Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Admission 2025: Eligibility, Process, Application Form, Fee & Dates

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (also known as The Heritage Institution Kanya Maha Vidyalaya or KMV) was established in 1886 as an educational institute to promote women education. KMV has been re-accredited with ‘A’ grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is approved and recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC) and Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD). It is autonomous in nature and offers degrees under Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (GNDU). The Institute has been ranked number one in India under the category of 'Best Colleges Survey 2020' by India Today. KMV Jalandhar offers diverse programmes at undergraduate level in the areas of Humanities, Science, Commerce and Computer Science. It also caters postgraduation programmes in subjects such as Computer Science, English, Hindi, Music, Information Technology, Information and Network Security, Mathematics, Commerce, Economics and Physics. Additionally, the Institute offers Honours in Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, History, English, Hindi and Punjabi.

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Admission Process 2021: Fast Facts

The Heritage Institution Kanya Maha Vidyalaya admission process 2021 is conducted both in online and offline modes. The Institute mixes conventional curriculum with industry-oriented diploma programmes in subjects such as Computers, Counseling, Textile Designing and Fashion Designing. Professional courses such as BCom (Hons), BSc (Mathematics) and BA (Hons) in English are among its best-known programmes. KMV Jalandhar has a hub of highly-qualified and motivated faculty. Candidates must ensure their eligibility criteria from the official website before applying for any of the programme.

UG Courses

• UG admission is based on merit in Class 12 or equivalent
• Admission will be closed as soon as the required seats are filled, since the number of seats allotted to each course is restricted
• Late admission to any course will only be permitted if seats are available
• Admission to undergraduate programmes is offered on first-cum-first-servebasis
• Seat reservation is as per the rules and regulations set by Guru Nanak Dev University or Government of Punjab

PG Courses

• PG admission is based on scores obtained in graduation
• Candidates in their last year of graduation can obtain provisional admission to any course
• KMV PG admission is offered on first-cum-first-serve basis

Additional Courses

• Certificate/ Diploma admission is based on merit in the last qualifying examination (Class 12 or equivalent)
• Admission to PG Diploma programme is based on merit in the graduation

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Admission Dates 2021

Mentioned below are the important dates of registration at The Heritage Institution Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Jalandhar:

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya UG Admission 2021

The Heritage Institution Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offers various undergraduate programmes in streams such as Science, Accounting and Commerce, Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, Animation, Mass Communication and Media, Fine & Performing Arts and more.

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Admission 2021: BBA, BCA, BCom (Hons)

KMV Jalandhar offers BBA, BCA and BCom (Hons) at undergraduate level. The duration of all these programmes is three years each and the course curriculum is strategically distributed across six semesters of six months each. Final selection to BBA, BCA and BCom is based on merit in the last qualifying examination (Class 12 or equivalent).

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Admission 2021: BA, BA (Hons), BCom

The Heritage Institution Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offers plethora of specialisation under BA and BA (Hons) programmes. Additionally, the Institute also offer two distinct specialisations under BCom programme, namely Financial Services and Commerce. The duration of all these programmes is three years each.

Selection criteria: Final admission to BA, BSc and BCom is based on Class 12 marks or equivalent.

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Admission 2021: BSc, BSc (Hons), BVoc

Other than BA and BCom, the Institute offers a variety of specialisations under BSc and BSc (Hons). From the academic session of 2021-22, KMV Jalandhar has started two more specialisations under BSc (Hons) and one under BSc programme. Additionally, it focuses on nurturing minds with Vocational Studies by offering seven diverse specialisations under BVoc. The duration of all these programmes is three years each except for BSc (Hons) in Agriculture which is a four-year programme.

Selection criteria: Final admission to all these programmes is based on merit in Class 12 or equivalent.

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Admission 2021: BSc (Medical), BSc (Non-medical)

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is one of the rare institutes to offer BSc (Medical) and BSc (Non-medical) programmes under the same roof in Jalandhar city. The Institute offers BSc (Medical) to help nurture medical professionals and make them industry-ready. The duration of both of these programmes is three years each.

Selection criteria: Admission to BSc (Medical) and BSc (Non-medical) is based on merit in Class 12 or equivalent.

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya PG Admission 2021

The Heritage Institution Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offers postgraduate programmes in variety of streams, namely Science, Accounting and Commerce, Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, Animation, Mass Communication and Media and Fine & Performing Arts. The Institute offers degrees under MA, MSc, MCom and MVoc under all the aforementioned streams.

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya MSc Admission 2021

KMV Jalandhar offers full-time MSc in eight specialisations. The duration of MSc is two years and the course curriculum is spread across four semesters of six months each. Final admission to MSc is based on merit in graduation or equivalent from a recognised institute/university.

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Admission 2021: MA, MVoc

Apart from MSc, The Heritage Institution Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offers full-time MA in eight specialisations and full-time MVoc in three specialisations. The duration of MA and MVoc is two years each. Final selection to MA and MVoc is based on merit in the graduation or equivalent.

