Founded in 2015, JIS University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small town of Agarpara (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), West Bengal. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, JIS University is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. JIS University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. JIS University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.