University of Kashmir, Srinagar
Kashmir University (KU), is one of leading universities in India. It is re-accredited by with "A+" grade. As per the NIRF 2023, KU is placed 33rd out of India's top universities. The three sections of University's campus i.e. Hazratbal Campus, Naseem Bagh Campus, and Mirza Bagh Campus occupies 247 acres of land. With 12 faculties, 47 academic depts, and 21 centres. It has 45 affiliated institutes and 21 constituent colleges.
Over 100 UG, Post-graduate, and doctoral courses are available at University. All major faculties—arts, science, engineering, management, law, education, medicine, etc. offer the courses. Admission to University is based on entrance exams or merit. The university also offers admission to various UG and graduate programs on the basis of entrance exams like CUET, JEE Main, GATE, CMAT, and GPAT. For admission to its specific programs, the university also conducts the Kashmir University Entrance Test (KUET). The University provides different UG and graduate courses with the aid of distance learning.
Ranking of University
Agency | Rank | Year |
NIRF | 33 among the top 100 Universities in India | 2023 |
NIRF | 58 under the overall category | 2023 |
NIRF | 53 among the top 100 Universities in India | 2022 |
NIRF | 84 under the overall category | 2022 |
NIRF | 48 among the top 100 Universities in India | 2021 |
NIRF | 76 under the overall category | 2021 |
EduRank | 67 of 876 best universities in India | 2021 |
QS Asian University Ranking | 451-500 best universities in Asia | 2022 |
Courses at University
Applied Sciences & Technology, Biological Sciences, Physical & Material Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Oriental Learning, Business & Management Studies, Education, Law, and Music & Fine Arts are among the major subjects in which the university provides programs. The below-listed table presents the courses offered by University:
Courses | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Duration |
B.Tech | 12th in Science | JEE Main scores | 4 Years |
BA {Hons.} | 12th | CUET UG scores | 3 Years |
B.Com {Hons.} | 12th | 3 Years | |
BBA | 12th | CUET UG scores | 3 Years |
BCA | 12th | CUET UG scores | 3 Years |
B.Sc | 12th | CUET UG scores | 3 Years |
B.Ed. | 12th | CUET UG scores | 2 Years |
MBA | Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks | Merit-Based | 2 Years |
MA | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 55% marks | CMAT scores | 2 Years |
M.Com | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks | Entrance Test (KUET) | 2 Years |
M.Sc | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks | Entrance Test (KUET) | 2 Years |
M.Tech | BE/ B.Tech/ B.Sc/ M.Sc./MCA degree with 55% marks | Entrance Test (KUET) | 2 Years |
M.Pharm | Graduate degree with 55% aggregate marks | GATE scores | 2 Years |
LLB | Bachelor’s degree | GPAT score | 3 Years |
LLM | LLB degree with minimum 55% marks | Entrance Test (KUET) | 2 Years |
M.Ed. | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks | Entrance Test (KUET) | 2 Years |
Ph.D. | M.Phil degree with minimum 55% marks | KUET and Presentation/Interview | 3 Years |
Admission ar University
Admission to universities is done online. To apply, candidates must go to the university's official website and fill out the application. Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees are available at University invarious subject areas, including the arts, sciences, engineering, management, law, education, and medicine. Admissions are given according to merit. The university also offers admission to a number of undergraduate and graduate programs based on entrance exams like CUET, JEE Main, GATE, CMAT, and GPAT. For admission to certain of its programs, the university also conducts University Entrance Test (KUET). The procedures to apply for programs at University are as follows:
Application Procedure
Documents Required:
Reservation at University
Candidates and students in various categories who fall under the SC/ST category are given reservations by the university. Candidates from the open merit category fill 67% total seats. In order of merit, the remaining 33% program's seats will be filled from the reserved categories. The reservation criteria by category are shown in the table below
Category | Reservation |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 5% |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 3% |
Children of Gujjar and Bakerwal (CGB) | 2% |
Line of Actual Control (ALC) | 1% |
Scouts/Guides/Rovers and Rangers | 1% |
Residents of Backward Areas (RBA) | 10% |
Weak & Under Privileged Classes (Social Castes) {WUP} | 2% |
Candidates possessing outstanding proficiency in Sports (SPT) | 2% |
Differently-abled (with not less than 40% disability) | 3% |
Candidates possessing outstanding proficiency in NCC (B or C certificate) {NCC} | 2% |
Children of Permanent Resident of Defense Personnel/ State Police Personnel/Children of Ex-Defense & Police Personnel/ Children of Paramilitary Forces serving in the State (CDP) | 2% |
Result:
For both UG and graduate programs, the university conducts term-end exams. By going to the university's official website, students can view the outcomes of their individual courses. To receive the most recent information, students should regularly check the official website where the results notice is posted. Students can view the results of the DDE exam in addition to the UG and PG courses.
For students who do not pass the exam, University offers a separate portal for evaluation results. They can apply by going to the examination tab, selecting the course they want to take, and then seeing the outcome.
Admit Card
In order to take entrance exams for UG, graduate, or any diploma program, candidates must download their University of Kashmir Admit Cards. In their general announcement area, the university announces the publication of the admit cards.
Note: Candidates are required to bring their Admit Cards at the time of exam because without these they will not be permitted to sit for the exam.
Placements:
According to the University of Kasmir's NIRF report 2023, during University placement in 2022, 119 UG, 346 graduate, and 39 integrated PG students were placed. UG graduates' median pay ranged from INR 5 LPA to INR 8 LPA. PG were offered a median income 7 LPA. The median pay for integrated PG students was INR 5 LPA. A thorough placement record has not yet been made public by Kashmir University. Nonetheless, among the leading companies at University's placements were HCL, IBM, HP, HUL, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Idea, Airtel, and Wipro.
Particulars | Statistics 2022 |
Total no. of students | 3083 |
Total no.of students placed | 504 |
Median Salary Package (UG 3 Years) | INR 8 LPA |
Median Salary Package (UG 4 Years) | INR 6 LPA |
Median Package offered (UG 5 Years) | INR 5 LPA |
Median Package offered (PG) | INR 7 LPA |
Median Package offered (Integrated PG) | INR 5 LPA |
Top Recruiters | HCL, IBM, HP, HUL, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Idea, Airtel, and Wipro |
Scholarship for University
The university offers worthy applicants various scholarships in various categories. The three scholarships that the university offers are listed below:
College Name | University of Kashmir |
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Short Name | KU |
Institute Type | State |
Established In | 1948 |
Distance Mode | NO |
Courses Offered | 35 |
NAAC Approved | NAAC Grade A+ |