M.A. in Comparative Literature 

at Jadavpur University, Jadavpur

Jadavpur University admission for MA usually begin in April-May every year. The university releases the application form online on the university's website. The applications usually closes by June. Currently, the university has not released any deadline for upcoming session. Aspirants must keep on checking the official website for updates.

Jadavpur University MA admission is entrance-based. Candidates have to take the entrance exam conducted by the university and secure a good score. The admission process futher involves online registration, entrance exam, shortlisting of students, and seat allotment. Each of the admission stage is explained below in detail:

STEP 1: Jadavpur University MA Application Process 2023

The university accept applications via online mode. Thus, eligible candidates can visit the Jadavpur University official website to apply. All the details should be filled in the application carefully. Further, applicants must submit the form within the due date.

STEP 2: Admission Test

Candidates who registered successfully are further required to take the entrance exam for the MA course. Candidates are selected based on the exam score.

STEP 3: Admission Confirmation

Candidates are shortlisted based on exam score. The selected candidates shall be allotted seat after document verification and required fee payment.

Jadavpur University has been ranked at the fourth position under “university” category in the NIRF rankings 2023. Many of the top companies such as Deloitte and Microsoft also visit its campus for placements drive. Hence, it is a good option for MA course aspirants.

Some of the documents that candidates must keep handy during Jadavpur University MA application form filling are:

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

These documents are required for verification purposes. Aspirants shall carry original and photocopies of these documents.

The overall placement rate recorded during Jadavpur University Engineering placements 2024 was 90%. A total of 830 students out of 913 students received offers during Engineering placements 2024.

The branch-wise placement rate recorded during Jadavpur University placements 2024 is presented below:

Branch	Placement Rate (2024)
Instrumentation	100%
Mechanical	100%
Construction	100%
Computer Science	97%
Civil	97%
IT	96%
Electrical	96%
Metallurgy	94%
Electronics & Telecom	90%
Chemical	90%

 Jadavpur University has two separate on-campus hostels for boys and girls. The hostels are equipped with all the basic facilities for students. The university houses laboratories, classrooms, a library, and cafeterias. Some of the other campus facilities include medical and sports facilities, a gym and shuttle service, and an auditorium, among others.

Jadavpur University has one of the biggest campuses in whole Kolkata. You will love the freedom that you get in the very aura of the place. You can enjoy everything, from strolling around the campus to watch a movie with your friends. You can be a part of various clubs like the Debating Society, Painting Club, Dance Club, etc. To welcome and help you develop your passion. You will have enough time to devote to both studies and extra-curricular activities. The Central Library is a 5-storey filled with all the books and journals you might want to read. Along with its separate reading rooms, it's surely a great place for a day of non-stop exam preparation. Other exciting things to do at JU are watching the football matches, and enjoying great food at more than 7 canteens, distributed all over the campus.

The branch-wise placement rate recorded during JU placements 2024 is presented below:

Engineering Branch	Placement Rate (2024)
Instrumentation	100%
Mechanical	100%
Construction	100%
Computer Science	97%
Civil	97%
IT	96%
Electrical	96%
Metallurgy	94%
Electronics and Telecom	90%
Chemical	90%

Note: The data presented above is for the Faculty of Engineering and Technology

According to the NIRF report 2025, the median package received during Jadavpur University placements over the past three years is presented below:

Course	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)	Median Package (2024)
BTech	INR 10 LPA	INR 10 LPA	INR 10.5 LPA
MTech	INR 9.1 LPA	INR 9.1 LPA	INR 9.25 LPA
BArch	INR 4.2 LPA	INR 5.35 LPA	INR 6 LPA
BPharm	INR 4.52 LPA	INR 5.28 LPA	INR 5.53 LPA
MPharm	INR 3.59 LPA	INR 5.14 LPA	INR 5.63 LPA