SMVDU Katra: Courses, Admission 2025, Cutoff, Fees, Placements, Ranking

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About SMVDU Katra

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra was inaugurated in 2004 and has been granted statutory recognition through an act of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature. SMVDU Katra spreads across 470 acres of land at Trikuta Hills. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University has been recognised under the UGC Act of 1956.

SMVDU Katra offers courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-levels. The courses offered by SMVDU Katra are approved by the UGC, AICTE and Council of Architecture. SMVDU Katra offers courses in the streams of Engineering and Architecture, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Sciences, Management and Business Administration and more.

The popular courses offered by SMVDU Katra are B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, MA, Ph.D and so on. Admission to SMVDU Katra is based on various entrance examinations like CUET UG, CUET PG, GATE, NATA, JEE Main, UCEED, and so on.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra has a placement cell that offers internship and job opportunities to the students. According to the NIRF Report of 2025, the median salary offered in placements 2024 for B.Tech placements was Rs 5 Lakhs. The median salary offered in MBA placements 2023-2024 stood at Rs 4.50 Lakhs per annum.

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SMVDU Katra offers several infrastructural facilities including separate accommodations for boys and girls, a cafeteria, medical facilities, a convenience store, a bank/ ATM, sports, a gym, a library, laboratories, an auditorium and many others.

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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra Ranking Highlights

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks institutes on the basis of various parameters like teaching, learning, infrastructure, and learning. SMVDU Katra has been ranked in various categories during NIRF ranking 2024.

SMVDU Katra Ranking Highlights 2024

According to the NIRF Ranking 2024, SMVDU Katra has been ranked 31st in the architecture category. The details of SMVDU Katra rankings as per NIRF report 2024 are mentioned in the table below.

SMVDU Katra NIRF Rankings 2024

Domain	Position
State Public Universities	51-100
Agriculture	31st
Engineering	151-200

SMVDU Katra Careers360 Rankings 2024

Domain	Rank/Rating
Universities	84
Engineering	AAAA+
Bschool	AAA

SMVDU Katra Location

The university is located at Sub-Post Office, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir.

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SMVDU Katra Highlights

Parameter	Description
Established	1999
Exam	JEE Main, GATE, CMAT +6 more CUET UG, CAT, CUET PG, UCEED, NATA, MAT
Courses	15 Degrees and 50 Courses
Institute Type	State University
Approvals	UGC, AICTE, Council of Architecture
Gender	Co-ed
Faculty Count	131
Campus Size	470 acres
Gender Percentage	Male 81% and Female 19%
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States	40%

SMVDU Katra Rankings / Accreditations

NIRF Ranking

300 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.

Domain	Year	Score	Rank Band	Rank
Engineering	2024	-NA-	151-200	-NA-
Engineering	2023	-NA-	101-150	-NA-
Engineering	2022	40.08	-NA-	101
Engineering	2021	41.22	-NA-	79
Engineering	2020	39.68	-NA-	78

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SMVDU Katra Placements

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University has a separate training and placement cell which assists the SMVDU campus placement process for the graduating students. As per the NIRF Report of 2025, the median salary offered in SMVDU B.Tech placements 2024 was Rs 5 Lakhs. The median salary offered in SMVDU MBA placements 2024 stood at Rs 4.50 Lakhs per annum. As per the data published on the official website, several companies like Tata Elxsi, TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra and so on hired a large number of students in SMVDU placements 2023. Accent...

Domain

Engineering and Architecture

Level

Year

4 Years

Statistics for Academic Year 2023

Particulars	Statistics
First year total students intake	380
Total students admitted	342
Total Graduated Students	333
Total Placed Students	222
Placement Percentage	67.48
Total student gone for higher studies	4
Median Salary	5.50 L

Placement yearly trends

Placement Percentage

Source Data NIRF 2024

Key takeaways from SMVDU Katra's Placement Statistics

The Placement Percentage of SMVDU Katra has increased by 14.29 %
The Median salary of SMVDU Katra has increased by 16.36 %

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Student Diversification at SMVDU Katra

Education Level

Demographic Representation

Data Source: NIRF 2024

Courses offered by SMVDU Katra

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra (SMVDU) offers various programmes. SMVDU Katra courses are available at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. There are around 50 courses offered at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. Engineering, Sciences, Management, and Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences are some of the areas in which SMVDU Katra courses are offered. SMVDU Katra courses include B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Sc, BA (Hons), B.Sc (Hons), BBA Hons, M.Sc, MA, M.Tech, MBA, and Ph.D. SMVDU Katra fees also vary for each course at each le...

