University of Kashmir, popularly known as Kashmir University, is one of the most prestigious universities in India. The university is re-accredited with an ‘A+’ grade by the NAAC. Kashmir University has been ranked 33rd among the top universities in India by NIRF 2023. The main campus of Kashmir University is spread over 247 acres of land and divided into three parts – Hazratbal Campus, Naseem Bagh Campus, and Mirza Bagh Campus. It is one of the largest universities in India with 12 faculties, 47 academic departments, and 21 centres. Kashmir University has 45 affiliated institutes and 21 constituent colleges falling under its umbrella. Check Kashmir University Affiliated Colleges

Kashmir University offers more than 100 courses at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctorate levels. The courses are offered in all major faculties including Arts, Science, Engineering, Management, Law, Education, Medicine, etc. Kashmir University admissions are granted on the basis of merit or entrance examination. For several UG and PG courses the university also grants admission based on entrance examinations such as CUETJEE Main, GATECMAT, GPAT. The University also conducts Kashmir University Entrance Test (KUET) for admission in some of its courses. Kashmir University offers various UG and PG courses through distance education. Check Kashmir University Distance Education

As per NIRF report 2023 submitted by University of Kasmir, 119 UG, 346 PG, and 39 Integrated PG students were placed during Kashmir University placements 2022. UG students median package ranged between INR 5 LPA and INR 8 LPA. PG students median package was INR 7 LPA. Integrated PG students were offered a median salary of INR 5 LPA. However, detailed placement record has not yet been released by Kashmir University. The top recruiters at Kashmir University placements included HCL, IBM, HP, HUL, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Idea, Airtel and Wipro. Kashmir University provides outstanding placement options for students and maintains connections with industry and research organisations. Check Kashmir University Admission 2023

Kashmir University Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Applications Start Date for UG Programs at Private Affiliated Colleges August 18, 2023
Last Date To Apply for UG Programs at Private Affiliated Colleges August 28, 2023
LLB (In-service candidates (2nd shift)) On-line Application Forms Release Date August 21, 2023
LLB (In-service candidates (2nd shift)) On-line Application Forms Submission Last Date August 31, 2023
Online Application Form Submission For MBA and MBA-FM against Self-finance seat quota August 21 – August 28, 2023
MTech (Non-GATE) Entrance Test September 01 – September 05, 2023
M.Pharm (Non-GPAT) and MA Public Administration Entrance Test September 06, 2023

Kashmir University Merit List 2023

Courses Merit List
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Kashmir University Ranking

Agency Rank Year
NIRF 33 among the top 100 Universities in India 2023
NIRF 58 under the overall category 2023
NIRF 53 among the top 100 Universities in India 2022
NIRF 84 under the overall category 2022
NIRF 48 among the top 100 Universities in India 2021
NIRF 76 under the overall category 2021
EduRank 67 of 876 best universities in India 2021
QS Asian University Ranking  451-500 best universities in Asia  2022

Read More: Kashmir University Rankings

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. Kashmir University popular courses along with eligibility criteria, selection criteria and fees have been tabulated below:

Courses Details Fees
B.Tech

Duration: 4 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 in science stream from a recognized board

Selection Criteria: Based on JEE Main scores

INR 1.8 Lakhs {Total Fees}
BA {Hons.}

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board

Selection Criteria: Based on CUET UG scores

INR 30,000 {1st year fees}
B.Com {Hons.}

Duration: 3 Year

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board

Selection Criteria: Based on CUET UG scores

INR 39,036 {1st year fees}
BBA

Duration: 3 Year

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board

Selection Criteria: Based on CUET UG scores

INR 30,000 {1st year fees}
BCA

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized University

Selection Criteria: Based on CUET UG scores

INR 30,000  {1st year fees}
BSc

Duration: 3 Year

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board

Selection Criteria: Based on CUET UG scores

INR 30,000 {1st year fees}
B.Ed

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based

INR 29,700 {1st year fees}
MBA

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any stream with at least 50% marks

Selection Criteria: Based on CMAT scores

INR 17,800 {1st year fees}
MA

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks

Selection Criteria: Based on Kashmir University Entrance Test (KUET)

INR 9,350 {1st year fees}
M.Com

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks

Selection Criteria: Based on Kashmir University Entrance Test (KUET)

INR 9,350 {1st year fees}
MSc

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks

Selection Criteria: Based on Kashmir University Entrance Test (KUET)

