Jadavpur University

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On 25 July 1906, Bengal Technical Institute was founded by Society for the Promotion of Technical Education by at 92, Upper Circular Road. On 7 July 1910, the Society for the Promotion of Technical Education in Bengal was merged with the National Council of Education (NCE).{{cite web|url=http://www.juaam.com/history|title=History of NCE, Bengal and Jadavpur University|website=juaam.com|access-date=16 February 2022|archive-date=16 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216110840/http://www.juaam.com/history|url-status=live}} The institute became College of Engineering and Technology, Bengal looked after by NCE.{{Cite web|title=About University {{!}} Jadavpur University|url=https://jadavpur.remotexs.in/about-jdu|access-date=2021-02-03|website=jadavpur.remotexs.in|archive-date=8 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208061239/https://jadavpur.remotexs.in/about-jdu|url-status=live}}{{cite web | url=https://maharojgaar.com/jadavpur-university-report-not-satisfactory-centre-concerned-about-students-death-education-minister-4313096/ | title=जाधवपूर विद्यापीठाचा अहवाल समाधानकारक नाही, विद्यार्थ्याच्या मृत्यूबाबत केंद्र चिंतितः शिक्षणमंत्री – MahaRojgar | date=20 August 2023 }} After Independence, on 24 December 1955, Jadavpur University was officially established by the Government of West Bengal with the concurrence of the Government of India.

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Jadavpur University has its main campus located at Jadavpur on 60 Acres area. The campus contains major engineering, arts and science departments.

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The main campus have 7 auditoriums: H.L. Roy Auditorium, Triguna Sen Auditorium, K.P. Basu Memorial Hall, Vivekananda Hall, Anita Banerjee Memorial Hall and Gandhi Bhavan. The campus also has an Open Air Theatre with a seating capacity of around 3000.

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The 6 Acres sports complex have Badminton court, Tennis court, Kabaddi court and playground for other organising sports like cricket and football.

Additionally the university has a six canteens, amenities center, and guest house, cafeteria, health centre, gymnasium, Pwd centre and other facilities like banks, post office, book shops etc.

Jadavpur University has its second campus on 26 Acres area in Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) Sector-III. There are 5 departments in the campus namely Construction Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Printing Engineering, Information Technology and Power Engineering. The Eastern Regional Offices of the UGC and the Inter-University Consortium for Atomic Energy are also located on this campus.{{Cite web|url=http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/campus_map.php|title=Welcome to Jadavpur University website|website=jaduniv.edu.in}} Jadavpur University Campus Ground is located in this campus.

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On 1 January 2009, Jadavpur University took over National Instruments Limited, a former PSU under Department of Heavy industries, GOI on a 297-year lease.{{Cite web|url=https://www.millenniumpost.in/kolkata/drdos-research-centre-to-be-moved-to-nil-building-soon-405381|title=DRDO's research centre to be moved to NIL building soon|first=SOUMITRA|last=NANDI|date=15 March 2020|website=millenniumpost.in}} From 2014, the campus is used as a research hub of the university and known as West Annexe campus.{{cite web|url=https://jadavpuruniversity.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Annual-Report-2021-2022.pdf|title=Annual Report (April 2021-March 2022)|publisher=Jadavpur University|website=jadavpuruniversity.in}} Research institutes like DRDO and CSIR also operate from the campus.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/jadavpur-university-to-develop-third-campus-as-research-hub/articleshow/29737002.cms|title=Jadavpur University to develop third campus as research hub|newspaper=The Times of India |date=2 February 2014}}

A portion of land and building of the campus is leased out to DRDO for long term,{{cite news | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/portion-of-national-instruments-ltd-land-to-be-given-to-drdo/articleshow/47707913.cms | title=Portion of National Instruments Ltd land to be given to DRDO | newspaper=The Economic Times | date=11 July 2018 }} which is the 40 percent of the space. At that, the "Jagadish Chandra Bose Centre for Advanced Technology" (JCBCAT) is established by collaboration of JU and DRDO.

