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Q:   What can students do after JEE Main session 2 result?
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After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced

Q:   What is the latest expected JEE Main cutoff for the year?
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NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category

JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff

Common Rank List

90-91

Gen-EWS

75-76

OBC-NCL

73-74

SC

51-52

ST

37-38

PwD

0.0013527

Q:   How was placement at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University?
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The placements at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) in 2023 were good, with an average package of INR 4.6 LPA for BTech students and INR 4.01 LPA for MTech students. The highest package offered was INR 12 LPA.

The companies that visited the campus are:

  • Tech Mahindra
  • Infosys
  • Accenture
  • Cognizant
  • Wipro
  • TCS
  • Capgemini
  • HCL Technologies
  • IBM
  • Dell
  • Deloitte
  • EY and more.

SMVDU has a dedicated Training and Placement Cell that assists students with summer training/internships and campus placements. 

Q:   How costly is Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University?
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This Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University college can said to be costly or have a high fee as it provides high standards or students to get a quality education here. It has all Phd faculties and now if we look at the fee structure below :-

MA - Rs. 81,000 ( 1st year fees )

M.Tech - Rs. 1.03 Lacs ( 1st year fees )

P.hd - Rs. 92,750 ( 1st year fees ) 

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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Admissions 2025

M.Sc. Admissions 2026

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CUET-PG, IIT JAM, CUET
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24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26
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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University FAQs

Q:   Is M.Tech at SMVDU better than Tezpur University?
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M.Tech at Tezpur university is better than M.Tech at SMVDU because the placements at Tezpur university provides much better options and salaries as compared to SMVDU. 

In comparison of both the universities it can be seen that the highest package of M.Tech at SMVDU in year 2022 was 3.6 LPA while at tezpurTuniversity was 4.01 LPA. 

Q:   Can I get admission into SMVDU with a rank of 1,35,000?
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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University offers BTech across five specialisations. During SMVDU cutoff 2023, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was 94017, for B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering was 227213, for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering was 402493, for B.Tech. in Civil Engineering was 657668 and for B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering was 505053 for the General category All India seat. Hence, candidate with a rank of 1,35,000 in JEE Main can get a seat at SMVDU in all the specialisations except for BTech CSE as per the last year cutoff. 

Q:   Is SMVDU good for BSc Hons?
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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University has received good reviews from the students pursuing the BSc Hons programme in terms of placements, infrastructure and quality of teaching. According to the verified Shiksha Reviews, the students have left the following SMVDU BSc Hons reviews:

  • At least 50-60% students find placements. The lower package offered is INR 2LPA-INR 5 LPA
  • Maximum 80-90% of students got internships
  • Infrastructure is good. Wi-Fi works properly, good labs
  • The quality of the food is average in the mess
  • Teachers are helpful and the teaching quality is best 
Q:   What is the entrance exam for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University 2023?
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Merit-based admissions and entrance-based admissions are also done in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. To be considered on a merit basis, you must take the entrance exam listed in the university's rulebook earlier. You must take the entrance exam known as the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Entrance Exam if you haven't taken an entrance exam before. Let me offer you a brief explanation of the tests that are necessary for the relevant courses: 

B.Tech: CUET or JEE MAIN

M.Tech: GATE or SMVDUEE

MBA: CAT, MAT, CMAT, SMVDUEE, and so forth.

Q:   Is Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University a private or government institute?
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The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, commonly referred to as SMVD University or SMVDU, is a Central Government Funded and Government Owned Higher Institution, a Public University recognised by UGC. 

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University was ranked in the 100–150 category by the National Institute Ranking Framework  (NIRF) university ranking in 2020.The College of Engineering was ranked 78 by the NIRF engineering ranking in 2020. SMVDU is ranked 80th globally and 3rd within India in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2021 under the UNSDG category 07. SMVDU is also ranked in the 6th-25th Rank band in the government aided institutions category in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation achievements ARIIA 2020 Ranking of government of India.

Q:   What is the admission process for MBA at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University?
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First of all, you must be eligible to go for the MBA course at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. Its first criteria is you must have 50% aggregate in undergraduate degree or equivalent CGPA with valid MAT/CAT/CMAT score along with 10+2 with 50% aggregate.

Then open the web page of the college, register yourself, choose MBA in type of admission, fill in your academic details, upload documents, upload your photo and signature declaration form, and at last pay the fee of Rs1500 which is non-refundable .

Cannot change your email once submitted, the photo size ought to be between 120kb same for signature. 

 

 

Q:   Can I get admission to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University with 60% in Class 12th?
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Yes, you can easily get admission into Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University with 60% marks in class 12th. Many other courses offered by university requires 50% marks in class 12th. Like, for admission in B.Tech individual requires 60% marks in class 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsary subjects whereas for admission in B.Arch individual requires only 50% marks in class 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsary subjects.

