Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University - [SMVDU]

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, was ranked 101st among engineering institutions and in the Top-20 architecture schools by NIRF 2022. The university offers undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral courses, including BTech, BArch, BA, MA, MSc, MTech, and MBA. The Faculty of Management has two departments: the School of Business and the School of Economics.

The School of Business offers PG courses like MBA and a five-year Integrated MBA with BBA Honours. The university also offers a five-year Integrated MSc Economics course and a PhD in Economics. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Science includes the School of Philosophy and Culture and the School of Language and Literature.

Admission to BTech courses requires a CUET UG or JEE Main score. BArch admissions are based on JEE Main or NATA scores, followed by SMVDU direct counselling, JOSAA, or CSBA. MBA admissions are granted based on the CAT score.

For the five-year integrated BSc and MSc course, candidates must pass the 10+2 level. Students seeking admission to MSc, MA, and MTech must pass graduation. For MSc and MTech, candidates must also qualify for the JUET and GATE entrance exams, respectively.

SMVDU JEE Main Cutoff 2024 The JEE Main cutoff for 2024 for the General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for JEE Main is 1274 - 74002. Courses | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 5 --- | --- | --- | --- | --- B.Arch | 1274 | 1514 | 1696 | 1857 B.Tech Computer Science Engineering | 51747 | 57021 | 57239 | 61593 B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | 63838 | 71067 | 72302 | 75947 B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 65004 | 73629 | 75087 | 81774 B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 69550 | 76554 | 79985 | 89898 B.Tech Civil Engineering | 74002 | 82542 | 87386 | 96085 B.Tech Mathematics and Computing | 54182 | 60939 | 64234 | 66299 B.Tech Biotechnology | 60123 | 70721 | 83277 | 88532 SMVDU Rankings SMVDU is ranked 100-150 in the overall category by NIRF 2022.

It is ranked 101st among engineering institutions and 16th among architecture colleges in India. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) in Katra offers several full-time courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The table below lists the courses, their duration, eligibility, fees, and selection criteria. **BTech** The BTech course is a 4-year full-time programme.

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and secured 60% aggregate. Specialisations are Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. The total fee is INR 6.17 lakhs.

Selection is based on a qualified score in CUET UG or JEE Main, or a qualified score in SMVDUEE conducted by the University, followed by SMVDU direct counselling, JOSAA, or CSAB counselling. **BArch** The BArch course is a 4-year full-time programme. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and secured 50% aggregate. Selection is based on a qualified score in JEE Main or NATA, followed by SMVDU direct counselling, JOSAA, or CSAB. **MTech** The MTech course is a 2-year full-time programme.

Candidates must have passed B.Tech or B.E in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Specialisations are Electronics & Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Energy System. The total fee is INR 1.87 lakhs.

Selection is based on a valid GATE score or a qualified SMVDUEE score, followed by CCMT direct counselling or SMVDU Direct Counselling. **MA** The MA course is a 2-year full-time programme. Candidates must have passed graduation with 50% aggregate. For English, candidates must have passed graduation in English with 50% aggregate.

Specialisations are English, Journalism & Mass Communication, Philosophy, and Sanskrit. The total fee is INR 1.43 lakhs. Selection is based on merit. **MSc** The MSc course is a 2-year full-time programme.

Candidates must have graduated with 50% aggregate from a relevant discipline. Specialisations are Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Botany. The total fee is INR 1.65 lakhs.

Selection is based on the SMVDUEE followed by the obtained score of JAM. **MBA** The MBA course is a 2-year full-time programme. Candidates must have completed graduation with 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised University. The specialisation is Management.

Selection is based on the obtained score of CAT, MAT, CMAT, or through CUET PG. **Integrated MSc** The Integrated MSc course is a 5-year full-time programme. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate in a relevant discipline. Specialisations are Botany, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Economics.

The total fee is INR 2.66 lakhs. Selection is based on CUET UG followed by SMVDU direct counselling. **Integrated MA** The Integrated MA course is a 5-year full-time programme. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate in relevant subjects.

Specialisations are Philosophy, English, and Economics. Selection is based on CUET UG followed by SMVDU direct counselling. **Integrated MBA** The Integrated MBA course is a 5-year full-time programme. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% aggregate.

The specialisation is Management. Selection is based on CUET UG followed by SMVDU direct counselling. **PhD** The PhD course is a 3-year full-time programme. Candidates must have passed a master’s degree with 6.5 CGPA in the relevant field of study.

