Jagran Lakecity University (JLU), Bhopal

Jagran Lakecity University is also known as JLU in short. Jagran Lakecity University is located in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. JLU Bhopal is a private institution that offers more than 50 courses. It was established in the year 2013 under section 2(f) of the UGC Act 1956 and is accredited by NCTE and IIC. With its vision to impart practice-based pedagogy and prepare future leaders, JLU Bhopal caters to a strength of over 2500 students. It has students from over eight countries and 27 states in India. 

Jagran Lakecity University (JLU), Bhopal consists of 2 campuses:

Chandanpura campus

Mugaliyachap campus

The campus covers about 230 acres and is surrounded by the greenery of forests on three sides. It is situated in a serene environment within 20 minutes of the main city. The JLU campus can be reached from any part of the city, via bus services or through private vehicles. There are 14 academic blocks and more than 50 labs on the campus. It also provides on-campus accommodation for students with all modern amenities.

JLU Bhopal offers about 29 undergraduate courses, 17 postgraduate courses and eight PhD courses. In addition to these, it provides international pathway degrees with its partnership with institutes like the University of Lincoln and Kingston university. Students can also enrol themselves in certificate-based courses that are available. All JLU programmes are UGC approved and cover various fields like law, journalism, computer engineering and management. 

JLU ranking in India is 30th among private educational institutions all over the country, according to EW. It received many awards from prestigious platforms. The university is awarded the 'Diamond Rating' by QS I-GAUGE and received a Certificate of Excellence in OBE rankings 2021. To facilitate their students to explore the innovations happening around the world, JLU Bhopal has partnered with several International Institutions.  collaborations include companies like CMA, NSE academy and Google news lab. 

Students can either fill out an online form or apply at JLU's office for admissions. Jagran Lakecity University admissions consider Class 10, Class12 and graduation marks, based on the course. It also accepts scores of various national-level entrance exams. Based on the program applied, there will be a JLU entrance exam or an interview conducted by the college.

• In 2020, the university has been conferred with QS IGuage E-Learning Excellence for Academic Digitisation (E-Lead) Certification 2020
• As per 2020 rankings, Outlook India and India Today ranked Jagran School of Journalism and Mass Communication as No. 1 institute in Madhya Pradesh and Top 15 in India
• Jagran Lakecity University was recognized as 'University of the Year' by Government of Madhya Pradesh in 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018
• Jagran Lakecity University is the only Private University of Central India to be rated as AA+ by Careers360 in their "Top B-schools in Central India 2015".
• Jagran Lakecity University got featured in Forbes India MARQUEE - 'The Indian Institutes 2015' SkillTree Special Edition.
• Jagran Lakecity University has been awarded as the "Best University of Central India" by Silicon India 2015. Jagran Lakecity University has been awarded as the "Best University of Central India" by Silicon India 2015.
• Jagran Lakecity University is awarded "The Best Emerging Media School in India" by the Event Capital Group at Edutainment Awards 2015.
• Jagran Lakecity University is awarded "The Best Emerging Media School in India" by the Event Capital Group at Edutainment Awards 2016.
• Jagran Lakecity University has been awarded the "University of the Year - 2015" by Federation of Madhya Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The award was given by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Govt. of MP.Jagran Social Welfare Society promoting body of Jagran Lakecity University has been awarded the "Highest Spender in CSR" by Federation of Madhya Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The award was given by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Govt. of MP.
• Jagran Lakecity University has been rated as "AA+ Institute in Madhya Pradesh" by Careers360.
• JLU School of Hospitality & Tourism was recognized as "Torch-bearer Institution of India Tourism" by Rethink India at a recently concluded ceremony in Delhi.
• Jagran Lakecity University is ranked among "Top 9 Emerging Law Schools in India" by Careers360
• Jagran Lakecity University is the only Private University of Central India to be rated as AA+ by Careers360 in their "Top B-schools in Central India 2015".
• Jagran Lakecity University is awarded "The Most Innovative University" by Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
• Jagran Lakecity University is now certified as 'Global League Institution' by Great Place to Study Research Institute, at the House of Commons, UK.
• Jagran Lakecity University is now rated as "AAA" university in India by Careers 360. It is also the only University in the state of Madhya Pradesh with this rating.
• Jagran Lakecity University has been awarded the "Most Emerging University of the State - 2013" by Federation of Madhya Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The award was given by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Govt. of MP.
• Jagran Lakecity University recognized as "University of the Year" for Industry Interactions by Higher Education Reviews.
• Jagran Lakecity University is now rated as "The Best Business School" Ranked 22 in India and 1st in MP by Entrepreneur B-School Survey 2017.
• Jagran Lakecity University is now rated as "# 1 Private University" in MP by Education World Ranking 2017-18.

