JIS University is a private multidisciplinary university established under the JIS University Act, 2014 and began functioning in 2015 at Agarpara, Kolkata. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and has approvals from statutory bodies such as AICTE, BCI, PCI, NCTE, and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs across fields like engineering, science, management, law, pharmacy, education, and humanities. It emphasises industry-oriented education, research, skill development, and entrepreneurship, combining traditional teaching with modern technology-enabled learning. JIS University fosters international internships, diverse academic exposure, and holistic development for students.