Jadavpur University

IITs are generally ranked higher than Jadavpur University in NIRF and other rankings. However, Jadavpur University is also among the top universities of India offering courses in various streams such as Engineering, Management, Arts, Science, etc. The university has been ranked at 9 in NIRF 2024 rankings under the 'University' Category. The university was also ranked at 12 in NIRF 2024 rankings under the 'Engineering' category. Students unable to get into IIT can considers Jadavpur University for its Engineering courses.

90.91% of the engineering students of Jadavpur University have been placed in 2024 till now. According to the Jadavpur University placement branch wise, 100% of the BTech in Instrumentation Engineering students have been placed, and the highest package offered is Rs 53 LPA.Computer Science Engineering ranks as the most employed and best engineering branch for the future, offering various opportunities and attractive salary .Branches like Petroleum, Computer Science and Software, Electrical, Chemical and Nuclear Engineering, etc., have the highest-paying jobs

Yes, Jadavpur University conducts entrance test for admission to PhD programme. It is a two hour written test conducted for PhD admission. Candidates who have qualified NET/ SET/ GATE are exempted from appearing for the written test. Selected candidates have to further come for the personal interview round.

Candidates need to complete a two-year MA or equivalent degree with at least 55% aggregate or its equivalent Grade B to apply for Jadavpur University PhD programme. A relaxation of 5% is offered in aggregate for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ Differently-Abled. 

Applicants who have obtained an MA or equivalent degree of less than two two-years duration, must have completed at least a total of five years of UG and PG study to apply for PhD programme.

Candidates must hold the documents supporting their eligibility at the time of application. Aspirants need the below documents for filling out the Jadavpur University application form:

• Two passport-size photographs
• Attested copies of all mark-sheets
• Attested copies of all the certificates
• Caste certificate
• Identification proof
• Payment receipt downloaded after online payment of the application form

No, JEE Main is not neccessary for admission to BE at Jadavpur University. Jadavpur University accepts WBJEE for BE admission. The WBJEE Cutoff 2024 was released for Jadavpur University. The Cutoff was released category-wise for AI and HS quota candidates. Candidates can find the course-wise closing cutoff ranks for the General AI category candidates in the table below:

WBJEE Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2024
B.E. in Chemical Engineering	1115
B.E. in Civil Engineering (Day)	1162
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering	57
B.E. in Construction Engineering (Day)	1335
B.E. in Electrical Engineering (Day)	518
B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Day)	407
B.E. in Information Technology (Day)	197
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Day)	836
B.E. in Metallurgical Engineering (Day)	961
B.E. in Production Engineering (Day)	1126
B.Tech. in Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering	1603
Discontinued (2022)- Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Management	– / –
B.E. in Power Engineering (Day)	848
B.E. in Printing Engineering (Day)	1449
B.E. in Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering (Day)	477
B.E. in Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering	– / –
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma.)	2917
B.Tech. in Architectural Engineering	2872

Cut-off Details

Jadavpur University CUET PG Cutoff 2024 is yet to be released for admission to the PG courses. The CUET PG Exam is the qualifying exam for admission to various MPharma, MA and other courses. Candidates can meanwhile check the Jadavpur University CUET PG Cutoff 2023, to get an idea of the Cutoff scores required for PG courses at Jadavpur University. The table below provides the Cutoff scores in respect of the General AI category candidates: 

Course	2023
M.A. in English (Day)	1
Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.)	37.73
Master of Library and Information Science in Digital Library	36.98
M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication (Day)	60
M.Pharma. in Industrial Pharmacy	77.95
M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (M.P.B.)	77.95
M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (M.P.C.)	77.95
M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutics (M.P.H.)	77.95
M.Pharma. in Pharmacology (M.P.L.)	77.95
M.Pharma. in Pharmacognosy (M.P.G.)	77.95
M.Pharma. in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice	77.95

Cut-off Details

Yes, Jadavpur University offers a B.Ed course. It's B.Ed. course has a duration of two years. It is a full-time program under the Faculty of Arts. Admission is merit-based, alongwith an interview round for shortlisted candidates. Here are some key points:

• Duration: 2 years
• Admission: Merit-based
• Selection process: Online application, merit list, interview
• Course structure: Semester pattern

Jadavpur University has 13 hostels with provision for accommodating over 1,600 students. Interested students need to fill out the application form and submit it to the Office of Dean of Students. As per the information available on web, Jadavpur University considers family income, distance from the home town and interview of students in allocating hostels. Students who wish to opt for hostel need to pay INR 3,000 at the time of admission.