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
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
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 Admissions 

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? 

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: 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: 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: 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.