SDSUV: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

SDSUV Admission Dates 2026

SDSUV admissions for the 2026-27 academic session have concluded across all campuses. UG registrations were processed through the UKHEAP centralised admissions portal and closed on June 20, 2026 (extended). The next cycle for 2027-28 is expected to begin in May 2027.

Tentative dates for the 2027-28 admission cycle are provided below for aspirant planning. All dates are subject to confirmation through the official UKHEAP portal.

The table below covers the admission mode for each programme family at SDSUV.

SDSUV Courses and Fees

Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across its multiple campuses in the Garhwal hill region. Fees are government-regulated and among the lowest in Uttarakhand for state university education.

Notable specialised offerings include BSc in Forestry, Horticulture, and Animation, as well as programmes in Buddhist Studies, BHA, and BHM. These are available across the Gopeshwar and Rishikesh campuses in addition to the main Tehri campus. The BSc Agriculture programme runs for 4 years in line with ICAR norms.

SDSUV Admission Process

SDSUV uses the UKHEAP (Uttarakhand Higher Education Admission Portal) centralised system for UG admissions at ukadmission.samarth.ac.in. Admission to most UG programmes is merit-based with no separate entrance exam.

UG Admissions (BA / BSc / BCom / BBA / BCA)

Eligibility for UG programmes:

• Pass in Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board
• Minimum 50% marks in relevant and compulsory subjects (general category)
• Relevant subject combinations apply (PCM or PCB for BSc, any stream for BA/BCom/BBA)

Selection stages:

• Online registration through the UKHEAP portal at ukadmission.samarth.ac.in
• Merit list generated on Class 12 aggregate marks
• Online choice filling for campus and subject preferences
• Seat allotment and fee payment
• Document verification and enrolment at the allotted campus

BEd Admissions

Eligibility for BEd:

• Graduation in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks
• Valid score in the Uttarakhand BEd Entrance Test or equivalent state entrance

Selection is through an entrance test score combined with graduation merit. The 2-year BEd programme prepares candidates for government school teaching posts in Uttarakhand, which are filled through the LT Grade and Assistant Teacher competitive exams.

BSc Agriculture / Forestry / Horticulture Admissions

These 4-year professional BSc programmes require Class 12 with PCB or PCM at minimum 50% marks. Admission is through state merit ranking. Agriculture cutoffs in previous cycles have been competitive given limited government-rate seats.

PG Admissions (MA / MSc / MCom / MCA)

Eligibility for PG programmes:

• Graduation in the relevant discipline from a recognised university
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks (general category)

PG admissions follow a university-conducted entrance test or merit-based process depending on the programme. MSc in Agriculture-related subjects requires a BSc Agriculture or equivalent foundation degree.

SDSUV Career Outcomes

Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University is a state government affiliating university primarily serving the hill districts of Uttarakhand. Career outcomes for graduates are centred on government competitive exams, teaching, and public sector roles, reflecting the region’s employment structure.

No NIRF-verified placement data has been published for SDSUV. The university supports career development through its affiliated campuses but does not report aggregate CTC figures, which is typical for multi-discipline government universities offering arts, science, and agriculture programmes.

Typical career pathways for SDSUV graduates by discipline:

• Arts and Humanities graduates pursue Uttarakhand PSC, UPSC, SSC, banking exams, and school teaching careers through CTET/TET qualification
• Science graduates pursue GATE/NET fellowships, government research lab positions, and state PSC science roles
• BSc Agriculture and related graduates enter government agricultural extension roles, state agriculture department positions, and pursue PG research through ICAR
• BHM and BHA graduates enter hospitality, tourism, and hospital management roles, with Uttarakhand’s growing tourism sector being a key employer
• BEd graduates qualify for Uttarakhand LT Grade Teacher and Assistant Teacher posts through state teacher recruitment examinations
• BCA and MCA graduates enter IT services and government IT roles

Uttarakhand’s tourism and hospitality sector offers strong employment opportunities for BHM graduates, particularly given the state’s religious and adventure tourism profile. The BSc Forestry and Horticulture programmes are aligned with Uttarakhand Forest Department and National Horticulture Board recruitment.

SDSUV Scholarships

Students at Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University are eligible for central and state government scholarship programmes. The university’s student support cells facilitate applications for scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, and OBC students through the National Scholarship Portal.

Applications for NSP scholarships are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal. Students in agriculture and related programmes may additionally apply for ICAR and state agriculture department fellowships.

SDSUV Campus and Infrastructure

Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University operates across multiple campuses in the Garhwal hill region of Uttarakhand. The main university headquarters is at Badshahithaul, New Tehri, in the Tehri Garhwal district.

Campus and infrastructure highlights:

• Main campus at Badshahithaul, New Tehri in Tehri Garhwal district
• A campus at Gopeshwar serving students from Chamoli and surrounding hill districts
• A campus at Rishikesh offering programmes closer to the plains
• Agriculture and Horticulture Science programmes are offered at dedicated campuses suited for field-based practical learning
• IT and computer laboratories supporting BCA and computer science programmes

The multi-campus design was deliberately built to bring university-level education to students in the remote hill districts of Uttarakhand, reducing the barrier of distance to higher education access. Each campus runs select programmes aligned with the local employment landscape, including tourism-linked BHM at select campuses and agriculture-linked BSc programmes near cultivation zones.

SDSUV vs Kumaun University vs Doon University

Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Kumaun University, and Doon University are among the state government universities in Uttarakhand. Students weighing options across Uttarakhand’s state university sector consider these three for arts, science, and commerce programmes.

Kumaun University has a stronger NAAC grade and longer institutional history, and is the preferred choice for aspirants in the Kumaon region. Doon University offers a more structured single-campus environment with a focus on technology and social sciences in Dehradun. SDSUV’s multi-campus setup is the key differentiator for students in the Garhwal hill districts who want government-rate university education close to home.