Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Campus, Sub -post office- Katra, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
  • Established: 2004
  • Fees: ₹21.40K - ₹5.65L

About SMVDU

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, commonly referred to as SMVD University or SMVDU, was founded in 1999 under the legislation of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature. This fully residential University is located close to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, near Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. It is recognized by the UGC under Section 2(F) & Section 12(B) of the UGC Act of 1956.

SMVDU boasts over 20 collaborations and includes one college of Nursing (SMVD College of Nursing) along with four faculties comprising 15 Schools. The University offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Integrated, and PhD programmes in various fields such as Engineering, Science, Management, Philosophy, and other subjects of current relevance, with all technical courses accredited by AICTE, CIC, and COA. Admissions to the University are based on both entrance exams and merit, followed by SMVDU Direct Counselling specific to each course.

Particulars

Highlights

Year of establishment

1999

Campus

Katra, Jammu and Kashmir

Accepted exams

SMVDUEE / JEE Main / NATA / GATE / CAT / MAT / CMAT/ JAM / UGC-NET / JRF / SLET

Campus size

470 acre

Recognised by

UGC, AIU, CIC, AICTE, COA

College rankings (2019)

  • Ranked 81st for Engineering by Outlook
  • Ranked 85th for Engineering by NIRF
  • Ranked 76-100 for MBA by NIRF

Modes of education

Full-time

Number of courses offered

26 courses across 6 streams

Total no. of seats

1,800+

Collaborations

  • IIT, Jammu
  • University of Jammu
  • National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
  • Government Medical College, Jammu

Official website

www.smvdu.ac.in

Gender intake

Co-ed

Application mode

Online

Total faculty

120+

SMVDU Popular Programmes 2025

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University stands out as one of the leading institutions offering programs in Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Design, and more. With a comprehensive selection of 51 courses, the university has received recognition from esteemed ranking organizations, including NIRF and Times Higher Education. Among its diverse array of programs, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University provides various options such as B.E. / B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, and B.Sc., among others. Below, candidates can find details regarding eligibility and fees for the different courses available at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University:

B.E. / B.Tech

15 Courses / 3 years - 4 years

Exams Accepted JEE Main, CUET
  • Tuition Fees₹3.60L - ₹5.65L
  • Salary₹5.50LPA

B.Sc.

8 Courses / 4 years - 5 years

Exams Accepted CUET, CBSE 12th, JKBOSE 12th
  • Tuition Fees₹85.60K - ₹3.00L
  • Salary₹3.00LPA - ₹5.50LPA

MBA/PGDM

2 Courses / 2 years - 5 years

Exams Accepted MAT, CAT, CMAT, CUET, CUET-PG
  • Tuition Fees₹3.21L - ₹3.53L
  • Salary₹3.00LPA - ₹4.41LPA

M.Sc.

8 Courses / 2 years - 5 years

Exams Accepted CUET-PG, CUET, IIT JAM, CCMN
  • Tuition Fees₹50.00K - ₹1.40L
  • Salary₹3.00LPA - ₹4.41LPA

BBA

3 Courses / 3 years - 5 years

Exams Accepted CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC, JKBOSE
  • Tuition Fees₹2.57L - ₹3.21L
  • Salary₹3.00LPA - ₹5.50LPA

M.A.

9 Courses / 2 years - 5 years

Exams Accepted CUET-PG, CUET
  • Tuition Fees₹21.40K - ₹1.07L
  • Salary₹3.00LPA - ₹4.41LPA

B.A.

7 Courses / 4 years - 5 years

Exams Accepted CUET
  • Tuition Fees₹42.80K - ₹1.07L
  • Salary₹3.00LPA - ₹5.50LPA

B.Arch

1 Courses / 5 years

Exams Accepted JEE Main, NATA
  • Tuition Fees₹5.65L
  • Salary₹2.50LPA

M.E./M.Tech

6 Courses / 2 years

Exams Accepted GATE, CCMT, CUET-PG
  • Tuition Fees₹1.32L - ₹1.41L
  • Salary₹7.00LPA
  • Fees: ₹5.00L
  • Courses Offered: 1
  • Fees: ₹6.69K
  • Courses Offered: 1
  • Fees: ₹1.86L
  • Courses Offered: 1

Frequently asked questions bannerFrequently Asked Questions

Can I get admission in SMVDU without CUET?

SMVDU admission process are both entrance and merit-based followed by counselling. SMVDU accepts the admission on the basis of CUET exam for most of the UG & PG courses.  For few courses such as BTech, MBA, M.Tech admission are based on JEE/CAT/MAT/GATE/CCMT. 

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