JLU  Bhopal offers a total of 54 programs across disciplines and fields in addition to the certificate courses. Here are the details of Jagran Lakecity University courses and fees structure 2022: 

The fee structure of all courses in JLU Bhopal is available on the website.

JLU BBA, BMS, and B.Com(Hons): These are 3-year undergraduate level courses for students. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) come under JLU Business School, and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com Hons) comes under JLU Bhopal Faculty of Management and Commerce at JLU. 

Eligibility for JLU BBA, BMS, and B.Com(Hons): Candidates should have a higher secondary certificate (HSC) with a minimum of 50% or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board.

Jagran Lakecity University BA course: Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a 3-year undergraduate program offered at JLU. 

The different courses in this are 

• BA in Journalism and Mass Communications 
• BA Liberal arts (Psychology / English Literature / Economics / Public Policy).

Every course is well designed to impart knowledge and practical awareness to the students. 

Eligibility criteria for Jagran Lakecity University BA course:  Students should have a higher secondary certificate (HSC) with a minimum of 60% or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board. The selection process is followed by a personal interview by the JLU  Admission Panel.

Jagran Lakecity University LLB course: Students who opted for LLB would be a graduate of law by the end of the course. This 3-year course comes under JLU School of Law. Jagran Lakecity University is considered one of the best colleges to study law. 

Eligibility criteria for Jagran Lakecity University LLB course: Candidates applying for this course should have completed their graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in an undergraduate UGC recognised institute. Selection is based on merit, JLU entrance exam (JLUET) and personal interview. 

Jagran Lakecity University B.Tech (Hons) course: This is a 4-year undergraduate course that comes under the faculty of applied sciences and technology at JLU Bhopal. The curriculum is in line with the current technologies so that students have good career opportunities after completing the course. 

Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal provides a B.Tech program in Computer Science Engineering, with specialisations in 

• AI and Machine Learning 
• Data Science and Cyber Security. 

Eligibility criteria for Jagran Lakecity University B.Tech (Hons) course: Applicants must have a minimum of 50% in 12th from a recognised board with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.

Jagran Lakecity University M.Tech (Hons) course: M.Tech is a 2-year post-graduation course in the field of science and technology. JLU Bhopal offers M.Tech in Computer Science Engineering covering a wide range of relevant aspects for a sound professional career of students. 

Eligibility criteria for Jagran Lakecity University B.Tech (Hons) course: Candidate should have a graduate degree in Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised University. The minimum marks of the candidate in their relevant course should be 50% with or without GATE. 

Jagran Lakecity University MBA Course: Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a 2-year post-graduation programme for management studies. The curriculum ensures awareness in other areas in addition to the management. 

The specialisations provided by JLU Bhopal in this are 

• Finance
• HR
• Business Analytics
• Marketing
• Banking and Finance 
• Digital Marketing. 

Eligibility criteria for JLU MBA Course: Candidates require a minimum of 50% in their undergraduate program from a recognised University and good communication skills for admission into this discipline.

Jagran Lakecity University (JLU) MA Course: The Master of Arts (MA) programme at JLU Bhopal comes under the faculty of Journalism and Communication. This post-graduation program enables students to build a professional career in journalism and entrepreneurship.

Jagran Lakecity University (JLU) offers specialisations in this course in 

• Digital Marketing
• Advertising and PR
• Journalism. 

Eligibility criteria for JLU MBA Course: Candidates need to have a minimum of 50% - 55% in UG depending on the specialisation along with good analytical and communication skills.

JLU LLM Course: LLM is a 1-year post-graduation course in law to train and impart advanced concepts of legal aspects to graduate law students. 

The streams in which one can pursue the course at Jagran Lakecity University (JLU), Bhopal are 

• Corporate and Intellectual Property Law
• Cyber Law and Cyber Security
• Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
• Taxation. 

