University of Kashmir (KU) is the state university of Kashmir and it was established in 1948. Kashmir University has been approved by the UGC and its NIRF ranking for 2020 in the overall category is 48. However, in NIRF 2021 ranking, the University of Kashmir has been ranked 76th in the overall category. The varsity has maintained consistency in the university category of the NIRF ranking as it has been ranked 48 in the NIRF ranking 2021 and 2020 as well.
NAAC has awarded an ‘A+’ grade to KU. The University of Kashmir offers more than 70 courses and the total student enrollment is more than 16 thousand. The total number of faculty in KU is 408 and the campus size is around 328 acres.
The main campus of KU is divided into three parts - Mirza Bagh campus, Hazratbal campus and Naseem Bagh campus. The vision of the university is to be a world-class university that is committed to creating and disseminating knowledge for the purpose of human development and welfare. Kashmir University’s mission is to create an environment that promotes excellence in teaching, research and also facilitates academic freedom, diversity and harmony.
The University of Kashmir offers courses in two levels - UG and PG. Kashmir University offers a large number of specializations in its courses. University of Kashmir admissions happen via entrance examinations. 67% of seats are filled through the open merit category while the rest are filled through the reservation category.
University of Kashmir address is Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir (main campus). 19 km away from the University of Kashmir is the Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport Srinagar. Srinagar Railway Station is 17 km away from the University. Hazratbal Upper Bus Terminal 1 is 140 m from the location of Kashmir University.
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