Jai Prakash University: Admission, Results, Courses, Fees

Chapra, India


Jai Prakash University ,Chapra ,Bihar

Overview

Jai Prakash University (JPU) was established in 1990 in Chhapra, Bihar under the Bihar Universities Act 1976. Currently, the university consists of 21 constitute colleges and 11 affiliated colleges across Chhapra, Siwan, and Gopalganj. The courses available at JPU include B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, M.A., M.Sc., LLB, and BBA among others. Students can choose from various disciplines such as Zoology, Accounting, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Science, IT & Software and more. 

Currently, JPU has around 3,500-4,000 seats across the courses that it offers. Students interested in admission to the university can apply online through the university’s official website. Students can get admission to JPU based on their score in 10+2 or through their marks in entrance exams. 

The average package offered is around ₹8-10 LPA. Moreover, in recent times the college has also provided packages as high as ₹60 LPA. Top recruiters from its colleges include SAIL, Tech Mahindra, Byju’s, and Jigsaw Consulting among others.


Quick overview table

Check the following table for a quick overview of JPU:

Particulars

Details

Established 

1990

Ownership

Government

Location

Chhapra, Bihar

Recognition

UGC

Ranking 

459 in national ranking by uniRank

NAAC accreditation

No

Fee range (annual)

₹20,000-50,000 

Average package

₹8-10 LPA

Official website

https://jpv.ac.in/ 


Ranking 

UniRank has placed JPU in the 459th position among all Indian universities. This is based on the parameters such as teaching, student-to-staff, ratio, and research quality among others. The available information suggests that JPU offers decent facilities and teaching quality. However, the VC of the university has recently suggested the need for qualitative improvements such as the introduction of sports and yoga as additions to regular courses. 

Ranking Body

Year

Rank with Category

uniRank

2025

459th among Indian universities

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Programs

Jai Prakash University has provided a fee structure for all of its undergraduate courses in Science, Arts, and Commerce streams under the CBCS (semester) system. The fees include various components such as admission, tuition, and miscellaneous fees.  Check the table below for the fees of the prominent JPU courses.

Programs/Courses

Fees

B.Sc./B.A./B.Com.

  • ₹2,255 (1st semester)
  • ₹2,005 (2nd semester onwards)

M.Sc. 

₹3,946 (1st year)

M.A./M.Com. 

₹3,846 (1st year)

BBA

₹1,125 (1st year)

B.Ed.

₹53,000 (1st year)

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

1 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Jai Prakash University ,Chapra ,Bihar

Admissions

Admission to Jai Prakash University’s UG courses is usually based on the 10+2 or Intermediate exam performance. Students have to appear for these exams from BSEB or any other recognised state or national board. In the case of PG programs such as M.Sc, M.Com, and M.A., students must have graduation certificates from recognised universities. The university conducts entrance exams for LLB and is yet to update the dates for 2025. 

Programs/Courses

Eligibility

B.Sc.

Intermediate or 10+2 from BSEB or other recognised state or national boards in the Science stream. 

LLB

Graduation with 45% marks from a recognised university.

B.Com

10+2 or intermediate from BSEB or approved state/national boards.

B.A. 

Intermediate or 10+2 from BSEB or recognised state/national boards. 

M.A.

Graduation from a recognised university.

M.Sc.

Graduation from a recognised university.

M.Com

Graduation from a recognised university. 


Important dates

The registration for the CET exam in 2025 is expected to begin by May and the exams are expected to be conducted in June. The university is also expected to commence the counseling process by July 2025. The entrance exam dates for LLB conducted by the university is also usually held in June or July. Check the following table for JPU Chhapra exam dates:

Events 

Important/Tentative Dates

B.Ed. CET registration 

3-26 May 2025

B.Ed. Exam admit card release

17 June 2025

B.Ed. exam

25 June 2025

LLB entrance exam

June-July 2025 (expected)

Counselling 2025

11 - 20 July 2025


Cutoff

Jai Prakash University requires students to score at least 45% in their 10+2 exams for UG courses like B.Sc., B.A., and B.Ed. In the case of Master’s courses like M.A. and M.Sc., students have to score a minimum of 33-50% aggregate marks. The cutoff for the CET exams in 2024 was 77-80 for General candidates and a similar cutoff can be expected in 2025.  

Program/Courses

Cutoff

B.Sc. 

45% in 10+2

B.Com

Minimum 45% in 10+2

B.A. 

45%  in higher secondary

LLB

Graudation with minimum 45%

B.Ed

77-80 (for General category)

M.Sc.

Graduation with 33-50% minimum aggregate

M.Com

Graduation with a minimum 50% aggregate

M.A. 

Graduation with 50% in B.A. (Hons.) or 60% in relevant subjects

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

1

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

The cutoff for LLB varies each year but requires candidates to have at least 45% aggregate marks in graduation. 

Students can find out their scores from the government portal providing the results and apply to JPU based on the eligibility stated on their official website. 

Jai Prakash University ,Chapra ,Bihar

Placements

Jai Prakash University is known to offer 100% placement to students from some streams. 50 students from Jai Prakash University were placed in a leading pharmaceutical company in 2024. Students also have the opportunity to find internships to build experience. JPU also provides counseling to its students regarding their career paths. Students from the first and second years of their courses are also provided with internships. Packages as high as ₹60 LPA have been provided by the university to its students through placement drives. 

Key Metrics

Placement Statistics

Student placement rate

75-90%

Highest salary package

₹60 LPA

Median package

₹7-8 LPA

Internship partners

  • Byju’s
  • Wallah

Top recruiters

  • SAIL 
  • BHEML

FAQS

Yes, the top recruiters from the university include public sector companies. 

The university holds placement drives where students can participate after registering themselves. 

Jai Prakash University ,Chapra ,Bihar

Scholarships

Students enrolling in various courses at JPU can apply for government scholarships at the state and national levels. These scholarships can help them with the expenses they must bear for completing their higher education. Ensuring eligibility for these scholarships is essential for students interested in benefiting from them. 

Scholarship Type

Details

Eligibility

Bihar Mukhyamantri Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Scholarship scheme for meritorious students.

Based on the merit requirements of the scheme.

Chief Minister Kanya Uthhan Yojana

Financial assistance for female university students.

  • Resident of Bihar
  • Belonging to the economically weaker section (EWS). 
  • Parents/guardians should be non-government employees. 

Central Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students

Scholarship scheme by central government for university students. 

  • Students should be among the top 80% of meritorious students. 
  • Family annual income below ₹4,50,000
  • Pursuing courses from a recognised university.  

Currently, there are no scholarship programs run by the university but students can benefit from central and state government scholarship programs. 

Based on their eligibility for the scholarship scheme they have applied for, students can get a significant amount of financial assistance based on the decision by the concerned authorities. 

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Infrastructure

The facilities at Jai Prakash University include hostels, libraries, common rooms as well as medical facilities. The charges for the hostels might vary significantly but those for the other facilities have been fixed by the university. The facilities provided to students apart from hostels include common rooms, medical facilities, libraries, and laboratories. Electricity and water have also been included in the charges to be paid each semester. 

Facilities

Fees (per semester)

Hostel

Varying fees depending on the campus.

Library

₹200

Common room

₹50

Medical facilities

₹100

Magazine

₹75

Laboratory

₹1,000-4,000

Electricity and water 

₹200-500

Cultural/extra-curricular activities 

₹500

Maintenance

₹500-600

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

Yes, JPU’s common rooms include facilities for indoor sports and recreation. Apart from that, the university also features football and cricket grounds as well as badminton courts. 

The hostel fees and quality and specifications might vary depending on the campus where the student is enrolled.