Kurukshetra University

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (KUK) is a state university founded in 1956 and one of the oldest in the country. It is also a unitary residential university located in the holy city of Kurukshetra. The university is accredited by the NAAC with an A+. The campus encompasses 475 acres, and the institute offers 175 courses across 47 disciplines. The campus offers various facilities, including lecture halls, smart classrooms, a Wi-Fi campus, a 24-hour library, labs, on-campus dormitory accommodations, cafeterias, canteens, a market, a swimming pool, gymnasia, a bank, ATMs, a post office, and world-class athletic facilities. University has received UGC clearance to begin 4 complitely online degree programs in the upcoming session. The curricula include BA, MA, and B.Com.

Highlights of University

Courses at University

University offers 175 courses on campus in 47 Departments/Institutes taught by highly competent academic members. The University also plays an essential role in offering higher education to the state's youth through its 282 associated colleges and institutes spread throughout 7 districts in Haryana. It provides various courses covering various topics. It also provides B.A., B.Sc, B.Com, M.A., M.Sc, M.Com, LL.B, BA+LL.B, and other PG degrees. The university also offers M.Phil, Ph.D., and engineering courses.

Admissions at University

Admission to University would be based on either qualifying exams results or the entrance examination. JEE Main is evaluated for B.Tech admissions, however CAT is required for MBA admissions. Students considering admission to M.Tech programs must have a valid GATE score.

The application process for admission is online and will be available on the institute’s official website.

Steps to Apply:

• Aspirants must apply to university by filling out the online application form found on the official website.
• Register using personal information.
• Click on New Applicant. Log In.
• Select one or more courses.
• Upload all required documents.
• Pay an application fee of INR 800/- (INR 200/- for SC/ST). using internet method.
• Submit the application and printout for future obligations.

Placements to University

The Kurukshetra University Placement Cell is organised by a Placement Officer who collaborates with the teacher facilitators at the departmental level. The Placement Cell provides career guidance and encourages business involvement for college students, particularly those selected for specialist courses. The Cell arranges and organises ground interviews, recruitment campaigns, summer temporary positions, and so forth. Top recruiters include IBM, Infosys, Wipro, Adani, Wapcos, EIL, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Vardhman Group, Indian Oil, Hindustan Zink, Times of India, Thomson Press, Bharti Airtel, Tata Teleservices, Newgen, NIIT, HCL, Tirupati Life Sciences, Parabolic Drugs, Indswift Labs, and others.

Distance Education at University

Directorate of Distance Education is Haryana's primeir institute, providing quality education for the past 35 years. It supports the academic pursuits of thousands of education seekers who are either denied of education due to financial restrictions or who want to improve their qualifications and competencies. The Directorate of Distance Education at University has one goal in mind: to reach the unreached for develop a knowledge society by providing quality education at the learner's fingertips.

Scholarships for Students

The college provides scholarships to deserving students. Scholarships are awarded based on certain criteria that students must meet in order to get the appropriate scholarship. Scholarships are defined below:

• The institution established the Dr. Radha Krishnan Fund to support research academics in continuing their studies.
• M. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship
• The institution established the Dr. Radha Krishnan Fund to support research academics in continuing their studies.
• Scholarships available: Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship for Ph.D. students and Smt. Kiran Yadav Scholarship of INR 1,000 per month for B.Ed. Special Education (Visual Impairment).

Facilities at University

• Lecture theatres
• Smart classrooms
• Wi-Fi campus
• 24 hrs library facility
• laboratories
• Hostel accommodation
• Cafeterias
• Canteens
• Swimming pool
• Gymnasia
• Bank and ATM