SMVDU Katra Admission

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra (Also known as: SMVDU Katra)

Admissions in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University are offered to 6 undergraduate, 10 postgraduate, 8 integrated courses and various Ph.D. programmes. Admission to various UG and PG programmes are based on the marks obtained in the national level examination or entrance exam conducted by the university. 

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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Admissions 2021

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Admissions - UG Programmes

There are two undergraduate programmes offered at SMVDU-Bachelors in Technology(B. Tech) and Bachelors in Architecture(B. Arch). Admissions to these programmes are majorly dependent on JEE Main, SMVDUEE and direct counselling. 

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Admissions - B. Tech/B.Arch 

Admissions in B. Tech is offered in different branches, including civil, mechanical, electrical, computer science, etc. The admission in each branch depends on the candidate’s performance in JEE Main or SMVDUEE-2020. Seats for each branch vary. Seats in each programme is reserved for foreign candidates, disabled candidates, or wards of martyrs. 

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University B. Tech/B.Arch Admissions Eligibility

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Admission Process - B. Tech/B.Arch 

• Candidates have to appear in JEE Main and obtain a valid score.

• Candidates must then register for JoSAA counselling based on their JEE Main scores.

• Candidates are shortlisted for admission based on seats assigned by JoSAA.

• Candidates who have been shortlisted must participate in document verification and pay course fees.

• Candidates who have not appeared for JEE Main will have to appear for the SMVDU entrance exam, and shortlisted candidates have to appear for the online counselling process conducted by the university.

• Also, candidates who have a valid JEE score can appear for direct counselling to secure admission to the university.

• For B.Arch, candidates should have a valid NATA score and should apply for the direct counselling conducted by the university and candidates who have not appeared in NATA need to give the entrance exam.

• Once seat has been allotted, candidates have to pay the course fee and get the documents verified.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University B. Tech/B.Arch admission documents required

Required documents-

• Higher Secondary School Examination Certificate 

• JEE Main Rank Card / SMVDUEE Rank Card 

• Transfer/Migration Certificate

• Passport size photograph

• Gap Certificate (if applicable)

• JEE Main Admit Card

• Mark sheets of all years/semesters of graduation degree 

• Character Certificate 

• Class 10 / SSC Certificate (SSC)

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University B. Tech and B. Arch Total Fees

• The fee for all branches under B. Tech programme at SMVDU is Rs. 6,07,000 and B.Arch is Rs. 7,56,000.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Admissions - PG Programmes

Applicants can pursue their masters at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in any of the following courses: M.A., M. Tech, M. Sc., and M.B.A as per their professional requirements and career expectations. Each course admits students on the merit or rank acquired in the specific competitive examinations.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Admissions - M.B.A 

M.B.A is a much-preferred study option among graduates aspiring to become professionals of Business Administration and Management. 

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University M.B.A admissions Eligibility

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Admission Process- M.B.A 

• The candidate must register and appear for the entrance test such as CAT, MAT, CMAT or the SMVDUEE exam. 

• Upon obtaining a rank, the candidate has to take part in the essay writing, group discussion and personal interview and candidates will be shortlisted accordingly. 

• Shortlisted candidates have to get the documents verified and pay the requisite course fee.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University MBA Admission Documents Required

Required documents-

• Gap Certificate (if applicable)

• Mark sheets of all years/semesters of graduation degree 

• Passport size photo

• UG certificate and mark sheet

• Transfer/Migration Certificate

• Character Certificate 

• Class 10 / SSC Certificate (SSC)

• CAT/MAT/CMAT Rank Card / SMVDUEE Rank Card

• Higher Secondary School Examination Certificate 

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University MBA total fees

Students willing to pursue MBA at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University will have to pay Rs. 3,75,000.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University M. Tech admissions

Engineering students wanting to gain a professional outlook towards their degree and enhance their profile with a master's degree can pursue M. Tech. 

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University M. Tech admissions Eligibility

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University M. Tech admissions process 2021

• The candidate must enroll, appear for GATE examination followed by CCMT counselling (first preference) and SMVDUEE conducted by the university (second preference). 

• Candidates applying through SMVDUEE need to appear for the university level counselling process.

• A candidate will also be offered admission through direct SMVDUEE counselling based on a valid GATE score and they have to qualify an interview.

• Shortlisted candidate needs to complete admission through the verification of document records and appropriate fee payment.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University M. Tech admissions documents required

• UG certificate and mark sheet

• Class 10 / SSC Certificate (SSC)

• Passport size photo

• GATE/ SMVDUEE Rank Card

• Transfer/Migration Certificate

• Mark sheets of all years/semesters of graduation degree 

• Higher Secondary School Examination Certificate 

• Gap Certificate (if applicable)

• Character Certificate 

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University M. Tech total fees

The annual fee for M. Tech courses at SMVDU is Rs. 1,77,000.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi M. Sc Admissions - 5 Year Integrated Programme With Exit Option after B.A. (Hons.) /B.Sc. (Hons.) /B.B.A. (Hons.)

