Jadavpur University was established in 1995 and is formerly known as Bengal technical Institute. The university offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate level programs in streams such as engineering, science, architecture, education, and social science. The university has announced the list of eligible candidates(in case of non-appearance of names in the previous selection list) for admission among the postgraduate programs on December 9, 2020.

Important dates:

Event Date
Start and end of PG application form August 18-26, 2020
1st round selection list and waiting list released on October 5, 2020
2nd round selection list and waiting list released on October 10, 2020
3rd round selection list and waiting list released on October 17, 2020
Starting of admission of enrolled candidates November 4, 2020
Resubmit of the application form(in case of non-appearance of names) December 3, 2020 + 48 hrs
List of selected candidates (in case of non-appearance of names) December 9, 2020
Admission portal opening and the closing date for the final wrap up round December 15, 2020, to December 17, 2020
Publication of list of students before verification December 18, 2020
Publication of the selected and enrolled candidates December 21, 2020

Jadavpur university offers postgraduate programs in various areas. The university offers various ME programs with a duration of 2 years including 4 semesters. The university also provides some of the specific ME programs in evening mode which includes 3 years with 6 semesters.

The ME program is specialized in areas namely chemical engineering, civil, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunication, Food tech and biochemical engineering, information technology, instrumentation and electronics, mechanical, metallurgical and material, production engineering, power engineering, printing engineering in various disciplines.

The minimum eligibility to get admission to the ME program is a graduate degree in the relevant discipline.

The selection of the candidates will be done based on the GATE score or internal test score and the under-graduation score.

Read More: Jadavpur University (Merit List Released): College Information

Eligibility criteria:

  • Category A candidates: (GATE/GPAT)

The candidate must have passed the bachelor’s degree in Engg/tech with at least 60% passing marks for general category and 45% for SC/ST/PWD category students. The candidate must have passed the GATE/GMAT with valid results and can apply for the ME programs.

  •  Category B candidates: (sponsored)

The candidate must have passed the bachelor’s degree in Engg/Tech/Arch/pharmacy or MSC/MCA with at least 60% passing marks for general category and 45% for SC/ST/PWD category students.

The candidate must have a minimum experience of 1 year after passing the undergraduate degree duly sponsored by the industry/institute. For PG in Computer Science and Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering course, one must have a minimum of 2 (two) years of experience) duly sponsored by Industry / Institute/ Govt. Depts.

  • Category C: (Self-Sponsored)

The candidate must have passed the bachelor’s degree in Engg/tech with at least 60% passing marks for the general category and 45% for SC/ST/PWD/OBC category students. The candidate under this category can apply for only some of the programs listed on the official website.

Further, the additional eligibility criteria differ with various departments of engineering.

Admission Guidelines:

How to apply?

  • One has to Visit the official website of the Jadavpur university for getting the application form.
  • The candidate has to fill the application form mentioned on the website.
  • Mention all the details regarding academics, personal details, guardian details, contact details.
  • Attach the required scanned copies.
  • Then submit the application form.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 500/- using credit/ debit card or net banking in the SBI bank.
  • Download the application form and fee receipt for future purposes.

Documents Required:

  • Admit card and scorecard of GATE/GPAT (if required)
  • Marksheets and certificates of higher secondary examination and a bachelor's degree in relevant fields.
  • Category certificate (if required)
  •  NOC certificate from the employer (for sponsored candidates)
  • Final year/semester appearing certificate issued by the principal (in case of pending result)
  •  Print out the application form with the attached photograph

Read More: Jadavpur University Admission Information

Course details:

Following are the AICTE approved ME departments under faculty of engineering and technology( FET) and FACULTY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, LAW & MANAGEMENT (FISLM), and these departments provide ME courses with relevant specializations.

