Jadavpur University, Kolkata Reviews on Infrastructure, Campus, Placement, Facilities & Faculty

There are two campuses. The main campus is in Jadavpur itself and the second campus is in Salt lake city sector III. The main campus is spread across 56 Acres whereas the second campus is in 26 Acres. There are hostels in both the campuses with Wi-Fi facilites and gym as well. The food is hygienic and the canteens are decent enough in both the campuses.

The academics and curriculum is one of the key features of Jadavpur University. The quality of teaching is good as majority of the professors have passed out from Jadavpur University itself. The curriculum is revised and updated with the recent developments which makes student efficient and job ready after 4 years of study.

Placements at Jadavpur University speaks for itself. With highest package ranging from 45LPA to 65LPA, the records keep on breaking every year. Most importantly, the placements go on for the entire final year of the course and students can expect a good enough package at a good company after their graduation. Nearly 90-95% students end up getting placed across departments with an average package of 7-8LPA. Those who don't, they opt for higher studies in abroad more often than not.

This aspect makes JU stand apart from all the colleges in India. You can complete your B.E. at INR10,500 (INR 25,0000 if you get into I.T. department). With the average package ranging such high with such a nominal course fee, this makes JU the best value for money college in India.

Overall campus life in amazing. You can join different clubs and societies and get involved in the cultural aspects of things here in JU. The campus is very safe as it is located in the city itself and not on the outskirts of it. The main campus is the place to be when it comes to the cultural fest (Sanskriti) and the Salt lake campus when it comes to tech events (Srijan).

You have to appear in WBJEE(West Bengal Joint entrance Examination) if you wish to study here in JU. The departments like CSE , IT , ETCE , IEE boasts very high average package each and every year as compared to other departments. You have to get a rank under 500 to give yourself a chance ( if you don't have a state domicile).

Quality teaching, laboratories are well equipped and instruments are updated and well functioning. Smart board and microphones are available in the class room. Libraries are opened from 11 am to 8pm. There is also a digital library for downloading pdfs and journals. Hostels are well maintained and hostel fees is minimal.

Quality of teaching is really good. Teachers behave in a friendly manner.you can ask any questions without hesitation inside as well as outside of the classroom. seminars are arranged every month to keep us updated about the research going over the world.

In case of placements of engineering students Jadavpur University ranks among the best institutions. More than 90% of the students are placed in different companies which includes Google Microsoft Qualcomm Harley Davidson etc. But in case of science placements rate is not that impressive. One of the many causes is that most science students want to pursue higher studies.

Course fees is very low. Besides for needy students Alumni scholarship is also provided. Hostel fees is also very low .

Campus is almost like second home for the students. It is located near jadavpur railway station as well as near the bus stop. A health center is also located inside the campus. In case of emergency Ambulance are also present and KPC medical college is located just beside the university.