Established in 1955, Jadavpur University has positioned itself as
a premier institution with a vast repertoire of course offerings,
and a reputed list of faculty members.
JU, as it is known throughout Calcutta, stands on Raja S C Mallik
Road in the southern part of the city. The main campus occupies
58 acres. The university has a second campus (26 acres) at Salt
Lake.
Over the years, JU has gained considerable stature vis-à-vis its
older rival, Calcutta University. Some of the areas where JU enjoys
a superiority are a dynamic faculty, innovative courses and programs
(such as Film Studies and Women’s Studies), an integrated campus
with engineering, arts and the sciences in one location, a vibrant
cultural milieu, and a green campus with its lakes and fields.
Academic Structure:
The University has 3 faculties —Engineering and Technology, Science,
and Arts. In addition, a number of Schools and Centres have been
set up for interdisciplinary post-graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral
level research programs in emerging areas.
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
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Architecture
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Computer Science & Engineering
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Construction Technology
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Electrical Engineering
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Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering
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Food Technology & Bio-Chemical Engineering
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Instrumentation Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Metallurgical Engineering
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Pharmaceutical Technology
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Power Plant Engineering
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Production Engineering
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Printing Engineering
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Information Technology |
Faculty of Science
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Chemistry
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Geological Science
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Mathematics
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Physics
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Life Science & Bio-Technology
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Faculty of Arts
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Bengali
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Comparative Literature
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Economics
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English
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Film Studies
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History
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International Relations
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Library & Information Science |
Philosophy
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Physical Education
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Sanskrit
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Amenities
An Open-Air theatre with a capacity of about 3000. This is used
mainly for cultural festivals that are organised all through the
year as well as for the annual convocation.
Residential quarters for employees within the bounds of the campus.
Cafeterias throughout the campus. The largest one, the Amenity
Centre (AC) serves a variety of greasy fried foods which are student
staples. The AC is a great hangout and romantic rendezvous.
A number of Students' Hostels (for both men and women)
Guest House
Health Centre
Gymnasium
Indoor Stadium
Separate Auditoriums & Lecture Theatres for smoother academic
functioning
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