Kumaun University Admission

Kumaun University is a well-recognized University located in Nainital, Uttarakhand. It is a state university approved by UGC. NAAC also accredits the University with an A grade. The entire campus size of Kumaun University is spread across 160 acres. The number of courses offered at Kumaun University Nainital is around 29. The course types are UG and PG standards.

The courses are under streams like Environmental Science, Commerce, Pharmacy, Agroforestry, Seed Science and Technology, Physics, Soil Science etc. It has secured many rankings and positions based on its academic performance. Some are the NIRF ranking with 75th position in the field of pharmacy in 2020.

The University offers major courses: BBA, MBA, M.Sc., and PhD. In addition, there are respective specializations offered for specific courses. Kumaun University syllabus is UGC-approved and is readily available on the website. Even the Kumaun University question papers will be provided online for better preparation. Kumaun University Course admissions are based on merit scores secured from the last qualifying exam. Therefore, you can find the eligibility and selection criteria along with the admission process.

Kumaun University BA, BBA, B.Com admissions

BA, B. Com, and BBA programs can be great choices if a student is looking for admission in a science, commerce, and management background. Kumaun University UG Admission is open to all the students who have completed their 12th class from nationally-approved schools in relevant streams.

• For admission in B. Com programs, students must have studied commerce stream subjects in intermediate examinations.
• For BA and BBA admissions, students must study the Arts and management subjects. There are multiple specializations offered in this program. 
• Kumaun University's Admission Process is solely based on academic merit. Therefore, the qualifying marks should be above 50%. Furthermore, the students belonging to reserved categories are given 5% for relaxation. 

Kumaun University BCA, BFA, B.Lib.Sc. admissions

Under the UG programs, Kumaun University also offers BCA, BFA, and B.Lib.Sc. The course duration for these programs is three years. The complete brief of the syllabus will be mentioned in the University prospectus. The minimum qualification required for these courses (BCA and BFA) is a min of 50% mark in 10+2 board exams. Kumaun University BCA syllabus will be given semester-wise in the prospectus. But for B.Lib.Sc., the applicants must have a UG degree from a recognized University.   

Kumaun University B.Sc. and BFSc admissions:

The B.Sc. course at Kumaun University is offered for three years. Whereas the B.F.Sc. The course is offered as a 4-year program. Both programs are full-time and on-campus courses. In addition, the courses are offered with their relevant specializations.

The minimum eligibility required for B.Sc. and B.F.Sc. is to have secured min of 55% in 10+2. There are no entrance exam scores required for admissions.

Below are the relevant specializations/ disciplines offered for the above programs.

Kumaun University LLB and B.Pharm admissions

Under the law stream, Kumaun University offers an LLB program at the UG level. LLB is a 3 years program. If you are willing for admission, the applicants must have a valid UG.

Also, the B.Pharm program is available under the Pharmacy stream at the UG level. The applicants must have passed  Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics /Biology in 10+2. Therefore, no entrance exam scores are required for final selection.

Kumaun University MA, M.Com, MSW, and M.Ed admissions

MA, M. Com, MSW, and M.Ed. are listed under the Kumaun University PG courses. The basic qualification required by the applicants is to pass their Bachelor's exams from a UGC-approved institute. The selection is based on merit, so students must produce their graduation degree mark sheets. The applicants must have scored at least 50% to apply for admission. However, for reserved categories (OBC/SC/ST), there is a relaxation of 5% marks. 

• For M.Com, students must have completed a B.Com/ BBA degree or any other graduation.
• If students seek admission to the M.Ed. course at Kumaun University, they must have completed their B.Ed. Program with 50% marks.
• For MA admission in Kumaun University, pass in graduation from any stream with 50%. 

In addition, students can opt for MA courses with the desired specialization from the ones mentioned below.

Kumaun University MBA and Integrated MBA admissions

One of the popular programs is an MBA from Kumaun University. It is a PG program offered for two years. The minimum eligibility criteria for Kumaun University is to have passed a Bachelor's degree from a well-known University. The available specializations in the MBA program are General and E-Business. For the selection criteria, the University gives admissions either on a merit basis or an entrance exam conducted by the University.

The integrated MBA program is for 5 years. You must have passed 10+2 examinations or equivalent to qualify for an integrated MBA. In addition, you must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate for general students. There will be a relaxation of 5% for reserved candidates.   

Kumaun University LLM, M.Pharm and M.Sc. admissions

• The LLM, M.Pharm, and M.Sc. programs at Kumaun University offer PG courses for students willing to do higher studies in Law, Pharmacy, and Science.
• The LLM course is for 2 years. It is an on-campus, full-time program. The required eligibility criteria for the LLM program is to have completed an LLB degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
• For M.Pharma, you need to have B.Pharma. Candidates are required to have completed the degree without any backlogs. They must have secured a minimum of a 55% mark.

The M.Sc at Kumaun University is also offered for two years. The applicants are required to have a graduation/bachelor's degree from a certified University in the relevant stream. However, the University authority will make the cutoff list based on the qualifying examinations. You will find the M.Sc. specializations offered by the University in the below table:

Kumaun University Cut off for MSC

Kumaun University PG Diploma admissions

The PG Diploma is a two-year program offered for students seeking higher education. The minimum eligibility criteria required for PG Diploma admissions is to have completed a graduate degree from a well-known University. In addition, the candidates must not have any backlogs and have secured at least a 50% aggregate.

No entrance exam scores are required as part of the selection criteria at Kumaun University. The course syllabus will be mentioned briefly on the official website. However, you can find the list of specializations offered in the below table:

Kumaun University Ph.D. admissions

Suppose the candidates wish to seek admission to 3 3-year-long PhD program. In that case, they must pass their relevant Master's and graduation exams from a Ugc-approved university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. Moreover, students with at least 2 years of research experience will be preferred. 

The final admission is on the Research Degree Entrance Exam conducted by the University. Kumaun University's Results will be updated on the official website. You can look for the results using the Kumaun University login. The available specializations are:

• Pharmacy
• Law and Legal Studies 

Kumaun University application process

Kumaun University will accept applications online to gain admission to various UG, PG, Diploma, and Ph. D. programs. You can find the necessary steps below:

• Candidates must go to the official website and register.
• Download the Kumaun University application form by clicking the link or the admission tab.
• Then, please fill out the complete application form with the academic and personal details as requested.
• Also, attach the self-attested scanned copies of necessary documents like certificates, mark sheets, etc., along with the application form.
• The candidates must also provide a passport-size photo and a copy of an Aadhar card for verification.
• The last step is to pay the application fees.
• The application fee is INR 50.  

The list of required documents for submission are:

• 10+2 exam mark sheet copy
• Degree certificate if you are looking for PG admissions
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Migration certificate (if applicable)
• Photos and signature copy