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University of Kashmir

Srinagar, Jammu and KashmirEstd. 1948UGC, NAAC5000 intakeState University (UGC)
Fees / year
₹5,000 - ₹50,000
Median salary
₹10 LPA
Placed
17.3%
NIRF Overall
#59
Established
1948

About University of Kashmir

University of Kashmir, established in 1948, is a premier state university located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, ranked 59th overall in NIRF 2025. Situated on the banks of Dal Lake, the university offers programs across arts, sciences, commerce, law, engineering, education, medicine, and management. The university is known for its research in Himalayan ecology, Central Asian studies, and conflict resolution. It serves as a vital centre of higher education for the Kashmir valley.

Highlights

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Established
1948
Institution type
Government
Location
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Affiliation
State University (UGC)
Approvals
UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#59 Overall, #34 University, #8 State Public University
Median salary
₹10 LPA2-year PG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
17.3%2-year PG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
8,9142023–24

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Placements

2-year PG programmes, 2023–24

17.3%

Placement rate

₹10 LPA

Median salary

501

placed of 2,889 graduates

339

went on to higher studies

501 of the 2,889 students who graduated from University of Kashmir's 2-year PG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (17.3%), at a median salary of ₹10 LPA. 339 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

9.5%

of students reimbursed

843

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 843 of 8,914 students at University of Kashmir (9.5%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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University of Kashmir: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of University of Kashmir?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, University of Kashmir is ranked #8 among state public universities, #34 among universities and #59 overall.

How are placements at University of Kashmir?

In the data University of Kashmir submitted to NIRF 2025, 501 of the 2,889 students who graduated from its 2-year PG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (17.3%), at a median salary of ₹10 LPA. Another 339 went on to higher studies.

Is University of Kashmir a government or private institution?

University of Kashmir is a government institution in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, established in 1948. It is affiliated to State University (UGC).

Which bodies approve or accredit University of Kashmir?

University of Kashmir lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.

Do students at University of Kashmir get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 843 of its 8,914 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 386 through state and central government schemes and 457 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at University of Kashmir?

8,914 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 53.7% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for University of Kashmir on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 9 November 2026.

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