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 (NIRF) · 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 merit-based — through a national or state entrance exam, followed by centralised counselling and seat allotment.
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 / institute, as applicable).
- Fill & lock your programme and college choices in order of preference.
- Seats are allotted over multiple rounds — accept and pay the seat-acceptance fee.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Eligibility and amounts vary each year — verify on the institute's financial-aid page.
Placements
| Year | Highest | Average | Top recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹26.0 L | ₹9.2 L | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Texas Instruments |
Top recruiters
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.
On campus
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Modern laboratories & research centres
- Sports complex, gymnasium & student clubs
- Campus-wide Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
Facility details are indicative — confirm specifics on the 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) rather than an unverifiable "average" — these are institute-level across all programmes; 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 | — |
Fees shown are tuition-level and revised each cycle; hostel & mess are extra. 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
Where is Jadavpur University located?
Jadavpur University, Kolkata is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
What courses does Jadavpur University offer?
Jadavpur University offers 6 programmes across levels — see the Courses tab above for the full list with fees and seats.
When was Jadavpur University established?
Jadavpur University was established in 1955.
Is Jadavpur University accredited?
Accreditation: NAAC A+. Always verify current status with the accrediting body.
How do I get admission details for Jadavpur University?
Use the enquiry form on this page for admission information, or contact the institution's admission cell directly. Figures here are indicative — confirm the detail that applies to you.
Verify against: UGC·AICTE·NIRF · the institution's official website