SMVDU 'Design Your Degree' Spot Round: Final Day to Register for Unique Design Program!

SMVDU 'Design Your Degree' Spot Round registration ends today, July 28, by 1 PM. Unique NEP 2020 aligned program. Spot counselling on July 30.

Today marks the final opportunity for aspirants to register for the Spot Round Admission to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University's (SMVDU) innovative 'Design Your Degree' (DYD) Four-Year Undergraduate Program (FYUP). Prospective students interested in crafting a personalized academic journey must complete their online registration by 1:00 PM on July 28, 2025.

The 'Design Your Degree' program at SMVDU is a pioneering initiative aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, offering students unparalleled flexibility and interdisciplinary learning. It empowers learners to explore their diverse interests across Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, or Arts, fostering critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial abilities through experiential learning.

Key Details for SMVDU DYD Spot Round Applicants:

• Registration Deadline: Today, July 28, 2025, by 1:00 PM. This deadline applies specifically to new candidates who have not previously registered.
• How to Register: New candidates must register online by paying a non-refundable application fee of ₹1500 at the official admission portal: smvduadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login.
• For Previous Applicants: Candidates who have already registered and paid the fee but were not allotted a seat, or those who were offered a seat in previous rounds but could not join, do not need to register afresh. They can directly participate in the spot round based on their prior registration.
• Spot Round Admission (Physical Reporting/Counselling): The actual counselling and admission process for the spot round will take place on July 30, 2025.
• Reporting Time & Venue: Interested candidates must report in person (or through an authorized representative) at the Matrika Auditorium, SMVDU Campus, Katra (J&K). The closing time for physical reporting is 11:30 AM on July 30, 2025.
• Merit List & Admission: The merit list for the spot round will be displayed at the venue after 2:00 PM on July 30, 2025. Selected candidates will be offered provisional admission on the same day, requiring immediate payment of the full admission fee (excluding hostel and mess charges) digitally.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria:

• Eligibility: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 Examination or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
• Selection: Admission to the DYD program in the spot round will be based on merit, primarily determined by CUET (UG) 2025 scores. For non-CUET applicants, admission will be based on Class 12th marks.

Documents Required at the Time of Reporting:

Candidates attending the spot round must bring the following original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies:

• SMVDU Application Form (with payment receipt if newly registered)
• Class 10th Marksheet (as proof of Date of Birth)
• Class 12th Marksheet
• CUET (UG) 2025 Scorecard (if applicable)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD), if applicable, in GOI format
• GAP Certificate (if there is an academic gap of more than one year)
• Aadhaar Card (Photo ID Proof)
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Migration / Transfer / Character Certificates (to be submitted as and when available)

Note: All admissions are provisional and subject to the fulfillment of eligibility conditions and verification of original documents as per University rules. Candidates must ensure their digital payment limits are sufficient for the admission fee on July 30.

Conclusion:

The SMVDU 'Design Your Degree' program offers a unique opportunity for students to tailor their education to their personal passions and career aspirations. Aspirants are urged to complete their registration today and prepare for the spot counselling on July 30 to seize this chance for a flexible and future-ready design education.