Kolkata, West BengalEst. 1955State University — awards its own degrees
Jadavpur University is one of India's most respected state universities, known for its engineering faculty, humanities departments and remarkably low fees.
Flagship programmes and indicative annual fees.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Indicative fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science · Electronics & Telecommunication · Electrical · Mechanical · Chemical · Production | Undergraduate | 4 years | Very low — a few thousand rupees per year |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) | Undergraduate | 3–4 years | Check official site |
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) | Undergraduate | 3–4 years | Check official site |
Master of Engineering | Postgraduate | 2 years | Check official site |
Bachelor of Engineering
Computer Science · Electronics & Telecommunication · Electrical · Mechanical · Chemical · Production
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.)
Bachelor of Science (Hons.)
Master of Engineering
Among the lowest tuition fees for engineering in India. Indicative figures from recent academic years — verify with the official college before applying.
Typical eligibility, entrance exams and how admission works.
Engineering admissions follow WBJEE counselling; arts and science programmes publish their own notices.
Limited hostel seats; allotment often prioritises students from outside Kolkata.
About 58 acres (main campus) plus Salt Lake campus
An urban campus in south Kolkata with a strong tradition of academic and cultural life.
Known for vibrant student politics, debating, theatre and cultural festivals.
Engineering departments, especially circuit branches, have a strong placement record relative to fees.
Refer to the university's placement cell for current data.
Jadavpur University
Quick answers about fees, admission and life at Jadavpur University. Always confirm details with the official institution.
The indicative annual fee for the main programme is ₹2K – ₹15K. Among the lowest tuition fees for engineering in India. Indicative figures from recent academic years — verify with the official college before applying.
Jadavpur University admits students through WBJEE, GATE, depending on the programme. Engineering admissions follow WBJEE counselling; arts and science programmes publish their own notices.
B.E.: Class 12 with PCM and a valid WBJEE rank. BA/B.Sc: Class 12 marks with department-specific criteria or admission tests. Criteria can change each year, so check the official prospectus.
Yes. Limited hostel seats; allotment often prioritises students from outside Kolkata.
Options include: West Bengal state scholarships (e.g. Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means); Central government scholarships; Endowment scholarships.
That depends on the student's interests, likely exam performance, budget and career goals. A counsellor can compare it with realistic alternatives and help you build a balanced shortlist.
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