B.Sc. in Geology 

at Kumaun University, Nainital

The minimum eligibility criteria required by the university to get admissions into BSc courses is candidates must complete their Class 12 from Science stream (PCB/ PCM). In addition, for admission to some of the BSc specialisation, candidates from any stream can apply. Candidates must have secured a minimum aggregate of 45% (40% for reserved categories). Moreover, for admission, the university releases the merit of selected candidates after evaluating candidates' achieved scores in higher senior secondary/ Class 12. 

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.

Yes, Kumaun University offers numerous scholarships for meritorious students, such as UGC Scholarship, CSIR Scholarship, Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship and merit-cum-means Scholarships, to name a few.

Yes, you can directly visit Kumaun University registrar office/admission cell and ask for application form for specific programmes which are available through direct admission intake method.

Although the selection criteria will be same as entrance exam one like

• 10+2 pass with atleast 45 percent aggregates.
• 10+2 certificate from a recognised board.
• PCM/B as a compulsory subjects in 10+2.

Yes, Kumaun University accepts CAT score.

They also accept Selection through MAT, CAT, CMAT as stated in their admission policy.

Along with the valid score in any of the following exams accepted MAT,CAT,CMAT candidates must also have passed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and approved by AICTE.

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