A PG near Jadavpur University is easy to find on foot: Hostel360 lists 36 PGs and hostels within 1 km of the main campus, and 130 within 3 km, as of October 2026. The catch is gender and fit, because only 8 of those 36 are boys-only and four of the closest pins are the university's own hostel blocks. Below: our listing data, the university's own hostel charges and Kolkata Metro fares.
For every current listing in the city, start with our Kolkata PGs and hostels page, which shows 1,087 listings as of October 2026. Our guide to the best areas for students in Kolkata compares the wider belts.
| Key number | Value | Scope / data checked |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel360 listings within 1 km | 36 (8 boys-only) | Straight-line from JU main campus, data checked October 2026 |
| Hostel360 listings within 3 km | 130 | Same method, data checked October 2026 |
| Busiest pincode within 3 km | 700032, 33 listings | Jadavpur and Bidhanpally addresses, data checked October 2026 |
| JU hostel seat rent plus electricity | Rs 25 a month | Jadavpur University hostel page, checked October 2026 |
| Main campus hostel seats | 1,556 | Calculated from the JU hostel capacity table, October 2026 |
| Metro, Kalighat to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar | Rs 10 one way, Rs 440 a month | Kolkata Metro fare chart, 22 class days, October 2026 |
How close can a PG near Jadavpur University be?
Very close. On Hostel360 as of October 2026, the nearest pin is 0.05 km from the main campus point and 36 listings fall inside 1 km. Supply grows fast after that: 130 within 3 km and 325 within 5 km. Girls have the most choice at every distance; boys-only rooms are the thin column.
The Jadavpur University website gives the main campus address as 188, Raja S.C. Mallick Road, Kolkata 700032. Distances below are straight-line from that campus to each listing's map pin; road distance is longer.
| Straight-line band | Listings | Girls-only | Boys-only | Co-ed | Median Google rating (rated listings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within 1 km | 36 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 4.5 (33 rated) |
| Within 2 km | 64 | 23 | 15 | 26 | 4.3 (55 rated) |
| Within 3 km | 130 | 50 | 30 | 50 | 4.3 (107 rated) |
| Within 5 km | 325 | 130 | 79 | 116 | 4.4 (288 rated) |
| Within 8 km | 511 | 193 | 147 | 171 | 4.3 (449 rated) |
Two caveats. The 1 km count includes university property: of the 12 nearest pins, 4 are Jadavpur University hostel blocks you cannot rent privately, and 2 more serve working women or senior residents. Removing just the university blocks leaves 36 minus 4, or 32 private options. And boys-only supply is tight, 8 of 36 inside 1 km, so male students should search out to 3 km, where boys-only listings reach 30. Widening from 1 km to 3 km gives 130 divided by 36, about 3.6 times the choice.
Of the 33 rated listings inside 1 km, 24 score 4 or above on Google. Read recent reviews for complaints about water, food or gate time.
Which pincodes around Jadavpur University have the most PGs?
Pincode 700032, which covers Jadavpur, Bidhanpally and Baghajatin, holds 33 of the 130 listings within 3 km on Hostel360 as of October 2026. Next come Kasba and Rajdanga (700107), Garfa and Santoshpur (700075) and the Tollygunge side (700033), each with 10 or 11.
Area labels on listings can be loose, so we grouped the 3 km set by address pincode.
| Pincode | Neighbourhoods named in listing addresses | Listings within 3 km | Getting to campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700032 | Jadavpur, Bidhanpally, Baghajatin | 33 | Walk; Jadavpur station is about 0.61 km from campus |
| 700107 | Kasba, Rajdanga | 11 | Bus or auto from the EM Bypass side |
| 700075 | Garfa, Santoshpur | 10 | Walk or rickshaw; some Garfa addresses fall inside 1 km |
| 700033 | Tollygunge, Charu Market | 10 | Bus or auto; Blue Line for trips to the north |
| 700019 | Ballygunge, Dhakuria, Gariahat | 9 | Walk or local train; Dhakuria station is about 1.07 km from campus |
| 700078 | Haltu, Kalikapur | 9 | Bus or auto; Orange Line stations lie on this side |
| 700029 | Hindustan Park, Lake Market | 8 | Bus or auto; Rabindra Sarobar metro on this side |
| 700040 | Tollygunge, Ashok Nagar, Regent Park | 8 | Longest ride of the eight; time it before booking |
Start with our PGs and hostels in Jadavpur if you want to walk to class. If nothing fits, Garia is the largest pool to the south: listings labelled Garia account for 36 of the 325 within 5 km, and you can browse them on our Garia PG and hostel page. Kasba carries the biggest label count in the 5 km ring at 43, which makes it the natural second option if you prefer the bypass side.
How much does the commute to Jadavpur University cost?
From a PG in 700032 the commute is a walk and costs nothing. From farther out, the Kolkata Metro fare chart puts Kalighat to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar at Rs 10 one way, which is Rs 440 a month over 22 class days. The metro does not stop at the campus, so add a bus or auto ride at the end.
