Updated On - December 15th, 2019
University of Kashmir or popularly known as Kashmir University is one of the prestigious universities, rated A+ grade by NAAC in 2019. The university offers a wide variety of courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate levels. Admission to the courses is done on the basis of various national level competitive exams like CMAT, GATE, JEE. The university also conducts an entrance exam for admission in some of its courses.
University of Kashmir Highlights
| Established | Type | 1948 | State University |
| Accreditations | NAAC – Grade A+ |
| Approved | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Courses offered | Type | 24 | UG, PG, and Ph.D. |
| Total Departments | 14 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Total Seats | UG: 338 | PG: 2863 | Ph.D.: 854 |
Kashmir University Ranking
| Magazine | Rank | Year |
| QS World University | 57th among the top universities in India | 2020 |
| NIRF | 79th among the top 100 Universities in India | 2019 |
| Outlook | 69th among the universities in India | 2019 |
| UNI Rank | 124 among top universities in India | 2018 |
| UNI Rank | 1st among top Universities in Jammu and Kashmir | 2018 |
| UNI Rank | 4621 (World Rank) | - |
Kashmir University Courses
The University offers programs in all the major fields of Arts, Business & Management Studies, Education, Law, Applied Sciences & Technology, Biological Sciences, Physical & Material Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Oriental Learning, and Music & Fine Arts. It has been constantly introducing innovative and new programs to cater to the needs and demands of the students and society.
Tabulated below are the courses offered under various departments of the University:
| Departments | Courses offered | Total Seats |
| Computer Science | MCA | 48+14 (Self-financed) |
| M.Tech | 22 |
| Electronics & Instrumentation Technology | M.Sc | 32+10 (Self-financed) |
| M.Tech | 32 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | B.Pharm | 15+4 (Self-financed) |
| Geography & Regional Development | MA/ M.Sc | 12+4 (Self-financed) |
| Institute of Technology | B.Tech | 50+15 (Self-financed) |
| English | M.A. | 60+18 (Self-financed) |
| Music & Fine Arts | Bachelor of Performing Arts | 10 |
| Media Education | MJMC | 30+9 (Self-financed) |
| Management Studies | MBA | 46+14 (Self-financed) |
| Commerce | M.Com | 66+19 (Self-financed) |
| Education | B.Ed | 100 |
| M.Ed | 44+13 (Self-financed) |
| Law | BA LL.B | 50+15 (Self-financed) |
| LL.B |
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Kashmir University Admission
Admission to the university is done through online mode. Candidates who wish to apply are required to visit the official website of the university and submit the application form. The University provides different courses and every course has different admission procedure, some candidates may go through entrance exams or some are selected on the basis of national level examination rankings for a particular course they are opting for. The admission criteria for some of the major courses are mentioned below.
| Program | Eligibility Criteria | Admission Criteria |
| B.Tech | Passed 10+2 in science stream with minimum 50% marks | JEE Main |
| M.Tech | B. Tech in relevant field with a minimum required marks from a recognized university or institute | GATE |
| M.Pharm | Graduate degree in relevant field from a recognized university with 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved category) | GPAT |
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree in any stream with at least 50% marks from a recognized university or institute | CMAT/ MAT |
| LLM | LLB degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved category candidates) | Entrance Test |
| M.Sc | A graduate degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved category candidates) |
| M.Ed |
| M.A |
Kashmir University Reservation
Kashmir University provides reservation to SC/ ST category candidates and students under different categories. Out of total seats, 67% of seats are filled through Open merit category candidates. Remaining 33% of seats available in the program will be filled up from amongst the reserved categories in order of merit. The table below represents the category wise reservation criteria.
| Category | Reservation |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 5% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 3% |
| Children of Gujjar and Bakerwal (CGB) | 2% |
| Line of Actual Control (ALC) | 2% |
| 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% |
Kashmir University Admit Card
Candidates will have to download the University of Kashmir Admit Cards in order to give entrance examinations for UG, PG or any diploma course. The university notifies the publication for the admit cards in their general notification section.
- Candidates need to visit the official website Kashmir University.
- The website contains a general notification section.
- Click on the concerned course admit card download link. The link will open a new window for Admit Card Download at the concerned page.
- Enter Registration Number and Date of Birth in the respective places and click on the Download tab of the website.
Note: Candidates are required to bring their Admit Cards at the time of examination because without these they will not be permitted to sit for the exam
Read more: Kashmir University Results
University of Kashmir Scholarship
Kashmir University provides various scholarships under different categories to deserving candidates. The university offers three different scholarships mentioned below:
- Merit Scholarship: Two merit holders in any course are eligible for 2 merit scholarships. It is granted on the basis of merit in the Entrance Test.
- Research Scholarship: There are four scholarships in each department that are awarded for carrying out research leading to award of Ph.D./ M.Phil degrees. In addition, they will also receive a grant for meeting miscellaneous expenses annually.
- Student Aid: It is financial assistance offered to meritorious students who come from low-income groups. The university also provides assistance to students with a poor economic background with preference being given to students who are orphans.
Check: Kashmir University Scholarship
Kashmir University Distance Education
Kashmir University has a separate department for Distance Education which was established in the year 1976. Kashmir University provides various UG and PG courses under Kashmir University Distance Education. Kashmir University Distance Education focuses on providing education facilities through ODL Mode (open and distance learning).
Kashmir University Facilities
Below mentioned are some of the facilities offered by the university to cater to the needs of the students:
- Hostels: There is an accommodation facility available for both male and female students admitted to the university. Each hostel provides mess facilities and services to the students. The room is alloted by a committee according to prescribed norms.
- Sports: The University has various cricket, hockey, football, volleyball, handball, baseball courts within the main campus. There is also a health club with the latest machinery to provide physical fitness to the students.
- Library: There is a rich collection of 6,36,000 books, 56,513 journals, 415 manuscripts, 545 CDs and DVDs. Besides, the library also includes Braille books, Digital Talking books, newspapers, magazines. etc.
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I have to take admission in UG course may I know the last date
Hi Abrar, last date to apply for admission has already gone which was April 2, 2019 (tentatively).
Sir with humble submission to your goodself i request that my sister saima yousuf passed her 12thclass exam with distinction in Aarts Now she wants to take admissionin B.A ist yr in Womens college Ang We belong to very far off village but the link has been closed so we request your goodself plz open it again so that all the students of our village can continue their studies. Without wasting their one yr.plz help us we r almost 32 students of remote village
Hi Saima, kindly contact the university on 0194-2272096 , 2272097, 2272006 for the relevant guidance.
applying for MBA..........?
Hi Rayees, To get admission in MBA from University of Kashmir, you need to fulfill the Eligibility Criteria of this course which is listed below:
Candidate must have graduation in Management, Arts, Science, Social Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Law (Professional), Engineering, Medicine, Technology etc. or any other degree recognized by the university as equivalent to said degree
OR
(b) having passed the final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accounts/ Cost & Works Accountants and Company Secretaries of India.
Admission will be based on CMAT Entrance Exam.
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