B.E. in Metallurgical Engineering (Day) at Jadavpur University (JU)

Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata, West Bengal, offers B.E. in Metallurgical Engineering (Day) as a 4-year undergraduate degree. There are 34 seats in each batch. Fees for the full course come to ₹10,500 – ₹1.23 lakh (roughly ₹3,000 a year).

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.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Jadavpur University (JU) as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Jadavpur University (JU) before you pay anything.

To get into B.E. in Metallurgical Engineering (Day), you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. 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 and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
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.

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 18 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.E. in Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering (Day)
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Discontinued (Dec 2022)- Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Management
• B.Tech. in Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering
• B.E. in Chemical Engineering
• B.E. in Electrical Engineering (Day)
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Day)
• B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Day)
• B.E. in Production Engineering (Day)
• B.E. in Information Technology (Day)
• B.E. in Construction Engineering (Day)
• B.E. in Printing Engineering (Day)
• B.Tech. in Instrumentation
• B.E. in Civil Engineering (Day)
• B.E. in Power Engineering (Day)
• B.Tech. in Architectural Engineering
• B.E. in Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of B.E. in Metallurgical Engineering (Day) genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹10,500 – ₹1.23 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• 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 B.Tech in and around Kolkata?