Eligibility criteria for Jagran Lakecity University (JLU) MBA Course: The minimum qualification required is an undergraduate degree in law at JLU with a minimum of 50% or its equivalent from a UGC/BCI recognised University. Scores of CLAT PG / AILET PG are considered followed by a personal interview for admission. Candidates can also seek admission by taking the Jagran Lakecity University entrance exam JLUET.   

JLU BBA LLB(Hons) and BA LLB(Hons) Courses: These are 5 years of integrated courses under the faculty of law at JLU. BBA LLB is the combination of law and management while BA LLB is an integration of law and other disciplines such as history, political science and English. Both courses, upon completion, give the student a degree in law along with a comprehensive understanding of the topics concerned. 

Eligibility criteria forJagran Lakecity University (JLU) BBA LLB(Hons) and BA LLB(Hons) Courses: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with a minimum of 50% from a recognised university. CLAT/ LSAT scores are taken into account followed by a personal interview. Candidates can also seek admission by taking JLUET.  

Jagran Lakecity University (JLU), Bhopal offers academic scholarships, sports scholarships and chancellor freeships. Students can apply for these JLU scholarships in an online or offline format. Students can also avail these scholarships through merit through the JLUET entrance exam conducted by the university. Check out the link for more information on JLU Bhopal's official website 

Jagran Lakecity University placement records are described in detail in this section. The ‘Career Development Cell’ at JLU Bhopal provides students with the necessary assistance for their professional careers with career counselling and employability training.

JLU Bhopal gives 100% placement assistance for students. Jagran Lakecity University (JLU), Bhopal has aptitude training and mock interview sessions to prepare students for the recruitment process. Apart from that the JLU Bhopal also provides internship assistance.

Here is a pie chart for the sector-wise placements at JLU Bhopal for the years 2019-2021 according to the Jagran Lakecity University (JLU) official website.

To know more about the JLU Placement 2021 figures check the Jagran Lakecity University website.

JLU Bhopal is continuously emerging as one of the best and most promising universities in India. The Jagran Lakecity University ranking in India by various authorities is as follows:

• Diamond rating by QS I-GAUGE
• Institute of academic excellence by OBE rankings
• College of the Year 2021 by Higher Education
• University of the year by ASSOCHAM

Faculty at JLU Bhopal: There are a total of 111 teaching staff at JLU Bhopal which consists of 45% male and 55% female. 38% of the faculty members have PhD qualifications. The institute has a good 1:20 faculty member to student ratio. The staff of every department at Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal are knowledgeable and helpful to students.

Faculties in Jagran Lakecity University: It offers courses in many disciplines. 

There are 5 main faculties:

• Faculty of Liberal Arts and Humanities 

• JLU Faculty of Law

• Faculty of Journalism and Creative Studies 

• Faculty of Management and Commerce 

• Faculty of Engineering and Allied Sciences. 

• Departments in Jagran Lakecity University: The above-mentioned JLU faculties are further divided into different departments which are:

• School of Journalism and Communication

• School of Visual Arts and Design

• School of Entertainment and Events

• JLU School of Law

• School of Liberal Arts and Humanities

• School of Public Policy

• JLU Business School

• School of Commerce and Economics

• School of Engineering and Technology

• School of Hospitality and Tourism

• School of Sports Sciences and Physical Education

• JLU Collaborations: Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal has several academic and industrial collaborations with several prestigious organisations. Its academic partnerships include global collaborations with many best Universities abroad like 

• The University of Cambridge

• Harvard Business Publishing Education. 

These allow students to broaden their horizons in their respective fields. Apart from these, Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal (JLU) is the only one in central India to be a part of the Erasmus+ programme funded by the European Commission.

JLU Publications: There are over 613 research papers published over the years and about 77 management development programmes conducted according to the JLU Bhopal official website. JLU also has a research journal and 20 research centres to promote research in various areas. This journal published by Jagran Lakecity University provides a platform for researchers to dive into their chosen field and strive for excellence.

Some of the JLU publications from the research journal are 

• Privacy and the new media child

• Restorative justice in the archaic of present juvenile system

• Golden triangle - an overview of emerging existing and en route attractions 

JLU Student Projects: The excellent education and support provided at JLU enable students to dive into practical world projects. There are projects funded by the Government and JLU University along with the student projects. JLU is currently working on the projects funded by University Grants Commission and DST (SERB), along with some University funded projects. 

