Kumaun University DSB Campus uses a course-specific admission process for the 2026 session. B.A. selection mainly depends on Class 12 merit, while B.Pharm admission uses the relevant entrance score. The B.Pharm annual fee is INR 56,013.

Most Arts, Science and Commerce undergraduate seats are filled through the university admission portal. Postgraduate selection usually considers marks in the qualifying degree. MBBS, BDS, MBA, B.Ed., Law and Pharmacy admissions follow the relevant national or state entrance examination or the criteria set by the university for that programme.

Kumaun University DSB Campus Admission Portal 2026: kunainital.ac.in

Admission Update:
  • UG: The next registration cycle is expected in June 2027 through @ukadmission.samarth.ac.in.
  • B.Pharm: Selection is based on NEET. Applicants should check kunainital.ac.in for seat-allotment updates.
  • PG: The next application cycle is expected in February 2027 through @ukpgadmission.samarth.ac.in.
  • Reservation: The Government of Uttarakhand reservation policy applies to admissions.
  • UG Admission: The Uttarakhand Higher Education Samarth Portal handles undergraduate applications under the guidelines announced by the university.
  • B.Ed. and Law: Eligibility and selection rules differ between programmes. Students must read the relevant admission notice before applying.
  • PhD: Applicants who have qualified UGC-NET, CSIR-NET or another eligible national fellowship or test receive an RDET exemption under university rules.
  • Application Fee: The applicable programme-wise amount is stated in the current admission notice on the official portal.

Direct Admission: Kumaun University DSB Campus has no management quota. Every seat is allotted through a merit list or an entrance examination score.

Kumaun University DSB Campus Important Dates

Event Date
Next PG application cycle expected to begin February 2027 (Expected)
Next UG registration cycle expected to begin June 2027 (Expected)

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Kumaun University DSB Campus UG Admission 2026

Undergraduate programmes at the Nainital campus include B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com. Students apply through the Uttarakhand Higher Education Admission Portal, also known as UKHEAP or Samarth. Class 12 marks form the main basis of admission, while CUET-UG applicants are considered through a separate seat pool.

Kumaun University UG Eligibility Criteria

Program Eligibility Selection Basis
B.A. in all subjects 10+2 in any stream with at least 45% Class 12 merit or CUET-UG score
B.Sc. 10+2 with Science and at least 45% Class 12 merit or CUET-UG score
B.Com. 10+2 in any stream with at least 45% Class 12 merit or CUET-UG score

Note: SC and ST applicants must have at least 40% in Class 12. CUET-UG candidates compete for a separate pool covering 20% of UG seats, while the remaining 80% are filled through direct merit. The university ranks CUET and non-CUET applicants in separate merit lists.

Kumaun University UG Selection Process

After applications close, the university issues separate merit lists and admission notices for each programme. Selected students must pay the course fee and present their documents within the period stated in the notice. Additional merit or waiting lists may be released when seats remain vacant.

UG Application Process

  • Open the Uttarakhand Higher Education Admission Portal, UKHEAP or Samarth, and create an account with an active email address and mobile number.
  • Fill in the application, then choose the preferred undergraduate programme and campus or college.
  • Upload the academic certificates, photograph and any other certificates required by the admission guidelines.
  • Use the online payment facility to pay the prescribed application fee, where applicable. Confirm the latest amount from the official notice.
  • Follow the merit lists and admission notices. If selected, complete document checking and fee payment before the stated deadline.

Uttarakhand hill domicile holders receive additional reservation benefits during admission. The original domicile certificate must be produced for verification.

Kumaun University B.Pharm Admission 2026

The B.Pharm programme runs for 4 years. Admission depends on the applicant's NEET score and merit rank, and Kumaun University does not hold another entrance examination for this course.

Program Duration Annual Fee
B.Pharm 4 years INR 56,013

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Kumaun University B.Pharm Eligibility Criteria

Criteria Requirement Selection
Qualifying examination 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics NEET score and merit rank
Minimum marks 50% aggregate, or 45% for SC and ST applicants
Age 17 years as on December 31, 2026

Kumaun University B.Pharm Selection Process

The university publishes a B.Pharm admission notice and prepares a merit list under its notified procedure. Eligible applicants then take part in counselling or document verification. The process does not include a group discussion or personal interview.

