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
Jadavpur University Rankings: National Recognition and Academic Excellence
Rankings Overview - Jadavpur University
Jadavpur University is eastern India's top-ranked state university and among the best engineering institutions outside the IIT/NIT network. JU's engineering programs rival several NITs in NIRF rankings, and its research output is strong for a state-funded institution.
NIRF Rankings (2024)
| Category | Rank | Score | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | #14 | 58.72 | #1 state university in eastern India |
| Engineering | #7 | 63.48 | Ahead of NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, IIT Guwahati |
| Overall | #16 | 57.95 | Only state university in top 20 Overall |
Engineering Ranking in Context
| Institution | NIRF Engineering Rank | Type |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Madras | #1 | IIT |
| IIT Delhi | #2 | IIT |
| IIT Bombay | #3 | IIT |
| IIT Kanpur | #4 | IIT |
| IIT Kharagpur | #5 | IIT |
| IIT Roorkee | #6 | IIT |
| Jadavpur University | #7 | State University |
| NIT Trichy | #8 | NIT |
| IIT Guwahati | #9 | IIT |
| IIT Hyderabad | #10 | IIT |
International Rankings
| Framework | Rank | Note |
|---|---|---|
| QS World | #641-650 (2025) | Best among Indian state universities in engineering |
| QS Asia | #120-130 | Comparable to NIT Trichy, IIEST Shibpur |
| THE World | #801-1000 | Improving citation metrics |
| NAAC | A (3.24/4.0) | Last accredited 2020, due for renewal |
JU's NIRF Engineering #7 is remarkable for a state university - it outranks IIT Guwahati, all NITs, and all private universities. This achievement reflects JU's research output (380+ annual publications), strong faculty credentials, and consistent placement outcomes. For West Bengal students, JU is the best engineering option after IIT Kharagpur.
Jadavpur University Rankings 2025
Jadavpur University is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #7 in University by India Today; #10 in University and #17 in Engineering by NIRF. Compared to 2024, the institution has improved its position in 3 ranking categories.
India Today
#7
University · 2025
Score: 75.00
NIRF
#10
University · 2025
Score: 66.40
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | 2025 | #7 |
75.00
|
2 |
| University | 2024 | #9 |
73.70
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 category improved
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #17 |
68.00
|
2 |
| University | 2025 | #10 |
66.40
|
2 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #19 |
66.70
|
— |
| University | 2024 | #12 |
65.10
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 2 categories improved
How Jadavpur University Compares
India Today University Rankings - Top 6 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | #2 | 88.00 | - | |
| #4 | #3 | 82.00 | 1 | |
|
Jadavpur University
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#7 | #9 | 75.00 | 2 |
| #10 | #10 | 72.00 | - | |
| #12 | #13 | 70.00 | 1 | |
| #20 | #19 | 65.00 | 1 |
Latest News about Jadavpur University
Jadavpur University Launches M.Tech Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Apr 22, 2026
Jadavpur University Placement Season 2025-26 Records 92% Placement Rate in Engineering
Apr 22, 2026
Jadavpur University Retains NAAC A+ Accreditation, Ranked Among Top 10 Central Universities
Apr 22, 2026