Kumaun University - DSB Campus

About Kumaun University - DSB Campus

The Kumaun University was established in 1973, vide UP Govts notification No. (10)/8651/15/75(85)/64 dated November 23, 2006. It has 2 campuses with a third campus coming up at Bhimtal. namely D.S.B. Campus, Nainital and M.S.J. Campus, Almora.With 27 affiliated colleges under its wing, the Kumaun University has a jurisdiction over the entire Kumaun region. The total area covered by the university thus far is an impressive 150 acres. The beautifully designed colleges blend in perfectly with the surrounding architecture and complete the breath taking scenery. In order to cater for the technical, professional and vocational education special emphasis is placed on Kumaun to uphold the motto of excellent teaching and high quality research.

In the residential and affiliated campuses, both teaching and research activities are equally important factors that support the curriculum and contribute to the student’s learning habits. The location of the university in Uttaranchal offers excellent research and teaching due to its landscape which is on undulating high ground. There are many herbs and plants that can be studied as well as rocks, minerals and eco systems. 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. Academic programmes have been divided in Campuses to ensure equal regional representation and development.

Departments

• Arts
• Commerce
• Science
• Law
• Education
• Engineering
• Technical studies

Facilities

Computer Lab - At SSJ Campus a well-equipped computer lab has been established. At DSB campus also the Department has a well-equipped computer laboratory. The aim is to devise and undertake short term courses on computer literacy program for postgraduate students of the Department. These programs include teaching of computer fundamentals, programming languages and mathematical software like MATLAB and MATHEMATICA, and handling of scientific word processor like LATEX.

IPSDR - Institute Of Professional Studies And Development Research is an autonomous unit of Kumaun University, Nainital. It is located at the Hermitage in Lower Sleepy Hollow, away from the hubbub's of main campus and the town. A different professional environment has been provided to the students of the Institute, here. The prime objective of IPSDR is to take care of un-employability in higher education, develop the human capital, and contribute its bit to the greater cause of development. IPSDR, therefore, proposes to offer specifically designed courses at all the levels in higher education, i.e., add on certificate courses ,advanced PG diploma programs and post graduate degree programs. Moving in the same direction, the Microsoft IT Academy at the Hermitage has also become a unit of IPSDR. It is surely going to widen the horizons both ways. Along with other degrees now courses on Microsoft certified technologies shall also be offered.

Centre for Journalism & Media Studies - The Centre for Journalism & Media Studies was launched in 2006-07 with quite modest infrastructural resources. The aim here is to act dynamically to redefine the contemporary culture and society by grappling with issues that concern us most, and not merely problematise some half-real, half-imaginary theoretical entertainers of the intellect as happens with most academic pursuits. It also nurtures a distinct breed of young Indians who are passionate about their country, culture, society and vocation.

Central Library - It is situated in an expanded building near the administrative building. The library has high quality reference books related to curriculum, research and national, international level research and magazines.

Placement - Considering the previous positions of placements, it can safely be inferred that the students of IPSDR are in high demand in the market ,with previous batches placed with ICICI bank, Priya gold, IndusInd Bank, GlenMark Pharmaceuticals, Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals, CPM Card, Air Expo Cargo, Jyoti lab ,Bajaj Allianz etc, to name a few. Some students of the current batch have got placements in some of the renowned companies like HUL, Wipro, HCL and ICICI and also in some institutes even before the completion of the course.

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Information compiled from: Kumaun University - DSB Campus Website