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Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata

Kolkata, West BengalEstd. 1955UGC, NAAC, NBA8000 intakeState University (UGC)
Fees / year
₹25,000
Courses
9+
Median salary
₹10 LPA
Placed
89.0%
NIRF Overall
#18
Established
1955

About Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata

Jadavpur University, established in 1955 and rooted in the National Education movement of Bengal dating back to 1906, is one of India's most prestigious public universities, consistently ranked among the top 20 institutions in India by NIRF. Located in the Jadavpur area of Kolkata, West Bengal, the university operates across two campuses and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs through its 38 departments organized under faculties of Engineering and Technology, Arts, Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies. Jadavpur University is particularly renowned for its engineering programs, with its departments of Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering ranked among the best in India. The university has a strong tradition of academic excellence, critical inquiry, and social engagement. Its faculty and students have made significant contributions to research in areas such as nano-science, power electronics, food technology, environmental engineering, and comparative literature. The placement cell facilitates campus recruitment from over 200 companies, with average packages around 8 LPA and top offers exceeding 30 LPA from leading technology and engineering companies.

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established
1955
Institution type
Government
Location
Kolkata, West Bengal
Affiliation
State University (UGC)
Approvals
UGC, NAAC, NBA
NIRF 2025
#18 Overall, #9 University, #1 State Public University
Programmes
9Engineering
UG fees
₹25,000 a year
Median salary
₹10 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
89%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
10,8162023–24

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

9 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of TechnologyUndergraduate9₹25,000

Placements

4-year UG programmes, 2023–24

89%

Placement rate

₹10 LPA

Median salary

814

placed of 915 graduates

91

went on to higher studies

814 of the 915 students who graduated from Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (89%), at a median salary of ₹10 LPA. 91 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

64.3%

of students reimbursed

6,953

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 6,953 of 10,816 students at Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata (64.3%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata is ranked #1 among state public universities, #9 among universities, #16 in Architecture, #18 in Engineering, #18 overall, #23 for research and #24 in Pharmacy.

How are placements at Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata?

In the data Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata submitted to NIRF 2025, 814 of the 915 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (89%), at a median salary of ₹10 LPA. Another 91 went on to higher studies.

What is the fee at Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata?

First-year tuition at Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata is ₹25,000 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata offer?

Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata offers 9 programmes in Engineering, including Bachelor of Technology.

Is Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata a government or private institution?

Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata is a government institution in Kolkata, West Bengal, established in 1955. It is affiliated to State University (UGC).

Which bodies approve or accredit Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata?

Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata lists approval or accreditation from UGC, NAAC and NBA.

Do students at Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 6,953 of its 10,816 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 5,242 through state and central government schemes, 1,696 by the institution and 15 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata?

10,816 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 31.5% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 10 October 2026.

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