Jadavpur University, Calcutta

Jadavpur University, Calcutta is one of the most prestigious colleges in the country. It is acknowledged all over the world for providing quality education in the fields of Science, Commerce, Arts, Engineering and Law. The campus is established in the heart of the city. As per NIRF rankings, the University is ranked 6th in 'University', 12th in 'Engineering' and 13th 'overall'. Jadavpur University has collaborated with Spoken Tutorial (ST) and IIT Bombay as Knowledge Partner. It facilitates various workshops and other learning opportunities for the overall development of the students. The University facilitates various undergraduate, postgraduate as well as PhD courses.

The institution intends to expand and continue higher education by linking traditionally separate subjects in light of the ever-changing global outline. The institution is perceived to search for new dimensions of academic administration which are free of bureaucratic obstacles. The institution has intended to set up a role model for academic leadership. The institution is currently converging on strengthening the actual teaching system so that they can avail of an advanced level of research. The institution is introducing new dimensions to emerging courses and other areas of study. The institution is improving the quality of education by using digital aids and modern electronics. There are transdisciplinary research and development through schools and centres.

Jadavpur University today is internationally acknowledged as the premier university of India. The institution is an urban university which has a global outlook and is completely dedicated to creating leaders who will add to fashion a more humane and just world. Institution programmes are planned towards accomplishing distinction in education so that they can elongate the benefits of advanced technology to society as a whole. Jadavpur University Admissions are for Arts, Science and Engineering departments and the admission process is completely merit-based and set-cutoffs.

Now Jadavpur University has successfully established itself as the leading Indian University with an enormous repertoire of courses offered, an enviable list of faculty members and has come to be known for its commitment towards advanced study and research. The University wishes to grow further as a diverse and socially responsible learning community, providing a high-quality scholarship and equal opportunity for all.

Jadavpur University Quicklinks:

• Highlights
• Courses
• Departments
• Facilities
• Placement
• Fee Details
• Awards & Rankings
• MoUs
• FAQs
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admissions
• Hostel Details

Jadavpur University Highlights:

Jadavpur University is one of the few universities in the country to have a full-time Dean of Students and a full-time Director of Youth Welfare, whose liabilities are principally centred on students and their demands. The Dean of Students looks after the following: health and residential facilities, student union matters, financial assistance and bank loans, and the university's Anti-Ragging Committee. The Director of Youth Welfare is in charge of outreach activities, youth welfare activities, students clubs/societies, and medical insurance. There is also a daycare centre for staff, scholars and students. The following are the highlights of the college:

Jadavpur University Courses:

 The college provides an extensive number of courses in the fields of Arts, Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Students have the following disciplines, courses and specializations to choose from: 

Jadavpur University Departments:

Jadavpur University offers courses in undergraduate, postgraduation and Doctoral programs. All these courses come under different departments. The manifold departments are shown below:

• Bengali
• Comparative Literature
• Economics
• Education
• English
• Film Studies
• History
• International Relations
• Library & Information Science
• Philosophy
• Physical Education
• Sanskrit
• Sociology
• Adult and Continuing Education & Extension
• Architecture
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
• Food Technology & Bio-Chemical Engineering
• Information Technology
• Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical & Material Engineering
• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Power Engineering
• Printing Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Chemistry
• Geography
• Geological sciences
• Instrumentation Science
• Life science & Bio-technology 
• Mathematics
• Physics

Jadavpur University Facilities:

The university is notably acute on the upgrading of infrastructure to foster a more contributory academic environment. Primary developmental work was taken up during the 2008-2013 period. The following are the facilities provided by the University:

• Hostel
• Library
• Clubs and Committees
• Day Care Centre
• Health Centre
• Guest House
• Open Air Theatre
• Student's Cheap Stores
• Sports Board
• Auditorium
• Playground
• Gymnasium
• Indoor Stadium (in process of complete renovation)
• Outdoor Stadium (Salt Lake Campus)
• Badminton Court
• Tennis Court
• Cafeteria
• Amenities like banking, post office, book shops etc
• Equipment for persons with disabilities

Jadavpur University Placement:

Jadavpur University Placement cell provides the training to students for soft skills. The cell invites the company for the recruitment of the final year students. The placement cell arranges industrial visits and guest lectures. The cell also mentors students and guides them for further studies and careers. The placement cell also conducts many activities to place students in National and International companies.

Jadavpur University Fee Details:

Jadavpur university fee structure for all the courses has been given below for students to estimate how much it will cost to pursue higher education:

• The course fee for BE/B. Tech is INR 2,865/- per annum.
• M.Tech/ME course fee is INR 4,800/- per annum.
• BA/B.Sc course fee is INR 2,865/- per annum.
• The fee structure for M.Sc is INR 24,310/- per annum.
• The course fee for MA is INR 2,935/- per annum.
• The fee structure for M.Phil is INR 2,160/- per annum.
• Course fee for Ph.D is INR 8,465/- per annum.

Jadavpur University Awards & Rankings:

The University wishes to grow further as a diverse and socially responsible learning community, providing a high quality of education and equal opportunity for all. The below-mentioned are the awards and rankings for the excellence of the university:

• Jadavpur University was ranked 47th in the Times Higher Education-Thomson Reuters list of the 100 best universities in the BRICS and Emerging Economies, 2013.
• University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) Research Laboratory, an overseas outfit, has ranked Jadavpur University 10th in India in its 2012-13 report considering academic indicators.
• The National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS) of CSIR ranked Jadavpur University 4th among the top 50 universities in the country based on h-index of publication.
• The US patent was granted to "Jadavpur University" in May 2013 from CSE group: Saha Satadal; Basu Subhadip; Nasipuri Mita and Basu Dipak Kumar.
• Jadavpur University students have won the National Championship in the 14th National Youth Parliament Competition conducted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
• JU achieved 1st position among all State universities,5th position in the University Category & 12th position in the overall category accorded by NIRF, MHRD Govt. India
• Ranked 84th among the 200 best Asian universities in the Times Higher Education Asia University rankings 2016
• Ranked 11th in EDU RAND [Engineering college Rankings 2015]
• Jadavpur University is ranked within the Top 10 Indian Research Institutions as per the report of International Comparative Performance of India s Research Base (2009-14)
• Re-accredited by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.68 on a four-point scale at A Grade for a period of five years from 24.09.2014
• Ranked 10th in India, by Academic Performance (URAP) Research Laboratory 2012-13, considering academic indicators
• Recently celebrated a decade as an SYLFF institution.
• Jadavpur University was ranked 543rd in the world by CWTS Leiden Ranking in 2017, for the period 2012-2015. It ranks 1st among all state universities. 

Jadavpur University MoUs:

Jadavpur University has acknowledged 182 MOUs during the period under review by institutions and other bodies in India and abroad. These MOUs have added significantly to inter-institutional, including foreign and collaboration; facilitated student and faculty exchange; added to the university's knowledge-base; enabled national and international participation in seminars/workshops/symposia/etc.; and led to collaborative research projects, among others. 

Jadavpur University FAQs:

1. Does college run any part-time courses for the general public?
   - Yes, you can visit the official website of the courses in the respective faculty of Academics, Courses & Admission section.
2. Does Jadavpur have an Annual Report?
   - Yes, it publishes an annual report including all academic and other accomplishments in all primary sections of the University. Please refer to the Academic Reports Under Academics section on the official website of the college.
3. Are distance learning courses offered at Jadavpur?
   - It allows no separate programmes as such but the university is planning for distance and Web-based courses

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