Specialisations are Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Management, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Economics, Management Studies, and Philosophy. The total fee is INR 2.37 lakhs. Candidates who have obtained a qualified score in GATE, UGC-NET, JRF, or SLET are exempted from the selection process.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) is located in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. Admission to its courses is based on the entrance test conducted by the University. Candidates must pass this entrance exam with a 50% aggregate to be eligible.

For more details on the courses offered and the fee structure, you can refer to the SMVDU Courses & Fees page. SMVDU Katra has a training and placement cell that helps graduates get placed in companies. The cell assists recruiters with pre-placement discussions, tests, interviews, and other support from the campus team.

Around 23 recruiters took part in the 2020 placement drive, which was the highest number in recent years. More than 150 students were selected by recruiters. Infosys made the highest number of placement offers.

Other recruiters included TCS, ICICI Prudential, Wipro Ltd, ICICI Bank, Ericsson Global, and EZMATA Technologies. SMVDU offers scholarships to students who meet the eligibility criteria. To avail of these scholarships, candidates must score a minimum CGPA of 7.50 with no backlogs in each semester.

For BTech: - Up to 30,000 AIR(CRL) in JEE Main: Full Tuition Fee Waiver for the first 5 semesters. - Above 50,000 and up to 1,00,000 AIR(CRL) in JEE (Mains): Full Tuition Fee waiver for the first 3 semesters. For MBA: - Above 90% in MAT/CMAT: Full Tuition Fee waiver for the first year and 50% Tuition Fee waiver for the second year. - Between 85 to 90% in MAT/CMAT: Full Tuition Fee waiver for the first year. - Between 80 to 85% in MAT/CMAT: 50% Tuition Fee waiver for the first year. For BArch: - AIR (CRL) in JEE (Main) examination (Paper-II) Rank up to 500: Full Tuition Fee waiver for the first 5 semesters. - Rank above 500 and up to 1,500: Full Tuition Fee waiver for the first 4 semesters. - Rank above 1,500 and up to 3,000: Full Tuition Fee waiver for the first 3 semesters.

SMVDU Katra has good facilities and faculty. The teachers are dedicated to providing knowledge and skills. Many have graduated, and some hold PhDs in their fields.

The campus is vibrant and offers students all the facilities they may need. SMVDU provides hostel facilities that are well maintained. The hostels have basic amenities and come at reasonable prices.

The yearly cost of the hostel is 13.75k. For admission to the MSc course, SMVDU accepts the JUET entrance test. The selection is also based on the SMVDUEE followed by the score obtained in JAM.

The university offers scholarships for BArch students if they score a minimum CGPA of 7.50 with no backlogs in each semester. The details are: - Up to 500 AIR(CRL) in JEE (Mains): Full Tuition Fee waiver for the first 5 semesters. - Above 500 and up to 1500 AIR(CRL) in JEE (Mains): Full Tuition Fee waiver for the first 4 semesters. To contact SMVDU Katra, candidates can call 01991-285524 (08 lines), +91-9419911696, or +91-9622885588.

For enquiries about online applications, candidates can call the toll-free number 1800-180-7133. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) is located in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. It is a state university established by an Act of the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature.

The university is fully funded by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, management, architecture, and basic sciences. Admission to most programs is based on national-level entrance exams.

For B.Tech programs, admission is done through JEE Main. For M.Tech, M.Sc, and MBA programs, the university considers GATE, IIT JAM, and CAT/MAT scores respectively. The university has a residential campus spread over 25 acres.

It has modern academic blocks, hostels for boys and girls, a central library, and sports facilities. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled. SMVDU has been accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

The university has collaborations with several international universities for student exchange and research. It also has a dedicated placement cell that organizes campus recruitment drives. The university follows a semester system for all its programs.

The medium of instruction is English. The academic calendar includes two semesters, with examinations held at the end of each semester. For admission to the B.Tech program, candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

They must also have a valid JEE Main score. For M.Tech, a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant branch is required along with a valid GATE score. The application process is conducted online through the official university website.

Candidates need to register, fill in their details, upload required documents, and pay the application fee. The fee structure varies depending on the program and category of the candidate. The university provides scholarships to meritorious students based on their academic performance.

It also offers financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections. Hostel accommodation is available for both boys and girls on a first-come, first-served basis. The placement cell at SMVDU works throughout the year to bring companies to the campus.

It provides training in aptitude, technical skills, and soft skills to prepare students for recruitment. Many reputed companies participate in the placement drives each year.