Address: 188, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, 700032 Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Engineering, Science, Arts and Humanities
Jadavpur University is a state university in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, established on 24 December 1955. It grew out of the National Council of Education, Bengal.
In the 2025 India Rankings published through the National Institutional Ranking Framework it was placed 9th in the university category. Rankings of this kind rest on national criteria and can change from year to year.
The campus lies in Jadavpur, in Kolkata. Course lists, entrance procedures and fees for each programme are published by the university itself, and the state government’s higher-education pages also list it among the universities of West Bengal. Researchers interested in collaboration, and students comparing Indian universities, can use the national ranking tables as one indicator among many, together with the published course structures.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Chemistry, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Highly-ranked state university with a strong reputation in engineering, science, and humanities. Known for its academic rigor and liberal campus environment.
Research:
Significant research output across engineering disciplines, physical and chemical sciences, as well as humanities and social sciences.
Famous Alumnis:
Rituparno Ghosh, Sujan Chakraborty, Badal Sircar
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1200
Current students***:
12000
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Excellent academic reputation, particularly in engineering and sciences, affordable tuition, vibrant intellectual and cultural atmosphere.
Cons
State university with some bureaucratic hurdles, older infrastructure in parts, political activism can sometimes disrupt campus.
Best For
Students seeking a high-quality, affordable education in engineering, science, or arts at a reputable state university known for its academic excellence and intellectual vibrancy.
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*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was Jadavpur University established?
It was established on 24 December 1955. Its predecessor was the National Council of Education, Bengal.
Which city is it in?
The university is in Kolkata, in the Indian state of West Bengal. The main campus is in the Jadavpur area.
What kind of university is it?
It is a state university, listed among the state universities recognised by the University Grants Commission. Details of its governance are on the official site.
Which body publishes the ranking in which it appears?
The India Rankings are published through the National Institutional Ranking Framework, and the university is listed there under Kolkata, West Bengal.
How is it ranked in India?
In the 2025 edition of the India Rankings it appears in 9th place in the university category. Such rankings use national criteria and may change from year to year.
How can an applicant learn about entry requirements?
The university publishes admission notices and course details on its official website. Deadlines and any entrance tests should be confirmed there.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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