About Jadavpur University
Jadavpur University is a State University founded on 24 December 1955 under the Jadavpur University Act (West Bengal Act XXXIII of 1955). Originating in the anti-colonial National Council of Education, Bengal (1906) to βachieve self-reliance through the empowerment of youth by imparting the best of global knowledge, technical education, and awareness of social, cultural, political, economic realities of the state, the nation and the worldβ the university has consistently set new frontiers in science, technology, humanities and social science innovation and outreach; it has provided research and policy support for state and national governments and international bodies, and conventional and non-conventional technological development for society at large, including both established industries and disadvantaged groups, through innovation and adaptation.
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Courses Offered
by Jadavpur University
Bachelor of Technology
Food Technology & Biochemical Engineering, Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering, Architecture Engineering
Streams & Courses
offered by Jadavpur University
Engineering
1 courseComputer Applications
1 courseArchitecture
1 courseUniversity Gallery
Jadavpur University Highlights 2025
Key facts and institutional overview
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| Established | Institute Type | 1955 | |||||||||||||||
| NIRF Rank | 18 (overall) | |||||||||||||||
| Entrance Exam | GATE, CAT, WBJEE | |||||||||||||||
| Popular Courses | B.Ed, BSc, MA, MBA, BA, PhD, BE, ME, B.Pharma M.Pharma (Also) | |||||||||||||||
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Jadavpur University Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure and facilities overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Area | 88 acres |
| Hostel | Jadavpur University (JU) Kolkata has adequate infrastructure and facilities for the students and faculty, such as separate hostels for boys and girls, a guest house for the guests visiting the Jadavpur University, a library with a collection of books, a daycare centre, and a health centre to cater to the medical needs of the students. |
Admission
Course-wise eligibility and selection process
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Class 10+2 in PCM with 50% aggregate | JEE Main and Personal Interview |
| Master of Computer Application | BCA/B.Sc (IT/CSE) or equivalent with 50% marks | Admission via CUCET (PG) or CUET-PG, followed by counseling |
| Bachelor of Architecture | 10+2 with PCM (45%+) | Merit / Entrance |
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