Kumaun University

Kumaun University is a state university[2] headquartered in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.

Kumaun University
TypePublic
Established1 December 1973
ChancellorLt. Gen (Retd.) Gurmit Singh
Vice-ChancellorProf. Diwan Singh Rawat[1]
Location
Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.kunainital.ac.in

In 2017, it hosted the first Kautik Student Film Festival.[3][4]

Campuses

The academic wing of the University is spread over in three campuses (D.S.B. Campus, Nainital, SSJ Campus, Almora and newly constructed Campus at Bhimtal) with an area of 5,31,373 sq.mt. (160 acres), the total built up area being 3,00,000 sq. mt.

Map of DSB Campus of Kumaun University in Nainital.

Faculties

1. Faculty of Arts (Drawing and Painting, Economics, English, Geography, Hindi, History, Home Science, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology and Tourism)

2. Faculty of Science (Botany, Forestry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology. Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Biotechnology, Information Technology and G.I. Science)

3. Faculty of Commerce (B.Com., B.Com.(Hon.), M.Com.)

4. Faculty of Management (BBA, MBA, P.G. Diploma in Tourism, MBA in Tourism, MBA Executive, MBA Rural Management)

5. Faculty of Education (B. Ed. and M. Ed.)

6. Faculty of Law (LL.B. and LL.M.)

7. Faculty of Technology (B. Pharma, and M. Pharma.)

8. Faculty of Visual Arts (B.F.A. and M.F.A.)

UGC-Academic Staff College

The UGC-Academic Staff College, Kumaun University, Nainital was sanctioned by the UGC, New Delhi on 10 October 2006 and started its first orientation programme on 12 February 2007. In addition to conducting orientation programmes and refresher courses, the UGC-ASC undertakes a number of extension activities.

UGC-ASC Nainital conducted short-term courses (2–6 days) for the senior faculty and professional development programme for non-teaching staff.[5]

References
  1. "Prof. Diwan Singh Rawat appointed as VC of KU, Nainital by Governor/Chancellor".
  2. "Universities in India (statewise)". fctworld.org.
  3. "Kautik Student Film FestivalKautik Student Film Festival - Cinematic Illusions". cinematicillusions.com. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  4. "Student Film Festival Start at Nainital 15860212". jagran.com. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  5. "UGC-HRDC Nainital | UGC-Academic Staff College homepage". ascnainital.org. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
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