JIS University, Kolkata is ranked 1st in the category of Multidisciplinary University (Overall Rank 76 in India) and Private & Deemed Multidisciplinary Category (Overall Rank 38) in The Week - Hansa Research Survey 2020. JIS University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses in the specialized fields of Science, Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Management, Law, Social Sciences and Education. Admission to the JIS University done on the basis of merit, entrance examination and cutoff criteria of the institute. The University provides PhD programs in various courses as well. The University always encourages entrepreneurship and skill development among the students for promoting entrepreneurship, employability and self-employment.

Additionally, the university has a training and placement cell providing placement assistance to its students. The highest package recorded at INR 4 LPA and the average package recorded at INR 2.11 LPA. Some of the potential employers of JISU Kolkata are CS, Wipro, mPhasis, GSK, Alembic, Artech Infosystems, Palsons Derma, Nestle, Cipla, Epsilon Learning, 3rd Life, KGS Technologies, Just Dial, Nerdy Turtlez, Extramarks, Indusnet Technologies, Cogito software, etc.

JIS University Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2014 | Private
Approved by NCTE | PCI | BCI | AICTE | UGC | AIU
Entrance Exam

National: CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ UGAT

University: JISU Entrance Exam/ RET
Courses Offered UG, PG, Diploma & Ph.D
Application Mode Online
Top Recruiters Flipkart Ltd, Ceasefire Industries Ltd, Just Dial Ltd., ITC Infotech Ltd., IndusInd Bank, Bandhan Bank, ICICI Bank, CIPLA, GCC Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Eskag Pharma
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports, Gymnasium, WiFi, etc
Official Website https://jisuniversity.ac.in/
Admission Helpdesk +91 8697743361 | 8697743362 | 9073322509
Location 81, Nilgunj Road,
Agarpara, Kolkata-700109.

JIS University Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
PhD Admission 2023 Application open  February 1, 2023
PhD Admission 2023 Application closes  February 20, 2023
List of shortlisted candidates for JISU RET  February 23, 2023
JISU RET 2023  February 25, 2023
Interview for PhD Admission 2023 March 6-8, 2023
Final Results displaying selected candidates March 10, 2023
Last Date of PhD Admission 2023 March 20, 2023
Commencement of Classes April 1, 2023

JIS University Rankings

  • Received the Award as No. 1 ‘Top Private University in West Bengal’ and secured the 40th rank in the ‘Top Private University All India’ by the Outlook ICare India University Rankings 2020.
  • JIS University has been awarded as the 'Outstanding University in Eastern India' at the Education Excellence Awards 2019 from Zee 24 Ghanta 2019 at Kolkata and also the "Best Private University" Award 2020 at the Education Excellence Award 2020.
  • JIS University has also been awarded the best private University at the Education Excellence Award 2018 by Zee 24 Ghanta.
  • Received the Award of "Outstanding University" in East India from the Global India Education Forum announced on September 2019 in Helsinki, Finland.
  • JIS University has been conferred with Royal Excellence Awards for Best Private University2018.
  • Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR) recognizes JIS University as the “Best University in East India 2018”.
  • JIS University has been awarded the second-best private University of West Bengal and the Fourth Best Private University in East India at the 6th Dialogue India Academic Awards 2018.
  • JIS University was conferred with the India-Africa ICT Award of Excellence for showcasing excellence in higher education at the India-Africa ICT Summit (2017).
  • JIS University has been awarded as the fastest emerging University of the eastern region in the ‘Byatikrom’ Award Ceremony of Assam held at Pragjyoti ITA Centre, Machkowa Guwahati on August 11, 2018. The award has been given by the Dept. of Cultural Affairs in association with the Dept. of Tourism and Byatikrom Magazine.
  • JIS University has been awarded again as the upcoming University /Higher Education Institute from Eastern India for recruiting international students at Geneva, Switzerland by the Global India Education Forum 2018.