Q:   What is the fees for BA Hons at SMVDU?
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Candidates who get admission to the five-year integrated BA Hons plus MA programme must pay the SMVDU BA Hons fees 2024 for the entire dutaion of the course. The fee includes various components such as tuition fees, hostel fees and one-time admission fees. The detailed bifurcation of the fees is mentioned below: 

Fee ComponentsAmount (Five-years)
INR 1.80 lakh
INR 2.20 lakh
includes security deposit and other charges)
INR 20,750
INR 4.21 lakh

These are based on information available on various sources. the latest values may differ

Q:   Can I get into Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University with 70%?
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Candidates must have taken their Class 12 Exam or any comparable qualifying examination in 2023 or have passed their Class 10+2 Exam or equivalent in 2020 or 2021 with at least 50% of their total marks from a recognised board to be eligible.Also, admission to MBA Course is done on the basis f CAT or MAT percentile. It should be between 80 to 90 percentile for admission in Shri Vaishno Devi University for MBA course.

Q:   What are the various BA Hons specialisations offered by SMVDU?
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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University offers a full-time, three-year/ four-year (including research)/ five-year integrated BA Hons programme at the undergraduate level in various specialisations. Given below is the list of various specialisations offered by SMVDU for BA Hons programme:

Four-Year Undergraduate programme

  • BA (Hons) Economics
  • BA (Hons) English
  • BA (Hons) Philosophy 

Five-Year Integrated BA Hons programme

  • Integrated BA Hons plus MA in Economics
  • Integrated BA Hons plus MA in English  
Q:   What GATE score do I need to get into SMVDU Katra? What are the best colleges for MTech?
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SMVDU Katra M.Tech cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the M.Tech cutoff scores needed to get into SMVDU Katra are ranged between 357 and 367 for the General AII India category students. Among all the M.Tech specialisation M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering is the most competitive specialisation. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University,  must secure over and above the cutoff range mentioned here to be eligible.

A detailed course-wise SMVDU Katra GATE CCMT cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota. 

Course2023
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering357
M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering367
M.Tech. in Energy Systems361
Q:   What is the last date to apply for SMVDU 2024?
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SMVDU conducts application process in two-phases. For Phase 1, the last date of closing of application forms for BTech / BArch / MSc/ MA courses is in May.  For BTech/BArch/BA/BSc/BBA, the opening date of application forms for Phase 2 are available estimately after 15 days of the declaration of results. 

Q:   What is the SMVDU BSc Hons application process?
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Candidates seeking admission to the BSc Hons at SMVDU must fill out the SMVDU BSc Hons application form available on the University's website for the academic year 2024. Given below is the SMVDU BSc Hons application process:

  • Step 1- Register by clicking on the "New Registration" tab and fill out the application form.
  • Step 2- Verify the account with the help of an OTP sent to the registered email of candidates and, then log in to the portal. 
  • Step 3- Complete the application by providing personal, guardian, educational details, upload a photograph and, signature.
  • Step 4- Save the application or submit and lock the profile.
  • Step 5- Candidates must select BSc Hons and pay the SMVDU BSc Hons application fee 2024 of INR 1,500.
Q:   Is Class 12 marks enough for BSc Hons admission at SMVDU?
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Candidates who wish to take admission to the BSc Hons programme offered at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University are required to appear for an entrance examination. The University and its affiliated colleges accepts the scores of CUET UG. Therefore, Class 12 marks are not enough for SMVDU BSc Hons course admission.

Q:   What is SMVDU BSc Hons application fees?
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Candidates seeking admission to BSc Hons at SMVDU are required to pay SMVDU BSc Hons application fee of INR 1,500 for the academic year 2024. The application fee submitted can only be paid using online method of payment. 

Q:   Who can take admission to BSc Hons programme at SMVDU?
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Candidates seeking admission to the BSc Hons programme must meet the minimum SMVDU BSc Hons eligibility criteria set up by the University and the colleges. Candidates who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination with minimum aggregate percentage as prescribed by the University can take admission to SMVDU BSc Hons course

Q:   What is the duration of BSc Hons at SMVDU?
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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University offers a full-time BSc Hons programme in different specialisations. The programme is being offered across various durations. BSc Hons at SMVDU duration ranges from three-year to four-year (including research) to five-year as the University also offers the integrated BSc Hons plus MSc programme as well at the undergraduate level. 

Q:   What documents are required during SMVDU BSc Hons application process?
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Candidates who finally get the final admission to BSc Hons at SMVDU are also required to attach the documents required by the admissions committee of the University and send to the concerned Admission Committee’s email id. The list of following documents have been mentioned below required for SMVDU BSc Hons admissions:

  • Provisional Admission Form (available on the University's website)
  • Score Card of CUET UG 
  • Class 10 marksheet 
  • Class 12 marksheet 
  • Category Certificate (if required) 
Q:   Can I get direct admission at SMVDU for BSc Hons?
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Candidates seeking admission to BSc Hons at SMVDU cannot get direct admission to the programme as the University and its affiliated institutes only accept the scores of CUET UG for SMVDU BSc Hons admissions. The admissions are entirely entrance-based for all the undergraduate programmes. 

Q:   Can I get admission in SMVDU for BSc Hons through CUET UG?
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Candidates seeking admission to the BSc Hons programme offered at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University are required to appear for the CUET-UG which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year for admission to the undergraduate programmes. One of the pre-requisite for SMVDU BSc Hons course admission is that candidates must appear for CUET UG exam followed by the counselling process.

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Updated on Mar 5, 2025

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