Jamshedpur Women's University (formerly known as Jamshedpur Women's College) [JWU], Jamshedpur established in 1953 is a State University. JWU Jamshedpur is approved by UGC, and is accredited by NAAC-A. Admission in Jamshedpur Women's University is offered in Management, Humanities and Science at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate level.
| Institute Name | Jamshedpur Women's University, Jamshedpur |
| Formerly Known As | Jamshedpur Women's College, Jamshedpur |
| Estd. Year | 1953 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate |
| Principal | Dr. Purnima Kumar |
| Address | Kharkai Link Road, Bistupur, East Singhbhum, Jamshedpur - 831001, Jharkhand, India |
| Contact Number | 06572249105, 6572249105 |
| Official Website | https://jwu.ac.in/ |
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Formerly known as Jamshedpur Women’s College which was established in 1953 has achieved the University status in 2019; it is now known as Jamshedpur Women’s University. It is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Moreover, the University is accredited by NAAC and is ranked by the NIRF.
Vision: The vision of the University is to empower women at social and financial levels by providing value based, scientific, and intellectual education of International standards.
Mission: The University’s mission is to be familiar with International trends as well as local culture and engage students in a variety of interdisciplinary activities.
Jamshedpur Women’s University courses are offered at UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and PhD level in streams including Science, Humanities, Social Science, Commerce, and several others.
The detailed description of eligibility criteria for some of the main courses offered at the University is provided below:
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) |
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Honors |
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) |
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M.Sc (Biotechnology) |
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Note: In addition to the courses mentioned above, the University also provides BBA, BCA, B.Ed, M.Ed, Diploma, Certificates and Ph.D courses. The available courses at the University are offered in multiple specialisations.
Admission Process
As per the University’s admission process, both online and offline applications are accepted.
*Students can get detailed information about the admission process for the available courses from the University’s official website.
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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63 out of 100 | 2025 (Government B-Schools) |
The Placement Cell of the University operates to support students in achieving employability. The assistance offered and the campus drives conducted by the Cell help students attain their employment potential within various National and International businesses. Over the years, the guidance provided by Jamshedpur Women’s University Placement Cell has attracted high packages for a large number of students.
The University’s expanding network with leading organisations makes sure that students are able to seek different opportunities within various industries. This creates multiple career pathways for students who are prepared to compete with global candidates within the corporate sector.
The placement track record of the University is excellent which is facilitated by range of activities provided below:
The key recruiters at the University include Infosys, IBM, HSBC, TCS, ACC, HCL, HDFC Bank, Wipro, Concentrix, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Genpact, Tata Motors, Microsoft, and many more.
The campus of the University is built across 17 acres of land in the heart of the city, designed with a focus on sustainability and state of the art technology. Smart classrooms, lift facility, Wi-Fi connectivity, centralised library, and parking facility are some of the key features of the Jamshedpur Women’s University Campus for the overall development of students.
At the University’s campus, various academic and non-academic infrastructure and facilities which contribute to students’ development are available; information about the same is stated below:
