Jadavpur University, Kolkata

On December 24, 1955, the West Bengal Government, with the agreement of the Government of India, enacted the law required for the foundation of Jadavpur University. The campus covers an area of 88 acres. According to the NIRF Ranking for University Category, 2021, Jadavpur University is rated eighth. According to the NIRF Rankings 2021, the institution is placed 17th in the research category and 14th overall. JU Kolkata has established itself as one of the best institutions in the country. It provides a wide range of courses, with faculty members dedicated to advanced study and research.

The National Council of Education was founded because to the generous donations. Raja Subodh Chandra Mallik, Brojendra Kishore Roy Choudhary, Maharaja Suryyo Kanto Acharya Choudhury, and Sir Rashbehari Ghosh were among the significant benefactors. Sri Aurobindo was the first principal of the Bengal National College. Rabindranath Tagore also taught at the Bengal National College. Jadavpur University provides a wide range of courses in the arts, sciences, engineering, and technology. The University has been authorized by the AICTE and is recognized by the UGC (All India Council of Technical Education).

Jadavpur University is located in the state of West Bengal. Its official address is 188 Raja S.C. Mallick Rd, Kolkata, India. Students traveling from out of town can take advantage of simple air travel to get here. The nearest airport to Jadavpur University is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, which is 30.3 kilometers away. The nearest metro station to Jadavpur University is Jadavpur Railway Station. It is approximately 850 meters from Jadavpur University. Students and guests can also take the bus to the University. The nearest bus stop is Howrah-Layalka, which is 1.8 kilometers away from the university.

Awards

• NAAC re-accredited Jadavpur University with a CGPA of 3.68 at A Grade on a scale of four.
• According to the International Comparative Performance of India's Research Base study, Jadavpur University is among the Top 10 Indian Research Institutions.
• In the Engineering College Rankings, Jadavpur University is rated 11th.
• According to the NIRF ranking 2021, Jadavpur University is placed eighth in the University category, seventeenth in the Engineering category, seventeenth in the Research category, and fourteenth in the overall category.
• According to the Times Higher Education Asia University rankings, Jadavpur University is placed 84th out of the top 200 Asian universities.

Recognitions

• The UGC has recognized JU Kolkata (University Grant Commission).

Accreditation

• NAAC has accredited Jadavpur University (National Assessment of Accreditation Council)

Jadavpur University offers various student clubs and organisations that have been formed for the benefit of students. These clubs are founded to provide a forum for students with similar interests to debate their thoughts and opinions and work toward them in various extracurricular areas.

Jadavpur University is located on Raja SC Mullik Road in Bidhanagar, Kolkata, and spans 96.5 acres. The University's infrastructure is excellent. Gandhi Bhavan Auditorium, Open Air Theatre, Subarna Jayanti Bhavan, Toilets, Guest House, and Ramp for Specially Abled Students are among the amenities available at JU Kolkata. A Sports Centre, Technology Bhavan, Electrical Revamping, drinking and water tanks, Guest House, Library, Day Care Centre, and Health Centre are among the Jadavpur University Facilities.

Within the University campus, there are separate hostels for females and boys. There are 9 males hostels and 4 female hostels among the 13 hostels. It can accommodate up to 1600 kids in total. Jadavpur University has a Guest House for individuals who travel from beyond the town to visit students. There is a central library, a digital library, and a departmental library on the University campus. The primary library provides seating for 700 readers. The Day Care Facility has been organized by Jadavpur University in collaboration with the 'Mamta' organization. The Day Care Centre meets the requirement of parents to care for their children while they participate in University activities. The facility is available to research researchers, ordinary full-time students, and other University employees. On the campus of Jadavpur University, there is a Healthcare Centre. A medical supervisor, part-time trained specialists, and a part-time lady doctor supervise the center.

The university has 146 courses available at the diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels. Courses at JU Kolkata are available in both full-time and part-time formats. The length of Jadavpur University courses vary depending on the subject.

Jadavpur University provides a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate academic programs. The admission procedure at JU Kolkata differs according on qualifying criteria, entrance exams, and other prerequisites. The phases involved in the admission process for each program are shown below.

Jadavpur University is a public university in India. Fees are kept to a minimum. Meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds are eligible for JU Kolkata scholarships and fee reductions. A student enrolled in the University must have a household income of Rs. 250,000 or less to qualify for fee discount. Swami Vivekananda Merit and Means Scholarships are also available to deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Undergraduate students receive financial support ranging from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000, postgraduate students receive financial aid ranging from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 5000, and Kanyashree applicants receive financial assistance ranging from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 2500 through the SVMM Scholarship.

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Score: 60.33

Website: www.jaduniv.edu.in