Jadavpur University, Kolkata

After the Independence of India, the West Bengal Government with the concurrence of the Govt. of India made necessary legislation for the establishment of Jadavpur University on December 24, 1955. The campus is spread over 88 acres of land. Jadavpur University is ranked 8th according to the NIRF Ranking for university category, 2021. As per NIRF Rankings 2021, the university has been ranked 17th in the research category and 14th in the overall category. JU Kolkata has established itself as one of the top universities. It offers a vast number of courses with the commitment of faculty members toward advanced study and research. 

The generous donations were made to establish the National Council of Education. The major donors were Raja Subodh Chandra Mallik, Brojendra Kishore Roy Choudhary, Maharaja Suryyo Kanto Acharya Choudhury and Sir Rashbehari Ghosh. The first principal of the Bengal National College was Sri Aurobindo. Rabindranath Tagore also served as a teacher in the Bengal National College. Jadavpur University offers numerous courses in the disciplines of Arts, Science, Engineering and Technology. The University is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education).

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Jadavpur University Location

Jadavpur University is located in Kolkata state. Its official address is 188, Raja S.C. Mallick Rd, Kolkata. Students who come from out of station can reach here by convenient air travel. The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is the nearest Airport to Jadavpur University is at a distance of 30.3 km.  The Jadavpur Railway Station is the nearest metro station to Jadavpur University. It is located at a distance of 850 m from Jadavpur University. Students or visitors can also reach the University by bus. The nearest bus depot is at the distance of Howrah -Layalka is at a distance of 1.8 km from the University. 

Awards, Recognitions, Collaborations and Accreditations

Awards

• On a scale of four, NAAC re-accredited Jadavpur University with a CGPA of 3.68 at A Grade.
• According to the report of International Comparative Performance of India’s Research Base Jadavpur University is ranked among the Top 10 Indian Research Institutions.  
• Jadavpur University has ranked 11th in Engineering College Rankings
• Jadavpur University has ranked 8th in the University category, 17th in the Engineering category, 17th in the Research category and 14th in the overall category as per the NIRF ranking 2021. 
• Jadavpur University has ranked 84th among the 200 best Asian Universities in the rankings of Times Higher Education Asia University.

Recognitions

JU Kolkata is recognised by UGC (University Grant Commission). 

Accreditation

Jadavpur University is accredited by NAAC (National Assessment of Accreditation Council)

Collaborations

JU Kolkata has collaborated with the institutions/organisations mentioned below. 

• SYLFF

• Erasmus Mundus

• Global Change

• TEQIP

• Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
  - Faculty exchange and Human Resource Development in Coastal Zone Management

• Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
  - Faculty Exchange and Research on Web-based distance education

• Bolzano University, Italy
  - Exchange programme

• Brunei University, UK
  - Faculty of Exchange & Research

• Shastri Indo Canadian Foundation
   - Faculty & Student Exchange, Research

• Staffordshire University, UK

 - Distance learning programme: MA in sustainable development

• International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy Research

Jadavpur University Clubs, Councils and Committees

Jadavpur University has numerous student clubs and societies developed for students for the welfare of students. These clubs are formed for students having similar interests to share a platform to discuss their ideas and opinions and further work towards them in various extracurricular areas. We have listed below the clubs of Jadavpur University. 

• Photographic Club

• Music Club

• Quiz Forum and Debating Society

• Film Society 

• Drama Club

• Art and Literary Society

• Mountaineering and Hiking Club

• Painting Club

• Science Club 

• Chess Club 

• Environment Group

• Karate Club

Jadavpur University Infrastructure and Facilities

Jadavpur University is spread across 96.5 acres at Raja SC Mullik Road, Bidhanagar, Kolkata. The Infrastructure of the University is well built. JU Kolkata facilities include Gandhi Bhavan Auditorium, Open Air Theatre, Subarna Jayanti Bhavan, Toilets, Guest House and Ramp for specially-abled students. The Jadavpur University Facilities include a Sports Centre, Technology Bhavan, Electrical Revamping, drinking and water tanks, Guest House, Library, Day Care Centre and Health Centre. 

