Kumaun University
Kumaun University is a state university headquartered in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.
In 2017, it hosted the first Kautik Student Film Festival.
Campuses
The academic wing of the University is spread over in two campuses with an area of 5,31,373 sq.mt., the total built up area being 3,00,000 sq. mt.The central administration office is in Sukhatal, Nainital.
Rankings
The university was ranked 62nd in India by the NIRF in the pharmacy ranking in 2024.Faculties
1. Faculty of Arts2. Faculty of Science
3. Faculty of Commerce
4. Faculty of Management
5. Faculty of Education
6. Faculty of Law
7. Faculty of Technology
8. Faculty of Visual Arts
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 for the senior faculty and professional development programme for non-teaching staff.