Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Among India's top public engineering and research universities.
Overview
Renowned for engineering and technology, strong research output and consistently high placements at modest public-university fees.
Highlights
- NIRF #12 · Engineering · NAAC A+
- Median salary ₹10.0 L · 88% placed
- 6 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1955 · Kolkata, West Bengal
- Top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Texas Instruments
Courses offered
6 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | UG · 4 yrs | 120 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | PG · 2 yrs | 60 |
| M.Tech — Artificial Intelligence | PG · 2 yrs | 34 |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | PG · 2 yrs | 21 |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to Jadavpur University is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — JoSAA / CSAB / state counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
| Year | Highest | Average | Top recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹26.0 L | ₹9.2 L | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Texas Instruments |
Top recruiters
Indicative placement figures — not a guarantee: self-reported by institutes and varying year to year; they are not a promise of any outcome. Confirm with the institution.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1955, Jadavpur University is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, with a student community of around 10,394.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Jadavpur University — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Jadavpur University — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 6 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | ₹9,600 / yr | 120 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | ₹12,000 / yr | 60 |
| M.Tech — Artificial Intelligence | — | 34 |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | — | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | — | 21 |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | — | — |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Jadavpur University the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Jadavpur University against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get admission to Jadavpur University?
Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) admission is through WBJEE (with a JEE Main channel for some seats), while arts and science programmes admit on merit or entrance. Check the university's admission notice for the current process.
What is Jadavpur University's ranking?
Jadavpur University ranked among the top state public universities and 12th in Engineering in NIRF 2024. It is highly respected for engineering and research despite modest funding.
What are the fees at Jadavpur University?
As a state government university, fees are very low, often only a few thousand rupees per year for most programmes, including engineering. Verify the exact current fee structure on the official university website.
What are the placements like at Jadavpur University?
Jadavpur reports high placement rates, especially in CSE, IT and ETCE branches; averages are commonly reported in the ₹10-12 lakh range per placement data, varying by branch and year. Core branches see lower figures.
Is Jadavpur University worth it?
With low fees, strong academics and a good reputation among recruiters, Jadavpur offers strong value for engineering and arts students. It is a popular choice in eastern India for affordable, quality education.
What is the WBJEE cut-off for Jadavpur CSE?
Computer Science is among the most competitive branches, typically closing within roughly the top ~100 home-state WBJEE ranks, with other branches closing later. Check the latest WBJEE counselling cut-offs each year.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF·AICTE · the institution's official website