Jadavpur University
About
Jadavpur University is a public state funded technical and research university with its main campus located at Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established on 25 July in 1906 as Bengal Technical Institute and was converted into Jadavpur University on 24 December in 1955. As of the 2025 NIRF rankings, Jadavpur University has been ranked 9th among universities, 1st among state public un...
Jadavpur University is a public state funded technical and research university with its main campus located at Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established on 25 July in 1906 as Bengal Technical Institute and was converted into Jadavpur University on 24 December in 1955. As of the 2025 NIRF rankings, Jadavpur University has been ranked 9th among universities, 1st among state public universities, 18th among engineering institutes, and 18th overall in India. Also Nature Index ranked Jadavpur University in 1st among universities in India and 22nd overall in India in terms of research output (2023–2024). The university has been recognized by the UGC as an institute with "Potential for Excellence" and accredited an "A+" grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 676 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 37 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,547
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 32 : 68
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 201-225 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | 211 | 37.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 494 | 37.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =545 | 37.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =567 | 37.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =587 | 37.1 | 2026 |
| Physics | =862 | 37.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 878 | 37.1 | 2026 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |