Kumaun University is a well-known and reputed university in Nainital, Uttarakhand that is known to provide a wide range of 29 undergraduate and postgraduate courses which include BA, B.Sc, MA, M.Sc, MBA and so on. The University includes three prime campuses in Almora, Nainital and Bhimtal respectively. It also has about 49 government and 50 private colleges affiliated with it. 

In order to stand out as an eligible candidate for applying at Kumaun University, the candidates must have passed the 10+2 level from a recognised institute in case of UG admissions and bachelor's degree examinations in case of PG admissions. The admission procedure is Merit-Based for undergraduate courses and Entrance-Based for postgraduate courses. 

To advance scholarly and technological research and development, Kumaun University has opened a new centre for nanotechnology and nanoscience. This project involves numerous colleges and universities from other nations, including Trinity College in Ireland and Konkuk University in Seoul, among others.

Kumaun University Key Points

  • To advance scholarly and technological research and development, Kumaun University has opened a new centre for nanotechnology and nanoscience.
  • Kumaun University - DSB Campus has been ranked 47 out of 79 Top Universities in India 2021 by The Week

Kumaun University - DSB Campus Rankings

  • Ranked 47 out of 79 Top Universities in India 2021 by The Week
  • Ranked 269th in India and 7174th in World by Unirank 2021
  • Ranked 5th in Uttarakhand and 2223th in Asia by Edurank 2021
  • Ranked 82 Overall by QS 2020
  • Ranked 70 Overall by QS 2019

Kumaun University - DSB Campus: Courses & Fees

Kumaun University-DSB Campus provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses for students to choose from. There is a total of 29 courses provided in various fields of specialisations such as Science, Arts, Management, Commerce, Mass Communications, Medical, Law, Pharmacy, Computer Applications and much more. The following list puts out the information about all the courses provided at the university for the convenience of the students at the time of admissions:

Course Course Information Selection Criteria
B.Com
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognised board or institute in the Commerce stream with Mathematics as a compulsory subject
 Merit-Based
BA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 4,105 per year
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from recognised board or institute
  • Specialisation: Economics, English Literature, Sociology, Statistics, Information Technology, Music, Political Science, Hindi Literature, History, Home Science, Mathematics, Geography, Sanskrit, Drawing and Painting
 Merit-Based
BCA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: 33,486 per year
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from recognised board or institute
  • Specialisation: General
 Merit-Based
B.Sc
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 56,000 per year
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from recognised board or institute in Science Stream
  • Specialisation: Forestry, Dairy Science, Geology, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Botany, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Computer Science
 Merit-Based
B.Lib.I.Sc.
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Fees: INR 21,616 
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute
 Merit-Based
BBA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: 23,074
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognised board or institute in Commerce Stream
  • Specialisation: General
 Merit-Based
BA.LLB (HONS.)

  • Duration: 5 years
  • Fees: 
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognised board or institute in any Stream
  • Specialization: Corporate Laws and Intellectual Property Laws
 Merit-Based
B.V.Sc.
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: INR 56,000 per year
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from recognised board or institute in Science Stream
 Merit-Based
B.Pharm
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: INR 56,013
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from recognised board or institute in Science Stream
 Merit-Based
LLB
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 17,790
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute
 Merit-Based
M.Com