Department under FET Course name
Chemical Engg. Dept. Chemical Engineering
Bioprocess Engineering
Civil Engg. Dept. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Computer Sci. & Engg. Dept COMPUTER science and engineering
Electrical Engg. Dept. Electrical Engineering
Illumination Engineering
Control system engineering
Electronics & Tele-Comm. Engg. Dep Electronics & Tele-Comm. Engg
Information Technology Department Software engineering
Mechanical Engg.Dept Automobile Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical & Material Engg. Dept. Metallurgical engineering
Production Engg Dept. Production engineering
Power Engg. Dept. Power engineering
Printing Engg. Dept. Printing engineering and graphic communication
Department under FISLM Course name
Bioscience and engineering Biomedical engineering
Nuclear studies and application Nuclear engineering
Water resource engineering Water resources and hydraulic engineering
  • The university also provides a list of ME evening courses under the approval of the UGC and AICTE approval.

These courses consist of 3 years with 6 semesters.

FET FISLM
Computer Sci. & Engg. Dept. Water Resources Engineering
Electronics & Tele-Comm. Engg. Dept -
Construction Engg Dept. -

Read More: Jadavpur University Courses Offered

Course Syllabus:

Following is the list of the syllabus for different departments.

Stream/ Discipline Link of Detailed Syllabus
Chemical Engg. Dept. read more
Civil Engg. Dept. read more
Computer Sci. & Engg. Dept read more
Electrical Engg. Dept. read more
Electronics & Tele-Comm. Engg. Dep read more
Information Technology Department read more
Mechanical Engg.Dept read more
Metallurgical & Material Engg. Dept. -
Production Engg Dept. -
Power Engg. Dept. read more
Printing Engg. Dept. -

Jadavpur University Placements:

The training and placement cell of Jadavpur University is a bridge between the recruiters and dedicated students. The T&P organizes various recruitment activities such as training programs, workshops, debates, interviews, and alumni-interactions with various companies. As a part of a placement drive, the cell invites various companies and industries to be a part of the recruitment process.

Placements Stats of 2020:

Particulars Stats
No of the students registered 770
No of the placed students 647
Highest CTC offered INR 58 LPA
Average CTC offered INR 19.96 LPA
Placement rate 84%

Top recruiters:

  • Amazon
  • Bajaj
  • Microsoft
  • Samsung
  • TCS
  • Reliance,etc. 

Read More: Jadavpur University Placement 2020: Average Package, Companies Arrived, Highest CTC, Summer Placement

Jadavpur University FAQs:

Ques. Which courses are available for the sponsored candidates?

Ans. Following is the list of courses where no self-sponsored candidates are eligible. Only sponsored candidates can give the admission test of the following courses:

Automobile Engineering Electronics & Tele-communication Engineering
Chemical Engineering (FE T) Illumination Engineering
Civil Engineering Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering (FET) Mechanical Engineering
Control System Engineering Power Engineering
Electrical Engineering Product Engineering
Software Engineering Nuclear Studies & Applications (FISLM)

Ques. Does the university provide any financial assistance to the students:

Ans. Yes, although the university fees are low, it tries to help the meritorious students who are facing financial issues. Certain provisions are made to coverv10% of students with full-freeship. Certain scholarships are made available to SC and ST category students also. Read more

Ques. What are the minimum eligibility criteria that foreign students should have to get admission in the ME program?

Ans. The eligibility Criteria is as follows:

  • Nationality: A person must have a nationality of any country other than India and a valid passport for the entire duration of the course.
  • Academics: one must have a bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology with at least 80%
  • One should have a valid GRE score.
  • AGE criteria: the person should not be less than 21 years and more than 30 years.
  • One should have a valid score in the English language qualifying examination.

Ques. What is the admission procedure for foreign candidates?

Ans. The foreign candidates have to fill the application form along with a recommendation letter and the banker's draft of the Application fee of US $ 50 has to be sent in a post to the Jadavpur university at the following address.

Dr. Sanjay Gopal Sarkar

Joint Registrar & International Students Advisor

Jadavpur University

 Aurobindo Bhavan

188 Raja S.C. Mallik Road

Kolkata 700 032, India

 Email: isa@jadavpuruniversity.in