INR 9,350 {1st year fees}
M.Tech

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: BE/ B.Tech/ B.Sc/ M.Sc./MCA degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks

Selection Criteria: Based on GATE scores

INR 11,705 {1st year fees}
M.Pharm

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Graduate degree in relevant field from a recognized university with 55% aggregate marks

Selection Criteria: Based on GPAT scores

INR 17,800 {1st year fees}
L.L.B

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Selection Criteria: Based on Kashmir University Entrance Test (KUET)

INR 39,036 {1st year fees}
LLM

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: LLB degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks 

Selection Criteria: Based on Kashmir University Entrance Test (KUET)

INR 10,400 {Total Fees}
M.Ed

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks

Selection Criteria: Based on Kashmir University Entrance Test (KUET)

INR 39,036 {1st year fees}
PhD

Duration: Minimum 3 Years

Eligibility: M.Phil degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate

Selection Criteria: Based on KUET and Presentation/Interview

INR 22,350 (Per Year)

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Kashmir University admission 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. Kashmir University courses are offered at Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctorate levels in department of Arts, Science, Engineering, Management, Law, Education, Medicine, etc. Admissions are granted on the basis of merit. For several UG and PG courses the university also grants admission based on entrance examinations such as CUETJEE Main, GATECMAT, GPAT. The University also conducts Kashmir University Entrance Test (KUET) for admission in some of its courses. Below are the steps one needs to follow to apply for Kashmir University programs:

Application Process

  • Visit the official website of Kashmir University.
  • Register by providing all the necessary details.
  • Login using the login ID generated while registering.
  • Fill out the application form carefully, provide all the mandatory details. 
  • Attach all the important documents,
  • Pay the required fee through net banking/debit/credit card.
  • Your Form will automatically submitted after the payment of fees.
  • Take the Printout of the Application Form and Keep it for future use.

Documents Required

  • 10th Class Marksheet
  • 12th Class Marksheet.
  • Graduation Marks sheet
  • PG Marks Card, if any
  • State subject certificate
  • Category certificate, if any
  • Character certificate from Institute Last attended

Read more Kashmir University Admission 2023

Kashmir University GATE Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

Kashmir University accepts qualified GATE score for admission to M.Tech program in any specialization. Categorywise GATE cutoff for Kashmir University is given below: 

M.Tech Specialisations  GATE Cutoff (General)
Life Science  36.7 
Civil Engineering 28.2
Electrical Engineering 39.6
Computer Science and Information Technology 29.5
Mechanical Engineering 34.1
Petroleum Engineering 49.9
Electronics and Communication Engineering 26.7
Chemical Engineering 34.8
Chemistry  32
Biotechnology 35.9
Engineering Sciences 26.7
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science 40.1
Aerospace Engineering 33.5
Agricultural Engineering 28.3
Architecture and Planning 41
Ecology and Evolution 37.1
Geology and Geophysics 44.5
Instrumentation Engineering 31.9
Mathematics 25
Mining Engineering 31.5
Metallurgical Engineering 53.5
Physics 25.2
Production and Industrial Engineering 32.2
Statistics 32.5

For several courses, the University also conducts Kashmir University Entrance Test (KUET). The KUET Cutoff 2023 has not been released yet. However, the expected cutoff based on previous year cutoff score of General Category students has been tabulated below: 

Programs  KUET Cutoff
MTTM (With Tourism)  84.90%
MTTM (Without Tourism)  82.10%
M.Ed  86.30%
BA LLB  98%
LLB  85% 
MCA 100% 
M.Sc in Zoology  90.10%
MAMCJ  84.77
M.A/ M.Sc Statistics  88.70%
M.Sc Physics  84.60% 
Nano Technology  86.40%
M.Sc in Microbiology  100% 
M.Sc in Home Science  86% 
M.Sc in Applied Geology  82.10%
M.Sc in Geoinformatics 88.70% 
M.Sc in Food Science Technology  83.40% 
M.Sc in Environmental Science  92.50% 
M.Sc in Electronics  100% 
M.Sc in Disaster Management  100% 
M.Sc in Information  88.55% 
M.Sc in Chemistry  100% 
M.Sc in Biochemistry  88.70% 
M.Sc in Bioresource  93.30% 
M.Sc in Botany  100% 
M.Lib.Sc  88.70%
M.Com  90.14%
MSW  88.70% 

Kashmir University Reservation

Kashmir University provides reservations to SC/ ST category candidates and students under different categories. Out of total seats, 67% of seats are filled through Open merit category candidates. The 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) 1%
Scouts/Guides/Rovers and Rangers 1%
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 Result

The university conducts term-end examinations for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Students can check the results of their respective courses by visiting the official website of the university. The notification for results is published on the official website and students must check it on a regular basis to get the latest updates. Along with the UG and PG courses, students can also check the DDE exam result.

