University of Jammu

Cradled in the lap of mountains at the foothills of auspicious Trikuta, besides the river Tawi at an altitude of 1030 ft. is Jammu. This 'city of temples' has many places that are flocked by people from every nook and corner. Among all these, also comes the famed university of Jammu. A place, where imparting education is not considered just as a mere duty, but as a commitment towards the advancement of the society. A university with a vision and a single-minded mission. To make Jammu university a name to reckon with. A saga that has been continuing from the time of its inception.

The University of Jammu, accredited as 'A+' Grade University by National Assessment & Accreditation Council of India came into existence in 1969 vide Kashmir and Jammu Universities Act 1969 following bifurcation of the erstwhile University of Jammu and Kashmir. The University provides instructions in such branches of learning as it deems fit and makes provision for research and the advancement and dissemination of knowledge. The University stands for spiritual and material elements in life, thirst for knowledge and virtue under the backdrop of holy peaks of Trikuta Hills.

University of Jammu holds examinations, grants degrees, generates knowledge and confers diverse academic distinctions on persons who pursue approved courses of study in the University or in constituent colleges/institutions approved for the purpose also for those who appear as external/private candidates. It also confers honorary degrees or other distinctions on the persons of exceptional caliber. The University also admits, maintains, recognizes, affiliates colleges and other institutions. It is primarily a research, teaching, affiliating, examining body involved in promotion of arts, science and other branches of learning. The University is open to all classes and creeds with the sole objective to carry people from darkness to light.

The University provides instructions in such branches of learning as it deems fit and makes provision for research and the advancement and dissemination of knowledge. The University stands for spiritual and material elements in life, thirst for knowledge and virtue under the backdrop of holy peaks of Trikuta Hills. University of Jammu holds examinations, grants degrees, generates knowledge and confers diverse academic distinctions on persons who pursue approved courses of study in the University or in constituent colleges/institutions approved for the purpose also for those who appear as external/private candidates.

It also confers honorary degrees or other distinctions on the persons of exceptional caliber. The University also admits, maintains, recognizes, affiliates colleges and other institutions. It is primarily a research, teaching, affiliating, examining body involved in promotion of arts, science and other branches of learning. The University is open to all classes and creeds with the sole objective to carry people from darkness to light.

The University offers around seventy postgraduate and undergraduate courses in different faculties. Our research programmes range across many disciplines, imparting Ph.D. in 37 and M.Phil. in 26 disciplines. The University of Jammu is an affiliating University; 126 colleges have been affiliated with it. Our main campus, apart from the teaching departments, also houses the Directorate of Distance Education which has an enrollment of about 2800 students at the undergraduate level and about 8400 students at the post graduate level. The University has seven functional campuses located at Bhaderwah, Kathua, Reasi, Ramnagar, Udhampur, Kishtwar and Poonch. These campuses offer various programmes to meet the demand and aspirations of the people living in these areas.

The hallmark of any academic excellence is the highest standards of teaching, research and an environment and culture conducive to learning. It is heartening to inform you that the University of Jammu is making rapid strides in all areas of its functioning. We have made several new beginnings and taken many important initiatives. We have redesigned our academic programmes under Choice based Credit system, semester system and have undertaken other examinations and administrative reforms. We endeavour to introduce new job oriented programmes that are in sync with emerging national and global trends as well as relevant to the regional and local needs. Providing world class facilities, encouraging sports and extracurricular activities for the holistic development of the students is something that we encourage at the University of Jammu.

As an institution of higher education, we understand our responsibility of increasing access, promoting equity and ensuring quality and excellence. While we realize that there are no shortcuts to excellence, however, University of Jammu assures you that quality is the guiding principle and cornerstone of the functioning of all key performance areas of the University. Reflecting the University of Jammu’s growing reputation, We are glad to inform you that the University has recently been awarded 51st rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework conducted by Ministry of Human Resource Development.

We hope to give an enriching, vibrant and a contemporary learning experience to the students, by keeping pace with the dynamic environment in which we operate. We encourage practices and policies that support healthy student activities. It will be our effort to create an environment where learning takes place both in and out of the campus. Student facilities like Gymnasium, Fitness Centre, Playgrounds, Auditoriums, Health Centre, Hostels, Placement Cell- are all available on the campus for the welfare of the students.