M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

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 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.  

The total number of seats in B.Tech programme of SMVDU is 350.

These 350 are classified as :

110 for computer Science engeenering,  

90 for electronics and communication engeenering,  

60 for mechanical engineering,  

60 for civil engineering,  

And 30 for electrical engineering. 

Candidates who wish to take admission to the BSc Hons programme offered at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University are required to appear for an entrance examination. The University and its affiliated colleges accepts the scores of CUET UG. Therefore, Class 12 marks are not enough for SMVDU BSc Hons course admission.

SMVDU conducts application process in two-phases. For Phase 1, the last date of closing of application forms for BTech / BArch / MSc/ MA courses is May 15, 2024. The last date of closing of application forms for PhD Programme is May 22, 2024. The last Date of closing of application forms for MBA is May 24, 2024. 

For BTech/BArch/BA/BSc/BBA, the opening date of application forms Phase 2 are available on 15th day after declaration of common rank list of JEE/ CUET-UG 2024 result.

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. 

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: 

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