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Jadavpur University: Courses, Admissions, Placements, Rankings & CutOff 2025

Jadavpur University, a State University, was established on 24 December 1955 under the Jadavpur University Act (West Bengal Act XXXIII of 1955). The university provides a variety of courses.

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Jadavpur University Overview

Did you know- Tuition fees of Jadavpur university are among the lowest in India; even professional courses like B.Tech and M.Tech are highly subsidised.

Its origins go back to the National Council of Education, Bengal (1906), which emerged from the anti-colonial movement with the vision of building self-reliance through education. Since then, the University has worked to empower young people by offering global knowledge, technical education, and awareness of social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. Over the years, it has expanded the frontiers of science, technology, humanities, and social sciences through innovation and outreach. The University has also provided research and policy support to state, national, and international bodies, while contributing to technological growth for industries as well as marginalized communities through innovative and adaptive approaches. 

Key Highlights of Jadavpur University 

Parameters 

Details  

Jadavpur University Admission Months 

Undergraduate (UG): UG applications begin once the +2 (higher secondary) board exam results are declared.  

Postgraduate (PG): PG admission processes typically start in April–May each year. 

Top Programs  

Engineering (B.Tech), Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Architecture, Arts/Science/Commerce UG degrees, MBA via IBMNCE, MCA, M.Tech/M.Pharma/M.Sc/M. A/M.Com, PhD. 

Accepted Exams 

WBJEE, CUET-UG/PG, GATE 

Duration of Course  

UG: 3–5 years depending on program 

PG: 2 years (MBA: 3 years) 

PhD: 3 years 

Courses and Fees

Jadavpur University offers many courses like B.Tech, B.Sc, BA, MA, M.Tech, MCA, Pharmacy and PhD in different fields. Below are some of the courses along with their fees.  

Courses 

Fees (in Rs) 

Architecture 

5710 

Chemical Engineering  

5710 

Civil Engineering   

5710 

Computer Science and Engineering   

5710 

Construction Engineering   

5710 

Electrical Engineering   

5710 

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering   

5710 

Food Technology & Bio-Chemical Engineering   

5710 

Information Technology (Non-TFW)   

30,860 

Information Technology (TFW)   

24,860 

Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering   

4699 

Mechanical Engineering 

5710 

Metallurgical and Material Engineering   

5710 

Pharmaceutical Technology   

5710 

Power Engineering   

5710 

Printing Engineering 

5710 

Production Engineering 

5710 

Post-Graduate Engineering fees structure in Rs.: 

Programme 

GATE Fee (₹) 

Sponsored Fee (₹) 

Self-Sponsored Fee (₹) 

Automobile Engineering 

12,000 

30,000 

---- 

Biomedical Engineering 

2,400 

24,000 

2,400 

Bioprocess Engineering 

24,000 

---- 

24,000 

Chemical Engineering 

2,400 

24,000 

2,400 

Civil Engineering 

2,400 

24,000 

---- 

Computer Science & Engineering 

2,400 

24,000 

2,400 

Control System Engineering 

2,400 

---- 

---- 

Distributed & Mobile Computing 

25,000 

30,000 

25,000 

Electrical Engineering 

2,400 

24,000 

---- 

Electronics & Tele-Communication Engg. 

2,400 

24,000 

---- 

Energy Science & Technology 

2,400 

24,000 

2,400 

Environmental Biotechnology 

24,000 

---- 

24,000 

Food Technology & Bio-Chemical Engineering 

2,400 

24,000 

2,400 

Illumination Engineering 

12,000 

30,000 

12,000 

Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering 

2,400 

24,000 

---- 

IT (Courseware Engineering) 

12,000 

30,000 

12,000 

Laser Technology 

24,000 

---- 

24,000 

Material Engineering 

2,400 

24,000 

2,400 

Mechanical Engineering 

2,400 

24,000 

---- 

Metallurgical Engineering 

2,400 

24,000 

2,400 

Nano Science & Technology 

12,000 

30,000 

12,000 

Nuclear Engineering 

12,000 

30,000 

12,000 

Power Engineering 

12,000 

30,000 

12,000 

Printing Engineering & Graphic Communication 

24,000 

---- 

24,000 

Production Engineering 

2,400 

24,000 

---- 

Software Engineering 

18,000 

30,000 

18,000 

Water Resources & Hydraulic Engineering 

2,400 

24,000 

2,400 

Placements, Cutoff, and Admissions

Jadavpur University is recognized as a leading institution of higher learning, built on the strength of its bright and creative students, its dedicated and highly qualified teachers, and the support of its accomplished alumni.

The university maintains long-standing ties with many organisations and aims to transform recruiters into lasting partners by responding to mutual needs and ensuring value on both sides. It offers a rich pool of talent across a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In the Faculty of Engineering alone, there are currently 17 departments at the undergraduate level and 57 specializations at the postgraduate level.