JIS University Courses

JISU Kolkata offers UG, PG and Diploma Courses in the discipline of Engineering, Management, Pharmacy and many more. Tabulated below are the details for the same:

Course Specialization Eligibility
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Embedded Systems & Robotics 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks + Obtained a valid score in JEE Main/WBJEE
B.Tech (Lateral Entry) B.Sc Degree or Diploma in Engineering/ Technology with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks + Obtained a valid score in JEE Main/WBJEE
BCA - 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
MCA - BCA or BSc (Computer Science) or BSc (Information Technology) or equivalent with minimum
60% marks and must have Mathematics or Statistics
BBA (H) -
  • 10+2 from any stream with a minimum of 50%* marks
  • Obtained a valid score in UGAT
Integrated BBA-MBA -
MBA Business Analytics, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Media Management, Pharmaceutical Management, Retail Management, Marketing Management, Tourism Management, Production & Operations
  • Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
  • Obtained a valid score in CAT/ MAT/ XAT
Hospitality and Hotel Administration Graduation
BHM Hospital Management 10+2 with English with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
LLB -
  • Graduation with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% marks for SC/ST category and 42% for OBC)
  • Maximum age limit is 40 years
LLM Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Constitutional Law Graduation with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% marks for SC/ST category and 42% for OBC)
B.Pharm Pharmacy 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks + Obtained a valid score in WBJEE
D.Pharm 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology
M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance B.Pharm with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
BMLT - 10+2 in the Science stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Mathematics 
B.Sc Hospitality & Hotel Administration 10+2 in the relevant discipline
B.Sc (Hons.) Biotechnology, Microbiology, Geology, Biochemistry 10+2 in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture 10+2 with PCM with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
M.Sc Physics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology B.Sc (H) in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates)
Remote Sensing & GIS B.Sc (H) in Electronics/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Geography/ Geology/ Applied Geology/ GeoPhysics/ Geo Informatics/Oceanography/ Environmental Science and Equivalent/ Agriculture/ Forestry/ Horticulture degree with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks or B.E./ B. Tech in ECE/ EE/ Civil/ Geo-Informatics/ CSE/ Agriculture Engineering/Urban & Regional Planning/ IT
B.Ed - Graduation or Post Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
M.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Graduation in any stream
PG Diploma Pharmacovigilance B.Sc. (All Streams of Life Science)/ D. Pharm/ B.Pharm/ M. Pharm/ B. Pharm (Ayur)/ MBBS/ MD/ MDS/ BHMS/ BVSc/ BPT
BA International Hospitality & Hotel Administration, International Culinary Arts 10+2 in any stream
MA Education BA in the relevant discipline
Diploma Food & Beverage Service, Food Production & Bakery, Accommodation Operations & Management Passed 10th
Hotel Operation 10+2
Ph.D Chemistry, Computer Science And Engineering, Physics, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Remote Sensing And Gis Applications, Computer and Data Science Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks from a recognized university

Check: JISU Kolkata Courses and Fees

JIS University Admission

  1. The application forms can be downloaded from the official website of JIS University.
  2. The payment can be made through Credit/ Debit cards or Net Banking.
  3. The candidates shall retain a copy of the submitted application form and the transaction receipt for further proceedings.

Selection Criteria

  • For UG Courses, candidates must obtain a valid score in JIS Group online entrance examination.
  • For Ph.D., candidates must obtain a valid score in the Research Eligibility Test (RET) conducted by JIS University.

JIS University Placement

The placement activities of JIS University are supported by its Central Training and Placement Cell. The cell is led by highly experienced and qualified professionals belonging to corporate houses from varied industries. The activities of preparing the students through internship exposures, industry visits, placement workshops, mock assessments culminate during the campus selection drives, where they get offers with suitable jobs. Some of the placement highlights are as follows:

  • Highest Package: INR 4 LPA
  • Average Package: INR 2.11 LPA
  • Top Recruiters: TCS, Wipro, mPhasis, GSK, Alembic, Artech Infosystems, Palsons Derma, Nestle, Cipla, Epsilon Learning, 3rd Life, KGS Technologies, Just Dial, Nerdy Turtlez, Extramarks, Indusnet Technologies, Cogito software, Jubilant Food Works, Bandhan Bank, ICICI Bank, Indus Ind Bank, Shree Auto Group, Neotia Health Care, Macleods, Ramky Enviro Engineers, Datacore Systems, Nexval Infotech, Ayant Software, Zoom Car and many more.

