Jadavpur University Kolkata
About Jadavpur University, Kolkata
On December 24, 1955, the West Bengal Government, with the collaboration of the Government of India, passed the legislation required for the establishment of Jadavpur University. The campus covers an area of 88 acres. According to the NIRF Ranking for university category, 2021, Jadavpur University is ranked eighth. According to the NIRF Rankings 2021, the university is ranked 17th in the research category and 14th overall. JU Kolkata has established itself as one of the best universities in the country. It provides a wide range of courses, with faculty members dedicated to advanced study and research.
The National Council of Education was founded thanks to the generous donations. Raja Subodh Chandra Mallik, Brojendra Kishore Roy Choudhary, Maharaja Suryyo Kanto Acharya Choudhury, and Sir Rashbehari Ghosh were among the major donors. Sri Aurobindo was the first principal of the Bengal National College. Rabindranath Tagore also taught at the Bengal National College. Jadavpur University offers a wide range of courses in the arts, sciences, engineering, and technology. The University has UGC recognition and AICTE approval (All India Council of Technical Education).
Location of Jadavpur University
Jadavpur University is located in the state of West Bengal. Its official address is 188 Raja S.C. Mallick Rd, Kolkata, India. Students travelling from out of town can take advantage of convenient air travel to get here. The nearest airport to Jadavpur University is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, which is 30.3 kilometres away. The nearest metro station to Jadavpur University is Jadavpur Railway Station. It is located 850 metres from Jadavpur University. Students and visitors can also take the bus to the University. The nearest bus stop is Howrah-Layalka, which is 1.8 kilometres away from the university.
Awards, acknowledgements, collaborations, and accreditations
- NAAC re-accredited Jadavpur University with a CGPA of 3.68 at A Grade on a scale of four.
- According to the International Comparative Performance of India’s Research Base report, Jadavpur University is among the Top 10 Indian Research Institutions.
- Engineering College Rankings place Jadavpur University 11th.
- According to the NIRF ranking 2021, Jadavpur University is ranked eighth in the University category, seventeenth in the Engineering category, seventeenth in the Research category, and fourteenth in the overall category.
- Times Higher Education Asia University ranked Jadavpur University 84th out of 200 best Asian universities.
Recognitions
UGC recognises JU Kolkata (University Grant Commission).
Accreditation
NAAC has accredited Jadavpur University (National Assessment of Accreditation Council)
Collaborations
JU Kolkata has collaborated with the institutions/organisations given 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 Infrastructure and Facilities
Jadavpur University is located on 96.5 acres of land on Raja SC Mullik Road in Bidhanagar, Kolkata. The University’s infrastructure is excellent. Gandhi Bhavan Auditorium, Open Air Theatre, Subarna Jayanti Bhavan, Toilets, Guest House, and Ramp for Specially Abled Students are among the facilities available at JU Kolkata. A Sports Centre, Technology Bhavan, Electrical Revamping, drinking and water tanks, Guest House, Library, Day Care Centre, and Health Centre are among the Jadavpur University Facilities.
Within the University campus, there are separate hostels for girls and boys. There are 9 boys hostels and 4 girls hostels among the 13 hostels. It can accommodate up to 1600 students in total. Jadavpur University has a Guest House for those who come from out of town to visit students. A central library, a digital library, and departmental libraries are available on the University campus. The central library has seating for 700 readers. The Day Care Facility has been organised by Jadavpur University in collaboration with the ‘Mamta’ organisation. The Day Care Centre meets the need of parents to care for their children while they participate in University activities. The facility is available to research scholars, regular full-time students, and other University staff. On the campus of Jadavpur University, there is a Healthcare Centre. A medical superintendent, part-time qualified specialists, and a part-time lady doctor supervise the centre.
Courses at Jadavpur University
The university has 146 courses available at the diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Courses at JU Kolkata are available in both full-time and part-time formats. The duration of Jadavpur University courses varies depending on the programme.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| B.Tech | 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks. Candidates must ensure he has obtained 60% marks inMathematicsand a minimum of 30% pass marks inEnglish. |
| B.Pharma | |
| B.Arch | 10+2 inPhysics, Maths andChemistrywith a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent from a recognised board/council. Candidates must possess aNATAor Paper-2JEE MainScore. |
| B.Sc. | Qualify the 10+2 merit basis. |
| B.A. | Admissions are provided on the basis of a combination of 10+2 merit and results of entrance tests. Departments have the autonomy to determine the admission criteria. |
| M.Tech/M.E./M.Arch/M.Pharma | The admission to M.E., M.Tech, M.Pharm. And M.Arch. programmes are provided to students with GATE/GPATscores. Students who apply through the GATE score get 70% weightage. While students who apply through B.E./B.Tech. the score gets 50% weightage. The rest weightage is determined by tests. 10% weightage is given to students possessing industry experience as they are sponsored by the industry. |
| M.Sc. | Admissions are provided on the merit basis of B.Sc. results and entrance tests conducted by specific departments. |
| M.A. | Admissions are provided on the merit basis of B.A. results and entrance tests conducted by individual departments. |
| M.Phil | Successful completion of a master’s degree programme and appearance in the entrance examination conducted by University. |
| Ph.D | Successful completion of a postgraduate programme or an undergraduate programme with a duration of 4 to 5 years. Candidates withNET/SET/GATE/Teaching Fellowship/M.Phil. degree are not required to appear in the entrance test conducted by University. |
Jadavpur University Admissions
Jadavpur University provides a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral academic programmes. The admission process at JU Kolkata differs depending on eligibility criteria, entrance exams, and other requirements. The stages involved in the admission process for each programme are listed below.
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 public university in India. Fees are kept to a minimum. Meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds are eligible for JU Kolkata scholarships and fee reductions. A student enrolled in the University must have a family income of Rs. 250,000 or less to qualify for fee concession. Swami Vivekananda Merit and Means Scholarships are also available to deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Undergraduate students receive financial assistance ranging from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000, postgraduate students receive financial assistance ranging from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 5000, and Kanyashree applicants receive financial assistance ranging from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 2500 through the SVMM Scholarship.