B.A. in History 

at Kumaun University, Nainital

The selection process for admissions to BA courses at Kumaun University is completely based on merit, which the university releases on the basis of candidates' achieved scores in their Class 12 or equivalent. Once candidates get their Class 12 results, they can apply for the course through the official website of the university. Further, candidates planning to get admissions in BA courses in the university's affiliated college can also apply through a one-application process. 

Kumaun University offers scholarships to the BA programme students who are meritorious or who belong to particular categories. Kumaun University BA scholarships are offered by the University, UGC as and various departments of the Government. The names of some of the offered scholarships are CSIR Scholarship, Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship, merit-cum-means Scholarships, etc. 

The recent median package offered to BA graduates at Kumaun University is going to be released soon. However, as per the NIRG report 2024, the median package offered during Kumaun University UG three-year placements 2023 stood at INR 1.2 LPA. According to the comparison of placement statistics of the years 2022 and 2023, it can be seen that the median package was improved. Therefore it can be expected that in this year too the median package will improve. 

No, candidates are not allowed to get direct admissions into BA courses at Kumaun University. Kuman University is a state-public university that does not offer direct admissions to BA courses; candidates are required to qualify for the merit list, which the university releases on the basis of candidates' achieved scores in their higher senior secondary. However, there are chances that some of the university-affiliated colleges offer direct/ management admissions to BA courses. To know this, candidates are suggested to visit the official website of the respective college.

Kumaun University is a public state university located in Nainital, Uttarakhand, established in 1973. Kumaun University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. With affiliations to 20 government colleges, 61 private institutions, and a government-aided college, the university supports around 1,50,000 students, making it Uttarakhand's the largest.

Kumaun University Nainital is ranked 240th in the Top Universities Asian University Rankings 2025 under the Southern Asia category. Kumaun University courses are available at undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate diploma, doctoral,  and online levels. Kumaun University admission is both merit-based and entrance-based. During Kumaun University placements 2024, the median package offered to the UG 3-year and PG 2-year students stood at INR 2.6 LPA and INR 1.5 LPA, respectively.

B.Sc placements at Kumaun University are decent as per the records last year 

The highest package offered was 6LPA

With an average package of 3LPA

And the lowest package of 1.5LPA.

So these are the previous years official placement records as per the university data.

Sir J.C. Bose Technical Campus, Bhimtal, Kumaun University, Nainital is a well-known institution for BBM/BMS, MBA/PGDM, M.Sc., M.Pharma, B.Pharma courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Sir J.C. Bose Technical Campus, Bhimtal, Kumaun University, Nainital has a rating of 3.2 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3 on campuslife, 2.7 on placements, 4.2 on faculty and 2.8 on Infrastructure.

The list of top recruiters during Kumaun University placements in recent past is presented below:

Kumaun University Top Recruiters
Airtel	Dainik Jagran
Policy Bazar	Ritual Holidays
Dream Big IT Solutions	Natures Hotels & Resort
Amar Ujala	D-Catalyst