Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, also known as KBCNMU, is a public university established in 1990. Located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, the KBCNMU campus spans over 650 acres. The university is affiliated with itself and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ grade. KBCNMU is ranked 59th by the NIRF under the University category in 2024. It was also ranked 28th among India’s outstanding universities and 1st among state universities in Maharashtra by Careers360 in 2015.
KBCNMU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral programs in streams such as Engineering, Management, Arts, Commerce, Science, Social Sciences, and Technology. B.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, and M.Com are some of the popular courses. Admissions at KBCNMU are based on both merit in the qualifying examination and entrance examinations. The university accepts MHT CET for B.Tech, MAH MBA CET for MBA, CAP (Centralized Admission Process) for M.Sc and M.A., and PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test) for Ph.D.
For placements, KBCNMU placement rate is approximately 70% for the 2023 placement drive. During the placement drive of 2023, the highest salary package offered was INR 12 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 4.5 LPA.
Particulars | KBCNMU Highlights 2025 |
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College Name | Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University |
Establishment year | 1990 |
Campus size | 650 acres |
Accredited by | NAAC (A Grade) |
Recognised by | UGC, AICTE |
Rankings (2025) | NIRF University: 59 (2024), Careers360: 28 (2015) |
Popular courses | B.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, M.Com |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based / Entrance Examination |
Official website | http://nmu.ac.in |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | 10+2 education, minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, valid score in relevant entrance exam (JEE Main or MHT CET), relaxation in minimum marks for reserved category candidates. | |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or GMAT | |
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹17,700 | 10+2 education, minimum of 50% aggregate marks in relevant subjects, passed university's entrance exam or recognized national-level entrance exam, relaxation in minimum percentage criteria for reserved categories |
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | ₹3,500 | 10+2 education from a recognized board or equivalent, minimum percentage requirement set by the university |
B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) | ₹3,600 | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50%, studied Commerce as a subject in 10+2 education |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹6,700 | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, minimum aggregate score of 50% |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹5,250 | Bachelor's degree in the relevant field, minimum aggregate score of 50% |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹36,680 - 67,840 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, minimum aggregate of 50%, valid GATE score, qualify in the university's entrance examination. |
M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | ₹5,250 | Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, minimum of 50% aggregate marks |
Certificate | 10+2 education from a recognized board or equivalent | |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in a relevant field, minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA, qualified in a national level entrance exam such as UGC-NET or GATE. | |
M.Ed. (Master of Education) | Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed), minimum of 50% aggregate marks, qualified entrance exam. | |
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | Master's degree in the relevant field, Minimum of 55% aggregate marks, Cleared entrance exam conducted by the university, Valid score in national-level exams like NET or SET | |
LL.M. (Master of Law) | ₹11,000 | LLB degree from a recognized university, minimum of 50% aggregate marks |
B.B.M. (Bachelor of Business Management) | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50%, valid score in university entrance exam or national-level management entrance exam, age criteria set by the university |
The table below lists KBCNMU fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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B.A. (Music Vocal/History) | INR 3,500–25,000 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC), merit-based via CBSE 12th/Maharashtra HSC or CUET UG score |
B.Sc (Actuarial Science/Computer Science) | INR 49,850–1.26 Lakhs | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC) in PCM/PCB, merit-based via CBSE 12th/Maharashtra HSC or CUET UG score |
B.Com | INR 3,600–16,120 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in Commerce/Mathematics, merit-based via CBSE 12th/Maharashtra HSC or CUET UG score |
B.Com {Hons.} (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) | INR 35,000 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC), merit-based via CBSE 12th/Maharashtra HSC or CUET UG score |
BBA | INR 30,000–60,000 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC), merit-based via CBSE 12th/Maharashtra HSC or CUET UG score |
B.Tech (Chemical/Food Technology) | INR 1.71 Lakhs–4.4 Lakhs | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC) in PCM, valid MHT CET (cutoff: ~25.67–92.1, 2024) or JEE Main score |
B.Tech {Lateral} | INR 1,80,000–2,40,000 | Diploma with 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC), valid MHT CET score |
M.A. (English/Hindi) | INR 5,250–30,500 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC) in a relevant discipline, valid CAP/Merit-based or CUET PG score |
