Kumaun University: Courses, Fees, Contact Details, Facilities

Debasree Banerjee

Updated on - Aug 12, 2024

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.

Table of contents

• Kumaun University Quick Insights
• Kumaun University Admission Dates 2024
• Kumaun University Ranking
• Kumaun University Courses
• Kumaun University Departments
• Kumaun University Admission
• Why choose Kumaun University?
• Kumaun University Affiliated Colleges
• Kumaun University Cutoff
• Kumaun University Results
• Kumaun University Infrastructure
• Kumaun University Placements
• Kumaun University Scholarships
• Kumaun University Collaborations
• Kumaun University Faculty
• Kumaun University Alumni

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 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.

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 62nd in the pharmacy category in the NIRF ranking for 2024.
• 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.

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Kumaun University Fee Details

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

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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.

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.

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.

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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. 

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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

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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.

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Kumaun University Collaborations 

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

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