Kumaun University: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Debasree Banerjee Debasree Banerjee | Dec 14, 2023
Debasree Banerjee
Debasree Banerjee

Updated on - Dec 14, 2023

Latest Updates for Kumaun University

  • 28 March 2024 :

    JEE Main 2024 Session 2 exam is scheduled to be held from Apr 4 - 12, 2024.

  • 28 March 2024 :

    UGC NET Application Form 2024 is expected to be released by the first week of Apr 2024.

  • 28 March 2024 :

    UGC has approved NET scores for PhD admission from the academic session 2024-25.

  • 28 March 2024 :

    JEE Main 2024 advance city intimation slip for session 2 exam has been released for both the papers.

Kumaun University was set up in 1973 as a state university spread over an area of 160 acres. The university has three campuses. These campuses are D.S.B. Campus (Nainital), SSJ Campus (Almora), and Campus at Bhimtal. More than 65 affiliated colleges are with Kumaun University including 49 government colleges. Admission 2024 is the final phase for most courses. Admission is given on the basis of merit scores obtained in various entrance exams. The university accepts the scores of CLAT/PGCET/NEET. The university also conducts its own entrance exam for admission to various courses.

Kumaun University offers UG, PG, and PhD courses in various subjects and offers many other courses. The university is recognized by the UGC and accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by the NAAC. The university has established a new centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology to advance academic and technological research and development. Information like the Kumaun University syllabus, results, date sheet, etc. can be accessed online. The university offers placements right after the completion of the courses. The highest CTC offered was INR 21.6 LPA and the average CTC offered was INR 16.8 LPA.

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Kumaun University Quick Insights

Kumaun University is known for its research and teaching in Geology, Forestry, Ecology, Particle Physics and Chemistry, Economics, and Management. Some of the key highlights of the university, such as recognition, university type, student-faculty ratio, approvals, facilities, etc., are mentioned below

Kumaun University Highlights
Year of Establishment 1973
Type of University Public
Accreditations NAAC Grade "A", BCI, NCTE
Recognition UGC
Approvals UGC
Courses Offered UG, PG, Diploma & Doctorate Courses
Admission Criteria Entrance & Merit Based
Total Faculty 350
Student-Faculty Ratio 43 : 1
Infrastructure Facilities Library, Sports Complex, Medical, Hostel, Banking, Gym, Cafeteria, etc.
Campus Area 160 acres
Location Nainital, Uttarakhand

Kumaun University Admission Dates 2024

Kumaun University admissions are made both online and offline. The candidates can submit the application form to any of the courses available at the university. A few of the tentative dates related to admission are mentioned below.

Events Dates
PGCET Registration 2024 October, 2024 - October, 2024
PGCET Admit Card Release 2024 November, 2024
PGCET Examiantion Date 2024 November, 2024

Kumaun University Ranking

Kumaun University is well-known for its research and teaching in different fields. Some of its rankings are given below

  • Kumaun University is ranked 61st in the pharmacy category in the NIRF ranking for 2022.
  • Kumaun University is ranked 58th in the research category in the NIRF ranking 2021.
  • NIRF pharmacy ranking ranked the college as 75 in 2020.
  • BRICS university ranked KU 301st in 2019.
  • The WEEK magazine ranked the university as 15 in 2019.

Kumaun University Courses

Kumaun University offers various courses at different levels. UG courses can be for 3-4 years, depending on the type of course chosen; courses under UG are B.Sc, B.Pharma, etc. PG courses are two years, and courses under PG are MBA, M.Sc, etc. Below is the table of a few courses, along with their duration and selection criteria.

Courses Duration Selection Criteria
BBA 3 Years 10 + 2+ Entracne Examination Scores
B.Com 3 Years 10 + 2+ Entracne Examination Scores
M.Pharm 2 Years B.Pharm + PGCET

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Kumaun University Fee Details

The fee details of few of the courses are mentioned below.

Courses Fees
BBA INR 69,222
B.Com INR 75,616
M.Pharm INR 2.50 Lakh

Read More: Kumaun University Fee Structure

Kumaun University Departments

Kumaun University has various departments that offer various courses. Different faculties govern these various departments. Below is the list of a few departments.

Educational Psychology Business Analytics Speech-Language Pathology
Humanities Jewish Studies Therapeutic Science
Theatre Accounting Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
History Finance Business Administration
Respiratory Care History of Art Visual Art

Kumaun University Admission 2024

Kumaun University Admission 2024 is in its final phase for most courses. Admission to undergraduate courses is based on merit in the 10+2 examination except for B.Ed and LLB. Access to B.Ed and LLB is based on the entrance examination conducted by the university. Admission to all PG courses is based on the merit of a bachelor's degree. MBA selection is made based on an entrance exam or through merit. For admission to PhD courses, the candidate must have a master's degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate from a recognized university.    

Kumaun University Eligibility Criteria

Kumaun University has set certain eligibility criteria for courses depending on the type of course chosen. Below are some courses along with their eligibility criteria

BA Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants should have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.

B.Sc Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants should have passed the HSC exams.

MBA Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants should have completed the graduation.
  • Applicants will have to give an entrance exam and interview.

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Why Choose Kumaun University?

Kumaun University is known for building and promoting a system that is accessible to folks of numerous faiths, races, creeds and cultures and is striving hard for excellence within the creation and dissemination of knowledge, promoting the holistic development of scholars and making ready for them to steer lives of non-public integrity, obligation and repair to the society. 

Kumaun University Academic Advantages

Kumaun University aspires to be a daring and dynamic institution with a "no walls" culture and a spirit of enterprise that strives for positive influence and impacts through education, analysis and service. Some of the academic advantages provided by the university are as follows.

  • The university tries to attain international distinction for creativity, innovation and excellence. 
  • The central library of the university is a hub of books and periodicals. The students and research scholars are benefitted from the subscribed national and international research journal articles.
  • The university has established a new centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology to advance academic and technological research and development.

Kumaun University  Affiliated Colleges

Kumaun University has more than 300 colleges affiliated with it. A few of the affiliated colleges are mentioned below.

Chandola Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital Motiram Baburam Government PG College
Government PG College, Pithoragarh Amrapali Institute of Applied Sciences

Kumaun University Cutoff

The university releases Kumaun University cutoff for numerous courses to provide admission to candidates for UG & PG programs each year. The university cutoff will be determined by the reservation classes and also the accessibility of the seats. The authority will declare the university cutoff solely online for the candidates. Solely based on the cutoff, candidates will be called on to attend the additional rounds. The university has around 82 departments and the authority will issue round-wise cutoff information. Kumaun Expected NEET cutoff for different MD courses are given below.

MD Specializations Opening Rank Closing Rank
General Medicine 3044 5893
Pathology 26927 29023
Paediatrics 5298 7281

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Kumaun University Results

The university declares Kumaun University results for 2024 for some courses, and others will be obtainable to the scholars in time. Kumaun University's date sheet and UG and PG results are printed on the official website. To check the result following steps are followed.

  • Students should visit the university's website.
  • Then click on the Kumaun University UG, PG Results.
  • Choose a course, and enter your roll number, name, and date of birth.
  • Students can download the result as a pdf and also view it online. 

Read More: Kumaun University Results

Kumaun University Infrastructure

Kumaun university library has a collection of more than 3,00,000 books, theses, periodicals, standards, maps and records. There is a computer centre with 75 systems and LAN facilities. There is also an auditorium that can capacitate 200 people at a time. The sports complex is also present, where students can play all sorts of games. Some other facilities provided are mentioned below.

  • Shuttle Service
  • Gym
  • Auditorium
  • Museum
  • Sports Complex
  • Labs
  • Library
  • Medical Facilities
  • Hostels
  • Banking

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Kumaun University Placements

Kumaun University placements 2024 are in process. During the final year of the course, the students are offered placements. The university has a dedicated training and placements cell. It is responsible for training and preparing the students to face the interviews and crack them. 

  • The highest package offered is INR 21.6 LPA.
  • The average package offered during the placements at the university is INR 2 LPA.

Kumaon Top Recruiters

Some of the top recruiters of the university are given below

Amway Deloitte HCL
Voltas Vodafone Blue Star
Honda Lava Maruti
Apollo Tyres Samsung Coca-Cola

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Kumaun University Scholarships

Kumaun University offers its student Sahu Jain Trust Scholarship, which gives expenses ranging between 2,500 to 25,000 per year and is provided on a merit basis. The students can avail themselves of the scholarships offered by the government.

Read more: Kumaun University Scholarships

Kumaun University Collaborations 

Kumaun University has various MOUs with several national institutes for research and education purposes.

Collaborations Places
Central Himalayan Environmental Association Uttarkhand
CCMB Hyderabad
FRI Dehradun
NBRI Lucknow
IVRI Mukteshwar
NDRI Karnal
VIPKAS  Almora
DCFR Bhimtal & Sikkim State Council of Science & Technology Uttarkhand
National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources Bhowali
CEDER Dehradun
NDRI Karnal
NRCPB  New Delhi
DIBER  Haldwani
Herbal Research Development Institute Gopeshwar
Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Himalayan Environmental and Development Uttarakhand
National Botanical Garden Lucknow

Kumaun University Faculty

Kumaun University has a dedicated team of faculty members who are always ready to solve the problems of its students. There are a total of 350 expert faculty members. Most faculty have done higher studies in their relevant subjects and have a PhD degree.

Kumaun University Alumni

Kumaun University has an alumni cell that develops and nurtures strong bonds between alumni, students, professors, and other stakeholders. The university has maintained a Facebook page for its alumni. A person can become a member of the alumni association by filling out a form available on the website. Some of the notable alumni are

Notable Alumni Profession
Satpal Singh Bisht Researcher
Neelesh Misra Indian journalist
Bipin Chandra Tripathi Former Member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
Ekta Bisht Indian cricketer
Baldev Singh Aulakh Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Vikram Singh Indian educationist and retired DGP of Uttar Pradesh

Kumaun University Highlights

Institution Type Public
Faculty Student Ratio 1 : 43
Total Faculty 350
Year of Establishment 1973
Genders Accepted Co-Ed
Total Area (In Acre) 104.597
Website www.kunainital.ac.in

Kumaun University Rankings

Publisher Ranking & Year Criteria
#45 in 2023 University
#64 in 2023 Pharmacy
#47 in 2021 University

Kumaun University Courses & Fees 2024

Course Average Fees Duration
MBA ₹92,404 2 Years
LLB ₹53,370 3 Years
BSc ₹1,69,412 3 Years
BHM -- 3 Years
BCA ₹1,00,458 3 Years
B.Pharmacy ₹2,24,052 4 Years
BBA ₹69,222 3 Years
BCom ₹45,849 3 Years
BFA ₹39,920 3 Years
BJMC ₹30,588 3 Years

Kumaun University Courses and Fee Structure

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Courses offered by Kumaun University

₹ 92,404 (2 Years)

LLB [Bachelor of Law]

Offline On Campus

₹ 53,370 (3 Years)

₹ 2,24,052 (4 Years)

₹ 1,00,458 (3 Years)

₹ 69,222 (3 Years)

₹ 2,24,000 (2 Years)

Advance Diploma

Offline On Campus

M.Pharm [Master of Pharmacy]

Offline On Campus

₹ 2,50,000 (2 Years)

M.Com [Master of Commerce]

Offline On Campus

₹ 1,68,000 (5 Years 6 Months)

B.Ed [Bachelor of Education]

Offline On Campus

B.Com [Bachelor of Commerce]

Offline On Campus

₹ 45,849 (3 Years)

MSW [Master of Social Work]

Offline On Campus

₹ 60,000 (2 Years)

LLM [Master of Laws]

Offline On Campus

₹ 53,996 (2 Years)

MFA [Master of Fine Arts]

Offline On Campus

₹ 59,718 (2 Years)

M.Ed [Master of Education]

Offline On Campus

₹ 2,24,000 (5 Years 6 Months)

₹ 90,000

₹ 30,588 (3 Years)

BFA [Bachelor of Fine Arts]

Offline On Campus

₹ 39,920 (3 Years)

Exams Accepted by Kumaun University

JEE Main

Exam Date: Apr 04, 2024

Result Date: Apr 25, 2024

CAT

GATE

Exam Date: Feb 03, 2024

Result Date: Mar 16, 2024

Kumaun University FAQs

Which courses are offered by Kumaun University?

Kumaun University offers 300+ courses, including BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, MA, MSW, and MBA, among others.

Which entrance exam is accepted by Kumaun University for admission to MBA?

Kumaun University accepts a valid CAT/MAT score for admission to MBA.

What are the Placement opportunities at Kumaun University?

The Placement Cell at Kumaun University provides guidance to students in the recruitment process. They prepare the candidates for the real industry. Many top companies like Deloitte, HCL, Samsung, Maruti etc visit the campus to offer job opportunities.

Does Kumaun University offer a scholarship facility?

Kumaun University offers Sahu Jain Trust Scholarship, a need cum merit-based scholarship which varies from INR 2,500 to 25,000 per year.

Does Kumaun University offer a hostel facility?

Yes, Kumaun University offers 4 hostels at DSB Campus, Nainital. One hostel for boys is known as Kain Field, while three girls' hostels are Langham, K.P, and S.R. The hostels are well-maintained along with food facilities.

Kumaun University Reviews

Overall Rating

3.2

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Distribution of Rating

>4-5 star

0

>3-4 star

1

>2-3 star

1

1-2 star

0

Placements & Internships

2.8

Fees & Scholarships

3.5

Academics & Faculty

3.3

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

3.3

Clubs & Associations

3.5

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Preetikhatima9690 Batch 2022 B.Com [Bachelor of Commerce]
3.8
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022
2.5 Placements
4 Fees
4 Academics
4 Infrastructure
4.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : Top recruiting companies were Taj, oberoi and ITC. Almost 95% of the students got internship in our university. The highest paying job at kumaun University is Assistant professor with a salary 4.4 lakhs per year.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Fi

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Anmol Vashishth Batch 2019 BSc [Bachelor of Science]
2.7
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2019
3 Placements
3 Fees
2.5 Academics
2.5 Infrastructure
2.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : No. Mainly the students from professional courses are hired by companies, salary may vary from courses to courses.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Eligibility criteria is 12th pass and Agriculture exam but in this, the admission is through merit b

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Vaishali Pandey Batch 2017 M.Sc Zoology
Reviewed on Jan 04, 2018

Entrance Exams & Admissions : One should complete graduation then only he/she will appear for M.Sc. There is no entrance exam. 70 percentage in B.Sc.

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