JIS University

What JIS University does

JIS University is a private multi-disciplinary university established in 2015 through the JIS University Act, 2014 (West Bengal Act XXII of 2014) and operating from a campus at 81 Nilgunj Road, Agarpara, Kolkata. It is part of JIS Group Educational Initiatives, a 24-year-old educational conglomerate described as Eastern India's largest with 37 institutions, 170 programs, and 39,000 students. The university delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 10 faculties — Engineering and Technology, Management, Pharmacy, Science, Agriculture, Education, Juridical Sciences, Hospitality and Hotel Administration, Medical Sciences, and Advanced Studies — under regulatory clearances from UGC, AICTE, PCI, BCI, NMC, AIU, and NCTE.

Its academic delivery rests on a digital stack that includes a Learning Management System, smart classrooms, innovation labs, an online examination portal at jisexam.org, a digital library with e-resources, and integrations with the National Academic Depository/DigiLocker and SWAYAM MOOCs. Beyond core teaching, the university operates dedicated cells for Training and Placement (claiming 91% placement focus and relationships with recruiters including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, Cognizant, Genpact, and Zscaler), Entrepreneurship Development (in partnership with the Wadhwani Foundation's NEN), and Industry Institute Partnership, alongside student exchange programs with 19+ international universities.

The revenue model is predominantly tuition-driven, with secondary streams from examination fees, hostel and accommodation, and placement/corporate engagement services. Annual billing cadence and program-specific fee structures are published via a prospectus; admissions flow through the JET entrance exam, an online application portal, and admission helplines. The institution's academic and reputational trajectory is supported by NIRF Overall and Pharmacy recognitions for 2025 and 2026, a Career360 #1 University in West Bengal 2026 ranking, and the JCSEIR peer-reviewed research journal (ISSN 3049-1762) launched in 2024. Governance is led by Chancellor Sardar Taranjit Singh (also MD of JIS Group) and Vice Chancellor Dr. Bhabesh Bhattacharya.

Name

JIS University

Legal name

JIS University

Website

https://jisuniversity.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

JIS University is a Kolkata-based private multi-disciplinary university established in 2015, offering undergraduate through doctoral programs across 10 faculties as part of JIS Group Educational Initiatives, which operates 37 institutions and 39,000 students across Eastern India.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• University programs
• Engineering degrees
• Management studies
• Professional courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various faculties including Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Science, Agriculture, Law, and Hospitality. Programs include B.Tech, BBA, BCA, MBA, M.Pharm, B.Pharm, LLB, LLM, B.Sc, M.Sc, and PhD programs.
2. Examination Fees: Fees collected for examination enrollment, re-evaluation, and certificate generation through examination portal
3. Hostel and Accommodation: Revenue from on-campus hostel facilities for students
4. Placement Services: Campus recruitment drives generating revenue through corporate partnerships and placement facilitation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JIS University is a private multi-disciplinary university based in Kolkata, India, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across engineering, management, law, science, humanities, and pharmacy. Operated by the JIS Group Educational Initiatives, the university delivers accredited higher-education services through on-campus instruction, supported by research programs and placement assistance. The university holds approvals from UGC, AICTE, and BCI, enabling it to confer recognized degrees across its disciplines.

Product overview

JIS University is a private multi-disciplinary university established in 2015 in Kolkata, West Bengal, operating as part of JIS Group Educational Initiatives (Eastern India's largest educational conglomerate with 37 institutions, 170 programs, 39,000 students). The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across 10 faculties—Engineering and Technology, Management, Pharmacy, Science, Agriculture, Education, Juridical Sciences, Hospitality and Hotel Administration, Medical Sciences, and Advanced Studies—spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Beyond traditional degree programs, the university provides specialized services including a Training and Placement Cell, Entrepreneurship Development Cell (in partnership with NEN/Wadhwani Foundation), and an Industry Institute Partnership Cell. The JCSEIR (Journal of Computer Science and Engineering in Innovations and Research, ISSN 3049-1762) represents its research publication arm. Technology-enabled learning is supported through LMS, smart classrooms, innovation labs, and virtual campus infrastructure. The institution also conducts its own entrance examination (JET) for admissions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech and M.Tech Engineering Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% Job Placement Focus - strong focus on getting students placed in reputable companies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability19 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic tie-up with CII for industry-academia collaboration, guest lectures, workshops, and industry exposure for students
• FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for industry interactions, seminars, and collaborative initiatives between industry and academia
• NASSCOMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for IT industry collaborations, skill development programs, and technology sector engagements
• 19+ International UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange programs with foreign universities enabling international exposure and academic collaborations
• BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic tie-up for sports and extracurricular collaborations
• IGCC (Indo-German Chamber of Commerce)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational trade and commerce partnership for industry connections
• TIE (The Indus Entrepreneurs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurship network for startup support and entrepreneurial development
• National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) - Wadhwani FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NEN, a Wadhwani Foundation initiative, for the Entrepreneurship Development Cell inaugurated on March 15, 2018. Supports budding entrepreneurs with resources and skill development
• Aich Group of CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for EDC inauguration with Mr. Indranil Aich, Director of Aich Group of Companies as Chief Guest
• IIM ShillongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration where Professor Sanjay Mukherjee from IIM Shillong addressed students at the 2025-26 Induction Program on lifelong learning theme
• National Center for SeismologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr O P Mishra from National Center for Seismology highlighted importance of university collaborations at induction program
• UGC, AICTE, AIU, BCI, PCI, NMCcoreOthersMultiple regulatory body approvals enabling the university to offer accredited programs in various disciplines

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: SRM is a multi-campus private deemed university in India offering engineering, medical, management, and science programs with strong industry ties. It competes for the same all-India student pool in technical and professional fields.
• Amity University: Amity University is one of India's largest private university chains with multi-campus, pan-India presence across engineering, management, law, biotech, and more. It is a broad incumbent competing for premium students nationwide, including those considering JIS University.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): VIT is a leading private deemed university with multi-campus presence and strong NIRF/placement record, offering engineering, management, law, and science programs. Comparable to JIS University on program diversity and placement-led positioning.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Manipal Academy is a long-standing multi-disciplinary private deemed university with broad program mix, established brand, and international student base. Comparable to JIS University on program breadth and placement-led positioning, with deeper legacy.

Emerging players

• Shiv Nadar University: Shiv Nadar University is a relatively recent private research-intensive university with strong STEM and management programs. Comparable to JIS University on multi-disciplinary research university model, though positioned at the premium end.
• Presidency University (Bangalore): Presidency University is a Bangalore-based private university with UGC recognition, multi-disciplinary programs, and corporate recruiter networks — an emerging-tier peer comparable on credentialing stack, program mix, and placement focus.

Direct peers

• KIIT University: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) is a UGC-recognized private deemed university in Bhubaneswar, Eastern India, offering multi-disciplinary UG/PG/PhD programs with strong placement track record — a direct Eastern-India private university competitor.
• Adamas University: Adamas University is a private multi-disciplinary university in Kolkata offering UG/PG/doctoral programs across engineering, management, science, law, pharmacy, and hospitality — directly comparable to JIS University on geography, program mix, and target student segment.
• Techno India University: Techno India University is a Kolkata-based private university offering engineering, management, science, law, and humanities programs under the Techno India Group. It competes head-to-head with JIS University for Eastern India students across overlapping disciplines.

Regional players

• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT): MAKAUT is the West Bengal state technical university headquartered in Kolkata, governing affiliated engineering/technology colleges throughout the state. It competes for the same technical-student pool as JIS University but as a public-affiliated institution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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