SMVDU: Admissions, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Rankings
India
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University - [SMVDU] ,Katra ,Jammu and Kashmir
Overview
Latest Updates-
- The GATE 2025 exam - Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.
- The IIT JAM 2025 exam - February 2, 2025.
- The CUET UG registration process 2025 for admission to UG courses will commence tentatively during the last week of Feb 2025.
- The CAT 2024 result has been declared for admission to MBA/PGDM courses
- The CMAT 2025 exam - Jan 25, 2025.
- The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam for admission to BE/BTech courses is scheduled to be held between Jan 22 and Jan 29, 2025.
- The B.Arch and B.Plan courses - Jan 30, 2025.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, also known as SMVD University or SMVDU, was established in 1999 by the State Legislature Act. It is approved and accredited by UGC, AIU, CIC, AICTE, and COA. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and integrated programs. The candidates can appear in exams like JEE Main / NATA / GATE / CAT / MAT / CMAT/ JAM / UGC-NET / JRF / SLET for admission. SMVDU ranks 31st in the Architecture category, 151-200th in engineering, and 801-1000 in the overall category. Total number of students taken in a year is 1800 (approx) . The university also provides scholarships to merit students with a full fee waiver or 50% based on the criteria. The fee ranges from ₹3.6 lakhs to ₹5.6 lakhs.
The top recruiters at SMVDU are big names such as Infosys, TATA, Cognizant, IBM, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Wipro, SAMSUNG, BOSCH, Berger and Tech Mahindra. Cognizant was the highest recruiter in 2022 and 2023. The median average salary offered in B.tech ₹5.5 lakhs and ₹4.6 Lakhs in respective years.
Quick Highlights-
Check the important features of the SMVDU below.
Particulars | Details |
Top Recruiters | Infosys, TATA, Cognizant, IBM, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Wipro, SAMSUNG, BOSCH, Berger and Tech Mahindra |
Ranking | NIRF:
Times Higher Education
NIRF Innovation Ranking:
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University Type | Public |
Popular Courses | B.Tech and MBA |
Recognition By | UGC, AIU, CIC, AICTE, COA |
Entrance Exams | SMVDUEE / JEE Main / NATA / GATE / CAT / MAT / CMAT/ JAM / UGC-NET / JRF / SLET |
Year of Establishment | 1999 |
Total Faculty | 120+ |
Total no. of seats | 1,800+ |
No. of Departments | 26 courses across 6 streams |
Application mode | Online and offline |
Rankings
Particulars | Ranking |
NIRF | #151-200 rank ‘engineering category #31 in B.Arch category |
Times Higher Education | #801–1000 rank in the 'Overall' category. |
NIRF Innovation Ranking | #151 out of 312 colleges- INDIA |
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University - [SMVDU] ,Katra ,Jammu and Kashmir
Programs
SMVDU offers courses in science, engineering, and architecture, as well as MBA/PGDM programs. All these courses require a minimum of 10+2 and graduation with 50% eligibility, and some require entrance exam qualifications like JEE Mains/NATA, CUET/CUET-PG, CMAT, MAT, and GATE.
Course | Fees |
B.E./B.Tech | ₹3.6 lakhs- ₹5.6 lakhs |
B.Arch | ₹5.6 Lakhs |
BBA | ₹2.6 Lakhs- ₹3.2 Lakhs |
MBA/PGDM | ₹3.2 lakhs- ₹3.5 lakhs |
M.E./M.Tech | ₹1.3 Lakhs- ₹1.4 Lakhs |
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]
Master of Technology [M.Tech]
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]
Bachelor of Arts [BA]
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University - [SMVDU] ,Katra ,Jammu and Kashmir
Admissions
SMVDU offers admission to various courses depending on the merit of entrance exams, such as JEE Mains/NATA, CUET/CUET-PG, CMAT, MAT, and GATE.
Course | No. Of Courses | Eligibility | Entrance Exams |
B.E./B.Tech | 15 courses | 10+2 Passing marks: 75% | JEE Main and CUET |
B.Arch | 1 course | 10+2 Passing marks: 50% | JEE Main and NATA |
BBA | 3 courses | 10+2 Passing marks: 50% | CUET, CBSE/ICS- 12th, and JKBOSE |
MBA/PGDM | 2 courses | 10+2 Passing marks: 50% Graduation: 50% | MAT, CAT CUET-PG, and CMAT |
M.E./M.Tech | 6 courses | Minimum passing marks in graduation: 50-60% | GATE, CUET - PG and CCMT |
Important dates
SMVDU admission and registration important dates, both upcoming and expected, are given as follows:
Important events | Dates |
GATE 2025 Exam | Feb 1, 2, 15, 16, 2025 |
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University - [SMVDU] ,Katra ,Jammu and Kashmir
Placements
SMVDU placement details for two years are given in the table below. It will assist the scholars in comparing and getting ideas related to packages offered in different courses
Particulars | 2023 | 2022 |
Median package -B. Tech | ₹5.5 lakhs | ₹4.6 Lakhs |
Median package - MBA | ₹4.41 lakhs | ₹4.2 Lakhs |
Median package -B. Arch | ₹2.5 Lakhs | ₹2.5 Lakhs |
Total students placed | 455 | 260 |
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University - [SMVDU] ,Katra ,Jammu and Kashmir
Scholarships
SMVDU also provides scholarships to merit students with a full fee waiver or 50% based on the criteria. The fee ranges from ₹3.6 lakhs to ₹5.6 lakhs.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University - [SMVDU] ,Katra ,Jammu and Kashmir
Infrastructure
SMVDU hostel facilities are very nice. It is a fully residential university. It has various facilities like a sports center, mess hall, library, and community clubs for the residential students.
- Fees for female hostel charges- ₹20,000
- Fees for male hostel charges- ₹20,000