Trouble at the Centre of Excellence: Why Jadavpur University remains on the boil?
4 days ago

Trouble at the Centre of Excellence: Why Jadavpur University remains on the boil?

The Hindu  

On March 12, the Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar informed the Parliament that Jadavpur University is set to lose the status of Institute of Eminence due to a fall in budgetary allocation. Mr. Majumdar, who is also West Bengal BJP president in response to a question by another BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya mentioned that the Empowered Experts Committee considered the revised proposal of the Jadavpur University and observed that there was a steep decline in the budget from the earlier projected amount of ₹3,299 crore to ₹606 crore. Set up in 1955, Jadavpur University is considered an outcome of the country’s freedom movement and is the highest-rated university in West Bengal, which till decades ago boasted of top-rated educational institutions in India. When the Education Minister’s car was surrounded by students on March 1, 2025 the University Vice Chancellor Bhaskar Gupta was nowhere to be seen.

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Kolkata’s Jadavpur University’s IoE Setback: Victim of Funding Cuts and Bureaucratic Hurdles
1 day, 15 hours ago

Kolkata’s Jadavpur University’s IoE Setback: Victim of Funding Cuts and Bureaucratic Hurdles

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 20, 2025 15:17 IST - 4 MINS READ Even as Jadavpur University remains on edge following a violent confrontation between protesting students from Left unions and West Bengal’s Education Minister Bratya Basu on March 1, its exclusion from the list of institutions being considered for Institute of Eminence status has further deepened its troubles. While responding to …

Jadavpur University Protests: Campus Unrest Highlights West Bengal’s Turbulent History of Student Politics
2 days, 12 hours ago

Jadavpur University Protests: Campus Unrest Highlights West Bengal’s Turbulent History of Student Politics

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 19, 2025 18:04 IST - 8 MINS READ Trouble and Kolkata’s Jadavpur University, one of the premier higher education institutions in the country, seem inseparable. Reeling from acute fund shortage, besmirched by horrifying accounts of ragging and bullying in hostels, and scarred by agitations and political tension within the campus, the university has once again plunged into …

Jadavpur University loses Institute of Eminence tag: Teachers question refund of ₹1 crore application fee
6 days, 10 hours ago

Jadavpur University loses Institute of Eminence tag: Teachers question refund of ₹1 crore application fee

The Hindu  

After Jadavpur University lost its Institute of Eminence status, the teachers’ association raised questions about why the application fees of ₹1 crore sent to the University Grants Commission in 2019 for the IoE status application had not been refunded. A letter signed by the JUTA president Partha Pratim Biswas and general secretary Partha Pratim Ray, asks, “Why was Jadavpur University …

Kolkata’s Jadavpur University loses Institute of Eminence status
1 week ago

Kolkata’s Jadavpur University loses Institute of Eminence status

The Hindu  

Jadavpur University to lose its status as Institute of Eminence due to a fall in budgetary allocation. Bhartiya Janata Party MP Samik Bhattacharya asked for the reason behind the university’s loss of the premium status, at the Rajya Sabha. In his reply, he mentioned, the Empowered Experts Committee considered the revised proposal of the Jadavpur University and observed that there …

Jadavpur University remains tense; V-C hospitalised ahead of the deadline set by students for talks
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Jadavpur University remains tense; V-C hospitalised ahead of the deadline set by students for talks

The Hindu  

Jadavpur University remained tense on Wednesday with the students reiterating their demand for action against West Bengal State Education Minister Bratya Basu, whose car allegedly hit and injured a student on the varsity premises last week. Heckled by students It was on March 1 that the Education Minister’s car hit a first-year undergraduate student, Indranuj Roy, on the university premises. …

Uneasy calm on Jadavpur University campus day after violent protests
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Uneasy calm on Jadavpur University campus day after violent protests

The Hindu  

An uneasy calm prevailed on the Jadavpur University campus on Sunday morning after violent protests by Leftist students and heckling of West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu on the previous day. The University's officiating Vice-Chancellor, Bhaskar Gupta, was allegedly verbally abused by a section of Leftist students when he visited one of the injured students, Indranuj Roy, at a nearby …

