Jadavpur University PhD Admission 2026 Apply Now

Jadavpur University PhD Admission: Jadavpur University has officially released the PhD Admission Notification 2026 for the Faculty of Engineering & Technology (FET). The admission is for the July–December 2026 session, covering Engineering and Pharmacy disciplines.

Eligible candidates can now apply through the official admission portal. Here is a complete breakdown of eligibility, application process, selection method, and department-wise vacancies.

ADMISSION TO THE PH.D. (ENGINEERING AND PHARMACY) PROGRAMME: Session-I (JulyDecember 2026)

 Overview of Jadavpur University PhD Admission 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet one of the following:

✔ Academic Qualification

• BE/BTech/BArch/BPharm + ME/MTech/MPharm/MS or equivalent with minimum 55% marks
• MCA (2–3 years) candidates: minimum 65% marks
• 4-year Bachelor’s degree candidates: minimum 75% marks

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✔ Relaxation

• 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwD/EWS candidates

👉 Foreign degrees must be from recognized, accredited institutions.

Application Fee & Payment

• Fee: ₹500 per department
• Payment Mode: SBI Collect (online)
• Last date: 30 March 2026 (4 PM)

After payment, candidates must submit the application form with documents.

Documents Required

Applicants need to submit:

• Academic mark sheets & certificates
• Aadhaar Card
• NET/GATE/GPAT/SET/CEED/DST-INSPIRE etc. (if applicable)
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Payment receipt
• 2 passport-size photos

📍 Submission Location:
Dean & Secretary Office, FET (TEQIP Building, JU campus)

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Selection Process

1. Written Entrance Test (WRET)

• Required for candidates without a national-level qualification
• Pattern:
  • 50% Research Methodology
  • 50% Subject-specific
• Qualifying marks:
  • General: 50%
  • Reserved: 45%

2. Interview / Viva

• Final selection weightage:
  • 70% Entrance + 30% Interview

✔ Direct Interview Route

Candidates with:

• UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE / GPAT / CEED / DST-INSPIRE, etc.

➡ Exempted from WRET
➡ Selection based on:

• 70% national test score + 30% interview

👉 Final selection requires qualifying both stages.

Department-wise PhD Vacancies (FET 2026)

Here are the key departments with available seats:

👉 Research areas include AI, Machine Learning, Renewable Energy, Nanotechnology, Smart Grid, Robotics, Biomedical Systems, and more.

Reservation Rules

• Reservation follows West Bengal Government norms

• Important:

  • Only WB-issued certificates are valid for reservation

• Categories:

• SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B
• PwD (minimum 40% disability)
• EWS

Important Rules

• No admission if already enrolled in another PhD programme
• No institutional scholarship provided
• Selection is provisional and subject to verification
• Strict anti-ragging rules enforced

Important Dates

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the JU admission portal
2. Fill online application form
3. Pay ₹500 via SBI Collect
4. Download payment receipt
5. Submit form with documents (offline/by post)
6. Track updates on the official website

Final Note

Jadavpur University’s PhD programme is one of the most prestigious research opportunities in India, especially in engineering and technology fields. With strong research areas and a large number of vacancies, this is a great opportunity for candidates aiming for advanced research careers.

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply?

👉 30 March 2026 (4 PM)

Q2. Is GATE/NET mandatory?

👉 No, but it helps skip the entrance test.

Q3. Is there any scholarship?

👉 No institutional scholarship is provided.

Q4. Can candidates from other states get a reservation?

👉 No, only West Bengal certificates are valid.

Q5. How is selection done?

👉 Entrance test + Interview (or direct interview for NET/GATE candidates)