Kashmir University: Overview, Ranking, Admission, Placement, Eligibility Criteria

Srinagar, Jammu and kashmir

Riya SrivastavaUpdated on : Jan 28 2024 23:56 IST

Kashmir University (UoK), formerly known as University of Kashmir (UoK) was established in 1948, is a state university located in Srinagar, India. The University holds 33 th position in India as per NIRF ranking 2023 and has an ‘A+’ accreditation by NAAC.

The university was split into two fully fledged universities in 1969: the University of Jammu in Jammu and the University of Kashmir in Srinagar.

The University's main campus, which occupies 247 acres, is split into three campuses Hazratbal Campus, Naseem Bagh Campus, and Mirza Bagh Campus (which is used for residential purposes).

The university encompasses 12 faculties, 47 academic departments, and 21 centers along with 45 affiliated institutes and 21 constituent colleges making it one of largest universities in the country.

The university offers a wide variety of UG, PG, diploma and certificate courses in various disciplines including BA, BBA, BSc, BA LLB, MA, MSc, MTech, BTech and many more, in addition to that university also offers the opportunities for distance learning.

Admission to Kashmir University is determined by the entrance examinations for the selected program.The majority of UG and PG courses are covered by CUET, with the university offering merit-based admissions or administering its own entrance exam called KUCET for the remaining courses.

CAT, JEE Mains, CMAT, and GPAT scores are taken into consideration for admission to a number of courses.

The university has a robust placement cell offering students placement opportunities from various fields. As per University of Kashmir placement report of NIRF 2023, around 119 UG, 346 PG, and 39 Integrated PG students were placed. UG students' median package ranged between INR 5 LPA and INR 8 LPA while PG students' median package stood at INR 7 LPA.However, a detailed placement report has not yet been released by Kashmir University.

Kashmir University Highlights 2024

A brief overview of Kashmir University is mentioned below-

Particulars	Kashmir University Highlights
Name	University of Kashmir, Kashmir University, UoK, KU
Established	1948
University Type	Autonomous State
Main Campus Location	Srinagar, Kashmir
Other Campuses	North, South, Zakura and Kupwara campus.
Official Website	https://www.kashmiruniversity.net/
NIRF Ranking	33th in ‘University’ category
Courses	100+
Campus Size	247
Entrance Basis	KUCET, CUET, CAT, GATE, GPAT
Highest Package	5-8 LPA for (UG courses)

Kashmir University Ranking 2024

Kashmir University receives milestone rankings every year, mentioned below are the ranking of Kashmir University in 2023 -

Ranking Body	Ranking Assigned	Category
NIRF Ranking 2023	58	Overall
NIRF Ranking 2023	33	University
QS Asia Ranking 2023	551-600	University

Kashmir University Admission 2024

Kashmir University admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs along with Diploma and certificate courses based on university level entrance examination and on merit basis for few courses.Interested candidates can check the course-wise specializations for Kashmir University admission in the table below:

