JD Birla Institute (JDBI), Kolkata, West Bengal is a private unaided college for women affiliated with Jadavpur University, Kolkata. The college was founded by the Late Sushila Devi Birla, wife of the Late L N Birla, in June 1962. The college was established to provide scientific education to young women from Kolkata’s conservative families. A Commerce Department was added in 1997. The JD Birla Institute is accredited with Grade A by NAAC.
The college’s mission is to prepare the younger generation with academic excellence and practical skills to face global challenges and lead the country in the future.
The classrooms are spacious, soundproofed, air-conditioned and equipped with LCD projectors. The college has a state-of-the-art computer laboratory and CAD studio with LAN connectivity and 24-hour internet access. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled. The campus includes a 250-seat auditorium, a common room for recreation and relaxation, a badminton court and indoor games facility for carom and chess. The campus also has a health centre equipped with medi-care equipment and run by a trained nurse.
The college is equipped with fire extinguishers and electronic fire alarm system besides CCTV surveillance to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Undergraduate Courses:
B.Sc. (Honors) – Food Science & Nutrition | Textile Science, Clothing & Fashion Studies | Interior Designing | Human Development | Home Science
B.Com. (Honors) – Accounting And Finance | Human Resource Management | Marketing
B.B.A. (Honours/Pass)
Postgraduate Courses
M.Sc – Home Science | Composite Home Science | Human Development | Food and Nutrition | Resource Management | Textiles and Clothing
M.Com.
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition
Short Term Courses
Montessori Training
Finishing School
Digital Design
Placements:
The institute offers placement opportunities to its students and help them secure jobs and internships with reputed corporations. For more information on placements, please visit https://www.jdbikolkata.in/intership-placements.php
Undergraduate Admission:
Selection Criteria: Academic merit, aptitude test and personal interview/group discussion.
Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50-55%.
Admission Process:
Postgraduate Admission:
Selection Criteria: Academic merit, general aptitude test and personal interview.
Eligibility: Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline/specialisation from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 55%. (M.Com. applicants must have a B.Com. degree from Jadavpur University)
Admission Process:
Fees: Please contact the university for detailed admission on fees.
The college has received an A grade rating from NAAC. It is ranked ninth for BBA by India Today 2021.
JD Birla Institute won the The Economic Times Best Education Brand Award 2020.
JD Birla Institute received the Gurukul Award for the Most Promising College from Lions Club of Kolkata in 2019.
The Education Ratna Award 2019 for India’s Outstanding & Innovative High Quality was awarded to the institute.
JD Birla Institute won the Educational Institute Award from RULA accredited by the World Research Council in 2019.
The college does not provide hostel facilities.