The Institute is popularly known as IJT, Kolkata, established in 1951. The Institute is associated with the Indian Jute Mil's Association and Calcutta University. IJT is approved by AICTE and affiliated with the University of Calcutta. The Institute provides education in Jute and Textile program for the students who have qualifying marks. The Institute aims at providing textile education in the field of the Textile and Jute Industry. IJT offers UG and PG courses for students who have qualifying marks in relevant subjects.