JU Bags 2nd Spot In State Public Universities, Drops Out Of Top 10 Engineering Colleges
7 months, 1 week ago

JU Bags 2nd Spot In State Public Universities, Drops Out Of Top 10 Engineering Colleges

ABP News  

In the NIRF 2024 rankings, Jadavpur University has experienced a significant shift. In the general 'University' category, Jadavpur University has slipped to 9th place from 4th position, with its score decreasing from 66.07 in 2023 to 65.39 in 2024. The university has also dropped out of the top 10 in the engineering category, falling from 10th place in 2023 to …

Jadavpur University student death: Bengal principals' body calls for zero tolerance to ragging
1 year, 7 months ago

Jadavpur University student death: Bengal principals' body calls for zero tolerance to ragging

India TV News  

Jadavpur University student death case: A West Bengal principals' body has urged the authorities of all colleges to take measures to prevent any occurrences of bullying within their campuses. This issue has gained significant attention in the state following the tragic demise of a first-year student from Jadavpur University, who reportedly experienced ragging and sexual abuse. 'Ensure zero tolerance for …

Jadavpur University student death: 6 more accused arrested
1 year, 7 months ago

Jadavpur University student death: 6 more accused arrested

Hindustan Times  

Six more people, including former Jadavpur University students, were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the death of a first-year student on August 9. The fresh arrests came hours before West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose, who is the chancellor of the state-run university, was due to hold an emergency meeting of the university’s court committee on Wednesday. Earlier three …

Politics takes centre stage in Jadavpur University student’s death
1 year, 7 months ago

Politics takes centre stage in Jadavpur University student’s death

The Hindu  

Four days after the death of a first-year student of Jadavpur University, politics took centre stage on Monday, with several processions organised over the incident, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleging that “Marxists” were responsible for the incident. The Chief Minister said that “Marxists” had not allowed the installation of CCTV cameras at the Jadavpur University campus. Over the past …

West Bengal: NHRC sends notice to Mamata govt over death of Jadavpur University student
1 year, 7 months ago

West Bengal: NHRC sends notice to Mamata govt over death of Jadavpur University student

India TV News  

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday sent a notice to the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government over the death of a student at Jadavpur University. Earlier, a former Jadavpur University student who continued his stay at the hostel was arrested for his alleged involvement in the ragging of an undergraduate student who fell to death in a suspected suicide …

No autonomy for Jadavpur University: UGC, EEC
1 year, 7 months ago

No autonomy for Jadavpur University: UGC, EEC

Live Mint  

The Indian Ministry of Education is currently deliberating on recommendations made by an expert panel and the University Grants Commission regarding the status of Institutions of Eminence for certain universities. In a similar vein, the Tamil Nadu government has taken a step back from its earlier proposal to confer IoE status upon Anna University. This decision comes after the government …

West Bengal: Jadavpur University student dies after falling from hostel balcony; friend alleges ragging
1 year, 7 months ago

West Bengal: Jadavpur University student dies after falling from hostel balcony; friend alleges ragging

India TV News  

Student dies: A first-year student of Kolkata’s Jadavpur University died after allegedly falling from the balcony of second floor of the main hostel, the police said on Thursday. Jadavpur University Registrar Snehamanju Basu said in a communique to the Jadavpur police station that the student was found on the road in front of the main hostel within the premises in …

Lack of government funding is starving Jadavpur University
2 years, 3 months ago

Lack of government funding is starving Jadavpur University

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 11, 2022 15:33 IST Jadavpur University, one of the prestigious institutions of higher education in the country, is perhaps facing its worst financial crisis ever. On the one hand there is a huge shortfall of funds from the government of India, and on the other hand, the government of West Bengal is reducing its grant for university …

QS University Ranking 2022: IIT Kharagpur Named One Of The Top Varsities In The World
2 years, 11 months ago

QS University Ranking 2022: IIT Kharagpur Named One Of The Top Varsities In The World

