Jadavpur University
(Jadavpur University)Last Updated: Jul 31, 2026
Established
1955
Campus Size
55.00 Acres
Total Students
12,000
Faculty
600
Student-Faculty
20:1
Jadavpur University Cutoff 2025 - WBJEE, GATE & Program-Wise
Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata, admits engineering (BE/B.Tech) students through WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) and JEE Main (20% seats). JU is West Bengal's top engineering institution and ranks in India's top 20 for engineering. Arts and Science admissions use merit-based selection (Class 12 marks + entrance test). JU's engineering cutoffs are the tightest in West Bengal - significantly harder than NIT Durgapur or IIEST Shibpur for state-quota students.
WBJEE 2024 Cutoff - Engineering (BE)
| Program | WBJEE Closing Rank | JEE Main Cutoff (Percentile) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE CSE | 500-800 | 88-92 percentile | 50 |
| BE ECE | 600-1,000 | 85-90 percentile | 60 |
| BE Electrical | 800-1,500 | 82-88 percentile | 70 |
| BE Mechanical | 1,000-2,000 | 80-86 percentile | 80 |
| BE Civil | 1,500-3,000 | 75-82 percentile | 70 |
| BE Chemical | 2,000-4,000 | 72-80 percentile | 50 |
| B.Arch | 1,000-2,500 (JEE Main rank) | NATA score 100-120 | 40 |
JU BE CSE cutoff (WBJEE rank 500-800) is the tightest in West Bengal - 2-3× harder than NIT Durgapur (rank 2,000-3,000) for CSE. JEE Main cutoffs (88-92 percentile) are comparable to NITs ranked 6-10.
Year-Wise Trend - BE CSE (WBJEE)
| Year | Closing Rank | JEE Main Percentile | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 500-800 | 88-92 | 50 |
| 2023 | 550-850 | 87-91 | 50 |
| 2022 | 500-750 | 88-93 | 45 |
Arts & Science Admissions
| Program | Admission Basis | Cutoff (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| BA English | Merit + Entrance | 75-85% + entrance score |
| BA Bengali | Merit + Entrance | 70-80% |
| B.Sc Physics | Merit + Entrance | 80-88% |
| B.Sc Chemistry | Merit + Entrance | 78-85% |
| B.Pharm | WBJEE Pharmacy Rank | Rank 200-500 |
JU vs Other Engineering Institutions - Cutoff Comparison
| Institution | CSE Cutoff | Exam | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University | WBJEE 500-800 | WBJEE + JEE | Kolkata |
| NIT Durgapur | WBJEE 2000-3000 / JEE 85-90%ile | JoSAA | Durgapur |
| IIEST Shibpur | WBJEE 800-1500 / JEE 86-91%ile | JoSAA | Howrah |
| NIT Rourkela | JEE 90-93 percentile | JoSAA | Rourkela |
| IIT Kharagpur | JEE Advanced Rank 2000-3000 | JoSAA | Kharagpur |
Jadavpur CSE is the most competitive non-IIT/NIT engineering admission in Eastern India. Many West Bengal students prefer JU over lower NITs due to Kolkata location, zero fees, and strong alumni network.
Jadavpur University GATE Cutoff (2023)
| Year | Branch / Programme | Category | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Round 1 | General | 550.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | OBC-NCL | 495.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | SC | 385.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | ST | 310.00 |
Disclaimer: Cutoff ranks and scores listed for Jadavpur University are based on previously published data from the relevant entrance exams and are indicative only. Actual cutoffs vary each year based on applicant pool and seat availability. Verify current cutoffs from the institute's official website or the respective exam authority's official website.