Overview
| Institute Name | Jadavpur University, Kolkata |
| Also Known As | JU Kolkata |
| Institute Type | Government |
| Established | 1955 |
| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal |
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Jadavpur University, 188, Raja S.C. Mallick Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700032
OVERVIEW
Connectivity
Nearest Airport and Railway Station
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
25 km
Sealdah Railway Station
10.5 km
Howrah Junction Railway Station
14 km
Ranking
RANKING
| Body | Category | Rank (Year) | |
| Latest | Previous | ||
| International Ranking | |||
 | QS World University Rankings | 676 (2026) | 721-730 (2025) |
| QS Asia University Rankings | 214 (2026) | 211 (2025) | |
| QS World University Rankings – Engineering & Technology | 451-500 (2025) | — | |
| QS World Subject Rankings – Chemical Engineering | 301-350 (2025) | — | |
| QS World Subject Rankings – Computer Science & IT | 451-500 (2025) | — | |
| QS World Subject Rankings – Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 401-450 (2025) | — | |
| QS World Subject Rankings – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing | 351-400 (2025) | — | |
 | THE World University Rankings | 1001–1200 (2026) | 1001–1200 (2025) |
| THE Asia University Rankings | 301–350 (2025) | 251–300 (2024) | |
| THE World Subject Rankings – Engineering | 601–800 (2024) | 601–800 (2023) | |
| National Ranking | |||
 | NIRF Overall Rankings | 18 (2025) | 17 (2024) |
| NIRF University Rankings | 9 (2025) | 9 (2024) | |
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 18 (2025) | 12 (2024) | |
| NIRF Architecture Rankings | 16 (2025) | — | |
| NIRF Research Rankings | 23 (2025) | 21 (2024) | |
 | The Week Top Engineering Colleges India | 13 (2025) | 15 (2024) |
Admission
MODE OF ADMISSION
- One needs to take the WBJEE examination.
- Admissions are done on the basis of rank in WBJEE through WBJEEB Counselling.
- Candidate needs to satisfy additional eligibility requirements for admission to Jadavpur University, read more here.
- 90% of the General category seats are reserved for Domicile students and 10% of the General category seats are open for All India students.
- Read more about Jadavpur University Admissions here.
courses
Seats
Cutoff
Fees
FEE STRUCTURE
INSTITUTE FEE
| Particulars | Amount |
| For Engineering Courses other than Information Technology | ₹5,710 (fees for two years) |
| For Information Technology (TFW) | ₹24,860 (fees for one year) |
| For Information Technology (Non-TFW) | ₹30,860 (fees for one year) |
HOSTEL FEE
| Particulars | Amount |
| Hostel Admission Charges (inclduing Mess Advance) | ₹3,000 |
| Hostel Seat Rent (per Year) | ₹180 |
| Electricity Charges (per Year) | ₹120 |
| Note: Mess charges to be paid as actual. | |
Placements
PLACEMENTS
- 2023
- Older
Placement Statistics
| Branch name | Placed (%) |
| Chemical Engineering | 92.66% |
| Civil Engineering | 95.93% |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 89.87% |
| Construction Engineering | 96.67% |
| Electrical Engineering | 91.74% |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 92.21% |
| Food Technology and Bio Chemical Engineering | 83.33% |
| Information Technology | 95.06% |
| Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering | 96.36% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 95.97% |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 94.29% |
| Pharmaceutical Technology | 27.54% |
| Power Engineering | 94.44% |
| Printing Engineering | 76.47% |
| Production Engineering | 95.83% |
| Overall | 89.01% |
Median Package Offered (Branchwise)
| Branch name | Median CTC (in LPA) |
| Chemical Engineering | 7.50 |
| Civil Engineering | 6.50 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 17.98 |
| Construction Engineering | 5.75 |
| Electrical Engineering | 9.08 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 17.00 |
| Food Technology and Bio Chemical Engineering | 5.00 |
| Information Technology | 17.79 |
| Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering | 14.00 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7.50 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 7.70 |
| Pharmaceutical Technology | 3.60 |
| Power Engineering | 7.00 |
| Printing Engineering | 4.00 |
| Production Engineering | 9.08 |
Highest Package Offered (Branchwise)
| Branch name | Max CTC (in LPA) |
| Chemical Engineering | 22.75 |
| Civil Engineering | 16.50 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 46.38 |
| Construction Engineering | 15.50 |
| Electrical Engineering | 46.38 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 46.38 |
| Food Technology and Bio Chemical Engineering | 13.66 |
| Information Technology | 46.38 |
| Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering | 46.38 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 22.75 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 20.00 |
| Pharmaceutical Technology | 7.70 |
| Power Engineering | 46.38 |
| Printing Engineering | 7.70 |
| Production Engineering | 20.00 |
Average Package Offered (Branchwise)
| Branch name | Avg CTC (in LPA) |
| Chemical Engineering | 7.87 |
| Civil Engineering | 6.90 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21.60 |
| Construction Engineering | 6.21 |
| Electrical Engineering | 12.21 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 19.00 |
| Food Technology and Bio Chemical Engineering | 5.88 |
| Information Technology | 20.77 |
| Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering | 15.60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7.66 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 8.62 |
| Pharmaceutical Technology | 4.03 |
| Power Engineering | 8.16 |
| Printing Engineering | 4.50 |
| Production Engineering | 8.58 |
