Jeppiaar University, Chennai
Also known as Jeppiaar University
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- Courses
- 26+
- Established
- 2022
About Jeppiaar University, Chennai
Jeppiaar University is a state private university in Chennai, established in 2022 under the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019 (Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 2019). The Act's schedule was amended to include it by a notification of 26 February 2021, and G.O. (Ms.) No. 149 of 5 August 2022 fixed 5 August 2022 as the date on which it began to function. It is promoted by the Jeppiaar Educational Trust, calls itself a Christian minority institution and is a unitary university with no off-campus centre. The campus is at Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Semmancheri, Chennai 600119; the 2022 government order records a lease of at least 100.4 acres for it. The University Grants Commission's list of private universities (as on 25 November 2022) includes it.
Schools and programmes
The university has five schools. Engineering and Technology offers B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, with AI and Data Science, AI and Machine Learning and Cyber Security, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Biotechnology, and M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, Biotechnology and VLSI Design. Arts, Humanities and Management offers B.Com., BBA and MBA. Science and Allied Health Sciences offers BCA, MCA, B.Sc. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Laboratory Technology and Forensic Science, and M.Sc. in Computer Science and Forensic Science. Aviation and Logistics offers B.Sc. Aviation and BBA and MBA in Airline and Airport Management and in Shipping and Logistics, and Physical Education and Sports Sciences offers B.Sc. Physical Education. Ph.D. programmes are also listed.
Jeppiaar Engineering College
Jeppiaar University awards its own degrees. Jeppiaar Engineering College, on the same Jeppiaar Nagar address, is a separate college affiliated to Anna University and admits through TNEA counselling; it has its own page on this site.
Ranking and placements
The university submitted NIRF 2026 data in the Management category (MBA only) and is not in the NIRF 2025 ranked lists that were checked, so no NIRF rank is given. Its placement page reports 84 of 140 registered students placed (60%) for 2025-26 across B.Sc., BBA, B.Com. and MBA. The NIRF 2026 sheet shows 119 MBA students graduating in 2024-25, 100 of them placed, with a median salary of Rs 3,00,000.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2022
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Approvals
- UGC
- Programmes
- 26Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce
- Also known as
- Jeppiaar University
- Website
- jeppiaaruniversity.ac.in
Courses
26 programmes offered
| Course | Level | Specialisations |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 6 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 6 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 3 |
| Master of Business Administration | Postgraduate | 3 |
| Master of Technology | Postgraduate | 3 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 2 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Undergraduate | 1 |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Undergraduate | 1 |
Admission 2027
Jeppiaar University admits students to its own programmes through an online application, a review of eligibility and a short counselling interview, on Class 12 or degree marks of at least 50%; the admissions page names no entrance test or state counselling for 2026-27. No 2027-28 admission schedule is published, and the page for the university's own entrance test, JUEEE, says only that the 2027 announcement is awaited (checked 20 October 2026).
Eligibility and steps (admissions page and 2026 brochure)
- Undergraduate: 10+2 or higher secondary with at least 50% marks; engineering programmes need Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
- Postgraduate: a relevant UG degree with at least 50% marks. Doctoral: a relevant master's degree, a research proposal and an interview.
- Steps: apply online, receive confirmation by phone or email, application review, counselling interview, then fee payment to confirm admission.
- 2026 cycle (as last year's schedule): applications opened in January 2026, the last date to apply was June 2026, admission confirmation in July 2026 and classes began in August 2026.
The admission office is on +91 99403 99911 and 044 24502818 (toll-free 1800 425 2220), at admissions@jeppiaaruniversity.ac.in. The university publishes no fee table on its website; fees are paid through a student portal.
Jeppiaar University, Chennai: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fee at Jeppiaar University?
The university publishes no programme-wise fee table or dated fee figure on its website; fees are paid through a student portal. The admission office gives current fees on +91 99403 99911, 044 24502818 or admissions@jeppiaaruniversity.ac.in (checked 20 October 2026).
Is there an entrance exam for Jeppiaar University?
The admissions page names no entrance test. Admission is on Class 12 or degree marks of at least 50%, an application review and a short counselling interview. The university has an entrance exam page for JUEEE, which says the 2027 announcement is awaited, with no test dates published (checked 20 October 2026).
Is Jeppiaar University the same as Jeppiaar Engineering College?
No. Jeppiaar University is a state private university that began functioning on 5 August 2022 and awards its own degrees. Jeppiaar Engineering College is a separate college on the same Jeppiaar Nagar address, affiliated to Anna University and listed in TNEA 2026 counselling under code 1306. Both run for 2026-27.
Which programmes does Jeppiaar University offer?
Its UG and PG programme pages list B.Tech. in six branches (CSE, CSE with AI and Data Science, AI and Machine Learning or Cyber Security, ECE, Biotechnology), M.Tech. in CSE, Biotechnology and VLSI, MBA (general, airline and airport, shipping and logistics), BBA, B.Com., BCA, MCA, B.Sc. in five subjects, B.Sc. Physical Education and M.Sc. in Computer Science and Forensic Science.
Is Jeppiaar University a government or private university, and is it UGC recognised?
It is a state private university under the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019, promoted by the Jeppiaar Educational Trust and described as a Christian minority institution. It is included in the UGC list of private universities (as on 25 November 2022).
How are placements at Jeppiaar University?
The placement page reports 84 of 140 registered students placed (60%) for 2025-26 across B.Sc., BBA, B.Com. and MBA; 39 of 48 registered MBA students (81%) for 2024-25; and 30 of 39 (76.9%) for 2023-24. The university NIRF 2026 sheet shows 119 MBA students graduating in 2024-25, 100 placed, median salary Rs 3,00,000.
Does Jeppiaar University have a hostel?
Yes. The university provides hostels for boys and girls with AC and non-AC rooms, veg and non-veg menus, attached bathrooms, laundry and round-the-clock medical support. No hostel fee is published on its website.
What is the NIRF ranking of Jeppiaar University?
No NIRF rank is listed here. The university submitted NIRF 2026 data in the Management category (MBA programme only) and is not in the NIRF 2025 ranked lists that were checked.
Where is Jeppiaar University?
The campus is at Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Semmancheri, Chennai 600119, Tamil Nadu. The 2022 government order records a lease of at least 100.4 acres for the university.
What is the admission process at Jeppiaar University, Chennai?
Jeppiaar University admits students to its own programmes through an online application, a review of eligibility and a short counselling interview, on Class 12 or degree marks of at least 50%; the admissions page names no entrance test or state counselling for 2026-27.
Which bodies approve or accredit Jeppiaar University, Chennai?
Jeppiaar University, Chennai lists approval or accreditation from UGC.
Do students at Jeppiaar University, Chennai get scholarships or fee waivers?
The college lists Founder scholarships.
What other names is Jeppiaar University, Chennai known by?
Jeppiaar University, Chennai is also known as Jeppiaar University.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for Jeppiaar University, Chennai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 20 October 2026.
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