B.Pharm Application Process

  • Qualify NEET 2026 and retain the scorecard and rank details.
  • Submit the online application at kunainital.ac.in after the university publishes the B.Pharm admission notice.
  • Participate in the announced seat-allotment round.
  • Report with the original NEET scorecard, Class 12 marksheet, domicile certificate, transfer certificate and caste certificate, if applicable.

B.Ed., LLB and Other UG Admissions

B.Ed., LLB and M.Lib admission uses the entrance examination set for the relevant programme rather than Class 12 or graduation marks alone. The university conducts the prescribed entrance test for each course.

Program Eligibility Entrance Exam
B.Ed. (2 years) Graduation with at least 50%, or 45% for SC and ST applicants Kumaun University B.Ed. Entrance Exam
LLB (3 years) Graduation with at least 45% Kumaun University Entrance Exam
Integrated LLB (5 years) 10+2 with at least 45%

Note: Kumaun University's annual B.Ed. entrance examination is separate from the Uttarakhand State Combined B.Ed. Test. Applicants should use kunainital.ac.in to check the relevant notification and examination schedule.

Kumaun University DSB Campus PG Admission 2026

Postgraduate applications are submitted through ukpgadmission.samarth.ac.in. M.A., M.Sc. and M.Com admission can use graduation merit or KUET, the Kumaun University Entrance Test. MBA applicants need a valid CAT, MAT or CMAT score. The DSB Campus has a limited MBA intake.

Kumaun University PG Eligibility Criteria

Program Eligibility Entrance Exam
M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Com. A relevant bachelor's degree with at least 50%, or 45% for SC and ST applicants KUET or graduation merit
MBA Any bachelor's degree with at least 50%, or 45% for SC and ST applicants CAT / MAT / CMAT
M.Ed. B.Ed. with graduation and at least 55%, or 50% for SC and ST applicants University entrance examination

Students in the final year of graduation may submit a provisional application. They must obtain the required marks before actual admission, or the provisional offer will be cancelled.

Kumaun University PG Selection Process

Kumaun University applies the selection method announced for each programme and academic session. Programme-specific notices provide the merit list, counselling schedule and document-verification instructions. A strong graduation percentage is considered along with a valid CAT or CMAT score for MBA selection.

PG Application Process

  • Create an account at ukpgadmission.samarth.ac.in when PG registration begins.
  • Choose the postgraduate programme and upload graduation marksheets and the required qualifying certificates.
  • Pay the PG application fee online through the portal.
  • Take KUET if the selected course requires it. MBA applicants must upload a CAT, MAT or CMAT scorecard.
  • Check the portal for the merit list. Selected students must finish document verification within the given period.

Kumaun University DSB Campus PhD Admission 2026

Doctoral study is available in Science, Arts, Commerce, Education, Management and other approved areas. Selection takes place through the Research Degree Entrance Test, RDET, followed by an interview. Applicants covered by the university's national fellowship exemption rules do not take the written test.

Kumaun University PhD Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants need a master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% or an equivalent grade.
  • SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer, EWS and PwD applicants receive a 5% relaxation under UGC and university rules.
  • Subject to available seats, approved PhD areas include Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Hindi, History, Forestry, Drawing & Painting, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology and other university-approved departments.

Kumaun University PhD Selection Process

RDET contains 100 objective questions for a total of 100 marks. Candidates receive 2 hours to finish the paper, and incorrect answers do not carry negative marks. The final ranking gives 70% weightage to the written examination and 30% weightage to the interview or viva voce.

Eligible candidates with UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, UGC-CSIR JRF, NFSC or another equivalent national fellowship specified in the notification fall under the RDET-exempted category. They must still submit the prescribed application and attend the departmental interview.

PhD Application Process

  • Apply through kunainital.ac.in after the university issues the RDET notification.
  • Select the discipline and submit a research proposal.
  • Take the RDET written examination unless the university has accepted an applicable NET, CSIR or fellowship exemption.
  • Attend the departmental interview after the entrance result.
  • After final selection, pay the fee and complete the remaining admission formalities.

