among the top universities in the country. All the teaching members have done higher studies like Ph.D., M.Phil and among them a number of professors are scientists. Students can avail themselves of their studies at affordable prices. When it comes to research programs Jadavpur University opens a plethora of research opportunities. It seems that the university holds a lot of pros for joining any course at negligible fees. Check: Jadavpur University Reviews

Ques: Which is better for Engineering courses Shibpur or Jadavpur University? 

Ans: Both Jadavpur & Shibpur are the best institutes when it comes to Engineering courses. But Jadavpur University has better placement records, academic results, facilities, and faculties. The research facilities of Jadavpur University are also noteworthy as compared to Shibpur. 
 

Ques: Does Jadavpur University offer any Distance Education Program? 

Ans: Yes, Jadavpur University offers Distance Education in several fields such as M.A in Environment & Development, PG Diploma in Multimedia & Web Technology & PG Diploma in Risk Management & Financial Engineering. Check: Jadavpur University Departments
 

Ques: Does Jadavpur University have any international Collaboration?

Ans: Yes, Jadavpur University has international collaborations with multiple organisations at research programs. Some of the institutes with which Jadavpur University collaborates are listed as follows: 

 

  • University of Yale, U.S.A.
  • University of Bonn, Germany
  • University of Arizona, USA
  • Hiroshima University and Hokkaido University, Japan
  • University of Aarhus, Denmark
  • University of Manchester, U.K.

Ques: How can a foreign student take admission to Jadavpur University? 

Ans: International students seeking admission to Jadavpur University must visit the official website of the university. The admission can be done in three ways which are Self-Financed, Through ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relation) and Through an Exchange Program.


Ques: What is the function of an Entrepreneurship Cell at Jadavpur University? 

Ans: The entrepreneurship cell has been working to invoke the spirit of entrepreneurship among the new generation. This platform of Jadavpur University provides ample opportunities for the students who come with innovative ideas. This cell guides the aspirants on how to interact with the corporate world to be successful entrepreneurs. 
 

Ques: How many affiliated institutions are there under Jadavpur University? 

Ans: Jadavpur University has two affiliated colleges under its affiliation which are J.D Birla Institute & Institute of Business Management and also one affiliated course which is B.Pharm and the institute name is Bengal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 


Ques. Is there any distance education course for out of city students at Jadavpur University?

Ans. Yes, Jadavpur University provides three distance education courses approved by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Such courses include M.A. in Environment and Development, PG Diploma in Multimedia and Web Technology, and PG Diploma in Risk Management and Financial Engineering.

Ques. Are there any extracurricular activities offered by Jadavpur University?

Ans. Yes, Jadavpur University offers various social clubs for the social well-being of the students. The university has many clubs and societies such as Music Club, Photographic Club, Quiz Forum and Film Society, Debating Society, Art & Literary Society, Drama Club, Painting Club, Mountaineering & Hiking Club, Science Club and many others.

Ques. Does the university offer any scholarship or financial assistance to the students?

Ans. Yes, the university offers financial assistance to meet the educational expenses of the students from middle and lower-middle-income groups. The university offers Concession In Fees, Stipends, Fellowships, Students Aid Fund, etc. along with national scholarships to assist such students.

Ques. How are the placement opportunities at Jadavpur University, Kolkata?

Ans. Jadavpur University, Kolkata is categorized as one of the top 5 universities in India and helps the students in placement opportunities in top companies with a decent package. The university campus is visited by top MNCs such as Airtel, Bajaj Auto, Microsoft, Adobe, Samsung, Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple

Ques. How old is Jadavpur University?

Ans. In its present form, Jadavpur University was established in1955. Prior to that, the university was known as the National Council of Education, Bengal which was formed in 1906.

Jadavpur University Fees & Eligibility

COURSE FEES ELIGIBILITY
B.Tech ₹10,000 (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 45% + WBJEE
B.Pharm ₹2,400 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
B.Ed ₹15,260 (Total Fees) Graduation
B.Sc ₹2,400 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
B.Arch ₹12,000 (Total Fees) 10+2
BA ₹2,400 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
B.P.Ed ₹2,400 (1st Year Fees) 10+2 or Graduation