Discontinued (June 2023) M.Sc. in Geography 

at Jadavpur University, Jadavpur

Candidates must keep a few documents handy during form filling and at the time of admission. These documents are required for verification at the time of admission confirmation and application procedure. Applicants shall keep scanned copies ready at the time of form filling. Below are some of the important documents:

• Two passport-size photographs
• Attested copies of all mark-sheets
• Attested copies of all the certificates
• Caste Certificate
• Identification proof
• Payment receipt downloaded after online payment of the application form

There are 333 seats for MSc courses in Jadavpur University and its affiliated institute. This count includes seat capacity for both day and evening courses. The seat intake for some of the MSc specialisations is mentioned in the following table:

Both the universities are top-ranked and counted among the top universities in the country. Candidates can refer to the below-mentioned table for a comparison between the two based on fees:

*The fee mentioned on this page is taken from external sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary. Moreover, the fee range may include fees for integrated courses as well. For Jadavpur University, the fee range includes the fee for both ME and M.Tech programmes.

Furthermore, candidates can also consider factors such as their location and placements to make a decision.

The applications are accepted by Jadavpur University in online mode. It is necessary that the application is submitted within the due date to be eligible for admission. Candidates seeking admission can follow the steps given below to fill out the application form for Jadavpur University admission: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of Jadavpur University.

Step 2: On its homepage, click on ‘Admissions’ and further click on ‘Online Applications’.

Step 3: Read the admission guidelines carefully. Register by addressing details, including your course specifications, name, guardian details, mobile number, email ID, and address details. 

Step 4: Click on ‘Submit’ once done. Conclude the application process by paying the application fee using a debit card/credit card/net banking.

Step 5: Take a screenshot of the application form for future use.

Jadavpur University application fee payment can be done through a credit card/debit card/net banking. The fee amount is INR 500. However, this is as per past years' data and hence, is indicative. Further, aspirants shall ensure that they pay the application fee within the due date to submit the application successfully.

Jadavpur University MSc admission is entrance-based. The seat allotment is carried out based on the candidates score in the entrance exam. Interested students need to visit the University’s official website to apply online. It is advised that the aspirants ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying for the course. The admission process starts in the month of April/May.

After completing MSc from Jadavpur University, graduates can find a job in both public and private sectors. However, it definitely depends upon the calibure of the candidate as well. Some of the job profiles along with the salary packages are mentioned below for reference:

Read more about MSc course, career prospectus, salary, and more, here.

Jadavpur University MSc tuition fee range between INR 48,000 and INR 1.57 Lacs for two years. The total course fee will include other components as well. This fee range include tuition fee for the day and evening MSc programmes. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee and is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, the actual amount may vary. For detailed fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University.

Jadavpur University is one of the top-ranked universities in the country. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, it has been ranked at the fourth spot under the "University" category. Moreover, as per NIRF report 2023, the median package offered to PG 2-year candidates was INR 8 LPA. Many top companies recruit graduates from Jadavpur University. Some of the prominent recruiters as per the past years' records are Schrodinger, DE Shaw India, Citi Bank, HSBC.

The university offers MSc in multiple specialisations as a day and evening course. Tabulated below are some of the Jadavpur University MSc specialisations: