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Ph.D. in Physics
 at 
Jadavpur University 
Overview

Duration

3 years

Course Level

Doctorate Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Type of University

Public/Government

Ph.D. in Physics
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Jadavpur University 
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Ph.D. in Physics
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the eligibility for Ph.D at Jadavpur University?
A: 

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.

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Q:   Does Jadavpur University conducts entrance test for Ph.D?
A: 

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.

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Q:   What are the PhD courses offered in Jadavpur University?
A: 

Jadavpur University offer PhD across different specialisations. Admission criteria is almost the same for all. Some of the PhD specialisations are further mentioned below:

JU PhD Specialisations
BengaliComparative LiteratureEnglish
EconomicsInternational RelationsPhilosophy
Media Communication & CultureSociologyPhysical Education
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Q:   What is the placement percentage of Jadavpur University?
A: 

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%

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Q:   How many colleges are affiliated to Jadavpur University?
A: 

Mentioned below are the affiliated to Jadavpur University:

  • IBM - Institute of Business Management
  • JD Birla Institute (JDBI)
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Q:   How is the placement at Jadavpur University?
A: 

The key highlights of Jadavpur University Engineering placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars

Engineering Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest international package

INR 1.4 CPA

Highest domestic package

INR 57 LPA

Average package

INR 11 LPA

Total Engineering students

913

Total Engineering students placed

830

Further, the branch-wise placement percentage recorded and highest package offered during Jadavpur University placements 2024 is presented below:

Branch  

Placement Rate (2024)

Highest Package (2024)

Instrumentation

100%

INR 53 LPA

Mechanical

100%

INR 27.2 LPA

Construction

100%

INR 23 LPA

Computer Science

97%

INR 57 LPA

Civil

97%

INR 20 LPA

IT

96%

INR 140 LPA

Electrical

96%

INR 36.5 LPA

Metallurgy

94%

INR 14 LPA

Electronics & Telecom

90%

INR 40 LPA

Chemical

90%

INR 23 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned data is sourced from media reports, hence may vary.

Q:   Is Jadavpur University under CUET?
A: 

There is no official notification from Jadavpur University, which indicates that the admission will be accepting CUET. However, candidates with a CUET score are still eligible to apply. Candidates just need to ensure that they fulfill the required course-specific eligibility requirements. For complete details about the Jadavpur University courses, Click Here.

Q:   How much rank is needed for Jadavpur University?
A: 

Jadavpur University offers BE course and its various specialisations at UG level. Candidates seeking admission at Jadavpur University must have a valid score in WBJEE exam in order to be eligible for admission. Tabulated below is Jadavapur university cutoff 2025 for BE course branches, sorted from the most to least competitive.

WBJEE Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course2025
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering78
B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Day)250
B.E. in Information Technology (Day)281
B.E. in Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering (Day)409
B.E. in Electrical Engineering (Day)550
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Day)828
B.E. in Power Engineering (Day)914
B.E. in Chemical Engineering1204
B.E. in Civil Engineering (Day)1230
B.E. in Production Engineering (Day)1310
B.E. in Metallurgical Engineering (Day)1422
B.E. in Construction Engineering (Day)1771
B.Tech. in Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering1833
B.E. in Printing Engineering (Day)2089
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma.)2462
B.Tech. in Architectural Engineering5435

Note: Other categories will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

Q:   Does Jadavpur University offer international placements?
A: 

Yes, Jadavpur University offers international placements to its students. During the placement drive 2024, the highest international package offered was INR 140 LPA.

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Q:   What is the Jadavpur University CUET PG cutoff?
A: 

The Jadavpur University accepts the CUET PG cutoff scores for admission to various PG courses. The cutoff in 2023 ranged from to 77.95 score for the General category students belonging to the All India quota. The most competitive course for admission was MPharma with all the specialisations last round cutoff score being 77.95, followed by MA in Journalism and Mass Communication (Day) course, with the qualifying score being 60.

The most the easiest specialisation of all was MA in English (Day) , with the last round cutoff score of 1. To know more about the cutoff scores, click here

 

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