M.E. in Software Engineering 

at Jadavpur University, Jadavpur

Jadavpur University MTech admission is entrance-based and the procedure is conducted online. The university selects candidates for the programme based on their performance in the GATE exam. Candidates seeking admission to the programme must meet the preset course-specific eligibility criteria. Eligible candidates can fill out the application form by visiting the university's official website. 

Shortlisted candidates can complete the admission process with document verification and fee payment. Additionally, the total tuition fee for the MTech programme ranges from INR 9,600 to INR 1.8 lakh. The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

Jadavpur University admit candidates to ME andM.Techcourses on the basis of merit in GATE exam only. It does not accept score of any other examination. Hence, it is necessary that the applicants have a valid score of this national-level examination. Furthermore, the candidates seeking admission can contact the university admission office to confirm whether direct admission is offered to this PG-level programme.

Both the university and college are among the top-ranked universities/colleges as per NIRF 2023 in the state of "West Bengal" for their ME/MTech programme. Find below a comparison between the two based on parameters including fee and ranking:

University Name	NIRF Ranking '23	BTech Total Tuition Fee*
Jadavpur University	10	INR 4,800 - INR 2.2 lakh
IIEST Shibpur	35	INR 1.7 lakh

*The fee mentioned on this page is taken from external sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary. Moreover, the fee range may include fees for integrated courses as well. For Jadavpur University, the fee range includes the fee for both ME and M.Tech programmes.

The average package received by Engineering students during Jadavpur University placement 2024 was INR 11 LPA. Further, as per the NIRF report 2025 released, the median package received by MTech students over the past three years is presented below:

Course	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)	Median Package (2024)
MTech	INR 9.1 LPA	INR 9.1 LPA	INR 9.25 LPA

A stipend to basically GATE candidates is given by the central government. Candidates getting admission at Jadavpur University can also receive stipend from the government of West Bengal and the university fund. As per an unofficial source, the monthly stipend that the candidates may get can be around INR 12,400. The information given here is as per multiple sources and hence, is indicative.

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