M.Sc. in Seed Science and Technology 

at Kumaun University, Nainital

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.

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.

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.

Sir J.C. Bose Technical Campus, Bhimtal, Kumaun University, Nainital offers Degree courses including 2 UG and 10 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Sir J.C. Bose Technical Campus, Bhimtal, Kumaun University, Nainital has specializations such as M.Sc. specializations in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, M.Pharma specializations in Pharmaceutical, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology.

The overall seats available across all courses offered by Sir J.C. Bose Technical Campus, Bhimtal, Kumaun University, Nainital is up to 171. Good thing to know is that Sir J.C. Bose Technical Campus, Bhimtal, Kumaun University, Nainital has courses which are approved by prominent Government bodies like AICTE.

Sir J.C. Bose Technical Campus, Bhimtal, Kumaun University, Nainital has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
BBM/BMS	Maximum Age for applying to the programme is 21 Years. For more information visit: Microsoft Word - MBA ELIGIBILITY.docx (kuntl.net)
MBA/PGDM	Maximum Age for applying to the programme is 27 Years.
M.Sc.	Candidates should have passed Bachelors from recognised university/institute.
M.Pharma	Candidates completed B.Pharma. degree from any recognised institute/university are eligible to apply.
B.Pharma	Candidate passed 12th/equivalent from any recognised institute/board are eligible to apply.

Sir J.C. Bose Technical Campus, Bhimtal, Kumaun University, Nainital has been rated 4.2 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

The minimum eligibility requirement for admissions to the BPharm course at Kumaun University is achieving a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for reserved categories) with PCB/ PCM + English subjects. Moreover, Kumaun University BPharm admissions are based on candidates' achieved scores in their higher senior secondary or equivalent. The candidates who want to get admission into the BPharm lateral entry course can get directly enrolled in the second year of the programme if they have secured a minimum aggregate of 60% (the rest depends on seats and merit).