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B.E /B.Tech M.E /M.Tech. Ph.D M.A. M.Sc. Animation and Design Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

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MBA

Study Mode

Full time

Seats

120

Fees

₹ 3.98 L

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CAT

B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering

Study Mode

Full time

Seats

120

Fees

₹ 6.46 L

Exams

CUET UG

B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering

Study Mode

Full time

Seats

120

Fees

₹ 6.46 L

Exams

CUET UG

BBA Hons and MBA Integrated

Study Mode

Full time

Seats

Fees

₹ 5.02 L

Exams

CUET UG

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

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Full time

Seats

Fees

₹ 6.46 L

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CUET UG

B.Tech Electrical Engineering

Study Mode

Full time

Seats

Fees

₹ 6.46 L

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CUET UG

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Top Exams Accepted by SMVDU Katra

(NATA) - National Aptitude Test in Architecture

Application Date - Online mode

2 Feb'25 - 19 May'25

Application Process Eligibility Criteria Exam Pattern Mock Test Admit Card Answer Key Result Counselling Process

(CUET UG) - Common University Entrance Test (UG)

Admit Card Date - Online mode

14 May'25 - 23 May'25

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(MAT) - Management Aptitude Test

Application Date - Online mode

24 May'25 - 24 May'25

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SMVDU Katra Exam Updates

CUET accountancy re test 2025 applciation portal opens

UCEED 2025 round 2 seat allotment out

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SMVDU Katra Scholarship

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University has initiated many SMVDU Scholarships. Scholarship programmes for bachelor's, master's and doctorate programmes are offered to ensure that meritorious students can fulfill their dream of achieving education in their desired course. Scholarships at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University also help at promoting a healthy work culture and sparking a competitive spirit among students.

Student Merit cum Means Scholarship Scheme (SMMSS) is one of the main SMVDU Katra Scholarship schemes, the beneficiaries of which can avail tuition and hostel fee waivers from 10% to 100%. Special scholarship scheme, SMVDU scholarship for meritorious girl students, and assistantship for masters and Ph. D students are also provided at SMVDU with the necessary specifications for availing them.

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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Scholarships

Name	Amount	Eligibility Criteria
Student Merit cum Means Scholarship Scheme (SMMSS)	10% to 100% waiver of tuition and hostel fee.	Top 10% meritorious students in all the professional disciplines. SGPA of at least 8.50 has to be maintained in the preceding semester.
Special Scholarship Scheme	For B. Tech- Upto 30,000 AIR(CRL) in JEE complete tuition waiver for five semesters Between the ranks of 30,000 and 50,000 AIR with full waiver on tuition for first four semesters Between 50,000 and 100000 in AIR with JEE with tuition waiver for first three semesters. For B.Arch- Upto 500 rank in AIR(CRL) in JEE Main examination- with a full waiver of tuition fee for five semesters Above 500 & up-to 1500 AIR(CRL) in JEE (Main)-full waiver of the tuition fee for the first 4 semesters Above 1500 & up-to 3000 AIR(CRL) in JEE (Main)- total waiver of tuition fee for 3 semesters For MBA- Above 90 percentile in MAT/CMAT- full Tuition Fee waiver for first year & 50% waiver for second year 85 to 90 percentile in MAT/CMAT total waiver of the tuition fee for first year 80 to 85 percentile in MAT/CMAT 50% of the tuition fee to be waived for first year	Minimum CGPA of 7.5 with no backlogs in any semester.
Shakti Scholarship	N/A	Based on academic performance
Monthly assistantship from AICTE	N/A	Assistantship to AICTE must be applied for. Students have to devote 8 hours per week of academic support for the concerned school.
Assistantship for Ph.D scholars	Rs.25,000/- p.m. for first two years and Rs. 28,000/- p.m. for the next one year + contingency of Rs. 12,000/- p.a. for the initial two years + Rs. 25,000/- for the 3rd year or until the submission of the thesis.	10 hours of academic support to be devoted per week for the school/university/faculty. Minimum SGPA of 7.50 in the preceding semester/ satisfactory performance in the research work, comprehensive examinations, and responsibilities. Extendable on the basis of review of the performance by the DSRC of the concerned Ph.D. scholar through SRC and on the approval of the Vice Chancellor.

Eligible students can apply for these scholarships.

Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

UG (4 years): 53/1351

UG (5 years): 2/125

Data Source: NIRF 2024

SMVDU Katra Admission

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) Katra admissions 2025 are available for various undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, and Ph.D programmes and it offers various specialisations under each programme. The grades received in the entrance test of SMVDU Katra or the national level examination are used to determine SMVDU admissions 2025 to various UG and PG programmes.