Course	Specializations	Eligibility Criteria
BA	__	Aspiring Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board, with a minimum 45 % aggregate marks or equivalent.
BA (Hons)	__	Aspiring candidates must have passed in a 10+2 pattern with at least 50% marks in aggregate. For specialization , candidates must have passed in relevant subjects.
BA LLB	-	Aspiring candidates must have passed in a 10+2 pattern with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
B Arch	-	Aspiring candidates must have passed in a 10+2 pattern with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
B.Tech/BE	Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics & Communications, Computer Science	Aspiring candidates must have passed their 12 the with minimum 50 % marks in aggregate. The subjects include Physics, Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / any technical vocational subject* as optional.
BBA	-	Aspiring candidates must have completed their 12 th in any discipline with minimum 50 % marks in aggregate.
BCA	-	Aspiring candidate must have completed their 12th standard with at least 50% marks from a recognised board, criteria can vary as per specification chosen
BDS	-	Aspiring students must have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
BCom	-	Students must have completed their 12 th in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
BSc	Radiotherapy Technology, operation theater, Physiotherapy, Anesthesia Technology, Nero Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Non- Medical	Aspiring candidates must have completed their Class 12 in with PCB/M (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics) subjects.
B Pharma	-	Aspiring candidates must have passed 10+2 with biology or a comparable subject with a minimum 45% in aggregate.
BPA	Santoor, Sitar, Tabla, Vocals	Aspiring candidates must have passed in a 10+2 pattern with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
BVoc	Automotive Technology and Electronic Media	Candidates must have passed in 10+2 pattern with minimum 50 % marks in aggregate.
BNC	Nursing	NA
MA	English Economics Education Gender Studies Hindi History, Mass Communication and Journalism Persian Political Science Psychology, Geography Mathematics Statistics Applied Geology Biochemistry Biotechnology Bioresources Botany Nano-technology Microbiology,and many more.	Aspiring candidates should have completed their 3 year BA program from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in the relevant subjects. Criteria can vary as per the specialization in terms of must subjects.
M.Com	-	Aspiring candidates must have passed with 50% marks in aggregate in B.Com, BBA (any stream) or BA Economics from a recognized university.
MSc	Disaster Management Geography Mathematics Statistics Applied Geology Biochemistry Biotechnology Bioresources Botany Nano-technology Microbiology Chemistry Clinical Biochemistry Electronics Environmental Science Food Science & Technology Anthropology Geo-informatics Home Science	Aspiring candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Science from a recognised college/university with minimum 50 – 60% marks. Criteria can vary as per the specialization in terms of must studied subjects.
M Pharm	-	Aspiring candidates should hold a degree in (B. Pharm) or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution. Criteria can vary as per the specialization in terms of must subjects.
M Tech/ME	Embedded Systems & Solutions, Computer	Aspiring candidates must have completed their BE/BTech degree. Candidates are required to appear in GATE exams to become eligible for MTech. Criteria can vary as per the specialization in terms of must subjects.
MBA	-	Aspiring candidates must possess a graduate degree in any discipline, with at least 50% marks in aggregate, from a recognized university. Criteria can vary as per the specialization in terms of must subjects.
LLM	-	Aspiring candidates must hold either a 3 year LLB degree or a BA LLB /BSc LLB /BBA LLB degree of 5 years with 50-60% aggregate scores.
MCA	-	Aspiring candidates must have 10+2 from science stream. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in the same discipline.
PhD	-	Aspiring candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grades. All things being equal, students having a P.G. degree in language/ literature/linguistics shall have preference. For any Specific Discipline , candidates must have specialization in the relevant discipline in their master’s degree.

Infrastructure Facilities

Kashmir University is known for its exceptional infrastructure facilities scattered across a vast 247-acre area of campus. Mentioned below are the numerous facilities on campus-

The institute has a well equipped infrastructure, offering facilities of food, sports, library, hostels, medicals and every basic amenities required for students through cafeteria, gym, sports playground , auditoriums, libraries and laboratories.

The Campus offers a health center with kind and qualified staff to cater the medical needs of students and faculties of the whole university.

The university library has 16 divisions, in addition it has a 6 lakh book collection. The library has created a special display just for kids who are blind or visually challenged. The collection consists of different local, national, and international newspapers as well as braille books, DVDs/CDs, and DAISY-Digital talking books.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many campuses are there?

Kashmir University has mainly 4 campuses i.e,North, South, Zakura and Kupwara campus.

On what basis does Kashmir University take Admissions ?

Few of the UG and PG courses admission are based on university-level entrance exams i.e, KUCET and Ph.D. while other course’s admissions are based on merit lists and national level entrance exams like GPAT, CUET, CAT, etc

What is the NIRF ranking of Kashmir University?

Kashmir University Stands 33 th in NIRF ranking 2023 in the ‘University’ category

What are the eligibility criteria for B.Tech at Kashmir University?

A Candidate must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, as the major subjects are eligible for admission. The applicants must have at least 45-50% of marks in Class 12 to secure admission.

Does Kashmir University Offer hostel Facilities?

Kashmir University offers around 5 hostels for boys, 4 hostels for girls.

Is the University of Jammu and the University of Kashmir the same?

No, they got separated in 1969 into two independent universities i.e. University of Kashmir and University of Jammu.

What was the highest package of Kashmir University 2023?

There is no data for highest CTC on the official website but as per NIRF Report UG students' median package ranged between INR 5 LPA and INR 8 LPA.

Does Kashmir University offer diploma courses?

Yes, Kashmir University offers a diverse range of UG and PG Diploma Courses along with multiple Certificate Courses along with distance learning opportunities.