B.Arch
via DCRUST Murthal
B.Arch
via SMVDU Katra
Location
Ownership
Type Of Institute
College Type
Establishment Year
Campus Size
Total Courses Offered
Careers360 University Rank
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Careers360 Rating
(Engineering and Architecture)
NIRF Rank
(Engineering and Architecture)
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Approvals
Accreditations
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Ranking & Accreditations
SMVDU Katra has remained consistent over the years.
Source: NIRF
Data presented for the year 2024
Total Students Placed
(In Engineering and Architecture)
Graduating Students
(In Engineering and Architecture)
Placement Percentage
(In Engineering and Architecture)
Median Salary LPA
(In Engineering and Architecture)
Student Going Higher Studies
Graduating Students
(overall)
Total Students Placed
(overall)
Placement Percentage
(overall)
Median Salary Lpa
(overall)
Student Going Higher Studies
(overall)
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Placement Statistics
The average salary of SMVDU Katra stands highest at 3.20 LPA followed by DCRUST Murthal at 3 LPA .
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Placement Statistics
DCRUST Murthal recruited highest number of students with 304 placements followed by SMVDU Katra at 55 placements.
Source: NIRF
Course Credential
Degree
Branch
Duration
Mode
Approved Intake
Fees
Course Approval
Admission Details
Admission to all UG programs is made by the Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES).
B.Arch programs is made through Centralized Counseling conducted by the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) / Joint Seat Allocation authority (JOSAA) constituted each year by MHRD, GOI based on the All India Rank secured by the student in the JEE Main Examination. In the event of some seats remaining vacant after completion of JOSAA/CSAB process, the same may be filled by SMVDU through Direct Counseling from the Application Forms received against the National level advertisement that may be issued by the University for the purpose. The Direct Counseling shall also be conducted on the basis of JEE Main All India Rank (CRL) only.
Eligibility Criteria
Passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects with 50% marks in aggregate and also atleast 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 examination. OR Passed 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject having obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the aggregate and Qualifying NATA (Or) Any other Aptitude Test conducted by Competent Authority of the State Government/ UT.
Candidates who have passed 10+2 scheme of examination with
at least 50 per cent. Aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics and also at least 50 per cent. marks in aggregate of
the 10+2 level examination.
Or
Candidates those who have passed the 10+3 Diploma
Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject with at
least 50 percent marks in aggregate.
And Admission shall be done through:
1. JOSAA/CSAB 2026 based central counselling.
2. SMVDU Counseling based on All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Main
2026.
3. SMVDU Counselling based on Valid NATA score.
Data presented for the year 2025
Total Fees
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Fees
SMVDU Katra has the highest tuition fee among all 2 colleges followed by DCRUST Murthal.
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Fees
DCRUST Murthal with Development Fees (40 Thousand) has the highest individual extra fee, followed by SMVDU Katra with Miscellaneous Charges Fee (12.75 Thousand).
Data presented for the year 2025
Total Students
Total Faculty
Total Male Students
Total Female Students
Total Students Outside State
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Class Profile
DCRUST Murthal has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 15 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 7 students per faculty. SMVDU Katra has a better faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 1 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 3 students per faculty.
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Class Profile
DCRUST Murthal has lower gender diversity with 22% female students as compared with the gender diversity of government colleges which is 29%. SMVDU Katra has better gender diversity with 44% female students as compared with the gender diversity of government colleges which is 32%.
Alumni Associations
Auditorium
Banks/ATMs
Boys Hostel
Cafeteria
Convenience Store
Girls Hostel
Guest Room/Waiting Room
Gym
I.T Infrastructure
Laboratories
Library
Medical/Hospital
Parking Facility
Sports
Transport Facility
Wifi
College Infrastructure
Campus Life
Academics
Placements
Value for Money
Total Reviews
Individual Reviews
“ Its really a perfect value for money college and is best . ”
posted on 2 years ago by Rohit Dhiman“ Sweet and sour combination of learning. ”
posted on 9 years ago by diksha chaudhary“ Don't just go by name and fees. ”
posted on 9 years ago by Rahul“ Overall experience is good. ”
posted on 2 years ago by Kamlesh kumar“ A good location for a peace of mind and close to nature ”
posted on 2 years ago by MohdInsight 1/2
College Reviews & Perception
SMVDU Katra has received the lowest rating for placements whereas DCRUST Murthal has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.
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College Reviews & Perception
DCRUST Murthal has received the maximum positive reviews indicating active campus life and industry relevant curriculum.
Which college/course would you like to go ahead with?
DCRUST Murthal : Deen Bandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal
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SMVDU Katra : Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra
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