Jadavpur University Syllabus 2020 – Check Preparation Tips, Exam Pattern

Updated on Oct 30, 2019 - 12:04 p.m. IST by Parul Thapa

Jadavpur University Syllabus 2020 - The conducting body of Jadavpur University is responsible to release the Jadavpur University 2020 syllabus along with the admission notification. Candidates could fill and submit the Jadavpur University application form 2020 from August 18 to September 4, 2020. Before preparing for the examination, candidates are suggested to go through the syllabus of Jadavpur University 2020. It must be noted that the Jadavpur University syllabus 2020 is different for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. If candidates are familiar with the Jadavpur University syllabus, they will be able to prioritize their topics and subjects in a better way. The Jadavpur University 2020 syllabus provides candidates with detailed insight into the question paper.
Jadavpur University admission 2020 will be conducted by Jadavpur University for candidates who wish to get enrolled in various UG and PG programmes offered by it. Every year, the conducting body holds an entrance examination for various programmes. The mode of selection will be the marks that will be scored by candidates in the qualifying examination (for UG programmes) and/or marks in the entrance test (for PG programmes). For a detailed insight into the syllabus of Jadavpur University 2020, preparation tips, selection procedure, candidates can read the article.

Jadavpur University Syllabus 2020 – Check Preparation Tips, Exam Pattern

Jadavpur University 2020 Syllabus - Entrance Test Dates

Events	Dates
M.A. entrance exam	To be notified
B.A. entrance test	To be notified
M.Sc. entrance exam	To be notified

Jadavpur University Syllabus 2020

Candidates can note that the syllabus of Jadavpur University 2020 is different for all the courses. The Jadavpur University syllabus presented below in the table is from the previous year and must only be used as referential purpose. If any changes are made, the article will mention the updated version.

Jadavpur University Syllabus - Undergraduate Programmes

Courses	Maximum Marks	Duration	Syllabus/Modalities
B. A. Philosophy	50	Two hours	Three comprehension based questions - 20 marks one essay based question - 15 marks One argument based question - 10 marks Five Multiple Choice Questions - 5 marks
B. A. Bengali	100	Two hours	Descriptive questions
B.A. in Political Science	100	Two hours	One essay Four short notes Comprehension passage, 20 MCQs
B.A. History	100	Two hours	Four passage-based questions - 60 marks One descriptive question - 40 marks
B.A. English	130	2.5 hours	Part One - 30 MCQs - 30 marks Part Two - Four poem based descriptive questions - 40 marks One essay question - 50 marks Two logic-based questions - 10 marks
B.A. Comparative Literature	100	Two hours	Two short notes - 20 marks One descriptive question - 20 marks One short essay - 20 marks One descriptive question - 20 marks One poem based descriptive question - 20 marks (There will be certain questions which can be answered either in Bengali or English. Candidates who had Bengali in school can write those answers in Bengali)
B.A. Political Science (Department of International Relations)	100	Two hours	One essay - 40 marks Four short notes - 20 marks Four passage-based questions - 20 marks 20 MCQs - 20 marks

Jadavpur University Syllabus - Postgraduate Programmes

Courses	Maximum Marks	Duration	Syllabus/Modalities
M.A. Linguistics	50	Two hours	Part A- 30 MCQs - 30 marks Two descriptive questions - 20 marks total
M.A. Economics	100	2.5 hours	Section A - Microeconomics - 13 MCQs - 26 marks Section B - Macroeconomics - 13 MCQs - 26 marks Section C- Mathematical Economics - 12 MCQs - 24 marks Section D - Statistics and Economics - 12 MCQs - 24 marks
M.A. Sanskrit	50	Two hours	Part one - Seen questions Part two - Unseen questions
M.A. Philosophy	50	Two hours	Group A - 10 MCQs each of two marks (to be answered out of 14 given MCQs) Group B - 5 Descriptive questions each of 4 marks (To be answered out of 10 given questions) Group C - One essay for ten marks (to be answered out of four questions
M.A. in Political Science	100	Two hours	One essay for 50 marks Five descriptive questions - 50 marks
M.A. History	100	Two hours	Four passage-based questions (50 marks ) Two descriptive questions - (50 marks)
M.A. Film Studies	100	Two hours	One passage-based descriptive question - 30 marks Two short notes each of 20 marks (500 words each) One essay of 30 marks (1500 words)
M.A. Comparative Literature	100	Two hours	Category I - Three descriptive questions (To be attempted either in Bengali or English) Category II - Paper 1 - 50 marks - Three descriptive questions Paper 2 - Two questions - 50 marks
M.A. English	100	Paper one - 1.5 hours Paper two - Two hours	Paper 1- (100 marks) (For category 2 students) Part 1 - 5 Passages each with 6 MCQs - 60 marks Part 2 - One essay (options available) - 40 marks Paper 2 (100 marks) Four Poem based questions - 40 marks One essay writing question for forty marks - 40 marks Four short notes (options available) - 20 marks
M.A. in Political Science with International Relations	100	Two hours	One essay - 50 marks Five descriptive questions - 50 marks

Jadavpur University Syllabus 2020 - Preparation Tips

It is highly suggested that candidates go through the syllabus of Jadavpur University 2020 given in the table above. Aspirants must make themselves aware of the important topics and subjects from which the questions will come.
Once candidates have got a fair idea of the syllabus and the question paper, they must start preparing for the examination. Candidates can start with preparing a time-table and assign time slots to different topics. To pin down a huge syllabus in a limited frame of time, candidates must try to stick to the time-table and get their daily agendas fulfilled within time.
Candidates can try solving sample papers online. Practical execution of concepts will not only help one to enhance one’s conceptual clarity but also increase their attempting speed.

Jadavpur University Syllabus 2020 - Exam Day Instructions

Candidates must carry at least two multiple copies of their admit card along with the

original Jadavpur University admit card 2020. It is mandatory for candidates to carry at least two copies of admit cards along with passport size colour photographs affixed on them.

It is suggested that the candidates report to the examination hall at least an hour before

the examination is scheduled to begin as mentioned in the admit card.

Candidates should not forget to carry their own stationery items like blue/black ball pen,

pencil, and whatever that a specific subject demands.

Jadavpur University Admit Card 2020

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - Jadavpur University Syllabus 2020 – Check Preparation Tips, Exam Pattern

Question: Can I get direct admission in Jadavpur University?

Answer:

Candidates can get enrolled in B. Sc. programmes without entrance examination. Other than that, candidates will have to give an entrance examination for enrollment.

Question: How can I get admission in Jadavpur University?

Answer:

The mode of selection will be the marks that will be scored by candidates in the qualifying examination (for UG programmes) and/or marks in the entrance test (for PG programmes).

Question: Why is checking out the Jadavpur University syllabus 2020 important?

Answer:

If candidates are familiar with the Jadavpur University syllabus, they will be able to prioritize their topics and subjects ina better way. The Jadavpur University 2020 syllabus provides candidates with detailed insight into the question paper.

Question: Why is Jadavpur University 2020 admission conducted?

Answer:

Jadavpur University admission 2020 will be conducted by Jadavpur University for candidates who wish to get enrolled in various UG and PG programmes offered by it. Every year, the conducting body holds an entrance examination for various programmes.

Question: How should I prepare for Jadavpur University examination?

Answer:

Candidates can start with preparing a time-table and assign time slots to different topics. To pin down a huge syllabus in a limited frame of time, candidates must try to stick to the time-table and get their daily agendas fulfilled within time.