Straight-line distances from the main campus to the nearest stations, using OpenStreetMap station locations, show the problem. Jadavpur railway station is about 0.61 km away and Dhakuria about 1.07 km, both on the Eastern Railway suburban network. The nearest metro stops are farther: Satyajit Ray on the Orange Line at about 2.72 km and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on the Blue Line at about 2.77 km.
Fares below come from the Metro Railway Kolkata fare chart, checked October 2026. We assumed 22 class days a month and one return trip a day.
| Where you live | Metro ride | One-way fare | Math | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur, Bidhanpally (700032) | None, walk | Rs 0 | 0 x 2 x 22 | Rs 0 |
| Near Rabindra Sarobar | Rabindra Sarobar to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, Blue Line | Rs 5 | 5 x 2 x 22 | Rs 220 |
| New Garia side | Kavi Subhash to Satyajit Ray, Orange Line | Rs 5 | 5 x 2 x 22 | Rs 220 |
| Kalighat, Bhawanipore side | Kalighat to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, Blue Line | Rs 10 | 10 x 2 x 22 | Rs 440 |
Over a 10-month teaching year, the Kalighat route costs Rs 440 x 10 = Rs 4,400 in metro fares alone. The last 2.77 km from Mahanayak Uttam Kumar is a bus or shared auto ride on top.
Local trains help if you live near a suburban station such as Baghajatin, about 2.43 km from campus. We could not retrieve an official Eastern Railway suburban fare table, so that ticket price is left out; check it at the counter.
Jadavpur University hostel or outside PG: what does each cost?
A JU hostel seat is close to free on paper: Rs 15 seat rent and Rs 10 electricity a month, Rs 3,000 at admission including the mess advance, and no caution deposit. The limit is supply, about 1,556 seats at the main campus, so most students also need a backup hostel near Jadavpur University or a PG.
These figures come from the university's Hostel Facilities page, checked October 2026. Research Scholars pay Rs 300 a month and M.Phil students Rs 150, including electricity. For undergraduate and postgraduate boarders the arithmetic is short:
- Monthly non-food cost: Rs 15 + Rs 10 = Rs 25
- Per year: Rs 25 x 12 = Rs 300
- First year with the admission payment: Rs 3,000 + Rs 300 = Rs 3,300, of which part is a mess advance
Food is the variable: boarders pay for two major meals on bills drawn up by each hostel's Students' Mess Committee, so it differs by hostel. Unpaid dues can cost you the seat.
Seats are the constraint. The same page lists 1,876 places across its hostels, 1,254 for men and 622 for women. Subtract the Salt Lake campus hostels (260 for boys and 60 for girls) and the main campus has 1,876 minus 260 minus 60, or 1,556 seats: 994 for boys and 562 for girls. The Main Hostel complex sits outside the campus. Forms come from the Information Office and go to the Office of the Dean of Students; 2026-27 first-year allotment lists are posted by faculty on the same page.
Mess near Jadavpur University if you live outside
Only 8 of the 130 Hostel360 listings within 3 km list food as an amenity, as of October 2026, against 105 that list WiFi. So either find a house that serves meals or price a separate mess or tiffin before you sign. Our listing data carries no prices, so check current rents for a PG near Jadavpur University on the Jadavpur listings page and compare them with Rs 25 plus food.
If your department teaches at the Salt Lake campus (Plot No. 8, Sector III, 700106, per the university website), this guide is the wrong map. Read our guide to PGs near IEM and the Salt Lake colleges instead.
What should you check before paying for a PG in Jadavpur?
Walk the route at your first-period time, confirm meals and gate hours in writing, and compare the deposit against the hostel's zero caution deposit. For a PG in Jadavpur for students, those three checks catch most of the problems that show up after the first month.
- Time the walk to your own department. The campus has more than one gate and the Main Hostel complex is outside it, so walk from the PG to the gate nearest your building at the hour your first class starts, not on a quiet Sunday.
- Match mess timings to your timetable. Ask what time dinner closes and whether a late lab or a library evening before exams means you miss it. With only 8 of 130 nearby listings mentioning food, get the meal plan written into the receipt or agreement.
- Read the agreement and deposit terms. The university hostel takes no caution deposit, so ask how a PG justifies its deposit and when it is refunded. See what to check in a PG rental agreement.
- Ask about police verification. A careful owner will ask for your ID and complete tenant verification. See our police verification guide for PG and hostel residents for what to hand over.
- Get the gate closing time. Ask whether it changes during exam weeks and what happens if a departmental event runs late.
- Visit after heavy rain if you move in before or during the monsoon. Check the lane and ground-floor rooms, and ask about power cuts. Only 9 of 130 listings within 3 km mention AC, so check fans and ventilation for the humid months.
- Boys: widen the radius early. With 8 boys-only listings inside 1 km, shortlist from the 30 within 3 km as soon as your admission is confirmed.
Your next step for a room near JU
Apply for a university hostel seat as soon as the form is available from the Information Office, and shortlist three options for a PG near Jadavpur University in 700032 or Garfa as your fallback. Browse them on our Jadavpur page, then visit in person, using our step-by-step guide to finding a PG in India. If a friend is headed to College Street rather than Jadavpur, our guide to PGs near Calcutta University and College Street covers that side of the city, and the student accommodation guide to Indian cities sets Kolkata against other study destinations.