Some of the entrance exams accepted for SMVDU admissions 2025 are CUET UG, CUET PG, JEE Main, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE and so on. The candidates who are interested in SMVDU admissions 2025 must meet the eligibility criteria. SMVDU zadmissions eligibility criteria will vary for each programme and each course.

SMVDU Admissions 2025 Highlights

Mentioned below are the names of the entrance examinations accepted for the SMVDU admissions 2025.

Entrance Exams Accepted for SMVDU Admissions 2025

Courses	Entrance Exams Accepted
UG Programmes	UCEED/ NATA/ JEE main/CUET UG/ SMVDU admission entrance examination
PG Programmes	CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GAT-B/ SMVDU admission entrance examination
PhD Programmes	UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ UGC-NET (including JRF)/ SLET/ GATE

How to apply for SMVDU admissions 2025?

Candidates need to follow the below mentioned SMVDU application process before taking SMVDU admissions.

SMVDU Katra Registrations 2025

The candidate should apply for the desired course from the University website.
The candidates must fill out the SMVDU application form 2025 with the required information.
The applicant must scan and upload the required documents.
The applicant must pay the application fee through online mode at the end of the application procedure.

Important Dates for SMVDU Admissions 2025

Particulars	B.Tech/ M.Tech/ M.Sc/ MA	B.Sc/ BA/ BBA/ B.Des	MBA
Application process start date	April 9, 2025	April 9, 2025	April 3, 2025
Application process closure date	May 4, 2025	June 30, 2025	April 30, 2025
Correction window	May 5, 2025	July 7, 2025	May 1, 2025
Document verification for horizontal categories	May 7, 2025	July 2, 2025	May 3, 2025
Counselling process start date	May 9, 2025	July 9, 2025	May 9, 2025

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SMVDU Admissions 2025 for UG Programmes

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University admission offers for the undergraduate level which offers B.Tech, B.Arch, BA, B.Sc and BBA programmes. SMVDU admissions in B.Tech are offered in different branches including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science and many others.

SMVDU Admissions Eligibility Criteria 2025

Courses	Seat Intake	Eligibility Criteria
B. Tech	420	The candidates should have at least 60% aggregate marks in Class 10+2.
B.Arch	40	The candidates should have at least 60% aggregate marks in Class 10+2.
B.Des	30	Passed Class 10+2 from any stream.

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SMVDU BTech Admissions 2025

Students must have a valid entrance exam score to apply for SMVDU admissions to the B.Tech courses. Mentioned below are the details about the SMVDU admissions process to the B.Tech courses.

SMVDU BTech Admission Procedure 2025

The candidate should appear for the JEE main/CUET UG/ SMVDU admission entrance examination and secure a valid score in it.
Candidate who meets the SMVDU admission eligibility criteria 2025 can apply for admission.
SMVDU Katra BTech admission 2025 will be shortlisted based on the student's entrance exam rank.
The shortlisted candidate should go for the next step of SMVDU admissions, which is counselling.
Candidate selected for SMVDU admissions 2025 should submit the documents.
The final stage of the admission procedure is paying the SMVDU admission fees.

SMVDU BArch Admissions 2025

Mentioned below are the details regarding the SMVDU admission process to the BArch course.

SMVDU BArch Admission Procedure 2025

The candidate should appear for JEE (Main) Paper II/NATA examination/ SMVDU entrace exam and obtain a valid score.
Candidates who have not appeared in NATA must take the entrance exam.
Candidates eligible for SMVDU admissions 2025 must apply for the counselling.
Applicants will be shortlisted for SMVDU admissions 2025 based on the JEE/NATA/ SMVDU score.
The selected candidates should submit the documents.
Candidates must pay the SMVDU admission fee along with the submission of documents verified once their seat has been allotted.

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SMVDU BDes Admissions 2025

Students can read all the details aboout the SMVDU admission to the B.Des course below.

SMVDU BDes Admission Procedure 2025

Candidates must apply for SMVDU admissions 2025 by visiting the official website.
Candidates will be granted SMVDU Katra BDes admissions 2025 based on the scores obtained in UCEED/ SMVDU admissions entrance examinations.
Selected candidates for SMVDU B.Des admission 2025 will have their names published in the final merit list.
Selected candidates can then secure their admissions by paying the SMVDU Katra B.Des admission fee and submitting the necessary documents.

SMVDU UG Admissions 2025

For SMVDU admission to the UG courses, students must have completed graduation from a recognised board.

