Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra
Also known as SMVDU
- Fees / year
- ₹1.41L
- Courses
- 11+
- NIRF Architecture
- #23
- Established
- 1999
About Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University is a state university near Katra in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, set up under the Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Act, 1999 as a technical and fully residential university. Teaching began in August 2004, when President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inaugurated the university and gave its first lecture. It is funded by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and the Jammu and Kashmir government, and its 470-acre campus lies at about 2,700 feet in the Trikuta hills, some 40 km from Jammu.
Its faculties of engineering, sciences, management, and humanities and social sciences run schools ranging from computer science, electrical and civil engineering to architecture and landscape design, biotechnology, business and philosophy. B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Des places are filled on JEE Main or NATA scores through JoSAA and CSAB and the university's own merit lists, M.Tech seats through GATE and CCMT, and M.Sc seats through CCMN, CUET-PG or GAT-B. In NIRF 2025 SMVDU is ranked 23rd in architecture and placed in the 151-200 band in engineering.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1999
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
- Affiliation
- State University
- Approvals
- UGC, AICTE, COA
- NIRF 2025
- #23 Architecture
- Programmes
- 11Engineering, Design, Architecture
- UG fees
- ₹1.41L a year
- Students enrolled
- 1122023–24
- Also known as
- SMVDU
- Website
- smvdu.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
- #23ArchitectureScore 56.47 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 151–200EngineeringRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
11 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 9 | — |
| Bachelor of Architecture | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹1,41,240 |
| Bachelor of Design | Undergraduate | 1 | — |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
- JEE Main
- JEE Main Paper 2
Seats here are filled on JEE Main ranks. JEE Main 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs
B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Des seats are filled on JEE Main (and NATA for B.Arch) through JoSAA/CSAB and the university's own merit lists, with a NEET-based list for B.Tech Biotechnology and Food Technology; M.Tech admits through GATE and CCMT, and M.Sc through CCMN, CUET-PG or GAT-B.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)
Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes
Closing ranks, round 5: All India quota, gender-neutral seats
| Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 67,647 | 11,597 | 28,003 | 12,704 | 5,134 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 75,005 | 12,096 | 27,415 | 13,407 | 6,559 |
| Mathematics And Computing | 77,962 | 12,363 | 30,133 | 14,716 | 8,285 |
| Robotics and AI | 82,556 | 12,789 | 30,805 | 15,203 | 7,558 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 89,474 | 15,464 | 35,678 | 16,231 | 8,293 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 95,623 | 16,289 | 38,771 | 16,170 | 8,315 |
Closing rank is the last JEE Main category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
25.9%
of students reimbursed
29
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 29 of 112 students at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra (25.9%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra is ranked #23 in Architecture and in the 151–200 band in Engineering.
What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra?
In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra closed at JEE Main rank 75,005 for General gender-neutral seats (opening rank 46,820). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 12,096, OBC-NCL 27,415, SC 13,407 and ST 6,559.
What is the fee at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra?
First-year tuition at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra is ₹1,41,240 for Bachelor of Architecture. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra offer?
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra offers 11 programmes in Engineering, Design and Architecture, including Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Architecture.
Which entrance exams does Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra is through JEE Main and JEE Main Paper 2.
What is the admission process at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra?
B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Des seats are filled on JEE Main (and NATA for B.Arch) through JoSAA/CSAB and the university's own merit lists, with a NEET-based list for B.Tech Biotechnology and Food Technology; M.Tech admits through GATE and CCMT, and M.Sc through CCMN, CUET-PG or GAT-B.
Is Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra a government or private institution?
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra is a government institution in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, established in 1999. It is affiliated to State University.
Which bodies approve or accredit Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra?
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE and COA.
Do students at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 29 of its 112 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 2 through state and central government schemes and 27 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra?
112 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 43.8% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
What other names is Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra known by?
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra is also known as SMVDU.
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 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
