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Do not visit the university offices for admission details. All information related to admission procedures is available on this website.
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An applicant must have completed results at the 10+2 level at the time of application.
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Incomplete and/or incorrect application shall be liable to be cancelled.
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For any candidate, increase in marks due to post-publication review/scrutiny after the closing dates of application (13/06/2019) for admissions to B.A (Honours) Courses for the academic session 2019- 20, shall NOT be considered, and his/her merit position shall NOT be changed.
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For a candidate selected provisionally for admission, if it is found at the time of admissions that the marks he/she had stated at the time of application is more than what he/she has actually obtained (as in his/her mark-sheets), then his/her merit position shall be revised accordingly and he/she may be denied admission.
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Following eligibility and selection procedures are applicable only for students who have completed school (10+2) in India. Foreign students or others who have completed schools (10+2) outside India must check Foreign Students Admission at http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/htdocs/foreign_student.php for application procedure, eligibility and other criteria.
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Department of Economics will introduce 5-Year (10-Semester) Dual degree Integrated programme with lateral exit and entry at the end of Sixth Semester from session 2018-19. Students after passing the 10+2 level shall be admitted to this programme only. The first three years (or six semesters) shall cover the existing C.B.C.S syllabus, whereas in the next two years (four semesters) the new syllabus prepared under R.U.S.A that is going to be introduced by the Department shall be taught. Students opting for exit at the end of the sixth semester shall get only the B.A (Hons.) in Economics degree, and those opting to continue shall receive the Dual degree [B.A (Hons.) and MA in Economics] at the end of successful completion of all 10 semester papers.
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Maximum tenure of studentship for the admitted candidates will be as per the UGC circular no- F.12-1/2015(CPP-II).
Eligibility Criteria
Department |
General |
PD** |
SC/ST |
OBC-A/OBC-B/Kashmiri Migrants/Sports* |
For Bengali |
At least 65% in aggregate with 65% in Bengali |
At least 61% in aggregate with 61% in Bengali |
At least 48% in aggregate with 48% in Bengali |
At least 58% in aggregate with 58% in Bengali |
For Comparative Literature |
At least 70% in aggregate with 70% marks in first & second language each.
Candidates must have two languages in H.S or equivalent Examination |
At least 66% in aggregate with 66% marks in first & second language each.
Candidates must have two languages in H.S or equivalent Examination |
At least 52% in aggregate with 52% marks in first & second language each.
Candidates must have two languages in H.S or equivalent Examination |
At least 63% in aggregate with 63% marks in first & second language each.
Candidates must have two languages in H.S or equivalent Examination |
For Economics [5-year Integrated B.A(Hons.) & M.A course] |
At least 80% in aggregate with 80% marks in Mathematics (marks in Business Mathematics will not be considered). |
At least 76% in aggregate with 76% marks in Mathematics (marks in Business Mathematics will not be considered). |
At least 60% in aggregate with 60% marks in Mathematics (marks in Business Mathematics will not be considered). |
At least 72% in aggregate with 72% marks in Mathematics (marks in Business Mathematics will not be considered). |
For English** |
At least 75% in aggregate. |
At least 71% in aggregate. |
At least 56% in aggregate. |
At least 67% in aggregate. |
For History |
At least 65% in aggregate. |
At least 61% in aggregate. |
At least 48% in aggregate. |
At least 58% in aggregate. |
For Philosophy |
At least 50% in aggregate. |
At least 47% in aggregate. |
At least 37% in aggregate. |
At least 45% in aggregate. |
For Political Science |
At least 65% in aggregate |
At least 61% in aggregate |
At least 48% in aggregate |
At least 58% in aggregate |
For Sanskrit |
At least 70% in aggregate with 75% marks in Sanskrit |
At least 66% in aggregate with 71% marks in Sanskrit |
At least 52% in aggregate with 56% marks in Sanskrit |
At least 63% in aggregate with 67% marks in Sanskrit |
For Sociology |
At least 80% in aggregate |
At least 76% in aggregate |
At least 60% in aggregate |
At least 72% in aggregate |
** For English - Students who have completed the Cambridge International Examinations General Certificate of Education or of approved British examining bodies as recognized by AIU, with at least two Advanced level subjects, will be eligible to appear in admission test to the BA English Honours class provided that:
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They have previously completed GCSE with at least 5 subjects
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One subject in which Advanced (A) level certification has been obtained is English
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That the average quantitative score obtained in the Advanced level is not less than that prescribed for other applicants.
SC/ST CATEGORY
As per circular Nos. BC-16014/1/82-SC dt.06/08/1984 & BCD-1, D.O.12017/11/89-SCD(R.CELL) dt.09/01/1990 and letter No.1510-SCW dt.31/05/2007 from the Government of West Bengal, Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes of the States other than West Bengal are not entitled to get the benefit of reserved quota in Educational Institutions in West Bengal.
Such students may get the benefit of reserve quota if they have domicile certificate of 10 years residency in West Bengal.
OBC-A/OBC-B CATEGORY
The candidates who will be provisionally selected under the OBC- A and OBC- B categories must produce an OBC certificate (the date of issue of the certificate should not be earlier than June 2018) issued by the competent authority that clearly indicates (i) the category (A or B) they belong to; (ii) that they do not belong to creamy layer of the society, at the time of counselling/ admission.
OBC-A and OBC-B candidates from the States other than West Bengal are not entitled to get the benefit of reserved quota in Educational Institutions in West Bengal. Such students may get the benefit of reserve quota if they have domicile certificate of 10 years residency in West Bengal.
