About Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (KMV) is a women’s college in Jalandhar dating from 1886, affiliated to Guru Nanak Dev University and running autonomous UG, PG, vocational and diploma courses.
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, widely called KMV, was founded in 1886 and is one of the oldest colleges for women in north India. It sits on Vidyalaya Marg off Tanda Road in Jalandhar and is affiliated to Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, while working as an autonomous college. KMV teaches BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA and B.Voc courses at undergraduate level, and MA, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Voc and PG diplomas at postgraduate level, plus several diploma courses such as fashion and textile design. The campus has a girls hostel, library, labs, sports facilities, an auditorium and transport. Admission is on merit through the college’s online form.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Commerce | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit
Students apply through the online admission form on the college website and upload their documents. Merit lists are drawn up from Class 12 marks for UG courses and graduation marks for PG courses. Shortlisted students attend counselling, get their documents checked and pay the fee to confirm the seat.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Master of Commerce: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; B.Com (Hons/Pass) or equivalent such as BBA, BMS or BBE (University of Delhi)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Hostel (girls)
- Library
- Labs
- Sports
- Transport
- Cafeteria
- Medical
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Frequently asked questions
Is KMV Jalandhar only for women?
Yes, Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is a college for women.
Which university is KMV affiliated to?
It is affiliated to Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, and works as an autonomous college.
How is admission done at KMV?
Through the college's online form
Sources
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Information verified on 12 Oct 2026
- KMV Jalandhar - Careers360 · Editorial, accessed 12 Oct 2026
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