Jadavpur University
(Jadavpur University)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1955
Campus Size
55.00 Acres
Total Students
12,000
Faculty
600
Student-Faculty
20:1
Affordable Fee Structure Across Diverse Academic Programs
Fee Structure - Jadavpur University
Jadavpur University, as a West Bengal state university, charges among the lowest engineering fees in India - comparable to NITs but at state university tuition levels. The university's Jadavpur and Salt Lake campuses serve 10,000+ students with highly subsidized education.
Engineering Fee Structure (2024-25)
| Program | Annual Tuition | Other Fees/Year | Total 4-Year Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. (All branches) | ₹6,200 | ₹4,000-6,000 | ₹40,000-49,000 |
| M.E./M.Tech | ₹6,200 | ₹4,000-6,000 | ₹20,000-24,500 (2 years) |
| PhD (Engineering) | ₹6,200 | ₹3,000-4,000 | ₹28,000-31,000 (3 years) |
Arts & Science Fee Structure
| Program | Annual Fee | Total Duration Fee |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. (All subjects) | ₹2,000-3,500 | ₹6,000-10,500 (3 years) |
| B.Sc. (All subjects) | ₹2,500-4,000 | ₹7,500-12,000 (3 years) |
| M.A. / M.Sc. | ₹2,500-4,000 | ₹5,000-8,000 (2 years) |
| MBA | ₹15,000-25,000 | ₹30,000-50,000 (2 years) |
JU Engineering vs Other Options - Cost Comparison
| Institution | B.Tech/B.E. Total Fee | Avg CTC | ROI (Salary/Fee) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University | ₹40,000-49,000 | ₹12.50 LPA | 255-312× (highest ROI) |
| NIT Durgapur | ₹5.00-6.00 Lakh | ₹10.50 LPA | 17-21× |
| IIEST Shibpur | ₹4.50-5.50 Lakh | ₹11 LPA | 20-24× |
| IIT Kharagpur | ₹10.00-12.00 Lakh | ₹24 LPA | 20-24× |
| VIT Vellore | ₹8.00-8.50 Lakh | ₹8.77 LPA | 10-11× |
Hostel & Living Costs in Kolkata
| Expense | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| JU Hostel | ₹300-500 (nominal) | ₹3,600-6,000 |
| Mess Fee | ₹2,500-3,500 | ₹30,000-42,000 |
| Kolkata Living | ₹1,500-3,000 | ₹18,000-36,000 |
| Total On-Campus | ₹4,300-7,000/month | ₹52,000-84,000/year |
JU's B.E. total fee of ₹40,000-49,000 (4 years) against an average placement of ₹12.50 LPA creates India's highest engineering education ROI - 255-312× fee recovery in the first year itself. Even including hostel and living costs (~₹3.5 Lakh over 4 years), the ROI remains 35-40×. For WBJEE top-rankers, JU CSE/IT is the clear best choice after IIT Kharagpur.
Fees Structure at Jadavpur University
Lowest Fees
₹10,000
Highest Fees
₹120,000
Courses with Fees
24
| Course | Duration | Total Fees (Approx) | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BE Computer Science Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Information Technology Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Electronics & Communication Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Electrical Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Mechanical Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Civil Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Chemical Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Construction Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Metallurgical & Material Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Power Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Production Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Printing Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
BE Food Technology & Biochemical Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹120,000 | - |
|
ME Full Time |
2 Years | ₹100,000 | - |
|
B.Sc Full Time |
3 Years | ₹21,600 | - |
|
M.Sc Full Time |
2 Years | ₹10,000 | - |
|
MCA Full Time |
3 Years | ₹21,320 | - |
|
BA Full Time |
3 Years | ₹14,400 | - |
|
MA Full Time |
2 Years | ₹10,000 | - |
|
B.Pharm Full Time |
4 Years | ₹20,840 | - |
|
M.Pharm Full Time |
2 Years | ₹96,000 | - |
|
B.Arch Full Time |
5 Years | ₹26,050 | - |
|
PhD Full Time |
5 Years | ₹12,000 | - |