*FOR SPORTS CATEGORY
In addition to the above mentioned academic eligibility, the following eligibility conditions under Sports Quota shall apply:
Candidate should have represented a state or equivalent in any
National Championship (Junior/Senior/Federation Cup) or above conducted under the aegis of respective Federation/ Association recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports / Indian Olympic Association
OR
Candidate should have represented state in
National School Competition conducted by School Games Federation of India (SGFI)
OR
Candidate having position
1st/2nd/3rd for individual event/sports or member of
Champion / Runners up team for team event/sports/games in
Inter-Dist / State Championship (open) or above conducted under the aegis of respective Federation/ Association recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports / Indian Olympic Association in the sports and games offered by the A.I.U, with percentage of marks specified above is eligible to apply for admission under the sports quota.
For chess, applicant having the FIDE rating (standard)
1700 and above for Boys and FIDE rating (standard)
1300 and above for girls is eligible to apply for admission under the sports quota.
For Tennis, applicant having the AITA ranking up to
300 for under 18 years boys/girls or ranking up to 500 for open (Men/Women) category is eligible to apply for admission under the sports quota. The rating/ranking for chess & tennis is applicable on the day / week of publication of advertisement for admission under sports quota.
For Cricket & Football, applicant must have represented any
1st Division Club or above with participation of 40% matches either in the current year or any one of the two preceding years organized by either CAB / IFA or any State Association
OR having the criteria as specified above for UG Level.
Such sports representations are to be made within current year or any one of the two preceding calendar years (i,e commencing from 1st January) only.
Certificates of participation (Click here for format) in Sports/Games must be obtained from the competent authorities. Applicant must submit the certificates in prescribed format along with a print out of online payment receipt, print out of online application and all Sports Certificate to the Office of the Dean and the Secretary, Faculty Council of Arts, U.G. Arts Building, Ground Floor, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, on or before June 28, 2019 (11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.).
Participants in Tournaments/Events organized or certified by bodies other than those mentioned above are not eligible.
** FOR PD CATEGORY
Persons with 40% or more disability will only be considered for admission under PD quota under PWD (Equal Opportunity, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
Candidates applied under this category must submit an attested photocopy of certificate of disability issued by the relevant authority either in person (or by post) along with a photocopy of online payment receipt within June 28, 2019 (5pm) in the Office of the Dean and Secretary, Faculty Council of Arts, Ground Floor, UG Arts Building, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032.
Anti-Ragging:
Jadavpur University has accepted in principle that each and every student of the University shall be duty bound during the entire period of studentship with the University to immediately report to the Dean of Students if any ragging is noticed either in University hostel or on University campus.
If any incident of ragging comes to the notice of the Authority, the concerned student shall be given liberty to explain and if his explanation is not found satisfactory, the Authority would expel him/her from the University.
For Economics*
[5-year Integrated B.A. (Hons.) & M.A. course] |
On the basis of
1) 50% weightage to the aggregate percentage (as per Aggregate marks calculation) obtained in H.S./Equivalent Examination.
2) 50% weightage to the performance in a written test. |
For Comparative Literature* |
On the basis of
1) 25% weightage to the aggregate percentage obtained in H.S./Equivalent Examination.
2) 25% weightage of marks obtained in best two language subjects taken together in H.S./Equivalent Examination.
3) 50% weightage to the performance in a written test. |
For History* and Political Science* |
On the basis of
1) 50% weightage to the aggregate percentage obtained in H.S./Equivalent Examination.
2) 50% weightage to the performance in a written test. |
For Bengali* |
On the basis of
1) 50% weightage of marks obtained in Bengali & English taken together in H.S./Equivalent Examination.
2) 50% weightage to the performance in a written test. |
For Philosophy* and Sociology* |
In accordance with a merit list based on
1) 50% weightage to the aggregate percentage obtained in H.S./Equivalent Examination.
2) 50% weightage to the performance in a written test. |
For English* |
On the basis of
1) 50% weightage of marks obtained in English in H.S./Equivalent Examination.
2) 50% weightage to the performance in a written admission test. |
For Sanskrit |
On the basis of
1) 50% weightage of marks obtained in Sanskrit in H.S./Equivalent Examination.
2) 50% weightage to the performance in a written admission test. |
*Sports Category:
(1) Selection under the Sports category for a particular subject of study will be made in order of merit on the basis of the Selection Procedure as given above, for all the games/events taken together.
(2) Eligible candidates under the sports category must separately apply for, and if applicable, appear at the Written Test for each subject as they would like to be considered for.
(3) Not more than two students will be selected for admission in a particular subject under the sports quota.
PD Category:
(1) A provisional merit order of eligible candidates will be prepared on the basis of the academic performance (as per the selection criteria of the concerned department as mentioned above).
(2) Eligible candidates will have to appear before an expert committee to be constituted by the University to ascertain the nature of their disability.
Aggregate marks calculation
Examination Board |
Instruction for calculating marks |
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Examination |
Aggregate marks of best 4 subjects excluding Environmental Studies/Environmental Education/ Environmental Science (out of 400).
For Economics [5-year Integrated B.A(Hons.) & M.A course] only: Aggregate marks of best 3 subjects (excluding Mathematics and Environmental Studies/ Environmental Education/ Environmental Science) plus marks of Mathematics (total out of 400).
For Bengali only: Aggregate marks of best 2 subjects (excluding Bengali, English, Environmental Studies/ Environmental Education/Environmental Science and Computer Science/Application) plus marks of Bengali and English (total out of 400). |
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination / Central Board of Secondary Education / Other Boards |
Aggregate marks of best 4 subjects, out of 400 marks.
For Economics [5-year Integrated B.A(Hons.) & M.A course] only: Aggregate marks of best 3 subjects (excluding Mathematics) plus marks of Mathematics (total out of 400).
For Bengali only: Aggregate marks of best 2 subjects (excluding Bengali, English and Computer Science/Application) plus marks of Bengali and English (total out of 400). |