Kumaun University Eligibility Criteria: Courses, Age Limit & Qualifications

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• Updated on 6 Sept, 2025 by Malothu

Kumaun University, Nainital, establishes specific eligibility criteria for its diverse academic programs, including Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Postgraduate Diploma, and Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs. These criteria ensure that candidates possess the necessary academic qualifications and, where applicable, valid entrance exam scores to pursue their chosen courses. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the University emphasises merit-based admissions for most programs, with entrance exams required for specific courses such as B.Ed., LL.B., LL.M., M.B.A., and Ph.D. Below is a comprehensive overview of the eligibility requirements for each program level, designed to guide prospective applicants for the 2025 academic session.

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Kumaun University Eligibility Criteria 2025
Additional Notes

Kumaun University Eligibility Criteria 2025

Undergraduate (UG) Programs

Kumaun University offers a variety of UG programs, including B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.B.A., B.C.A., B.F.A., B.H.M., LL.B., and B.Voc. Admission to most UG programs is merit-based, requiring candidates to have completed Class 12 from a recognised board. Specific programs, such as LL.B. and B.H.M., may also need a valid score in the Uttarakhand State Combined Entrance Tests.

S.No	Course	Eligibility Criteria	Duration
1	B.A.	Class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in relevant subjects from a recognized board.	3 years
2	B.Sc.	Class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in Science stream with relevant subjects (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology).	3 years
3	B.Com.	Class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in Commerce or related subjects.	3 years
4	B.B.A.	Class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in any stream.	3 years
5	B.C.A.	Class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) with Mathematics as a subject.	3 years
6	B.F.A.	Class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in any stream.	4 years
7	B.H.M.	Class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in any stream + valid Uttarakhand State Entrance Test score.	4 years
8	B.Voc.	Class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in relevant subjects.	3 years
9	LL.B.	Class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in any stream + valid Uttarakhand State Entrance Test score.	3 years

Postgraduate (PG) Programs

PG programs at Kumaun University, such as M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.B.A., M.Pharma, and LL.M., require a relevant bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate score. Admissions are primarily merit-based, but specific programs, such as the M.B.A. and LL.M., require a valid score in the Kumaun University Entrance Exam or an equivalent.

S.No	Course	Eligibility Criteria	Duration
1	M.A.	Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC) from a recognized university.	2 years
2	M.Sc.	Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc. or equivalent) in relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC).	2 years
3	M.Com.	B.Com. or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC).	2 years
4	M.Pharma	B.Pharma with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC) from a recognized institute.	2 years
5	M.B.A.	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC) + valid Kumaun University Entrance Exam score.	2 years
6	LL.M.	LL.B. or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC) + valid Kumaun University Entrance Exam score.	2 years

PG Diploma and Ph.D. Programs

PG Diploma and Ph.D. programs cater to specialised academic and research interests. Ph.D. admissions require a valid score in the Research Degree Entrance Test (RDET) conducted by Kumaun University, followed by an interview. PG Diploma programs are designed for candidates seeking advanced skills in specific fields.

S.No	Program	Eligibility Criteria	Duration
1	Ph.D.	Master’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC) + valid Research Degree Entrance Test (RDET) score or equivalent (e.g., UGC-NET/JRF) + interview.	Minimum 3 years (extendable)
2	PG Diploma	Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC).	1-2 years

Additional Notes

Entrance Exams: For programs requiring entrance tests (e.g., B.H.M., LL.B., M.B.A., LL.M., Ph.D.), candidates must register and appear for the respective exams via the Uttarakhand State Higher Education Admission Portal (https://ukadmission.samarth.ac.in/). Scores from national-level exams like UGC-NET/JRF may be accepted for Ph.D. exemptions.
Reservation Policy: Kumaun University follows the Government of Uttarakhand’s reservation policy, offering a 5% relaxation in minimum marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Application Process: Candidates must apply online through the Samarth Admission Portal, submit required documents (mark sheets, certificates, ID proof), and pay the application fee (approximately INR 2050 for General/OBC, INR 1050 for SC/ST/PwD, based on similar institutions).
Counselling: Post-application, candidates are shortlisted based on merit or entrance exam scores and must participate in counselling for seat allocation and document verification.