Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Jadavpur University, Kolkata, established in 1955, is one of India's premier Public institutions located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Originally founded as the College of Engineering and Technology in 1906, it was reconstituted as Jadavpur University in 1955 through the Jadavpur University Act. The university is a State institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A++' grade. It has earned recognition from various statutory bodies including the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and the Council of Architecture (COA). Jadavpur University, Kolkata has consistently maintained its position among India's top institutions, securing Rank 10 in the NIRF 2025 Overall category, Rank 11 in NIRF 2025 Engineering, and Rank 26 in NIRF 2025 Research category. The university offers a comprehensive range of programmes across Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate, Dual Degree, Postgraduate, and PhD levels in diverse disciplines including Engineering & Technology, Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Film Studies. The university's admission process varies by programme level, accepting entrance examinations such as JEE Advanced; GATE; JAM; JECA; WBJEEB; and university-specific entrance tests. With a sprawling campus spread across Kolkata's urban landscape, Jadavpur University, Kolkata has established itself as a hub for academic excellence, research innovation, and holistic student development, consistently producing graduates who excel in various professional domains both nationally and internationally.