Below are the placement statistics for the year 2022 & 2023:

PG Placement track 2022 Batch

No. of Offers

214

No. of Companies

43

Average CTC

Rs. 7.88 LPA

No. of students placed

197

FTE

209

Median CTC

Rs. 6.87 LPA

PG Placement track 2023 Batch

No. of Offers

197

No. of Companies

56

Average CTC

Rs. 7.26 LPA

No. of students placed

157

FTE

25

Median CTC

Rs. 6.5 LPA

UG Placement track 2022 Batch

Branch

Batch Size

No. of Offers

No. of Students Placed

Average CTC (LPA in Rs.)

Computer Science Engineering

63

76

54

29.05

Information Technology

87

126

77

17.99

Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering

56

83

53

11.23

Electronics and Telecommunications Engg.

80

97

63

15.83

Electrical Engineering

121

145

102

8.60

Mechanical Engineering

131

145

95

7.19

Chemical Engineering

101

149

91

8.31

Civil Engineering

141

116

81

6.50

Production Engineering

45

55

40

12.37

Power Engineering

46

57

33

8.14

Printing Engineering

30

36

21

7.35

Construction Engineering

34

28

18

5.60

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

35

43

24

7.90

Food Technology & Bio-Chemical Engineering

31

30

18

6.77

Pharmaceutical Technology

71

19

13

6.05

Total

1072

1205

783

11.23

To know more in detail, please visit the upGrad’s Jadavpur University Placements’ Page.

Scholarships at Jadavpur University 2025

Details

    Eligibility: For UG and PG students

    Amount: Appr Rs.10,000 PA

Ranking 2024-2025

The table below will inform you about the courses and their rankings for Jadavpur University, ranked by the ranking body NIRF for the years 2025,2024, and 2023.  

Course 

Year 

Rank 

Overall  

2025 

18 

Overall 

2024 

17 

Overall 

2023 

13 

Jadavpur University VS Aligarh Muslim University VS Banaras Hindu University

Parameters 

Jadavpur University 

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) 

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) 

NIRF Ranking 2025 (Overall) 

18 

19 

10 

Tuition Fees 

UG: ₹ 5710 to 30,860 
 
PG: ₹ 2,400 to 24,000 

UG: ₹ 5k-12k 
 
PG: ₹ 6.5k-9k  

UG: ₹ 75 
 
PG: ₹ 125-1250 

Popular Courses 

Engineering (B.Tech), Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Architecture, Arts/Science/Commerce UG degrees, MBA via IBMNCE, MCA, M.Tech/M.Pharma/M.Sc/M. A/M.Com, PhD. 

B.Tech (via AMUEEE) 

MBA (via AMU-CAT) 

MBBS and BDS 

Popular UG/PG courses such as B.Sc, B.A., M.A., M.Sc. 

 
B.Tech, Medicine (MBBS), Law (LLB), Business (MBA), and Humanities (BA, MA)

Placement Rate 

- 

- 

Highest Package: ₹ 19.8 LPA

Campus, Hostel & Student Life

Location:  Kolkata, West Bengal 

Hostel Information: 

- Total Accommodation: 1876 

- For Male Students: 1254 

- For Female Students: 622 

  • The university has 13 hostels in total, with 4 for girls and 9 for boys, offering accommodation to more than 1600 students. 
  • Each hostel mess is managed by a Students’ Mess Committee under the supervision of the hostel superintendent. 
  • The Main Hostel complex is located outside the campus. Private canteens are available at the Main Hostel complex, the Ladies Hostel complex, and near the Old P.G. Hostel. These are overseen by the Students’ Committee. 
  • A separate hostel is reserved exclusively for Research Scholars. 

 Student Life 

Jadavpur university provides students with a vibrant and happening student life. Students get to participate in many clubs and committees that enhance their skills. Below are mentioned some clubs: 

1. Photographic Club 
2. Quiz Forum and Debating Society (QFDS) 
3. Mountaineering And Hiking Club 
4. Environment Groups 
5. Karate Club 
6. Chess Club 
7. Science Club

Notable Alumni

Jadavpur University has a notable legacy of alumni who have led in academia, industry, and public service. Below are mentioned some of the alumni from the university.

Name 

Field of Work 

Rupanjali Poddar 

Supply Chain @ Euler Motors 

Humza Ahmad 

Software Development Manager III at Amazon 

Subham Bhattacharya 

Creative Group Head @ chlorophyll brand & communications consultancy 

Una Roy Chowdhury 

School Principal- CBSE School, Delhi Public School 

FAQs for Overview

Jadavpur University is one of India’s most respected public universities. Established in 1955, it has developed a reputation for academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and strong student engagement. Its engineering, science, and arts faculties consistently rank among the best in the country. The university is also known for its affordable education, socially conscious environment, and vibrant campus life. Over the decades, it has produced leaders in academia, technology, literature, and public life. 

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