Kumaun University is headquartered in Nainital. The University was established in 1973 under the UP State Act. Kumaun University boasts two expansive campuses with a further 27 affiliated colleges spread across the Kumaun region.
The University has two campuses one each in Nainital and Almora and 27 affiliated colleges spread over the whole Kumaun region, that are fast adding a lot of beautiful structures to add to the panoramic and scenic beauty of the surroundings. One more Campus is being developed at Bhimtal to cater the needs of professional, technical and vocational education. Excellent teaching and high quality research with the motto of all round development of Mission of the University Uttaranchal with especial emphasis on Kumaun.
The university is known for its research and teachings in Environmental Geology, Establishment of Particle Physics and Environmental economics as well as boasting several centers that offer interesting research. Furthermore it continues to raise awareness regarding a variety of topics including economic resources, medicinal plants, environment, development of tribes, human rights and symmetries and conservation. For more information about India, its culture and education system visit Tourism of India, or to learn about apprenticeships, a great way to improve ones skills during or after college visit modern apprenticeships section of real work real pay.
| Established: | 1973 |
| Type: | Public |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Dr. V. P. S. Arora |
| Location: | Nainital, Uttarakhand, India |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Affiliations: | UGC |
| No. of Campuses: | 03 (with third campus at Bhimtal ) |
| No. of affiliated Colleges: | 27 |
| Jurisdiction of the university: | Whole Kumaun region |
| Population of the area: | 28,00,000 |
| Area covered by the university: | 150 acres |
| Build-up area of the university: | 2,20,500 sq. mt |
| Website: | www.kumaununiversity.org |
The university being located in the upland hilly area of new state of Uttaranchal, serves the educational needs of the socially and economically weak region. It has developed some highly recognized centers of scientific and social researches and is imparting excellent research and teaching in 27 (23 postgraduate and 4 undergraduate) departments. Freedom of the highest order of research is the main strength of this university.
Academics:
The teaching and research activities are being carried out in both the residential campuses and affiliated colleges of the university and during last three years, untiring efforts have been made to establish the healthy academic atmosphere and to develop the research oriented curriculum enabling the students to follow the part of higher learning.
Department:
Botany
Commerce
Economics
Education
English Language and Literature
Geography
Hindi
Home Science
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sanskrit
Sociology
Statistics
Zoology
Courses:
1. M.Sc.-(Botany, Physics)
2. B.Com.-(Commerce)
3. M.Com.-(Commerce)
4. M.A.-(Economics, English, Geography, Education, Home Science, Hindi, Political Science, 5. Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology)
Contact Us:
Address:
Kumaun University
Nainital - 263 001 Uttaranchal
Pin : 263001
Fax : 5942 - 35576
Website : www.kumaununiversity.org