The JU Evening BE syllabus 2027 (JEEDEC) is diploma-level and different for each branch: Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Jadavpur University’s latest brochure (2024-25) lists the topics for its 50-question entrance test. Use it to prepare until the 2027-28 notice, which will also say whether a test is held.
Latest (17 August 2026): JU waived the 2026-27 entrance test set for 18 August 2026 and admitted listed candidates after document verification on 24 August 2026. The 2027-28 notice is not out yet.
JU Evening BE Syllabus 2027
Branch-wise topics from JU’s 2024-25 brochure, the test pattern, the syllabus PDF and preparation tips.
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What is in the Civil Engineering syllabus?
The Civil paper has two parts: Applied Mechanics (10 questions, 20 marks) and General Civil Engineering (40 questions, 80 marks).
| Part and subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Part A: Applied Mechanics | Friction, equilibrium of rigid bodies, centre of gravity, work, power and energy, virtual work, stresses and strains, Hooke’s law, elastic moduli, factor of safety |
| Part A: Structures | SF and BM diagrams, bending and shear stresses, principal stresses, Mohr’s circle, section modulus, torsion of shafts, column formula, determinate trusses |
| Part A: Fluid Mechanics | Pressure, Pascal’s law, buoyancy, stability of floating bodies, types of flow, laminar and turbulent flow, Reynolds number |
| Part B: Surveying | Chain and tape corrections, compass traversing and closing error, levelling, cross and long sections, areas, plane table surveying, contouring |
| Part B: Planning and Construction | Brick bonding, foundations, shoring and timbering, DPC, flooring, plastering, water and sanitary lines, house drains |
| Part B: Irrigation | Methods of irrigation, crop water needs, well hydraulics, canal design |
| Part B: Sanitary Engineering | Sewers and sewerage systems, BOD, septic tanks, activated sludge, trickling filters, water sources, filters, disinfection, hardness |
| Part B: Soil Mechanics | Soil formation and classification, three-phase system, void ratio, saturation, density, consistency limits, total and effective stress |
| Part B: Roads and Railways | Surveys, construction and maintenance, permanent way, crossings and intersections, signs and signals, yards, road metals, culverts |
What is in the Electrical Engineering syllabus?
The Electrical paper covers twelve diploma subjects, from circuits to microcontrollers.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Electrical Circuits and Networks | AC and DC circuits, resonance, network theorems, DC transients, Laplace transform, two-port networks |
| Electrical Machines | DC generators and motors, single and three-phase transformers, auto transformer, Scott and open delta, induction motors, alternators, synchronous and special motors |
| Transmission and Distribution | Line components and parameters, underground cables, line performance, EHV transmission, distribution, substations |
| Switchgear and Protection | Circuit breakers, auto-reclosing, overcurrent, directional, distance and differential relays, generator, transformer, busbar and line protection |
| Electrical Measuring Instruments | Current, voltage, power and energy measurement, resistance, power factor meters, digital multimeter, synchroscope, CT and PT |
| Measurement and Control | Transducers, signal conditioning, pilot devices, transfer function, first and second order response, stability, P, PI, PD and PID controllers |
| Utilisation, Traction, Heating and Drives | Illumination, electric heating and welding, drives, traction mechanics and motors |
| Power Plant Engineering | Thermal, nuclear, hydro, diesel and gas turbine plants, solar and wind energy, economics, interconnected systems |
| Basic Electronics | Diodes, rectifiers and filters, BJT, JFET, UJT, biasing, regulated power supply, small-signal amplifiers |
| Power Electronics and Drives | SCR, switching and timer circuits, converters, inverters, choppers, DC and AC drives, UPS |
| Applied and Digital Electronics | Power, FET and operational amplifiers, oscillators, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential circuits, data converters, memory |
| Microprocessor and Microcontroller | Microprocessor basics and programming, 8051 addressing modes, instructions and interrupts, applications |
What is in the Mechanical Engineering syllabus?
The Mechanical paper is grouped into three areas: applied mechanics and machine design, fluids and heat power, and production.
| Area | Subjects and topics |
|---|---|
| Applied Mechanics and Machine Design | Engineering mechanics; strength of materials (beams, torsion, columns, springs); theory of machines (mechanisms, cams, belts, gears, flywheel, governor, brakes, balancing, vibration); machine elements (joints, shafts, keys, couplings, spur gears, bearings); machine drawing and AutoCAD basics |
| Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics and Heat Power | Fluid properties and flow through pipes; impact of jets, turbines and pumps; fluid power systems; thermodynamics and Rankine cycle; boilers and condensers; refrigeration; IC engines; gas turbines; power plants |
| Production | Casting, forging, rolling, extrusion, welding and machine tools; engineering materials and heat treatment; jigs, fixtures and CNC; metal cutting and tool wear; industrial and production management, material handling, quality control |
What is the JU Evening BE 2027 exam pattern and marking?
Each branch writes its own 50-question MCQ paper of 100 marks, marked on an OMR sheet. The figures below are from 2024, the last year a test was held.
| Feature | Details (2024) |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 MCQs on your branch syllabus |
| Marking | +2 for a correct answer, -0.5 for a wrong one |
| Multiple options | Treated as not answered |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Mode | Offline, OMR sheet, at TEQIP Building, JU Main Campus |
Older papers were longer: the JEEDEC 2017 and 2018 papers allowed 2 hours for the same 50 questions and 100 marks.
Where is the official JU Evening BE syllabus PDF?
The syllabus is Annexure 4 of JU’s information brochure. No 2027-28 brochure has been published yet.
- JEEDEC 2023 syllabus (PDF): the same branch-wise syllabus from the 2023 brochure.
How to Prepare for the JU Evening BE 2027 Test
Revise your own diploma subjects, because every question comes from your branch’s diploma syllabus.
- Solve the JEEDEC previous year question papers for 2017, 2018 and 2022 to see the question style.
- Work without a calculator, since none is allowed in the hall.
- Answer only when reasonably sure: each wrong answer costs 0.5 mark against 2 marks for a right one.
- Diploma-level books students commonly use include B.L. Theraja (Electrical Technology), R.K. Bansal (Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics), B.C. Punmia (Surveying) and R.S. Khurmi (Theory of Machines).
JU Evening BE Syllabus 2027 FAQs
Is the syllabus the same for all branches?
No. Civil, Electrical and Mechanical candidates each get a separate paper on their own diploma subjects.
Are Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry asked?
Not as separate sections. The brochure lists only engineering diploma subjects for each branch.
Will the syllabus change for 2027-28?
JU has not said. Until a new brochure appears, the 2024-25 syllabus is the latest official version.
How many Strength of Materials questions are in the Civil paper?
Part A, Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics, has 10 questions worth 20 marks. The other 40 questions are from general civil engineering.