University of Kashmir
Overview Information
About College
University of Kashmir (UOK), Srinagar came into existence after bifurcating the University of Jammu & Kashmir built in 1948. The University has 3 campuses – Hazratbal, Naseem Bagh, Mirza Bagh and an additional land at Zakura for further extension. It also has 4 more satellite campuses for people living in remote areas of Kashmir valley. The University has 50 affiliated, 11 constituent, 8 Oriental and 68 Non – Govt. affiliated colleges of education offering courses in all major fields.
Facts & Figures:
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Establishment |
1969 |
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Affiliations |
University Grants Commission (UGC), Association of Indian Universities (AIU) |
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Accreditation |
Grade ‘A’ by National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) |
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Campus Infrastructure |
A combined area of 247 acres of 3 campuses |
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Internet & Intranet facility across the university maintained by Directorate of IT & SS |
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Gigabit speed Internet connectivity in affiliated colleges under National Knowledge Network (NKN) program |
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Large play fields for tournaments, Adventure sports arrangements like Mountaineering, Waterskiing etc provided by Directorate of Physical Education & Sports |
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Library |
‘Allama Iqbal’ library (largest in J&K) with an archive of 645018 books including 1442 Rare collection, 56513 Journals, 1435 Theses & Dissertations, and 414 Manuscripts |
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The library also has 14500 Digitized books,165 Braille/Talking books, 515 Microfiche, 545 CD/DVDs, and 22 Microfilms |
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Internet Access Center, Membership of World Digital Library (WDL), British Council Library, National Institute for the Visually Handicapped, Dehradun |
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Hostel |
3 hostel for Boy’s (Gani Kashmiri, Mehboob – ul – Aalam, Maulana Anwar Shah Kashmiri) and 3 hostel for Girl’s (Habba Khatoon, Rabia Basri, Qurat – ul – Ain Haider) on shared basis |
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Boy’s hostel have a total accommodation capacity of 438 students |
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Girl’s hostel can jointly accommodate 340 students |
Why to join the University?
- ‘Merit Scholarship’ for 1st & 2nd semester students is given on merit basis in the Entrance exam, 3rd + 4th/ 5th + 6th semester on the basis of merit in the previous semester
- ‘Student Aid Fund’ to give financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections with preference to Orphans
- Department of Student Welfare arranges Educational tour to Centers of Excellence outside the valley to give the students a learning exposure through interaction with members of other institutions
College Infrastructure and Facility
Student Discussion
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RANI KUMARI 2016-09-05 23:36:46
What is the review of University of Kashmir ?
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SANDHYA AGGARWAL 2016-09-13 21:24:12
This University has very good in every aspect. The staff and management of this college is very good. They are always helpful and cooperative with students. The college provides every essential service to the students. The College has a very good library. There senior students has a very good communication with juniors. The department provides equal opportunities for all the success. This department is very good in sports also. Every year inter department tournaments are played.
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RAHUL KUMAR 2016-09-02 23:16:46
What is the basic admission criteria for B.Tech program ?
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ROHIT LALOTRA 2016-09-15 20:25:12
Basic admission criteria for B.Tech is Students who have minimum 50% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects are eligible for B. Tech. Electronics and Communication. For Lateral Entry admission, students who have cleared 1st year in the same course can apply for admission to 2nd year in a different college and those who have diploma in Electronics and Communication are also eligible for this program.
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PANKAJ KUMAR 2016-09-02 02:38:46
What is about the placement of University of Kashmir ?
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RIBHU MOHEY 2016-09-08 23:27:12
The placement is very good. So many students of this department got selected in various departments like financial and various banking sectors.
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NISHANT KUMAR SINHA 2016-09-03 18:20:46
Is University of Kashmir recognized ?
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RIBHU MOHEY 2016-09-17 00:36:12
University of Kashmir is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC).
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