Jadavpur University

About

Jadavpur University, established in 1955 in the Jadavpur locality of Kolkata, is one of India's most prestigious state universities and holds a rare NAAC A++ accreditation — the highest possible grade. Ranked #7 in Engineering and #17 among Universities by NIRF 2024, it punches far above its weight given its near-zero fee structure. B.E. programmes cost as little as ₹1,500–₹3,000 per year, making quality technical education accessible to all. The university has two main faculties — the Faculty of Engineering & Technology and the Faculty of Arts & Sciences — offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees in engineering disciplines, humanities, social sciences, and pure sciences. Admission to B.E. is through WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination), while BA/BSc admissions are merit-based through centralised counselling. Jadavpur University is celebrated for its strong research output, vibrant student activism, and a rich intellectual culture that has produced Nobel laureates, scientists, writers, and policy makers. The campus hosts an energetic cultural fest and has deep ties with Kolkata's literary and artistic communities. With over 7,000 undergraduate students, it remains a beacon of public higher education in India.