Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar
Also known as KMV Jalandhar
- Fees / year
- ₹34,850 - ₹98,850
- Courses
- 46+
- Established
- 1886
About Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (KMV), Jalandhar, is an autonomous women's college founded in 1886. It is at Vidyalaya Marg, Tanda Road, Jalandhar - 144004, on a 27-acre campus according to its website. Autonomy was conferred on 18 July 2017 and the UGC later extended it by ten years; degrees are still awarded by the parent university, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. The UGC granted the college heritage institution status in 2015.
NAAC accredited the college at grade A in three cycles. The third cycle (CGPA 3.56) was valid from 4 December 2018 to 31 December 2023, and no later certificate was found on the college's pages (checked 20 October 2026). KMV's NIRF 2026 data sheet reports 1,762 students in 2024-25; the website says about 2,500.
Programmes
- Humanities: B.A. with 27 subject options, B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication, and M.A. in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Psychology, Journalism and Mass Communication, Music Vocal, Fine Arts and Cosmetology
- Science: B.Sc. in Medical, Non-Medical, Biotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Computer Science, IT, Economics, Home Science and Fashion Designing; M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Economics, Computer Science and Fashion Designing and Merchandising; five-year integrated M.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics
- Commerce, management and computers: B.Com., BBA (also Airlines and Airport Management), BCA, M.Com., and the AICTE-approved MBA and MCA
- Vocational: B.Voc. in Retail Management, Beauty and Wellness, Hospitality and Tourism, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and Nutrition and Dietetics; M.Voc. Retail Management; two PG diplomas
Programmes follow a three-year degree, four-year honours and five-year integrated PG exit structure under NEP 2020. Admission is on merit and first-come-first-served through the college's online admission portal; no entrance test is named. The campus has a hostel with four wings.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1886
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Jalandhar, Punjab
- Affiliation
- Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
- Approvals
- UGC, NAAC, AICTE
- Programmes
- 46Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities
- UG fees
- ₹34,850 – ₹55,450 a year
- PG fees
- ₹37,450 – ₹98,850 a year
- Also known as
- KMV Jalandhar
- Website
- kmvjalandhar.ac.in
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
Courses and Fees
46 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 10 | ₹41,450 – ₹54,050 |
| Master of Arts | Postgraduate | 8 | ₹37,450 – ₹54,450 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 8 | ₹37,450 – ₹64,450 |
| Bachelor of Vocation | Undergraduate | 5 | ₹50,050 – ₹53,450 |
| B.Sc + M.Sc Integrated | Integrated | 2 | ₹45,650 – ₹49,650 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 2 | ₹49,450 – ₹55,450 |
| PG Diploma | Diploma | 2 | ₹41,450 – ₹44,650 |
| BA Journalism and Mass Communication | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹44,650 |
Admission 2027
Admission to Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is strictly on merit and first-come-first-served, through the college's online admission portal for 2026-27; no entrance test is named for any programme. UG programmes need Class 12 marks (40% to 50% depending on the programme) and PG programmes a bachelor's degree with 50% (45% in the subject for some M.A. and M.Sc. courses).
- B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA, B.Voc.: 10+2; 40% for most B.Sc., BCA and BBA programmes, 50% for B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication and Medical Laboratory Science, 45% for B.Sc. Fashion Designing.
- M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.Voc.: graduation with 50% in aggregate or 45% in the subject concerned; M.Sc. Botany and Zoology need B.Sc. (Medical) with that subject.
- MBA and MCA (AICTE approved): any graduation with at least 50%; MCA prefers Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation.
Students submit the last university or board certificate, a character certificate, merit certificates, the Aadhaar copy and a photograph. Seats are limited per class and reservation follows Guru Nanak Dev University and Punjab Government rules. The admission guidelines page still shows its dates as to be announced, and the 2027 schedule is not published (checked 20 October 2026).
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(4)Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fee at KMV Jalandhar?
For session 2026-27 the KMV prospectus lists annual college dues (four instalments) of Rs 34,850 for B.A., Rs 49,450 for BBA, Rs 47,750 for BCA, Rs 41,450 for B.Sc. Non-Medical, Rs 44,650 for B.Sc. Medical, Rs 37,450 for M.A. English, Hindi or Punjabi, Rs 98,850 for MBA and MCA. Practical fee, migration fee, portal fee and university exam fee are extra.
Is KMV Jalandhar NAAC accredited?
NAAC accredited KMV at grade A in three cycles. The third cycle (CGPA 3.56) was valid from 4 December 2018 to 31 December 2023, according to the college's AQAR 2023-24. The college pages checked on 20 October 2026 show no later certificate, although its 2026-27 prospectus cover still states re-accredited A grade.
Is KMV Jalandhar autonomous, and who awards the degree?
Yes. Autonomy was conferred on 18 July 2017 and the UGC has extended it by ten years. The college conducts its own examinations and results, and the degrees are awarded by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
Is there an entrance test for KMV Jalandhar?
No entrance test is named on the college's admission pages. Admission is on merit and first-come-first-served: Class 12 marks for UG programmes and graduation marks for PG, MBA and MCA, through the online admission portal.
Does KMV Jalandhar give scholarships?
For 2026-27, first-year UG students get an annual concession by Class 12 marks: full freeship for 97% and above (where more than 20 students qualify), Rs 10,000 for 94% to 96.9%, Rs 7,000 for 90% to 93.9% and Rs 4,000 for 86% to 89.9%. Class toppers get Rs 4,000 and Rs 2,000, and special concessions of Rs 2,500 to Rs 10,000 apply for single-parent, orphan, disability, sister and single-girl-child cases.
How are placements at KMV Jalandhar?
The NIRF 2026 data sheet reports, for the 2024-25 graduating batch, 154 placed out of 650 graduates (23.7%). Median salary was Rs 1,44,000 for UG and 2-year PG graduates (79 of 514 UG and 71 of 126 PG placed) and Rs 2,25,000 for the 10 one-year PG graduates (4 placed).
Is KMV Jalandhar only for women?
Yes. The college's AQAR lists the type of institution as women, and the college describes itself as a heritage institution; the UGC conferred heritage status on 5 May 2015.
Where is KMV Jalandhar located?
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is at Vidyalaya Marg, Tanda Road, Jalandhar, Punjab - 144004. The college website describes a 27-acre campus with a hostel of four wings.
What is the admission process at Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar?
Admission to Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is strictly on merit and first-come-first-served, through the college's online admission portal for 2026-27; no entrance test is named for any programme. UG programmes need Class 12 marks (40% to 50% depending on the programme) and PG programmes a bachelor's degree with 50% (45% in the subject for some M.A. and M.Sc. courses).
Which courses does Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar offer?
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar offers 46 programmes in Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Design, Hospitality, Computer Applications and Paramedical, including Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Vocation, Master of Vocation, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science.
Is Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar a government or private institution?
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar is a private institution in Jalandhar, Punjab, established in 1886. It is affiliated to Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
Which bodies approve or accredit Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar?
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar lists approval or accreditation from UGC, NAAC and AICTE.
What other names is Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar known by?
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar is also known as KMV Jalandhar.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
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