| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1 December 1973 |
| Chancellor | Lt. Gen (Retd.) Gurmit Singh |
| Vice-Chancellor | NK Joshi[1] |
| Location | |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | www |
Kumaun University is a state university[2] headquartered in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.
In 2017, it hosted the first Kautik Student Film Festival.[3][4]
The university has two campuses, DSB Campus Nainital, and KU campus Bhimtal.
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.[citation needed] In addition to conducting orientation programmes and refresher courses, the UGC-ASC undertakes a number of extension activities.[citation needed]
UGC-ASC Nainital conducted short-term courses (2–6 days) for the senior faculty and professional development programme for non-teaching staff.[5]
