B.A. in Comparative Literature at Jadavpur University (JU)

Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata, West Bengal, offers B.A. in Comparative Literature as a 4-year undergraduate degree. There are 50 seats in each batch.

Jadavpur University (JU) is a other institute, founded in 1955. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Jadavpur University (JU) — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Jadavpur University (JU) has not published a fee for B.A. in Comparative Literature on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 4 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into B.A. in Comparative Literature, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at Jadavpur University (JU) are: X: 0.0, XII: 70.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Jadavpur University (JU)'s prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Jadavpur University (JU) on its website (jadavpuruniversity.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2024) show an average package of ₹11 lakh and a highest package of ₹1.4 crore at Jadavpur University (JU). 830 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.A. in Comparative Literature specifically, the average salary on record is ₹10 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Jadavpur University (JU) runs 7 BA specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.A. in Sociology
• B.A. in Economics
• B.A. in History
• B.A. in Bengali
• B.A. in English
• B.A. in Political Science

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of B.A. in Comparative Literature genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Jadavpur University (JU) compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Kolkata?