Jadavpur University offers a highly affordable and accessible education, with a total fee of approximately 10,000 INR for a four-year engineering course. Admission is through the WBJEE counselling process, requiring a competitive rank for entry. The faculty-to-student ratio is 3:1, providing personalized attention, although some faculty members have been noted for lacking punctuality and teaching effectiveness. The curriculum supports exams like GATE, and industry exposure is enhanced by faculty associated with organizations like NASA and DRDO.
Placement rates are impressive, with 95-100% of students securing jobs, and over 200 companies, including Microsoft and Amazon, visiting annually. The highest salary package for the current year was 1.8 crore, with average packages ranging from 6-20 lakh INR per annum, particularly high in CSE, IT, and ECE. Internships start from the third year, with stipends between 10,000 and 50,000 INR per month. The university supports students with scholarships based on parental income, alongside external scholarships like the SVMCM and offers on-campus job opportunities.
Hostel fees are minimal at approximately 25 INR per month, although no loan facilities are available. Jadavpur University emphasizes education as a right and strives to keep fees low to enhance accessibility for all students, including those from economically weaker and reserved categories.
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