Bachelor of Design (B. Design.) 

at SMVDU, Jammu

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University offers BE/BTech courses with a duration of 4 years. Admission to this course is based on JEE Main scores and it is not possible to get admission to SMVDU Katra without JEE Main or CUET UG.

Along  with this a lot of courses are offered by this university and all have different eligiblity and criterias. All applicants have to fill the Common Application form through ONLINE Mode for admission in UG and PG programmes.The candidates will be submitting an appication fee of Rs. 1,500/- while filling the ONLINE Application Form.

SMVDU admissions to BTech and BArch courses is based on JEE Main cutoff 2023 for several specialisations. Tabulated below are the last round closing ranks for SMVDU: 

NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

SMVDU admission process are both entrance and merit-based followed by counselling. SMVDU accepts the admission on the basis of CUET exam for most of the UG & PG courses.  For few courses such as BTech, MBA, M.Tech admission are based on JEE/CAT/MAT/GATE/CCMT. 

The fees charged by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University for BSc Hons programme includes various components such as tuition fees, hostel fees, and one-time fees paid during admission. Given below is SMVDU BSc Hons fees structure 2024 for different specialised courses:

The eligibility criteria for B.Tech admission at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University generally require candidates to have completed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects. A minimum aggregate score is typically necessary, and candidates must meet age criteria as per university guidelines. Admission often involves clearing entrance exams like JEE Main or university-specific tests, followed by counseling sessions for final selection. Document verification and adherence to reservation policies for various categories are also crucial. Specific engineering disciplines may have additional subject requirements. Candidates should refer to the university's official notifications for precise details and updates.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University offers BTech across five specialisations. During SMVDU cutoff 2023, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was 94017, for B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering was 227213, for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering was 402493, for B.Tech. in Civil Engineering was 657668 and for B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering was 505053 for the General category All India seat. Hence, candidate with a rank of 1,35,000 in JEE Main can get a seat at SMVDU in all the specialisations except for BTech CSE as per the last year cutoff. 

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 2 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analysing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for multiple mock test series for more practice. 

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University has received good reviews from the students pursuing the BSc Hons programme in terms of placements, infrastructure and quality of teaching. According to the verified Shiksha Reviews, the students have left the following SMVDU BSc Hons reviews:

• At least 50-60% students find placements. The lower package offered is INR 2LPA-INR 5 LPA
• Maximum 80-90% of students got internships
• Infrastructure is good. Wi-Fi works properly, good labs
• The quality of the food is average in the mess
• Teachers are helpful and the teaching quality is best 

SMVDU BSc Hons application forms were released by the University on Mar 26, 2024. Candidates seeking admission to the BSc Hons programme could have applied within a month. SMVDU BSc Hons deadline for applying to the BSc programme has now been elapsed for the year 2024. However, if candidates wish to apply for admission for the academic year 2025, then the application forms for the same are expected to be out in March next year.