Compare Jadavpur University Kolkata vs NIT Kolkata

Compare Jadavpur University, Kolkata BE Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering vs NIT Kolkata B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. Jadavpur University, Kolkata is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 252 verified students while NIT Kolkata is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 157 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on B.E /B.Tech Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.

Quick facts

BE Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

via Jadavpur University, Kolkata

B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering

via NIT Kolkata

Quick Facts

Location

Kolkata, West Bengal

Ownership

Government

Private

Parent Institute

MAKAUT Kolkata

Type Of Institute

State University

College Type

University

College

Establishment Year

1955

2001

Campus Size

87 Acres

5 Acres

Total Courses Offered

166

Ranking & Accreditations

Careers360 University Rank

Careers360 Rating
(Engineering and Architecture)

AAAAA

AAAA

NIRF Rank
(Overall)

NIRF Rank
(Engineering and Architecture)

201-300

Approvals

UGC, AICTE

AICTE, Autonomous, +more

Accreditations

NAAC

Other Ranked Domain

24 (Pharmacy) - NIRF 2025

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Ranking & Accreditations

Jadavpur University, Kolkata dipped by 6 spots.

Source: NIRF

Placement Statistics

Data presented for the year 2024

Total Students Placed
(In Engineering and Architecture)

790

605

Graduating Students
(In Engineering and Architecture)

868

738

Placement Percentage
(In Engineering and Architecture)

99%

100%

Median Salary LPA
(In Engineering and Architecture)

₹10.50 LPA

₹6 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies

133

Graduating Students
(overall)

1303

815

Total Students Placed
(overall)

1043

661

Placement Percentage
(overall)

99%

100%

Median Salary Lpa
(overall)

₹ 9.91 LPA

₹ 6.08 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies
(overall)

257

154

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Placement Statistics

The average salary of NIT Kolkata stands highest at 6 LPA followed by Jadavpur University, Kolkata at 10.50 LPA .

Source: NIRF

Course & Fees Details

Course Credential

Degree

B.E /B.Tech

Branch

Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Duration

4 years

Mode

Offline

Approved Intake

150

Fees

₹ 22.84 Thousand

₹ 5.98 Lakh

Exams Accepted

WBJEE

JEE Main , WBJEE

Course Approval

AICTE

Admission Details

Provisional admission will be made on the basis of the Provisional Admission Letter for a seat of Jadavpur University issued by the WB-JEE for Joint Entrance Examination for Admission to Engineering, Medical/Technological Degree Colleges at any of the Reporting Centers provided the candidate satisfies the prescribed following medical fitness (except for candidates applying under Physically Challenged quota).

Through WBJEE / JEE(Main) Counseling conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination in General Stream of West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or any other equivalent examination of a University/Board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English are eligible for provisional admission to the First Year Class of the aforesaid Undergraduate Engg/Tech/Arch/ Pharm courses.

10+2 standard or equivalent with Physics & Mathematics along with any one of Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Computer Application /Technical Vocational Subject as compulsory subjects with individual pass marks (Theory & Practical) and having minimum 45% marks in the above subjects (40% for reserve category) and at least 30% marks in English + valid score/rank in WBJEE/Jee(M)/CEEAMPAI-WB current academic year

Lateral Entry - Diploma & B.Sc. Degree holders having at least 45% marks (40% in case of Reserve Category) with valid WBJELET score (Pass marks in XII standard with mathematics in case of B.Sc. Degree Holders.)1

College & Exam Cut-off

Data presented for the year 2025

Exam & Counselling

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Fees

Total Fees

₹ 22,840

₹ 5,97,900

Total Scholarships Provided

2840

930

Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

Government

Self

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Fees

Jadavpur University, Kolkata released a total of 2368 scholarships granted by government bodies. NIT Kolkata itself is the highest scholarship granting authority, by releasing 485 scholarships.

Class Profile

Data presented for the year 2024

Total Students

173

3852

Total Faculty

594

272

Total Male Students

1895

Total Female Students

1957

Total Students Outside State

1968

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Class Profile

NIT Kolkata has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 14 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 4 students per faculty.

Facilities

Alumni Associations

Auditorium

Boys Hostel

Cafeteria

Girls Hostel

Guest Room/Waiting Room

Gym

I.T Infrastructure

Laboratories

Library

Medical/Hospital

Sports

Wifi

Alumni Associations

Auditorium

Boys Hostel

Cafeteria

Girls Hostel

Gym

I.T Infrastructure

Laboratories

Library

Medical/Hospital

Sports

Wifi

College Reviews & Perception

College Infrastructure

Campus Life

Academics

Placements

Value for Money

Total Reviews

247

143

Individual Reviews

“ Excellent experience. Each day we are facing new challenges. ”

posted on 2 years ago by Akash

“ Collage is best. ”

posted on 2 years ago by Ayush Aryan

“ The best college. ”

posted on 2 years ago by snehasish roy

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“ Supportive teachers and great campus life ”

posted on 3 months ago by Arin Roy

“ “Good learning, calm campus, placements need more support.” ”

posted on 4 months ago by Abhishek das

“ NIT Kolkata offers a vibrant and balanced campus ”

posted on 1 year ago by Ritam Majumdar

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College Reviews & Perception

Jadavpur University, Kolkata has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas NIT Kolkata has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.