Last updated on November 25th, 2020 at 05:46 pm

SMVD University was established under an Act of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature and is one of the reputed GFTIs. It is a fully residential university located near the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir.

• SMVDU has more than 20 tie-ups and houses one college of Nursing (SMVD College of Nursing), four faculties, consisting of 15 Schools.
• Different Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Integrated and PhD courses in streams of Engineering, Science, Management, Philosophy, and other subjects are offered to the students.
• Admissions here are granted based on the entrance test and merit-basis followed by SMVDU Direct Counselling respective to the course.
• SMVDU Katra has collaborations with IIT Jammu; University of Jammu; National Institute of Technology Srinagar; and Government Medical College, Jammu

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Highlights of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University: B. Tech Admissions via JEE Main

Admissions to B. Tech courses at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University are given based on an individual’s score in JEE Main results and seat allotment is done via JoSAA Counselling. Other than B.Tech, SMVDU also offers Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) course to aspiring candidates through JEE Main Paper 2 Ranks.

B.Tech Courses Offered

B.Tech is offered in the given 5 specializations:

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electronics & Communication
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

Eligibility for B.Tech

• The students planning to do a UG level course get at least 60% marks in class 10+2.
• A minimum aggregate score of 60% is required in 10+2 (PCM division) to get admission to a UG course.
• Along with JEE Main, candidates need to appear in the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Entrance Examination 2021 as well.

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Study At SMVDU Katra During COVID-19

In view of the outbreak of COVID-19, SMVDU also started conducting online classes so that students can continue their studies.

• The administrator at SMVDU said that considering the Covid-19 pandemic, we are providing online theory and practical classes till the situation normalizes.
• The online classes are arranged for the students through several modes including Google classroom, Google Meet, WhatsApp video call, telephonic communication, etc.

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Why Choose SMVDU Katra?

Established in 1999, SMVDU presently offers B. Tech, M. Tech and PhD level courses to the qualified students.

• SMVDU rankings (2019): It is positioned at 81st rank for Engineering by Outlook.
• Also, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra is among the top 100 Business Schools ranking, based on NIRF 2019 declared by MHRD.
• The institute has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, all rooms are well-furnished and latest facilities are offered to the students living in the hostels.

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SMVDU Cut Off 2020 For B.Tech Specializations

The SMVDU cut-offs given below are only for General Category students.

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SMVDU Reservation Via JoSAA

Given below are the seats at SMVDU for various category students, applying for admission to B.Tech-

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Faculty at SMVDU Katra

SMVDU appoints the best and highly deserving faculty members who use the best teaching methodologies while teaching students. Some of the faculty members who are working at SMVDU include:

• Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta – Head of School (School of Computer Science and Engineering)
• Dr. Kumud Ranjan Jha, Designation: Associate Professor & Head of Department
• Dr. Vipan Kakkar, Designation: Associate Professor
• Dr. Sumeet Gupta, Designation: Associate Professor, SECE & Dean (Academic Affairs)
• Dr. Amit Kant Pandit, Designation: Associate Professor

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Various Facilities Provided at SMVDU Katra Campus

SMVDU provides many facilities to the students which makes it easier for them to continue their studies. Some of the facilities offered to the students studying here include:

• Hostel:
  • There are separate hostels for boys and girls.
  • All SMVDU hostels have Wi-Fi connectivity and many other facilities are offered like water purifiers, mess, power and water supply, catering facility, etc.
• Sports:
  • Students get a chance to play indoor and outdoor games and stay entertained and energetic all the time.
• Gym:
  • For the students, a well-equipped gymnasium is also constructed inside the campus so that students can stay fit.
  • Moreover there are numerous clubs in which students can take part.
• Additional Facilities: 
  • SMVDU campus is well-equipped with all kinds of facilities like power and water supply, Bank, ATM Facility and Post Office, Auditorium, medical aid centre, Transportation, Guest House, Catering Facility, Schools for children, etc.

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SMVDU Placements

SMVDU has a separate placement cell that aims at offering the best career solution to the students. The placement cell offers placement support to the students and aimed at improving their skills so that they can have a bright career.

• Some of the top recruiters include Airtel, Intel, Wipro, IFB, Cipla, Cognizant, HDFC, TCS, Berger Paints etc.
• The maximum salary offered to the graduates this year witnessed a significant growth as compared to the last years.
• Several companies took part in the placement drive.

SMVDU Recruitment Highlights

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Scholarships Offered at SMVDU Katra

The University grants several scholarships to the deserving and meritorious students, the scholarships are offered under different categories and parameters. Different types of SMVDU scholarships are mentioned below:

• Student Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme (SMMSS):
  • In this kind of scholarship, the university offers financial support in terms of semester tuition fee waiver and hostel fee waiver.
  • The amount varies from 10 percent to 100 percent based on the merit.
• Other Scholarships:
  • Scholarships like Shakti are offered to the meritorious girl students and Special Scholarship Scheme for meritorious students who want to do B. Tech, BArch and MBA at SMVDU.
  • In this scheme, the deserving students get a complete tuition fee waiver on first three to five semesters which is respective to the rank / score obtained in qualifying exams

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SMVDU Fee Structure for B.Tech Courses

The details of SMVDU fees for B.Tech courses is given below:

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