The University of Kashmir, often known as Kashmir University, is a famous university that started in 1948. Kashmir University is a state-run public university that offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programmes. The NAAC has accredited Kashmir University with an A+ rating. Kashmir University has been recognized at the National level through NIRF Rankings. In addition, it has been globally recognized through QS Rankings.
In the 2021 NIRF Rankings, Kashmir University Ranked 76th in the overall Category, among Top Universities in India. Whereas in 2020, it secured 78th Position for same. In QS BRICS, it was ranked 150th, and in the QS India University Rankings, it is ranked 51st. In Outlook 2019 Rankings, KU has secured 79th Position for the overall Category.
The University has also developed satellite campuses to make higher education more accessible to people living in distant areas of Kashmir valley. Satellite campuses have been created in Anantnag (South Campus) and Baramulla (North Campus) and three other campuses in Kupwara, Kargil, and Leh. As per the source, there are 45 affiliated and 21 constituent colleges.
Various Organizations of Kashmir University
University of Kashmir NIRF Rankings
The Ministry of HRD launched the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2015 to rank Indian institutions. According to the source, Kashmir University received a 76th overall ranking out of all universities, IITs, and other institutions in NIRF 2021 Rankings. Whereas in the 2020 NIRF Rankings, the University secured 78th Position. In 2019, it was ranked 79 in the overall Category. However, it has been among the Top 80 Universities in India for three consecutive years.
|
Year |
Rank |
Category |
|
2017 |
73 |
Overall |
|
2018 |
51 |
Overall |
|
2019 |
79 |
Overall |
|
2020 |
78 |
Overall |
|
2021 |
76 |
Overall |
University of Kashmir NIRF Parameters Scores
|
Parameters |
Scores |
|
Graduation Outcome |
79.2 |
|
Teaching Learning Resources |
59.39 |
|
Perception |
1.63 |
|
Outreach and Inclusivity |
47.36 |
|
Research and Professional Practices |
18.33 |
University of Kashmir Outlook Ranking
In its 2019 ranking list, Outlook magazine placed Kashmir University at number 20. On a scale of one to ten, the University receives a 68.40. The magazine assigns points to universities based on the following criteria:
University of Kashmir QS India Ranking
In the QS India University Rankings 2019, Kashmir was ranked 51st among universities and higher education institutions. IIT-Bombay has taken the #1 spot on the list. Second place goes to Bengaluru's Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
University of Kashmir QS BRICS Ranking
In the QS BRICS Rankings, the University of Kashmir is ranked 150th.
University of Kashmir: NAAC Accreditation
NAAC Accreditation of the University of Kashmir over the preceding two years:
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Valid from |
Valid up to |
CGPA |
|
20-05-2019 |
19-05-2024 |
3.31 |
|
16-09-2011 |
15-09-2016 |
3.11 |
University of Kashmir: Affiliated Colleges
There are 45 affiliated and 21 component colleges within the University of Kashmir. The following is a list of Kashmir University's affiliated schools:
Constituent colleges
