Kumaun University is a state university established in 1973 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 to Kumaun University including 49 government colleges.
It offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses in various subjects and offers many other courses. Out of the total of 336 courses, BA, B.Sc., LLB, B.Pharma, B.Ed, LLM, MA, M.Sc., MBA, MCA, M.Pharma, and Ph.D. are some popular courses.
Admissions to the courses are merit based as well as Entrance based depending on the respective program.
Kumaun University Highlights
Established | Institute Type | 1973 | Public |
Approved by | UGC |
Affiliated to | Association of Indian University |
Entrance Exam | Kumaun University Entrance Exam |
Courses offered | 336 courses across 13 streams |
Popular Courses | BA, B.Sc, LLB, MA, M.Sc., MBA, Ph.D. |
Application Mode | Online |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based | Entrance-based |
Campus Area | 160 acres |
Facilities | Hostel, Library, Medical |
Official Website | www.kunainital.ac.in |
Kumaun University Ranking
Kumaun is considered as one of the best universities in Northern India. The statistical rankings are mentioned following.
Body | Rank | Year |
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National Institutional Ranking Framework (Pharmacy College) | 75th | 2020 |
QS India | 66th | 2019 |
BRICS University | 301st | 2019 |
India Today University | 25th | 2019 |
The WEEK magazine ( North – Indian Universities) | 15th | 2019 |
Kumaun University Courses
Kumaun University offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses offering specialization in several different subjects.
Course | Details |
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BA | Duration : 3 years Eligibility: 10 + 2 from a recognized board with minimum 50% aggregate Subject: Drawing, Economics, English, Geography, Hindi, History, Home Science, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, IT |
B.Sc | Duration : 3 years Eligibility : 10 + 2 from a recognized board with PCM/B Subject: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Biotechnology, Statistics, IT |
LLB | Duration: 5 years Eligibility: Bachelor’s or Master’s from a recognized university with a minimum 45 % aggregate |
MA | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with relevant subject Subject: English, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Economics, Applied Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Statistics, Music, Home Science, Education, Yoga, and Alternative Therapy |
M.Sc | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Science with relevant subject Subject: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Biotechnology, Statistics |
MBA | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Subject: e-business, e-commerce, Tourism |
Ph.D. | Duration: 3-4 years Eligibility: Master’s degree with minimum 55% aggregate from a recognized university Subject: Law, Zoology, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Forestry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Information Technology, Commerce, Pharmacy |
Kumaun University AdmissionsÂ
Admission to all UG courses except B.Ed and LLB is done based on the merit of the 10+2 examination. Admission to B.Ed and LLB is based on Kumaun University Entrance Examination.
Admission to all PG courses is based on the merit of a Bachelor’s degree. The bachelor’s degree must be from a recognized university. Admission to M.Ed and MBA is done through the Kumaun University Entrance Exam. MBA selection is done on the basis of entrance exam or through merit.
For admission to Ph.D. courses, the candidate must have a Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate from a recognized university. Selection is done by the Research Degree Entrance Test (RDET).
How to apply?Â
The application is submitted through online mode.
- Visit the official website.
- Navigate to ‘Admission Portal’
- Click on the ‘Online Application’ link and choose the program desired to pursue
- Register yourself and fill in the required personal information in the admission form. Fill in the educational details and upload the required scanned details.
- Make payment for the desired fees of the course and submit the form.
- The selection of the students is purely based on the merit
Kumaun University Scholarships
The University offers the Sahu Jain Trust Scholarship to the meritorious students. It is merit-based and given to the students in need. The scholarship ranges between INR 2,500 to INR 25,000 yearly.
Kumaun University Facilities
- Hostel:Â The university has separate girls and boys hostels with good infrastructure. There are outdoor and indoor games under sports facilities. The hostels have a power generator for a 24*7 electricity supply. The hostel is well maintained giving a comfortable atmosphere to students.
- Library:Â 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 library has an internet facility. Presently there are many services, current news, and research articles provided by the library for the research scholar.
- Medical Facility:Â The University campus has first aid services. The university has tie-ups with district hospitals to provide immediate medical attention. There is also the facility of an ambulance van for taking the sick students to the hospital.
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