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JIS University Scholarship

JIS University, under its JISUMS scheme, offers scholarships to meritorious and financially weak students of society. The scholarship amount, extending up to 100% on tuition fees of the total course fees, is awarded on the basis of the assessment of prospective candidates by the JISUMS Committee. The University awards its scholarship to the students who wish to pursue their studies in various courses at JIS University. JIS University offers scholarship (JISUMS) to the candidates fulfilling any criterion listed below:

  • Entrance Examination: The candidate should have to score a good percentile in the JIS University Entrance test for admission (JET 2021).
  • Previous Qualification: The candidate with consistent performance in all previous qualifying examinations.
  • Other criteria:
    • If the candidate’s parents have worked in the Indian Defense Services at any point in time.
    • If the candidate is a single girl child.
    • If the candidate is a child of a Single mother.
    • If the candidate is a child of a JIS Group Employee.
    • If the candidate is from an orphanage NGO.

 Other Scholarships on offer:

  1. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship For Professional & Technical Courses, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India
  2. Oasis (Online Application For Scholarship In Studies), Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
  3. Swami Vivekananda West Bengal Government Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme, Government of West Bengal
  4. “Aikyashree" – West Bengal State Scholarships for Minority Students in West Bengal from Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department, Govt. Of West Bengal

JIS University Facilities

The University is having the following facilities within the campus:

  • Wi-fi enabled Campus
  • Smart Classrooms
  • Conference Hall
  • 200 Seat AC Auditorium
  • Seminar Room
  • Well stocked Library
  • Gym
  • Indoor Sports
  • Canteen
  • Medical facility for Students
  • CC Camera to ensure Safety & Security of the Students

JIS University Faculty

Faculty members at JIS University generate knowledge through cutting-edge research in all functional areas of management that would benefit public and private sector companies and government and society in general. The knowledge generated by JIS University faculty has appeared in leading academic journals with high citation index and impact factor. Many textbooks and working papers are written on a regular basis. Research carried out by JIS University is used to augment new courses and executive education programs.

At JIS University, 95% of Faculty members who are having their PhD from IIT, NIT, IIEST, Calcutta University, Jadavpur University like institutions and more than 78% of the faculty members having experience of more than 10 years. All faculty members at JIS University are having their crisp input and research experiences make the University more vibrant and rich in the field of education, learning and Innovations.

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JIS University FAQs

Ques. Does JIS University offer admission to International Students? What documents are required for admission?

Ans. Yes, JISU Kolkata offers admission to International Students. Necessary attested documents to be attached with the application form are mentioned below:

  • Valid Passport
  • Five recent passport size photographs
  • 10+2 or equivalent examination marksheet (for UG courses)/ Graduation or equivalent examination mark sheet (for PG courses)
  • Marks equivalent to Grade certificate issued by the Authority (if applicable)
  • Admit Card of class 10 (age proof)
  • NOC from the concerned national Govt. for studying in India
  • Student Visa from Govt. of India

Ques. Does JIS University offer M.Tech in Data Science?

Ans. JIS University runs the JIS Institute of Advanced Studies and Research that offers an M.Tech in Data Science. The institute also offers PG and Ph.D. Courses in other disciplines. To know more, click here

Ques. Can I get admission based on the entrance test alone at JIS University?

Ans. Depending on the admission criteria, the admission will be based on merit in the entrance test or marks in the qualifying examination. However, all candidates must fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements.

Ques. Can I be employed during my course at JIS University?

Ans. No, these are full-time programs. You will not be able to take on any paid employment throughout the duration of the program.

Ques. Why should I join JISU Kolkata?

Ans. Following are the key benefits of JIS University:

  • 20 Years Legacy of JIS Group, Eastern India’s largest and most trusted educational service provider
  • Industry Oriented Pedagogy
  • Governing Body Members are from Industry and Academia.
  • World-class teaching environment with highly educated, industry experienced trained Faculty members.
  • Strategic Tie-ups with CII, FICCI, BCCI, IACC, TIE, IGCC, CEGR, NASSCOM, etc.
  • Entrepreneur Development Cell.
  • Start-up Club & Innovation Club.
  • Strategic tie-ups with foreign universities.
  • Foreign Language Class.
  • Communication Lab.
  • Research and Development Activities.
  • Industrial Tours and Visits.
  • Placement and Grooming assistance provided by a strong placement and training division.