Scholarships at Kumaun University DSB Campus

Eligible students may apply for central, state, merit and research support. Government schemes are available through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

Scholarship Name Eligibility / Basis Benefits Remarks
Government Scholarships Students who meet the relevant government conditions Financial help according to the scheme rules Applications are submitted through government scholarship portals
NSP Scholarships Merit-based or category-based eligibility, depending on the scheme The amount differs by scholarship Students apply online through NSP
Uttarakhand Government Scholarships Domicile and category conditions Fee assistance or maintenance allowance, where applicable Open to eligible students from Uttarakhand
Merit-Based Scholarships Strong academic performance Financial awards or fee assistance may be offered University or department rules apply
Research Scholarships / Fellowships Eligible PG, M.Phil., PhD and other research scholars Monthly fellowship or research assistance University and funding-agency conditions apply
Departmental Assistance Academic performance and the availability of funds The level of support varies Students should contact the relevant department office

SC and ST students may receive the Post Matric Scholarship, which covers tuition and maintenance under the applicable rules. Uttarakhand Board students who earned at least 75% in Class 12 may apply for the Inspiration Scholarship worth INR 80,000 per year. Merit students who maintain at least 75% for 3 years may receive INR 25,000.

Scholarship Application Process

Step Action
1 Ask the DSB Campus scholarship or administration office to confirm eligibility
2 Prepare marksheets, bank details, income and domicile certificates, and a caste certificate where applicable
3 Complete the application through the relevant government portal or university procedure
4 Provide all verification documents before the applicable deadline

Kumaun University DSB Campus Admission FAQs

Ques. How are applicants chosen for B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com. at DSB Campus?

Ans. Students register through the UKHEAP portal at ukadmission.samarth.ac.in. The campus prepares merit lists from Class 12 marks. CUET-UG applicants compete for a separate 20% seat pool, while the other 80% of seats use direct merit.

Ques. Can I apply for an undergraduate course without taking CUET-UG?

Ans. Yes. CUET-UG is optional for these admissions. Applicants without a CUET score remain eligible for the 80% merit-based seat pool, while qualified CUET-UG candidates may also compete for the separate 20% pool.

Ques. How many Class 12 marks are needed for UG eligibility?

Ans. General and OBC applicants need at least 45% in Class 12. The requirement for SC and ST applicants is 40%. A student applying for B.Sc. must have studied Science subjects in Class 12.

Ques. Which test scores does the campus accept for its MBA programme?

Ans. MBA applicants may submit a valid CAT, MAT or CMAT score. They also need a bachelor's degree with at least 50%, reduced to 45% for SC and ST candidates. Kumaun University does not hold a separate MBA entrance test.

Ques. How does RDET work, and which PhD applicants can skip it?

Ans. RDET is Kumaun University's Research Degree Entrance Test for doctoral admission. It is a 100-mark objective paper with a duration of 2 hours. UGC-NET, CSIR-NET and NFSC-qualified candidates are exempt from the written test and proceed to the departmental interview, subject to university rules.

Ques. Is there any management-quota route at Kumaun University DSB Campus?

Ans. No. The campus does not reserve seats for management-quota or unofficial direct admission. Selection takes place only through the official merit-list or entrance-score process.

Ques. How much is the 2026 admission application fee?

Ans. The listed UG application fee is INR 1,000 for General and OBC applicants and INR 500 for SC and ST applicants. PG applicants pay the programme fee separately through ukpgadmission.samarth.ac.in. Students should confirm the applicable amount from the current official notice.

Ques. Which certificates should students bring for admission verification?

Ans. Students need their Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, transfer certificate, migration certificate, Uttarakhand domicile certificate, caste certificate where applicable, and 2 recent passport-size photographs. PG candidates must also provide their graduation marksheets.

Ques. Are final-year bachelor's students eligible to submit a PG application?

Ans. Yes. They can apply provisionally, but they must achieve the required graduation percentage before actual admission. The university cancels provisional admission when a student does not meet the eligibility conditions.

Ques. What financial support can DSB Campus students apply for?

Ans. Eligible SC and ST students may receive the Post Matric Scholarship for tuition and maintenance. Uttarakhand Board students with at least 75% in Class 12 may seek the Inspiration Scholarship of INR 80,000 per year. Merit students who keep at least 75% for 3 years may receive INR 25,000. Applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.