Private

Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Viswavidyalaya

Barpeta, Assam, India

Krishnaguru Sewashram, Rawly, Assam 781311

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Overview

Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Visvavidyalaya (KAV) is a private university in Assam, located at Nasatra, Barpeta district. It was established in 2017 under the Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Visvavidyalaya Act, 2017 (Assam Act XXVI of 2017). The university developed from the educational and social initiatives of Krishnaguru Siksha Parishad, whose institutional activities date back to the 1970s.
Educational philosophy

KAV is somewhat different from the other universities you've mentioned. Its central emphasis is value-based education blended with spirituality. The university describes its objective as providing education to rural and disadvantaged communities while combining modern education with spiritual and moral development.
The university's roots go back to Krishnaguru Sewashram, established at Nasatra in 1974. Later, Krishnaguru Siksha Parishad established schools, Krishnaguru Mahavidyalaya and a College of Science & Technology before the university was created in 2017.
Academic programmes

KAV offers programmes from undergraduate through PhD level, including:

Humanities & Social Sciences
Assamese
English
Education
Political Science
Philosophy
History
Economics
Social Work
Science & Technology
Mathematics
Computer Science
Science and Technology
Healthcare
B.Sc. Nursing
GNM
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
Paramedical programmes
DMLT
Pharmacy
B.Pharm
D.Pharm
Other areas
Mass Communication
Hospitality
Multimedia
Fishery & Aquaculture
Research
PhD programmes in subjects including Assamese, Political Science, Education, Philosophy, Economics, Performing Arts, History, Mathematics and Commerce.
Recognition and professional approvals

KAV states that it is recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act and is listed as a State Private University in Assam. Its professional programmes have additional approvals—for example, its GNM and B.Sc. Nursing programmes have Indian Nursing Council approval, while its pharmacy college has Pharmacy Council of India approval. The university also states that its paramedical programmes have approval from Assam's Directorate of Medical Education.
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Courses

Some programmes associated with KAV include:

B.A.
B.Com.
B.Sc.
B.Sc. Nursing
GNM
B.Pharm
D.Pharm
BPT
M.A.
M.Sc.
M.Com.
M.Sc. Nursing
Ph.D.

The university's 2026–27 Ph.D. programme includes subjects such as Assamese, Education, English, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Commerce & Management, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts.
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Admission Process

KAV offers UG, PG, Diploma/Certificate and Ph.D. programmes. The admission procedure varies depending on the programme.

1. Choose the Course

Select the desired programme and check its specific eligibility requirements.

2. Check Eligibility

Eligibility is based on the qualifying examination and varies by course. For example, UG programmes generally require the relevant 10+2 qualification, while PG programmes require a relevant bachelor's degree. Professional programmes such as BPT, Pharmacy, etc. may have additional regulatory requirements.

3. Apply Online or Offline

KAV allows candidates to submit the application online through its website. The university's admission procedure page states an online application fee of ₹300. Applicants can also submit the prescribed application form to the Registrar's Office.

KAV Official Website

4. Submit Required Documents

Common documents include:

10th marksheet/certificate
12th marksheet/certificate
Graduation marksheets/certificate for PG
Passport-size photographs
ID proof
Category certificate, if applicable
Migration/Transfer Certificate, where required
Course-specific entrance/qualification documents

The university's application instructions specifically require three recent passport-size colour photographs and a completed, signed application form.

5. Selection Process

For many regular UG/PG programmes, admission is based on merit in the last qualifying examination and personal interview.

For certain professional programmes, an entrance examination or state/national-level examination may apply.

6. Ph.D. Admission

For Ph.D. programmes, KAV uses the KAV-RET (Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Visvavidyalaya Research Entrance Test). Candidates must meet the prescribed postgraduate/bachelor's degree eligibility requirements and qualify in the entrance test before the interview.

7. Document Verification & Fee Payment

After selection, the candidate completes document verification and pays the prescribed admission/semester fees to confirm the seat.

8. Admission Confirmation

Once the formalities are completed, the university confirms admission and the student can join the programme.