Soban Singh Jeena University (SSJU) is a state university located in Almora, Uttarakhand, established in 2020 under the Uttarakhand Act No. 19 of 2020. The Almora campus is the main headquarters, situated at Mall Road, Dugalkhola, Almora – 263601. SSJU is recognized by the Government of Uttarakhand and serves as an affiliating university for colleges in Almora, Bageshwar, Champawat, and Pithoragarh districts. With a student strength exceeding 3,000 and a faculty base of over 250, SSJU offers a diverse portfolio of programs including BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc, MCom, LLB, PhD, and various diploma courses. The campus covers approximately 100 acres and provides modern academic and residential facilities.
Soban Singh Jeena University Admission Deadlines
The typical application window for SSJU Almora opens in April and closes by June each year, with UG and PG admissions generally finalized by July–August. For the 2025 cycle, online applications are expected between April–June 2025, and entrance exams or merit lists are published in July. Application fees range from INR 500–1,200 depending on program level. PhD admissions may have separate deadlines, often in August–September.
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Program |
Application Start |
Application End |
Entrance/Result |
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UG (BA, BSc, BCom, etc.) |
April 2025 |
June 2025 |
July 2025 (Merit List) |
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PG (MA, MSc, MCom, LLB, etc.) |
April 2025 |
June 2025 |
July–August 2025 |
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PhD |
August 2025 |
September 2025 |
October 2025 (Entrance/Interview) |
Soban Singh Jeena University UG Admission
Undergraduate admissions at SSJU Almora are primarily merit-based, using Class 12 marks for most programs, with select courses requiring entrance tests. The university offers BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA, LLB, and diploma programs, with annual intakes of ~180–250 seats per major. Application fees for UG programs are typically INR 500–800. The last admission cycle saw cutoffs for BA and BSc in the 55–70% range, while professional courses may require higher scores or entrance ranks.
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Course |
Eligibility |
Seats |
Selection Criteria |
Total Fees (INR) |
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BA |
10+2 (Any stream), 50–55%+ |
~200 |
Merit (12th marks) |
6,000–8,000/year |
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BSc |
10+2 (Science), 55%+ |
~180 |
Merit (12th marks) |
8,000–12,000/year |
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BCom |
10+2 (Commerce/Any), 50%+ |
~150 |
Merit (12th marks) |
7,000–9,000/year |
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LLB |
Graduation (Any), 45%+ |
~60 |
Entrance/merit |
15,000–18,000/year |
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BBA/BCA |
10+2, 50%+ |
~60 |
Merit/Entrance |
12,000–16,000/year |
Soban Singh Jeena University PG Admission
Postgraduate admissions at SSJU Almora include MA, MSc, MCom, LLM, and select professional programs. Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree in relevant field with minimum marks of 45–55%. PG seats per program typically range from 40–80. Admissions are mostly merit-based, but some courses (e.g., LLM, MSc) may require entrance exams or interviews. Total fees for PG programs are in the INR 10,000–22,000 range per year. Scholarships are available for meritorious and reserved category students.
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Course |
Eligibility |
Seats |
Selection Criteria |
Total Fees (INR) |
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MA |
BA/BSc (Relevant), 45–50%+ |
~60 |
Merit/Entrance |
10,000–15,000/year |
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MSc |
BSc (Relevant), 50–55%+ |
~40 |
Merit/Entrance |
12,000–18,000/year |
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MCom |
BCom, 50%+ |
~50 |
Merit |
10,000–14,000/year |
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LLM |
LLB, 50%+ |
~20 |
Entrance/Interview |
22,000–25,000/year |
Soban Singh Jeena University PhD Admission
SSJU Almora offers doctoral programs in select disciplines, including Science, Humanities, Commerce, and Law. PhD admissions require a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks and often a university-conducted entrance exam followed by an interview. The annual intake for PhD programs is typically 8–15 seats per department. Applications are usually invited in August–September, with interviews held in October. Fee structure for PhD programs ranges from INR 25,000–35,000/year.
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Department |
Eligibility |
Seats |
Selection Criteria |
Total Fees (INR) |
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Science |
Master’s (Science), 55%+ |
8–12 |
Entrance + Interview |
30,000–35,000/year |
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Humanities |
Master’s (Arts), 55%+ |
8–10 |
Entrance + Interview |
25,000–30,000/year |
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Commerce |
Master’s (Commerce), 55%+ |
8–10 |
Entrance + Interview |
28,000–32,000/year |
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Law |
LLM, 55%+ |
NA |
Entrance + Interview |
32,000–35,000/year |
Soban Singh Jeena University Application Process
The SSJU Almora application process is conducted online via the official portal (ssju.ac.in). Applicants must register, fill out the form, upload documents, and pay the application fee (INR 500–1,200 depending on program). The process includes document verification and, where applicable, entrance test or interview scheduling. Reserved category applicants should upload valid certificates for fee waivers and seat reservations. Merit lists and results are published on the university website, and selected candidates must complete admission formalities within the stipulated window.
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Online registration at ssju.ac.in
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Fill application form with academic and personal details
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Upload scanned documents (marksheets, ID, photo, signature)
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Pay application fee (INR 500–1,200)
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Submit and track application status online
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Step |
Details |
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Registration |
Create account with basic info |
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Form Filling |
Enter academic, personal, and contact details |
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Document Upload |
Upload marksheets, certificates, photo, signature |
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Fee Payment |
Pay online (INR 500–1,200) |
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Submission |
Submit form and download receipt |
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Merit/Entrance |
Check merit list or entrance exam schedule |
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Admission |
Complete admission formalities if selected |