The regional centre of "National Afforestaion & Eco-Development Board" is also located in the campus.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rc-naeb-ju.org/|title=Home|website=RCNAEB}}

Jadavpur University Newtown campus is under planning. State-of-the-art facilities along with laboratories and a convention centre are planned on the 5 acre campus. Construction is yet to begin as of 2024.{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/ju-gets-possession-of-new-town-plot-to-develop-fourth-campus/articleshow/80220572.cms | title=Jadavpur University gets possession of New Town plot to develop fourth campus | newspaper=The Times of India | date=14 January 2021 }}

In addition to being a unitary university, it has other institutes like the J. D. Birla Institute, and the Institute of Business Management affiliated to it, which operate out of independent campuses.{{cite web|url=http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/affiliated_institutions.php|title=Affiliated Institutions|access-date=18 November 2016|archive-date=19 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119053438/http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/affiliated_institutions.php|url-status=live}} While these institutes have their own independent curriculum as well as examination systems, the final degree is offered by Jadavpur University.

As of 2023, Jadavpur University has 37 Departments and 21 Schools of Interdisciplinary Research.{{cite web|url=http://jadavpuruniversity.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ANNUAL-REPORT-2022-2023.pdf|title=Annual Report (April 2022-March 2023)|publisher=Jadavpur University|website=jadavpuruniversity.in|date=24 December 2023|number=66|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240220163755/https://jadavpuruniversity.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ANNUAL-REPORT-2022-2023.pdf|archive-date=20 February 2024|url-status=live}}

To facilitate interdisciplinary learning and research in diverse fields, there are a number of schools.

In March 2011, Indian American scientist Manick Sorcar assisted in the opening of a laser animation lab under the School of Illumination Science, Engineering and Design.[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110321/jsp/calcutta/story_13740322.jsp "Wizard of light brings magic of laser to JU,"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526141551/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110321/jsp/calcutta/story_13740322.jsp |date=26 May 2011 }} The Telegraph, 2011 The [https://sites.google.com/site/kunalroyindia/home/the-dtc-laboratory?authuser=0 DTC Laboratory] at Jadavpur University has been involved in Cheminformatics/QSAR research since 2002, and the [https://sites.google.com/site/kunalroyindia/home/lab-members?authuser=0 laboratory] has developed techniques like q-RASAR, ARKA descriptors in QSAR, ETA (a topological index) and many QSAR tools which are hosted in [https://teqip.jdvu.ac.in/QSAR_Tools/ DTC Lab Tools site] and [https://sites.google.com/jadavpuruniversity.in/dtc-lab-software/home DTC Lab Supplementary Tools] site.

To facilitate interdisciplinary learning and higher research in diverse fields, there are nearly fifty Centre for Studies.{{cite web|url=http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/htdocs/templates/newpages/centre_for_studies.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207061323/http://jaduniv.edu.in/htdocs/templates/newpages/centre_for_studies.html|archive-date=7 February 2015|title=Centre For Studies}}

The Central Library at Jadavpur campus occupies {{convert|41500|ft2|m2}} and houses 6,46,296 books, 80,700 bound volumes of journals, and 13000 theses and dissertations, 37,000 items of non-book materials such as reports pamphlets, maps and micro-forms and 1159 print and 1448 online journals. The library also has access to around 3000 online journals more through INFLIBNET and INDEST Consortia. In total, the University Library has access to around 11000 Journals. The library subscribes to 30 databases which include Scopus, Econlit etc. and also about 10000+ E-books (as of 2018). The Salt Lake campus has a library with 65,00 sq. ft. of space.{{cite web | url=http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/library.php | title=Welcome to Jadavpur University website }}

They also feature a scholarly journal in collaboration with Sage Publications known as the [https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jnr Jadavpur Journal of International Relations].

File:The President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam addressing the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Jadavpur University, Kolkata on July 14, 2005.jpg Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam compared Jadavpur University to be the future Nalanda of India while addressing the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the University on 14 July 2005.https://www.presidentofindia.gov.in/abdulkalam/speeches/address-golden-jubilee-celebrations-jadavpur-university-kolkata {{dead link|date=April 2025}}]]

In the 2022 edition of the "List of top 2% global scientists" published by the Stanford University, Jadavpur University has 42 scientists in the list. This is the highest number of faculties selected from any university in India.

Two professors from Jadavpur University were involved in a soft-landing project named "RESPOND" for a planetary mission sponsored by Indian Space Research Organisation.{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/how-two-jadavpur-university-professors-participated-in-the-chandrayaan-3-landing-2427693-2023-08-28|title=2 Jadavpur University professors involved in Isro's Chandrayaan-3 soft landing|website=India Today|date=28 August 2023 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.anandabazar.com/west-bengal/jadavpur-university-is-playing-an-important-role-in-the-moon-landing-project-by-isro/cid/1382203 | title=চাঁদের মাটি ছুঁতে চায় ভারত, ইসরোর প্রকল্পে বড় ভূমিকা যাদবপুর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের }} Jadavpur University also contributes to the satellite launch vehicle programme of ISRO and LCA programme of DRDO.