ABP News  

New Delhi: IIT Kharagpur has been designated one of the world's top institutions for the study of numerous engineering topics, according to the most recent edition of the QS World University Ranking, news agency PTI reported. "In engineering and technology, which are the domains of the pioneering institute, it ranked 101st in the world and third in India, as per …

Jadavpur University to form panel to prepare on-campus Covid-19 protocols
3 years, 6 months ago

Jadavpur University to form panel to prepare on-campus Covid-19 protocols

India TV News  

Authorities of Jadavpur University have decided to form a committee to suggest Covid safety measures on the campus as the West Bengal government was mulling to reopen educational institutes after the Durga Puja vacation later this year, a varsity official said on Tuesday. A panel comprising representatives of faculties, non-teaching staff, and students is being set up to deliberate on …

Jadavpur University Admission 2021: Application process starts for 5 year Engineering courses
3 years, 7 months ago

Jadavpur University Admission 2021: Application process starts for 5 year Engineering courses

India TV News  

Jadavpur University, Kolkata application process for admission to 5-year Engineering courses has been started for the session 2021-2022. Jadavpur University Admission 2021: How to apply Visit the official website at-- jeedec.formflix.com On the homepage click on the apply online tab A new tab will be opened on your computer screen Fill the application form Upload all the needed documents. JEEDEC …

Jadavpur University to remain closed till May 3
3 years, 10 months ago

Jadavpur University to remain closed till May 3

India Today  

With rising Covid-19 cases, Jadavpur University has decided that the institution will remain closed till May 3. The university's registrar, Snehamanju Basu, has said that only basic emergency services, required for giving logistical support to online classes and running administrative work in the virtual model, for the time being, will be run from the campus with the presence of very …

Nearly 40% Engineering Seats in Jadavpur University Remain Vacant Even After Three Rounds of Counselling
4 years, 3 months ago

Nearly 40% Engineering Seats in Jadavpur University Remain Vacant Even After Three Rounds of Counselling

News 18  

Nearly 40 per cent of engineering seats in West Bengal’s Jadavpur University have remained vacant this year even after the completion of three rounds of online counselling. Professor Parthapratim Biswas, who is also a president of Jadavpur University Professors Association, said, “For a long time now, there has been a tendency of seats remaining vacant. However, I do not agree …

Jadavpur University to provide handsets, data packs to students to help them attend online classes
4 years, 6 months ago

Jadavpur University to provide handsets, data packs to students to help them attend online classes

India Today  

Jadavpur University is all set to provide students with data packs and android handsets before the commencement of the new semester, as per an official. "We will provide them with good quality sets compatible with net facilities, sharing, uploading and downloading options and for those needing good connectivity data pack and recharge for three months," Bhattacharya said. Online classes at …

Jadavpur University (JU) defers convocation, Governor Dhankhar calls it 'worrisome'
5 years, 2 months ago

Jadavpur University (JU) defers convocation, Governor Dhankhar calls it 'worrisome'

India Today  

In a fresh stand-off with the Mamata Banerjee government, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday put on hold the degree scrolls signed by him after the Jadavpur University deferred its scheduled December 24 special convocation and instead called a court meeting to discuss modus operandi of only conferring academic degrees to students. Amid speculations over the past few days …

QS University Rankings: Jadavpur University tops among state-run varsities
5 years, 3 months ago

QS University Rankings: Jadavpur University tops among state-run varsities

India Today  

Jadavpur University has topped the list of state-run universities in the country, according to the latest QS University rankings and secured the 11th spot among Indian higher educational institutes, officials said on Sunday. The QS University Rankings: Asia 2020, conducted among the Asian higher educational institutes, was released on November 27, the official said. Another JU official said, "Our Asia …

Studies hit in Jadavpur University as teachers' cease work
5 years, 4 months ago

Studies hit in Jadavpur University as teachers' cease work

India Today  

Classes were not held in the Jadavpur University for the second day on Wednesday following a cease work by the teachers demanding the total implementation of the latest revised pay scale recommended by the University Grants Commission. "The cease work called by the Jadavpur University Students Union, the All Bengal University Teachers' Association and West Bengal College and University Teachers' …