SMVDU UG Admission Procedure 2025

Admissions to most of the UG courses like B.Sc, BBA, B.Tech and so on offered by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra are based on the marks obtained in CUET UG scores.
Candidates interested in SMVDU admissions must therefore register themselves for the CUET UG exam via the samarth portal.
Candidates can apply to the respective courses after the declaration of CUET UG results by visiting the official website.
Successful candidates will have their names published in the SMVDU admission merit list.
Candidates can confirm their SMVDU admissions by submitting the necessary documents and paying SMVDU admission fees.

SMVDU Admissions 2025 for PG Courses

SMVDU Katra offers as many as 15 postgraduate courses in various specialisations. The details of SMVDU admissions 2025 are given below along with the details of available seats and minimum eligibility requirements for various PG courses.

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SMVDU Admission Criteria 2025

Courses	Seat Intake	Eligibility Criteria
MBA	120	Must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA score in bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
M.Sc	145	At least 50% aggregate marks in graduation (10+2+3) in any stream of Biosciences from a recognised university/institution.
MA	130	Minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in graduation-relevant discipline from a recognised university/institution.
M.Tech	72	The candidate should have 50% or equivalent CGPA in B.E/B. Tech in relevant disciplines from a recognised university/institution.

SMVDU MBA Admissions 2025

Students can read all the details aboout the SMVDU admission to the MBA course below.

SMVDU MBA Admission Procedure 2025

Candidate must appear for the CAT/MAT/CMAT examinations and secure a valid score.
Eligible candidates should fill out the SMVDU application form 2025.
Candidates will be shortlisted for the next procedure which includes group discussion/personal interview/essay writing.
SMVDU MBA admissions 2025 will be shortlisted based on the valid score in CAT/MAT/CMAT and performance in group discussion/ personal interview/essay writing.
The shortlisted candidates for SMVDU MBA admissions 2025 must submit their documents.
The selected candidates must pay the course fee to freeze the seat.

SMVDU Admissions 2025 for MA and MSc Courses

Students interested in applying for SMVDU admissions can read the admission process below.

SMVDU Admission Process 2025 for MA and M.Sc Courses

The candidate must first apply online for SMVDU admissions and then take the SMVDUEE entrance exam for all the MA and M.Sc courses except M.Sc Biotechnology.
Candidates applying for SMVDU admissions 2025 to the biotechnology must have a valid GAT-B score.
Candidates with a valid CCMN score are exempt from the entrance exam.
Candidates will be shortlisted for SMVDU admissions 2025 based on their entrance exam results.
Shortlisted candidates must participate in the document verification and SMVDU admissions fee payment process.

SMVDU MTech Admissions 2025

Mentioned below are the details regarding the SMVDU admission process to the M.Tech courses.

SMVDU Admission Process for MTech Courses

Eligible students must fill out the SMVDU admissions form.
SMVDU admissions to the M.Tech courses is based on GATE or CUET PG examination.
Shortlisted students must submit the relevant documents for SMVDU admissions.
To finalise SMVDU admissions, students must submit the SMVDU admission fee.

SMVDU Admissions 2025 for PhD Programmes

SMVDU admissions are offered to a doctoral programme. Interested candidates must meet the SMVDU admissions eligibility criteria to get admission to the university. The duration of the doctoral programme is 6 years.

SMVDU Admission Eligibility Criteria 2025

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
PhD	The aspirant should have at least 60% marks or equivalent in a master’s degree or relevant discipline or interdisciplinary/ trans-disciplinary disciplines.

SMVDU PhD Admission Procedure 2025

Candidate has to appear for the entrance test and must secure 60% marks.
Eligible candidate must apply for SMVDU admissions from the university website with the required information.
The admission exam is not required of those who have been shortlisted, with the exception of those who have done an M.Phil programme or who have earned a teacher fellowship or who have passed the UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), UGC-NET (including JRF), SLET, or GATE.
Qualified candidates must appear for the viva or interview.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks obtained in the entrance exam as well as performance in viva or interview.
Shortlisted candidates must submit all the required documents along with the fee payment to freeze the seat.

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Documents Required for SMVDU Admissions 2025

Marksheet of all semesters in the master’s programme
Class 10 / SSC Certificate (SSC)
Higher Secondary School Examination Certificate
Mark sheets of all years/semesters of graduation degree
Master's degree certificate
SMVDUEE/ GAT-B Rank Card
UGC / CSIR - NET or GATE scorecard and rank
JEE Main Admit Card
Transfer/Migration Certificate
Passport size photograph
Character Certificate
No-objection certificate from the employer and an application form (for non-sponsored candidates seeking part-time registration)

Note: SMVDU admissions will be offered only after document verification and fee payment. So, candidates should carry all the above-mentioned documents at the time of SMVDU admissions.

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