Nature Index ranked Jadavpur University in 1st among universities in India and 22th overall in India (2023-2024).{{cite web | url=https://www.nature.com/nature-index/institution-outputs/generate/all/countries-India/all | title=Institution tables | Nature Index }} Additionally, it is ranked 19th among all Indian institutes in the field of Physical Science taking into account publications in 82-select high-quality science journals (2020–2021).

Jadavpur University's High Energy Physics Group, Nuclear & Particle Physics Research Centre which comes under Department of

Physics has been awarded the status of "Associate Membership" of ALICE – INDIA Collaboration and CERN (European Council for Nuclear Research) – ALICE (A Large Ion Collider Experiment) Collaboration

and received a grant of Rs. 1.115 crores.

The Global Change Programme at Jadavpur University (GCP-JU) is active at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It has also worked with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change towards the preparation of NATCOM (National Communication) for United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). A joint open energy modelling project was initiated

by GCP-JU in collaboration with Indian Institute of Science (Bengaluru), and the

Environmental Defense Fund (US). Since 2020, they are also collectively developing a comprehensive energy model and evaluate alternative decarbonization strategies and pathways for future India.

Some major research ventures undertaken by School of Environmental Studies are highlighting the presence of arsenic in groundwater in countries like India and Bangladesh and the development of the first alcohol based car by the School of Automobile Engineering.{{cite web|title=Jadavpur University|url=http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/htdocs/newindex.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017175614/http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/htdocs/newindex.htm|archive-date=17 October 2014}}[http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/htdocs/view_department.php?deptid=135 School Of Cultural Texts and Records] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513235355/http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/htdocs/view_department.php?deptid=135|date=13 May 2014}} jaduniv.edu.in. Retrieved 5 August 2012

Jadavpur University's Innovation Council (IIC) was established in 2018 to promote innovations and startups in the campus. IIC arranges awareness programmes, seminars and workshops on innovation and entrepreneurship and organises visits to industries and start-ups for the first year students. The university hosted

a HULT event. IIC participated in Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2022, Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2022. Three

alumni members from JU has successfully established their startups by enlisting in startup MSME venture. Four Memorandum of

Understandings (MOUs) have been signed with companies like Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Haldia Petrochemicals Limited, MCPI Private Limited and Nexgen Plasma Private Limited for student internships. Jadavpur University organised SERB-INAE Hackathon 2022, in which nearly 100 students from all over India participated.

The university also has an Industry-Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC) in which consultancy and testing services are provided to industry, service sectors and other public or private organizations. During 2022–2023, the IIPC generated a revenue of Rs 13.5 crores. Up to 2023, the IIPC has worked with around 161 leading industries or organisations. They include organisations like Tata Steel, RITES, Airport Authority of India, Kolkata Port Trust, Bajaj Electricals, L&T, KMC and

KMDA, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd., CPCB, CESC etc.

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The rankings of Jadavpur University by various National and International organisations are as follows:

• Indian:
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• NISTADS: National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS) of CSIR ranked Jadavpur University 4th among the top 50 Universities of the country based on h-index of publication.
• International:
• QS World University Rankings: In 2023 QS World ranking, JU was placed in the 4th position among India's state universities. Within the broad discipline of "Arts and Humanities" JU is the only state university to find a place in this ranking with being 3rd in the "English Language and Literature" domain among all Indian institutes. In the first published list of QS Sustainability Ranking 2023, Jadavpur University has been featured as the only state university and one of the 15 Indian institutes.
• Nature Index: In 2021–2022, The Nature Index ranked Jadavpur University in 19th in Physical Science, 23rd in Chemistry, 11th in Earth and Environmental Science and 24th overall among India's Higher Education Institutions.
• Times (THE): Jadavpur University was ranked 47th in the Times Higher Education-Thomson Reuters list of the 100 best universities in the BRICS and Emerging Economies, 2013.
• URAP: University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) Research Laboratory ranked Jadavpur University 10th in India in its 2012-13 report considering academic indicators.