Jadavpur University teachers to meet Dhankhar on disbursal of central funds
5 years, 4 months ago

Jadavpur University teachers to meet Dhankhar on disbursal of central funds

India Today  

The Jadavpur University Teachers Association on Wednesday said its representatives will meet West Bengal Governor and university Chancellor Jagdeep Dhankhar on November 9 to discuss the issue of quick disbursal of central funds to the institute. Asked if the JUTA delegation will take up the matter of implementation of revised UGC pay scale along with arrears to the Chancellor, Roy …

Jadavpur University may lose IoE tag as Bengal govt refuses funding
5 years, 5 months ago

Jadavpur University may lose IoE tag as Bengal govt refuses funding

Op India  

The controversial Jadavpur University of Kolkata may lose the ‘Institute of Eminence’ tag as the Government of West Bengal led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to commit Rs 2,000 crore for the renowned university, reports Indian Express. With Mamata Banerjee reluctant to commit funds, the JU’s ‘Institute of Eminence’ tag will go to the next institutes on the …

Jadavpur University deserves institute of excellence status: Bengal governor
5 years, 5 months ago

Jadavpur University deserves institute of excellence status: Bengal governor

India Today  

West Bengal Governor and Jadavpur University Chancellor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said that the Jadavpur University deserves recognition as an institution of excellence and he would associate himself more with JU so that it "gets its due", according to an official statement. Court meeting Dhankhar met a group of university alumni Thursday evening for an hour at Raj Bhavan, his …

A struggle in Jadavpur
6 years, 7 months ago

A struggle in Jadavpur

The Hindu  

T he national media have not paid sufficient attention to the recent three-week-long confrontation between the university community and the authorities at Jadavpur University, one of the country’s premier institutions of higher education. The episode started with the Executive Council of the university deciding in the last week of June to extend the date for the submission of applications for …

Jadavpur University buckles under pressure from protesting students, forced to announce entrance tests dates for Arts stream
6 years, 8 months ago

Jadavpur University buckles under pressure from protesting students, forced to announce entrance tests dates for Arts stream

Firstpost  

Students would be admitted in the six subjects based on the 50:50 formula - equal weightage on marks obtained in admission tests and in board examination. Kolkata: A day after the Jadavpur University authorities decided to reintroduce admission tests in the Arts faculty ending the impasse there, the officials concerned held a meeting on Wednesday and announced dates for entrance …

Jadavpur University sit-in: West Bengal Governor, VC urge students to call off hunger strike
6 years, 8 months ago

Jadavpur University sit-in: West Bengal Governor, VC urge students to call off hunger strike

Firstpost  

West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, who is also Chancellor of the Jadavpur University, on Monday expressed concern over the health of the students, who had been observing hunger strike over the past three days in protest against the institute’s new admission procedure. Kolkata: West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, who is also Chancellor of the Jadavpur University, on Monday …

Jadavpur University scraps entrance test in six humanities subjects; teachers, students to continue protests
6 years, 8 months ago

Jadavpur University scraps entrance test in six humanities subjects; teachers, students to continue protests

Firstpost  

The Jadavpur University authorities on Wednesday decided to scrap the entrance test procedure to undergraduate courses in six humanities subjects and admit students on the basis of marks obtained in board examinations. Kolkata: The Jadavpur University authorities on Wednesday decided to scrap the entrance test procedure to undergraduate courses in six humanities subjects and admit students on the basis of …

Jadavpur University students hold demonstration, prevent VC from leaving
6 years, 8 months ago

Jadavpur University students hold demonstration, prevent VC from leaving

The Quint  

Kolkata, June 26 Protesting against the authorities' decision to defer the admission test process for six undergraduate courses in humanities, Jadavpur University students staged a demonsration before the Vice Chancellor's office, preventing him as also other Executive Council members from leaving the premises on Tuesday evening. The immediate trigger for the unrest was the varsity Executive Council's decision to extend …

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