Admissions to M. Sc programmers are offered under various specializations such as Mathematics, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Biotechnology. Applicants wishing to acquire a specialisation in any of these subjects can pursue that course as per their needs and professional aspirations.

Graduates in English, Sanskrit, Journalism and Mass Communication or Philosophy can get in-depth insights into their subject by applying for a Master of Arts. Five years integrated programme with an exit option is an immensely useful programme for students which is being offered at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. Exit option allows candidates enrolled in the five-year after-school programme to quit the programme after successful completion of three years of studies with a B.A. (Hons.) /B.Sc. (Hons.) /B.B.A. (Hons.) degree.      

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi M. Sc Admissions 5 Year Integrated Programme With Exit Option after B.A. (Hons.) /B.Sc. (Hons.) /B.B.A. (Hons.) Eligibility

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi M. Sc/M.A/Integrated degree admissions process 2021

• The candidate needs to apply for the online application as the first step towards admission and appear for the SMVDUEE entrance test for all the above-mentioned course except for M.Sc Biotechnology. For M.Sc Biotechnology candidates should have a valid score in  GAT-B.

• Candidates with a valid JAM score are exempted from the entrance exam.

• Based on the scores of the entrance exam, candidates will be shortlisted.

• Shortlisted candidates have to be a part of the document verification and fee payment process.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University M. Sc/M.A/Integrated degree admissions documents required

• Mark sheets of all years/semesters of graduation degree 

• JEE Mains Admit Card

• Gap Certificate (if applicable)

• Transfer/Migration Certificate

• Class 10 / SSC Certificate (SSC)

• SMVDUEE/GAT-B Rank Card

• Passport size photograph

• Character Certificate 

• Higher Secondary School Examination Certificate

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University M. Sc/M.A/Integrated degree total fee 

The fee for M.Sc courses at SMVDU is different for different branches-

• Chemistry/Botany- Rs. 1,45,000 

• Biotechnology/Physics- Rs. 1,55,000

• Mathematics- Rs. 1,33,000

The fee for integrated programmes is as follows:

• BA Economics Hons and MA Economics Integrated/B.Sc Economics Hons and M.Sc Economics Integrated- Rs. 2,76,000 

• BA English Hons and MA English Integrated/B.Sc Mathematics Hons and M.Sc Mathematics Integrated- Rs. 2,36,000 

• BA Philosophy Hons and MA Philosophy Integrated- Rs. 1,46,000 

• B.Sc Botany Hons and M.Sc Botany Integrated/ B.Sc Chemistry Hons and M.Sc Chemistry Integrated/B.Sc Physics Hons and M.Sc Physics Integrated- Rs. 2,56,000

• BBA Hons and MBA Hons Integrated - Rs. 4,76,000 

The fee for various sub-courses under the M.A. programme is as follows-

• English-Rs. 1,33,000

• Journalism and Mass Communication- Rs. 1,05,000

• Sanskrit/Philosophy- Rs. 64,750

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Doctoral programmes

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University also offers doctoral programmes in the form of Ph. D to postgraduates. Ph. D scholars need to meet the eligibility criteria and undergo the entire admission process duly to secure their admission.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Ph.D admissions

The Ph.D programme at SMVDU is of six years wherein aspiring scholars have to work under a faculty and submit a thesis on their preferred topic and subject to receive their degree. The number of seats depends on the availability each year, and the university reserves the right to alter the same.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Ph.D Admissions Eligibility

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Ph.D admissions process 2021

• Candidates have to apply and  appear for an entrance exam.

• Shortlisted applicants (except those who have qualified UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/UGC-NET (including JRF)/SLET/teacher-fellowship holder/GATE/or have passed M.Phil programme) are exempted from the entrance exam. 

• Candidates have to secure at least 50% in order to qualify the entrance exam.

• Those students who qualify the test conducted by the exam will have to appear for a viva or interview.

• Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance exam and performance in the interview.

• The candidate must submit all the documents required for admission confirmation and fee payment.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Ph.D admissions documents required

• Master's degree

• Marksheet of all semesters in the master’s programme

• UGC / CSIR - NET or GATE scorecard and rank

• Sponsorship certificate on employer's letterhead (for sponsored candidates)

• No-objection certificate from the employer and an application form (for non-sponsored candidates seeking part-time registration)