JIS University Admission from Bangladesh 2027 Get Unto 50% Scholarship
Kolkata has long been one of India’s most respected education cities, and for Bangladeshi students it offers something special: a familiar culture, a shared love of Bengali language and food, and a short journey from home. Among the institutions that make Kolkata a study destination, the JIS Group of Institutions stands out as one of the largest education networks in Eastern India. This guide covers every JIS campus, its rankings and recognitions, and the opportunities it opens up.
About JIS Group:
JIS Group Educational Initiatives began in 1998 under its Founder and Chairman, Sardar Jodh Singh, a businessman with interests in many industries who chose education as the field for his biggest impact. The Group’s mission is “Igniting Minds, Empowering Lives.”
Its first institution was Asansol Engineering College, set up in 1998 to meet the demand for technical manpower. JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, followed in 2000, and the Group has grown steadily since. JIS describes itself as the largest education service provider in Eastern India, with roughly 37 institutions, 170 or more programmes and around 39,000 students. Its own pages quote slightly different figures from year to year, so GEE Bangladesh confirms the latest numbers for you.
Timeline of Growth:
- 1998: Asansol Engineering College opens.
- 2000: JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, is established.
- 2003: Entry into health education with Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, followed by Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology.
- 2005: Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management begins hospitality education.
- 2008: Greater Kolkata College of Engineering & Management (a joint venture) starts.
- 2009: JIS School of Polytechnic and Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Degree Engineering College are launched.
- Later years: Medical, law, management, skill development and school education are added, and JIS University in Agarpara becomes the flagship.
Complete List of JIS Group Campuses and Institutions:
According to the JIS Group campus directory, the network includes 27 listed institutions across these categories:
For Engineering and technology
- JIS University (flagship, Agarpara, Kolkata): science, engineering, pharmacy, law, management, B.Ed, hotel management, MCA, MBA, PhD
- JIS College of Engineering (JISCE), Kalyani: B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma, BCA, MCA, BBA, MBA
- Narula Institute of Technology, Agarpara: B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma, BCA, MCA, BBA, MBA
- Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), Sodepur: B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma, BCA, MCA, BHM
- Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology & Sports Complex (Surtech), Dum Dum: B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma, vocational courses
- Greater Kolkata College of Engineering & Management (GKCEM), Baruipur (joint venture): B.Tech, Diploma
- Asansol Engineering College (joint venture): B.Tech, M.Tech, BCA, MCA
- Abacus Institute of Engineering & Management (joint venture): B.Tech
- Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology: B.Tech
For Medical and health sciences
- Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences & Research: BDS, MDS
- Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Sodepur: D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm
- JIS School of Medical Science & Research: MBBS
- JIS Institute of Pharmacy: B.Pharm, D.Pharm
- Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College & Hospital: MBBS
- Shree Narayan Medical Institute and Hospital: MBBS, B.Pharm, D.Pharm
- Flemming College of Pharmacy: B.Pharm
- Lord Buddha Koshi Pharmacy College: B.Pharm, D.Pharm
For Management and hospitality
- JIS School of Management Studies: BBA, MBA, PhD
- Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management: Diploma, BA, B.Sc, M.Sc, MBA in hotel management, catering technology and hospital management
For Polytechnic and skill development
- JIS School of Polytechnic, Kalyani: Diploma in Engineering
- Chandil Polytechnic School: Diploma in Engineering
- Gola Polytechnic School: Diploma in Engineering
- JIS Institute of Skill Development: NSDC courses and vocational training
For Research
- JIS Institute of Advanced Studies & Research: M.Sc, M.Tech, PhD
JIS University, Kolkata:
For international students, the most popular option is JIS University, a private university in Agarpara, on the northern side of Kolkata. It offers programmes in engineering, science, pharmacy, law and management, with a focus on hands-on industry training, soft-skills development and job-ready graduates.
Popular programme areas include:
- Engineering (B.Tech): Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Information Technology and more.
- Computer applications: BCA and MCA.
- Management: BBA and MBA, including digital marketing and hospitality specialisations.
- Pharmacy: B.Pharm and D.Pharm.
- Science: B.Sc in Data Science, Physics, Chemistry and Genetics.
- Law: LLB.
- Hospitality and culinary arts: Hotel management and culinary programmes.
Rankings, Accreditation and Recognition:
Rankings change every year, and the university’s own website is the main source for many items below.