Kashmir University has a separate portal for evaluation results for those students who fail in the examination. They can apply by visiting the examination tab and select the desired course and the result will be displayed.

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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

Kashmir University Placements

In accordance with the NIRF report 2023 provided by the University of Kasmir, 119 UG, 346 PG, and 39 Integrated PG students were placed during the Kashmir University placement 2022. The median salary of undergraduate course passouts was between INR 5 LPA and INR 8 LPA. The median salary offered to Post graduates was 7 LPA. Integrated PG students were offered a median salary of INR 5 LPA. Kashmir University has not yet made detailed placement record available. However, at Kashmir University's placements HCL, IBM, HP, HUL, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Idea, Airtel, and Wipro were among the top employers.

Particulars  Statistics 2022
Total no. of students  3083
Total no.of students placed 504 
Median Salary Package (UG 3 Years)  INR 8 LPA
Median Salary Package (UG 4 Years)  INR 6 LPA
Median Package offered (UG 5 Years) INR 5 LPA
Median Package offered (PG) INR 7 LPA
Median Package offered (Integrated PG) INR 5 LPA
Top Recruiters HCL, IBM, HP, HUL, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Idea, Airtel, and Wipro
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Kashmir University 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. Students enrolled in the final year of M.A./M.Sc/M.Com can avail scholarship on the basis of merit scored.
  • Research Scholarship: There are four scholarships in each department that are awarded for carrying out research leading to the 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.

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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). Check Kashmir University Distance Education

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 allowed 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.

Kashmir University Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni Designation
Mehbooba Mufti Former Chief minister of J&K
Davoud Danesh-Jafari Former Minister of Finance of Iran 
Sudhir Kumar Sopory Former vice-chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Farooq Nazki Poet, Broadcaster, and Media personality Kashmir
Naseem Shafaie Author and the first Kashmiri woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award

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Kashmir University Affiliated Colleges

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Kashmir University FAQs

Ques. What are the courses offered at Kashmir University?

Ans. The University of Kashmir offers courses in all major fields like Education, Law, Business & Management Studies, Science & Technology, Social Sciences, etc. The courses offered at Kashmir University are: MCA, M.Tech, B.Pharm, MA/M.Sc in Geography & Regional Development, M.Sc in Electronics & Instrumentation Technology, B.Tech, M.A., MJMC, Bachelor of Performing Arts, LLB, B.Ed, M.Ed, M.Com and MBA. Check Kashmir University Admission.

Ques. Does Kashmir University offer any reservations?

Ans. Yes, the University of Kashmir does offer reservations to SC/ST category candidates under different categories. In each course, 33% seats are filled up from reserved categories in the order of their merit.

Ques. Does Kashmir University provide any Scholarships?

Ans. Yes, the University also offers scholarships under different categories. There are three Kashmir University scholarships:

  • Merit Scholarship
  • Research Scholarship
  • Student Aid

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Ques. Does Kashmir University offer Distance Education?

Ans. Yes, the University opened its separate Distance Education department, which provides UG and PG courses under Kashmir University Distance Education. These courses are provided through ODL mode (Open and Distance Learning). Know more about Kashmir University Distance Education.

Ques. How good is Kashmir University?

Ans. Kashmir University is ranked 53rd among the top 100 Universities in India by NIRF 2022, making it one of the top choices for candidates seeking admission. Kashmir University offers courses in several departments such as Business & Management Studies, Education, Law, Applied Sciences & Technology, Biological Sciences, Physical & Material Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Fine art and more. There are several facilities students can avail of on campus, including sports provisions, a well-stocked library, accommodation in hostels and more. Read Kashmir University Reviews.

Ques. How is the faculty at Kashmir University?

Ans. The university has a large faculty of 542 members, a majority of which hold Ph. Ds in their respective disciplines. The faculty members are all highly qualified in their fields and hold considerable expertise and experience. Check more about Kashmir University Faculty.

Ques. How are the placements at Kashmir University?

Ans. The university has a very active placement cell that provides all students with sufficient professional training and regular placement opportunities. During the last placement season, students from postgraduate courses received a median salary of INR 6 LPA. Check Kashmir University Placement.