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In 2014 a series of protests broke out in response to the alleged molestation of a female student and beating of a male student by 10 other students on 28 August 2014. Her family and ultimately the student body were unsatisfied by the response of the Vice Chancellor to the allegations. Protests began on 10 September.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-29307120|title=Jadavpur University boycott to continue despite inquiry|publisher=BBC News|access-date=22 September 2014|archive-date=22 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140922202027/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-29307120|url-status=live}} On 16 September students gheraoed several officials in their offices, demanding that the Vice Chancellor make a statement on the status of a fair probe. Police were summoned, and later that night the police allegedly attacked and beat the student demonstrators. 30 to 40 students were injured; some had to be hospitalized. Reaction was nationwide, with supportive protests at multiple other cities including New Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore. On 20 September, Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, who is also the chancellor of the university, met with student representatives and promised to conduct an impartial inquiry.{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/30000-march-in-rain-to-seek-Jadavpur-VCs-scalp/articleshow/43033605.cms|title=30,000 march in rain to seek Jadavpur VC's scalp|date=21 September 2014|work=The Times of India|access-date=22 September 2014|archive-date=23 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140923080753/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/30000-march-in-rain-to-seek-Jadavpur-VCs-scalp/articleshow/43033605.cms|url-status=live}} However, students said they will continue to boycott classes until the Vice Chancellor resigns.

On 26 September, a State Government inquiry panel submitted its report, confirming that the female student had indeed been sexually abused on 28 August 2014.{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/2-Jadavpur-University-students-held-after-govt-panel-finds-molest-evidence/articleshow/43565358.cms|title=2 Jadavpur University students held after govt panel finds molest evidence|work=The Times of India|access-date=26 September 2014|archive-date=27 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927181701/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/2-Jadavpur-University-students-held-after-govt-panel-finds-molest-evidence/articleshow/43565358.cms|url-status=live}} On 26 September, police summoned two Jadavpur University students to come to the Lalbazar Police HQ for questioning at 4 pm on Friday. They were arrested at 6 pm. "The arrests were made after evidence was found, prima facie, against the duo. Further investigation is on," said joint CP-crime Pallab Kanti Ghosh. Mr Ghosh also stated, "(Two names) were arrested because we had enough evidence to prove that they were present at the spot and had carried out the crime as alleged in the victim's complaint."{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140927/jsp/frontpage/story_18878106.jsp#.VCXtL2eSy-Y|title=Molest cuffs on two JU students|work=The Telegraph|access-date=26 September 2014|archive-date=27 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927001215/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140927/jsp/frontpage/story_18878106.jsp#.VCXtL2eSy-Y|url-status=dead}} The duo were booked under Sections of 354 (assault or use of criminal force on a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty), 342 (wrongful confinement), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 114 (abettor present when offence is committed) of the IPC.

JU got embroiled in controversy on 4 July 2018, when the executive council announced its decision to scrap entrance tests for six humanities subjects which was met with protests from the Jadavpur University Teacher's Association and the student unions along with other academics and university students due speculations that state education ministry had influenced this decision.{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/jadavpur-university-v-c-fails-to-cut-ice-with-students-on-day-4-of-hunger-strike-girl-taken-ill-1806455.html|title=Jadavpur University V–C Fails to Cut Ice With Students on Day 4 of Hunger Strike, Girl Taken to Hospital|date=9 July 2018|website=News18|access-date=19 July 2018|archive-date=19 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719173359/https://www.news18.com/news/india/jadavpur-university-v-c-fails-to-cut-ice-with-students-on-day-4-of-hunger-strike-girl-taken-ill-1806455.html|url-status=live}}

In August 2023, Swapnadeep Kundu, a 17 year old freshman student studying an Honours course in Bengali fell from the balcony of the second floor of the Jadavpur University Hostel – either by suicide or by murder – after intense ragging. The Kolkata Police arrested several students and alumni who were suspected to have been involved.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/ju-fresher-death-ex-student-arrested-charged-with-murder/articleshow/102663748.cms|title=Fresher Death Ex-student Arrested|website=The Times of India|access-date=14 August 2023}} The incident left a deep impact on the general public, leading to an outcry. Media attention was also given to the need for strengthening security measures within the university, a suggestion that was vehemently opposed by certain sections of Jadavpur University's political circles. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, directed the Higher Education Committee of West Bengal to form a team to investigate the incident. As the student happened to be a minor, the incident was also taken up by the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR). Amidst the investigation, Jadavpur University students protested against ragging.

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