There are separate hostels for girls and boys inside the University campus. Among 13 hostels, 9 are boys hostels and 4 are girls hostels. It provides an overall accommodation to 1600 students. Jadavpur University provides a Guest House facility for those who come to visit students from out of station. The University campus includes a central library, digital library and departmental library. The central library has a sitting facility of 700 readers. Jadavpur University has organised the Day Care Facility with the ‘Mamta’ organisation. The Day Care Centre fulfills the need of parents to look after their children when they are involved in University activities. The facility is provided to research scholars, regular full-time students and other staff of the University. Jadavpur University has a Healthcare Centre inside the campus. The centre is overseen by a medical superintendent, part-time qualified specialists and a part-time lady doctor. 

Jadavpur University Courses

The university offers a total of 146 courses at the diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. JU Kolkata courses are offered in both full-time and part-time modes. The duration of the Jadavpur University courses varies from programme to programme.

JU Kolkata Eligibility Criteria

Jadavpur University Admissions

Jadavpur University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral academic programmes. The admission process for each programme of JU Kolkata varies depending on eligibility criteria, entrance tests and other requirements. We have mentioned below the stages involved in the admission process for each programme. 

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Jadavpur University B.Tech./B.E./B.Arch./B. Pharm. Admission Procedure

• Fulfill the eligibility criteria.

• Send applications to WBJEEB.

• Appear in the WBJEE.

• Qualify the examination.

• Send applications to University. 

• Complete the admission formalities. 

Jadavpur University B.A./B.Sc./B.Ed./B.Lib.I.Sc. Admission Procedure

• Fulfill the eligibility criteria.

• Send application to Jadavpur University.

• Appear in the Entrance Examination.

• Declaration of results.

• Verification of Documents and Fee payment. 

Jadavpur University M.C.A. Admission Procedure

• Fulfill the eligibility criteria.

• Apply for appearing in JECA.

• Appear and qualify JECA conducted by WBJEEB.

• Send applications to Jadavpur University.

• Get seat allotment.

• Verification of documents and fee payment. 

Jadavpur University Ph.D. Admission Procedure

• Fulfill the Eligibility Criteria.

• Appear in the Entrance Examination.

• Declaration of results.

• Appear in the Interview.

• Declaration of results.

• Verification of documents.

• Submission of photocopies of required documents.

• Fee Payment. 

Jadavpur University Scholarship

Jadavpur University is a state University. The fee charges are minimal. JU Kolkata scholarship and fee concession are provided to meritorious students belonging from economically weaker sections. For fee concession, the family income of a student enrolled in the University must be Rs. 250,000 or less. Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship is also provided to meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections. Financial assistance of Rs. 1000 to Rs, 5000 is provided to undergraduate students, Rs. 2000 to Rs. 5000 to postgraduate students and Rs. 2000 to Rs. 2500 to Kanyashree Applicants through SVMM Scholarship. 

Jadavpur University Cut-Off

 Jadavpur University cut-off is predicted by several factors mentioned below:

• Number of students appearing in the Entrance Examination: If the number of students appearing in the examination is higher, then it signifies a strong and tough competition on the limited seats offered by the college.
• Difficulty Level of Entrance Examination: If the exam is tough, then the students are less likely to score higher marks. 
• Previous Year Cut-Off trends: The previous year's cut-off trends make it easy to predict the present year's cut-off. 

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Jadavpur University Placement 

Jadavpur University is one of the top Universities in India. Numerous recruiters visit the campus for Jadavpur University placement. Major recruiters of Jadavpur University are Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon, Bennet Coleman, Bridge 2i, Capgemini, SAP Labs, Vedanta, Wipro, Tata Metaliks, DE Shaw.

JU Kolkata Placement Highlights 2021 (UG 3 Year Course)

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