M.Sc (Computer Science/Biotechnology) | INR 13,400–55,030 | B.Sc in relevant subject with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC), valid CAP/Merit-based or CUET PG score |
MBA (General) | INR 69,770 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC), valid MAH MBA CET (cutoff: ~52.85, 2024), CAT, CMAT, or MAT score + GD/PI (application: Dec 25, 2024–Feb 25, 2025) |
MCA | INR 46,810 | BCA/B.Sc (CS/IT) or Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC) and Mathematics at 10+2, valid MAH MCA CET score (cutoff: ~57.4, 2024; application: Dec 25, 2024–Feb 25, 2025) |
M.Com | INR 5,250 | B.Com with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC), valid CAP/Merit-based or CUET PG score |
M.Ed | INR 24,628 | B.Ed with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC), merit-based via CAP |
M.Tech (VLSI/Paint Technology) | INR 60,000–67,840 | BE/B.Tech with 60% (55% for SC/ST/OBC), valid GATE score |
Ph.D. (Chemistry/Management) | INR 30,000–90,000 | Master’s degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC), valid PET/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET score + interview (application: Dec 8, 2024) |
Certification (Industrial Safety/Script Writing) | INR 1,500–3,505 | Graduation, merit-based |
KBCNMU admissions are based on merit in the qualifying examination for undergraduate courses and entrance examinations for postgraduate and doctoral programs. Students seeking admission at KBCNMU must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the university and appear for the relevant entrance examination. Interested students should follow the below-mentioned criteria for KBCNMU admissions:
Latest updates about KBCNMU admissions are as follows:
Event | Date |
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UG Application Last Date | May 31, 2025 |
MHT CET Application Last Date | March 15, 2025 |
MHT CET Exam Date | May 2-17, 2025 |
MAH MBA CET Application Last Date | February 28, 2025 |
MAH MBA CET Exam Date | March 29-30, 2025 |
CAP (M.Sc/M.A.) Application Last Date | July 12, 2025 |
KBCNMU provides on-campus, off-campus, and internship opportunities to all its students through its placement cell. The university has a strong placement record with top recruiters from various industries. As per the KBCNMU Placement report 2023, a total of 300 students were placed in top-notch companies. KBCNMU placement statistics for 2023 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics |
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Placement Rate | 70% |
Highest Package | INR 12 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.5 LPA |
Median Package | INR 4 LPA |
No. of Offers | 350 |
No. of Students Placed | 300 |
No. of Companies Visited | 50 |
Top recruiters for graduates from KBCNMU are given below:
Cipla | HCL | Infosys |
TCS | Wipro | BASF India |
Asian Paints | Godrej Industries | Reliance Industries |
KBCNMU B.A. CUET UG cutoff 2025 will be released soon. KBCNMU cutoff 2025 for B.A. will be released on the official website of the university. KBCNMU CUET UG cutoff 2025 is expected to range from 120 - 160 marks for English in the general category. The expected KBCNMU B.A. CUET UG cutoff 2025 is given in the table below:
Courses | CUET UG Cutoff 2025 (Expected) |
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B.A. in English | 120 - 160 marks |
B.A. in Marathi | 110 - 150 marks |
B.A. in History | 110 - 150 marks |
B.A. in Political Science | 110 - 150 marks |
B.A. in Economics | 120 - 160 marks |
KBCNMU CUET UG Cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the B.A. program. KBCNMU B.A. CUET UG cutoff 2024 for general category candidates are given in the table below:
Courses | CUET UG Cutoff 2024 |
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B.A. in English | 125 - 155 marks |
B.A. in Marathi | 115 - 145 marks |
B.A. in History | 115 - 145 marks |
B.A. in Political Science | 115 - 145 marks |
B.A. in Economics | 125 - 155 marks |
KBCNMU is ranked among the top institutes in India. The latest rankings of the university are as follows:
Ranking Body | Stream/Category | Rank |
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NIRF | University | 59 |
Careers360 | University | 28 (2015) |
THE WEEK-Hansa Research | University | Among India’s Best Universities (2025) |
The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:
Library – Over 1,00,000 books, 10,000 e-journals, and access to digital resources like INFLIBNET.
Sports Complex – Facilities for cricket, football, volleyball, basketball, and indoor games.
Hostels – Separate hostels for boys and girls with a capacity of 1,200 students, non-AC rooms.
Medical Facilities – On-campus health center with emergency services and tie-ups with local hospitals.
Innovation Hubs – Clean Room Class 10,000, research labs, and a Centre for Innovation, Incubation, and Linkages.
Name of faculty | Designation |
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Prof. S. V. Kapse | Coordinator |
Mr. A. R. Kazi | Staff |
Name of alumnus |
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Manisha Gadekar |
Yash Nikam |
Sahil Jagtap |
Mayur Patil |
Pranali Patil |
Hemangi Koli |
Megha B |
MRUNALINI BARI |
HITESH MAHAJAN |
SUMIT SURYAWANSHI |
Rizwan Patel |
SMITA TELE |
Umesh Mahajan |
KBCNMU scholarships are available to meritorious and financially weak students. Scholarships offered at KBCNMU are as follows:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
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Post-Matric Scholarship | SC/ST/OBC students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs | Tuition fee waiver + stipend |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Meritorious students with family income below INR 2 Lakhs | Up to INR 20,000 per year |
Eklavya Scholarship | Students scoring 60%+ in graduation (for PG courses) | INR 5,000 per year |