  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: -
  • Eligibility: B.Com or any equivalent degree from a recognised university or institute
  • Specialisation: General
 Merit-Based
MA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 2,040
  • Eligibility: BA or any equivalent degree from a recognised university or institute
  • Specialisation: Economics, English Literature, Sociology, Statistics, Information Technology, Music, Political Science, Hindi Literature, History, Home Science, Mathematics, Geography, Sanskrit, Tourism Management, Yoga, Psychology, Applied Psychology, Mass Media, Anthropology
 Merit-Based
MSW
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 30,000 per year
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in the concerned field from a recognised university or institute
  • Specialisation: Social Work
 Merit-Based
M.Sc
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 60,000 per year
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in the concerned field from a recognised university or institute
  • Specialisation: Forestry, Dairy Science, Geology, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Botany, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Computer Science, Seed Science and Technology, Biochemistry, Soil Science, Physics, Horticulture, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Agroforestry, Agronomy
 Merit-Based
MBA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 46,202
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in the concerned field from a recognised university or institute
  • Specialisation: General
 Entrance-Based
MBA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 42,500
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in the concerned field from a recognised university or institute
  • Specialisation: General
 Entrance-Based
MBA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 52,485
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in the concerned field from a recognised university or institute
  • Specialisation: Tourism
 Entrance-Based
M.Pharm
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 1.25 lacs
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in the concerned field from a recognised university or institute
 Merit-Based
LLM
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 26,998
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in the concerned field from a recognised university or institute
 Merit-Based
PG Diploma
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Fees: INR 30,000
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from recognised board or institute
  • Specialization: Forestry Management, Intellectual Property Rights, Rural Journalism & Mass Communication, Yoga, Gandhian & Peace Studies, Journalism, Guidance & Counselling
 Merit-Based
PhD
  • Duration: 3-5 years
  • Fees: 35,000
  • Eligibility: Master’s or equivalent degree in the concerned field from a recognised university or institute
  • Specialisation: Law, Legal Studies, Pharmacy
 Entrance-Based

Kumaun University - DSB Campus: Placements

  • As per the NIRF 2022 report submitted by Kumaun University, nearly 1150 students got placed out of a total number of 2748 students during the placement drive conducted for 3rd Year Undergraduate Students in 2021. 
  • The median package offered to UG students who got placed was INR 1.5 lacs per annum.
  • In addition, during the Kumaun University PG 2-year placements in 2021, 310 students were placed out of 1,100 applicants. 
  • Correspondingly, the average compensation package during the Kumaun University PG 2-year placements in 2021 was INR 2 LPA.

Top Recruiters

Cyient Oracle Accenture IndiaMart InterMesh Limited
Chegg India Deloitte Voltas Blue Star
Vodafone HCL Samsung Justdial
Coca Cola Amway India TVS Motors -

Kumaun University - DSB Campus: Scholarships

Meritorious and needy students studying at Kumaun University are granted a range of commendable scholarships meant for educational purposes. The scholarships so provided by the University are as follows:

  • Department of Education, Government Of India Scholarships
  • Korean Government Scholarship Programme
  • General Scholarships
  • Commonwealth Scholarships
  • Sahu Jain Trust Scholarships

FAQs

Ques. What are the facilities available for students at Kumaun University - DSB Campus?

Ans. Kumaun University - DSB Campus provides its students with the best medical facilities wherein students are insured with a medical claim worth INR 75,000 (hospitalisation) and INR 10,000 (daycare), a well-maintained central library which holds a collection of nearly 3.5 lac books, thesis, periodicals, maps, etc.; excellent laboratory facilities for carrying out different experiments in fields of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Remote Sensing and so on. 

Ques. Which are the three campuses of Kumaun University?

Ans. Kumaun University has three campuses: D.S.B. Campus, SSJ Campus, and a recently built campus at Bhimtal called Sir JC Bose Campus.

Ques, Which are the top recruiters that participate in the Placement Drive conducted by the University?

Ans. The top recruiters who participate in the placement drive conducted by the university include of Deloitte, Voltas, Blue Star, Vodafone, HCL, Samsung, Justdial, Coca-Cola, Amway India, TVS Motors and so on.

Ques. Are there any scholarships available for students at Kumaun University?

Ans. Yes, there are scholarships available for meritorious students at Kumaun University. The details for the same have already been listed in the above article.

Ques. Is there any Grievance Redressal Cell available at Kumaun University - DSB Campus?

Ans. Yes, there is a complaint handling cell at Kumaun University that addresses student concerns about caste, admission, harassment of any kind, and other matters. Kumaun University guarantees that the students' worries will be taken into consideration and that all necessary solutions will be offered.