Coming to the projects done by the JLU Bhopal students, there are many projects done utilising modern technology to solve the existing challenges. As per the college website, students from the JLU CSE department had done a project on ‘IoT based disaster management system for large water bodies’ in 2021. This project aims to maintain a proper and safe management system for the water level in the dams, thereby ensuring risk-free functioning. 

The other Jagran Lakecity University projects done by the same department students in 2021 include 

• A hand gestures recognition for physically challenged people

• I-Beam-An IoT based environmental and health monitoring system

Through these projects, the students of JLU Bhopal addressed the essential challenges of modern-day human life and proposed solutions with the help of technology.

JLU Student Counselling: Before the Jagran Lakecity University admissions, students and parents can book the campus visits to visit the JLU Bhopal campus. These visits enable the students and parents to interact with the faculties and also explore the facilities available at the Jagran Lakecity University. These campus visits provide a guided tour of the university, thereby giving a better view to take an informed decision. And after students are admitted to the college, they are offered the support of the counselling centre on the JLU Bhopal campus.  

JLU Cutoff / Exams: JLU considers scores for entrance exams like CLAT, JEE, LSAT etc. Students can also take the JLU Bhopal entrance exam JLUET conducted by the university. Most JLU Bhopal courses only require students to attend the personal interview conducted by the respective faculties of the university. But for those courses that need entrance exams, the college decides the cut-off for the courses, and then the candidates are shortlisted for JLU Bhopal admission.

JLU Curriculum 2022: Jagran Lakecity University (JLU) has a multidisciplinary curriculum that enables the all-around development of students. Through International partnerships with various Universities, the college ensures global exposure. Every course is well designed with compulsory subjects and interdisciplinary electives. To know more about the curriculum and courses check the JLU Bhopal official website. 

Jagran Lakecity University Academic Infrastructure:

JLU Bhopal Classrooms: Jagran Lakecity University consists of 9 Academic blocks with 122 classrooms. These classrooms are designed according to the requirements of the faculties present at Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal. Some are designed with fixed furniture, while some with portable furniture for the flexibility of the students. These classrooms, in their maximum capacity, can accommodate about 4277 students.

JLU Libraries: The primary library at JLU Bhopal is one of a kind, covering about 28,000 sq. ft with a pyramid structure of 90 ft. tall. The library houses more than 46,000 books and journals and has a reading space for 100 students. There is also an E-library facility with 25 computers. The JLU Bhopal library is open 10 hours a day and provides a peaceful environment for readers.

JLU Laboratories: Jagran Lakecity University has over 45 labs across different faculties specifically designed to meet their practical requirements. 

 Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal has 

• computer labs

• video editing labs

• media production 

• photography labs

• psychology and education labs. 

There are fully equipped kitchens, demo hotel rooms and laundry labs under the JLU School of Hospitality and Tourism. 

The Engineering and Technology department has many labs like 

• Thermodynamics Laboratory

• Machine shop 

• Chemistry lab 

JLU Bhopal Hostel and Food Facilities:

Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal has both on and off-campus facilities with rooms that are properly ventilated and fully furnished. Students can choose AC / non-AC rooms with Single, double or triple occupancy according to their convenience. Jagran Lakecity University hostel fees range from 1.5 lakhs to 2- lakhs, including mess charges.

The JLU Bhopal hostel mess facility can seat 180 students and has a modern kitchen with utmost hygiene in place. Apart from these, there is also a food court available on campus with five food outlets. Students have a variety of cuisines to choose from in these outlets.

JLU Bhopal Sports Facilities: Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal focuses on the all-round development of students. Sports and extracurricular activities play an important part in the University. 

JLU Bhopal has 

• 2 football courts

• 1 volleyball court 

• 2 basketball courts

•  Fully equipped gymnasium

• six-lane swimming pool

• recreation centre

JLU Bhopal gives equal importance to extracurricular activities apart from academics for the overall development of students. There are many clubs and events, students at Jagran Lakecity University can take part in to explore their interests. 

JLU Bhopal has 

• RockHoppers club for travel enthusiasts and sportspersons

• Rhythmic Ringers club for passionate musicians

• StarGazers club for photographers

Through clubs like these, Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal students venture into different activities that also help them to build teamwork and organisational skills.

There are also different annual and biennial events held at the JLU campus such as

•  JLU Bhopal League - Sports Tournament

• Shakespeare Day - Literary Feasts 

• Master Click - Photography Competition

• Ethnicity

• Kai Po Che

• Natyashala - Theatre and Dance Workshop