Rankings:
| Ranking / Survey | Year | Institution or Category | Result |
| NIRF (India’s official ranking) | 2025 | JIS University, Pharmacy | 97th |
| NIRF | 2023 | JIS University, Pharmacy | Rank band 101 - 125 |
| NIRF | 2017 onwards (announced 2020) | Narula Institute of Technology, Engineering | Ranked four times in a row (position not stated) |
| NIRF | 2020 | JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, Engineering | Ranked (position not stated) |
| NIRF | Announced 2020 | Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Pharmacy | Ranked (position not stated) |
| OPEN-SMRS B-School Survey | 2023 | JIS University, Management Studies | 2nd in East Zone; 1st among private universities in West Bengal |
| Times Business School Survey | 2022 | JIS University | 5th among top 10 private B-schools in West Bengal |
| Outlook ICare India University Rankings | 2020 | JIS University | 1st among private universities in West Bengal; 40th in India |
| The WEEK Hansa Research Survey | 2020 | JIS University | 1st among multidisciplinary universities in Kolkata |
Accreditation and approvals:
| Body | Status | Note |
| UGC | Recognised | Reported by education portals |
| NAAC | Grade “A” | Reported by third-party portals; not stated on the university’s accreditation page |
| AICTE | Approved | Engineering and management programmes |
| Bar Council of India | Approved | Law programmes |
| Pharmacy Council of India | Approved | Pharmacy programmes |
| National Medical Commission | Approved | Medical programmes |
Please verify approvals on the official NAAC, UGC and AICTE websites.
Awards and recognition (as listed by the university):
| Year | Award |
| 2024 | Zee 24 Ghanta Education Excellence Awards: Premier University of West Bengal |
| 2024 | ABP Ananda Shiksha Samman: experiential pedagogy |
| 2023 | Higher Education Review: University of the Year |
| 2022 | The Academics Insights: Innovative Engineering College of the Year |
| 2021-2022 | News18 Bangla and TV9 Bangla: Best Private University |
Opportunities for Students:
- Placements and careers: JIS University reports placement figures on third-party portals for 2023-24, including a highest offer of INR 23.5 lakh per annum for B.Tech CSE and AI/ML, and average packages of about INR 4.5 lakh (B.Tech), 3-4 lakh (B.Pharm) and 4-6 lakh (MBA). Recruiters named include Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Mindtree, Zscaler and Kotak Mahindra. These numbers are self-reported and vary by course and year, so please treat them as indicators rather than promises.
- Industry exposure: JIS emphasises internships, industry visits, training sessions and campus recruitment drives, with career paths in IT, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, banking and finance, and law.
- Pathways within one network: A student can start with a diploma, move to a B.Tech or BCA, and continue to M.Tech, MCA, MBA or a PhD inside the same group, or move across streams such as pharmacy, hotel management and law.
- Higher studies: An Indian degree supports further study in India or abroad, and research programmes are available at JIS Institute of Advanced Studies & Research.
- Skill development: JIS Institute of Skill Development offers NSDC and vocational courses for students who want practical, job-focused training.
- Campus life: The university provides separate hostels for male and female students, Wi-Fi, a cafeteria and sports facilities. Hostel fees are reported to be modest compared with private housing.
- Culture and location: Kolkata offers affordable living, a rich literary and cultural scene, festivals such as Durga Puja, and food that Bangladeshi students find comforting. Dhaka and Kolkata are connected by air, rail and road.
Scholarship amounts - Up to 50% on undergraduate engineering (B.Tech) programmes - Up to 40% on other programmes, such as management, science, hospitality and law
Things to know:
- Scholarships are subject to seat availability, and students are asked to book a seat within a specified time to secure the higher award.
- Hostel accommodation is available on campus at a nominal cost for SAARC students, and it is optional for international students.
- The amounts above come from the 2024-25 offer. Percentages, programme costs, eligibility and deadlines are set by the university each session and can change, so please check before you apply.
Eligibility and Admission Process:
- Undergraduate: HSC or equivalent, with the subjects the course requires (for example, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for engineering).
- Postgraduate: a relevant bachelor’s degree with the university’s minimum marks.
- Diploma and lateral entry: eligibility varies by programme.
The process in brief:
- Free counselling with GEE Bangladesh
- Document check (certificates, transcripts, passport, photographs)
- Application and scholarship request
- Offer letter from the university
- Fee payment and admission confirmation
- Student visa guidance
- Arrival support and orientation in Kolkata
Take the Next Step:
JIS Group of Institutions offers Bangladeshi students a wide choice of campuses and programmes in a culturally familiar city, with ranked institutions and clear career pathways. Whether you are interested in engineering, pharmacy, management, law, hospitality or computer applications, JIS is worth serious consideration.