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya MCom Admission 2021

Other than MA and MVoc, KMV Jalandhar expands an opportunity for students to get a degree in MCom under the affiliation of GNDU Amritsar. The duration of MCom is two years. Final selection to MCom is based on merit in the bachelor’s degree and will be offered on first-cum-first-serve basis.

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Admission 2021: Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate

Apart from undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, KMV Jalandhar also offers several professional programmes in a variety of disciplines. The Institute awards certificate, diploma and PG diploma to motivate students to face the world outside and makes them industry-aware professionals. The duration of diploma and PG diploma is one year, whereas duration of certificate programmes range between 30 hours and nine months.

Selection criteria: Selection to diploma/PG diploma/ certificate programmes is based on merit and is offered on first-cum-first-serve basis.

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Application Process 2021

For Kanya Maha Vidyalaya application process 2021, candidates can fill the admission form in online or offline mode. Candidates must ensure their eligibility criteria from the official website before applying to any of the programme. For offline application process, candidates can obtain the prospectus (along with the application form) from the main institute, fill the required details and submit it with all the important documents. Candidates must bring their original documents along with self-attested photocopies of the same for verification. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete Kanya Maha Vidyalaya application process (online):

Step 1: Visit the official website of KMV Jalandhar (www.kmvjalandhar.ac.in)

Step 2: Click on the Hamburger icon (three horizontal lines)

Step 3: Out of all the options, click on ‘Online Admission/Registration for 2021-22’

Step 4: Click on ‘New Registration’

Step 5: Fill the application form

Step 6: Upload all the soft copies of the required documents

Step 7: Pay the application fee along with the required documents via net-banking, credit card or debit card

List of documents required for admission:

• Original certificate of the last University/ Board examination passed
• Attested Photograph
• Character certificate duly-attested by the Head of the institute last attended
• Certificates of merit for performance in games and co-curricular activities
• A copy of Aadhaar Card

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Scholarships 2021

The Heritage Institution Kanya Maha Vidyalaya awards the hard work of meritorious students in the form of scholarships and fee concessions. The Institute offers scholarships and fee concessions to economically weaker students, reserved categories, defense personnel wards, etc. as well to help them pursue their further education and bigger milestones in life. KMV Jalandhar scholarships are also offered to sports students to hone their talents and bring laurels for the institute and the country.

The scholarship committee of KMV Jalandhar decides about these fee concessions and incentives with a fair and un-biased criteria, and the decision of the principal is considered final. Below mentioned is the criteria for scholarships offered to first year students of BA/ BSc/ BCom/ BBA/ BVoc programme:

For students of UG and PG programmes such as BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BVoc, BCA, MA and MSc, the scholarship mentioned below is awarded based on the position in merit list:

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Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Admission FAQs

Q. How are students selected for UG programmes at Kanya Maha Vidyalaya?

A. Final admission to all the UG programmes is based on merit in the last qualifying examination (Class 12 or equivalent).

Q. What all UG programmes does Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Jalandhar offer?

A. KMV Jalandhar offers diverse programmes such as BA, BA (Hons), BSc, BSc (Hons) BCom, BCom (Hons), BCom and BBA at undergraduate level in the areas of Humanities, Commerce, Science and Computer Science.

Q. Which university is Kanya Maha Vidyalaya affiliated to?

A. Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is an autonomous Institute and its parent university is GNDU Amritsar.

Q. Does KMV Jalandhar offers specialisations under BA (Hons)?

A. Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offers BA (Hons) in seven specialisations, namely English, Psychology, Economics, Political Science, History, Hindi and Punjabi.

Q. Which all specialisations are offered under MVoc at KMV Jalandhar?

A. The Institute offers MVoc in three specialisations, namely Retail Management and Textile Design, Animation and VFX  and Apparel Management.

Q. Which all PG programmes does Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Jalandhar offer?

A. The Institute offers MA, MSc, MVoc and MCom as part of postgraduate programmes in English, Hindi, Computer Science, Music, Information Technology, Information and Network Security, Mathematics, Commerce, Economics and Physics. 

Q. What is the minimum eligibility to apply for BA (Hons) at Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Jalandhar?

A. The minimum eligibility to apply for BA (Hons) is Class 12 with minimum 50% aggregate in the concerned subject.

Q. What is the eligibility and selection criteria of certificate programmes at Kanya Maha Vidyalaya?

A. The eligibility criteria for certificate programmes is Class 12 in any stream with minimum 40% aggregate and the admission is based on merit.

Q. What is the minimum eligibility and selection criteria for MSc at KMV Jalandhar?

A. Minimum eligibility to pursue MSc is BSc degree with Physics as core or elective subject and minimum 50% aggregate in graduation. Selection is based on the scores obtained in graduation.

Q. What all documents are required at the time of admission at KMV Jalandhar?