Jadavpur University UG Admission 2026
Jadavpur University UG Admission 2026 registration has started. Applications opened on May 20, 2026, for most undergraduate courses under the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science. The last date to apply is June 5, 2026, for BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) programmes.
Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata, one of India's top public universities, offers highly competitive 4-year UG Honours programmes. Admissions are primarily based on entrance tests conducted by the university for Arts and Science streams (except BTech/BPharm, which use WBJEE). This guide covers complete details on dates, eligibility, application process, programmes, and more to help aspirants.
Overview of Jadavpur University UG Admission 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata |
| Courses | BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), B.L.I.Sc, B.P.Ed |
| Admission Mode | University Entrance Test / Merit |
| Application Start Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://admission.jdvu.ac.in/ |
Important Dates for BA (Hons) Programmes 2026
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | June 5, 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Test Fee | June 6, 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Sports/PD Certificates | June 2026 |
| Entrance Exam Dates | June 25 to July 3, 2026 |
| Publication of Merit List | By July 15, 2026 |
Important Dates for BSc (Hons) Programmes 2026
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | June 5, 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Test Fee (except Geological Sciences) | June 6, 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Sports Certificate | June 25, 2026 |
| Entrance Exam Dates | June 23 and 25, 2026 |
| Publication of Merit List | July 8, 2026 (after 4 PM) |
Important Dates for B.L.I.Sc (Bachelor of Library & Information Science) 2026
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | June 1, 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | To be announced |
Important Dates for B.P.Ed (Bachelor of Physical Education) 2026
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | May 31, 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Test Fee | June 1, 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Printout of Application + Documents | June 2, 2026 |
| Publication of Provisional List for Test | June 5, 2026 (after 4 PM) |
| Admission Test Dates | June 10, 11, and 12, 2026 |
| Publication of Provisional Merit List | June 19, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria 2026
BSc (Hons) Eligibility (General Category)
| Programme | Minimum Aggregate Required |
|---|---|
| Physics / Chemistry / Geological Sciences | 75% in Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics |
| Mathematics | 75% in Mathematics + best 2 subjects |
| Geography | 75% with Mathematics + relevant subjects |
Reserved categories get relaxation as per rules.
BA (Hons) Eligibility varies by department (e.g., 80% for History/Sociology, 65% for Bengali/Philosophy etc.).
List of UG Programmes
BA (Hons) Programmes (Faculty of Arts)
| Programme | Department |
|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Bengali | Bengali |
| BA (Hons) Comparative Literature | Comparative Literature |
| BA (Hons) Economics | Economics |
| BA (Hons) English | English |
| BA (Hons) History | History |
| BA (Hons) Philosophy | Philosophy |
| BA (Hons) Political Science | Political Science |
| BA (Hons) Sanskrit | Sanskrit |
| BA (Hons) Sociology | Sociology |
BSc (Hons) Programmes (Faculty of Science)
| Programme | Department |
|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Physics | Physics |
| BSc (Hons) Chemistry | Chemistry |
| BSc (Hons) Mathematics | Mathematics |
| BSc (Hons) Geography | Geography |
| BSc (Hons) Geological Sciences | Geological Sciences |
How to Apply for Jadavpur University UG Admission 2026
- Visit the official website https://admission.jdvu.ac.in/
- Register and fill the online form
- Upload documents
- Pay test fee
- Submit application
Application Fee
No application fee. Only the entrance test fee is applicable (₹200–₹400 depending on category).
Documents Required
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Photo and signature
- Sports / PwD certificate (if claiming quota)
