About the university
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University is a state public university that primarily focuses on programmes such as technology, engineering, management, humanities, and sciences, among others. The university is recognised by UGC, and it is a fully residential university which provides facilities to all the students with safety measures also. It is located on a 470-acre campus on the Tirkut hills. The main focus of the university is on industry-oriented learning and the expansion of knowledge, learning, and innovation. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering, architecture, management, sciences, humanities and social sciences.
Key Highlights-SMVD University
Find the key details related to the university tabulated below-
| Feature | Detail |
| Name | SMVDU |
| Type | Public |
| Location | Katra |
| State | J&K |
| Campus | Residential |
| Area | 470-acre |
| Recognition | UGC |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Intake | Co-ed |
| Mode | Full-time |
Admission Process
The admission process can be followed step by step below-
The first step is to apply online through the official website at https://www.smvdu.ac.in/ and then appear in entrance exams such as CAT, CUET, and others.
The submission of academic transcripts and required documents will be done.
The shortlisted candidates must undergo an interview and counselling.
The selection will be based on scores and merit secured by the student in the exam.
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria are mentioned below-
- The criteria for undergraduate studies are the completion of 12th grade with aggregate marks from a recognised board.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The university offers scholarships based on-
- JEE (Main) Rank-based Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarships (for B.Tech/B.Arch students)
- Academic Merit Scholarships for top-ranking students (CGPA-based semester scholarships)
- GATE-qualified Scholarships for M.Tech students (includes stipend/fee support as per norms)
- Scholarships for GAT-B and other national-test qualified candidates in relevant programmes
- Scholarships/fee support for Minority and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students (under central/state schemes routed through the university)
Important Links
Find all the important links below to get direct access to all the information-
| Particulars | Links |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Admission Notifications | Click Here |
| Contact (Admissions Helpline) | Click Here |
| Jobs | Click Here |
Important Note:
- The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
- NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
- The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
- You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.
Programme(s) Information
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Tech. (Biotechnology) | Bachelor of Technology in (Biotechnology) | Language Test: English + Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics /Biology /Biological Studies/Biotechnology /Biochemistry | Candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination or quivalent with atleast 60% aggregate marks with Physics, Chemistry and any one of the subjects of Mathematics /Biotechnology/Biology from a recognised board. |
| 2 | Bachelor Degree with Majors in Business | Bachelor Degree with Majors in Business | Language Test: English (101) + General Test (501)+ Accountancy/ Biology/ Mathematics, Physics/ Business Studies/ Computer Science/ Economics/ Business Economics/ Entrepreneurship/ Environmental Studies | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent with at-least 50% aggregate marks, from a recognized board (Relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/PWD/OBC candidates). |
| 3 | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Major in Economics | B.A. with Major in Economics | Language Test: English (101) + Economics/Business Economics (309) /General Test (501)/Accountancy/ Biology/ Mathematics/Physics/Chemestry/Mathematics/ Business Studies/ Entrepreneurship/Environmental Studies/Education/ Sociology/Political Science/History/ Geography/ Physical Education/Philosophy/Psychology/Geology/ Earth Science/Statistics/Computer Science/Marketing/Finance/Home Science/Media Studies/ Public Administration | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent with at-least 50% aggregate marks, with Arts/Commerce/Science subjects from a recognized board (Relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/PWD/OBC candidates). |
| 4 | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Major in English | B.A. with Major in English | Language Test: English (101) + General Test (501) | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent with at-least 50% aggregate marks with English as a course from a recognized board. (Relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/PWD/OBC candidates). |
| 5 | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Major in Philosophy | B.A. with Major in Philosophy | Language Test: English (101) + General Test (501) | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent with at-least 50% aggregate marks, from a recognized board (Relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/PWD/OBC candidates). |
| 6 | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Major in Physics | B.Sc. with Major in Physics | Language Test: English (101) + Physics + Mathematics / Chemistry/General Test (501) | 10+2 in Science or equivalent from any recognized board in India with 50% or above marks or equivalent grade in aggregate with Physics as one of the courses (Relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/PWD/OBC candidates). |
| 7 | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Major in Biotechnology | B.Sc. with Major in Biotechnology | Language Test: English + Biology /Biological Studies/Biotechnology /Biochemistry + Chemistry / Physics | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent with atleast 50% aggregate marks with Biology or its allied subjects as a course from a recognized board (Relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/PWD/OBC candidates). |
| 8 | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Major in Mathematics/Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Major in Mathematics | B.Sc./B.A. with Major in Mathematics | Language Test: English (101) + Mathematics/Physics/Chemestry/Economics /General Test (501)/Accountancy/ Biology/Business Studies / Accountancy/ Environmental Studies/Education/ Sociology/Political Science/History/ Geography/Philosophy/Psychology/Geology/ Earth Science/Statistics/Computer Science | Candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized board in India with 50% or above marks or equivalent grade in aggregate with Mathematics as one of the courses (Relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/PWD/OBC candidates). |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. It is in Trikuta Hills in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
Ans. Yes, the university is a fully residential one and provides hostel facilities to both girls and boys.
Ans. Yes, the university has been approved by AICTE.
Ans. No, the university is a state university.
Ans. Yes, it does provide these courses.
Disclaimer
The above information is provided for student guidance. For accurate and updated admission details, eligibility, and CUET subject combinations, please refer to the official AMU website:
https://www.amu.ac.in and the NTA CUET portal:
https://cuet.nta.nic.in
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