List of institutions of higher education in Jammu and Kashmir

NIT Srinagar, main building of the Academic Block.

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Union Territory of India has 7 Institutes of National Importance, 11 universities (2 central and 9 state universities), 4 research institutes, 11 medical colleges, at least 14 engineering colleges, and many other prominent institutes in 2024. These are listed by the administrative division and districts of J&K, from north to south.

Tertiary education

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Institutes of National Importance

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Listed by divisions and districts, north to south:

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Matrika Auditorium, Katra

Universities

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There are two central universities and nine state universities in the Indian UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

Universities in Jammu and Kashmir
University Administrative Division Location Type Established Specialization Distance from Division HQ (km) Sources
University of Kashmir Kashmir division (north) Srinagar State 1948 General 0 (from Srinagar) [1]
University of Jammu Jammu division (south) Jammu State 1969 General 0 (from Jammu) [2]
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SUASTK) Kashmir division (north) Srinagar State 1982 Agriculture 0 (from Srinagar) [3]
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SUASTJ) Jammu division (south) Jammu State 1999 Agriculture 0 (from Jammu) [4]
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) Jammu division (south) Katra State 1999 Engineering, Science & Technology, Management, Architecture, Humanities & Research 35 (from Jammu) [5]
Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) Kashmir division (north) Awantipora State 2005 Science, technology 30 (from Srinagar) [6]
Baba Ghulam Shah Badhshah University (BGSBU) Jammu division (north) Rajouri State 2005 General 150 (from Jammu) [7]
Central University of Jammu (CU Jammu) Jammu division (south) Samba Central 2009 General 25 (from Jammu) [8]
Central University of Kashmir (CU Kashmir) Kashmir division (north) Ganderbal Central 2009 General 25 (from Srinagar) [9]
Cluster University of Jammu Jammu division (south) Jammu State 2016 General 0 (from Jammu) [10]
Cluster University of Srinagar Kashmir division (north) Srinagar State 2016 General 0 (from Srinagar) [11]

Research Institutes

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These are im addition to the institutes of national importance and universities which also conduct research. Listed by division, north to south:

  • Jammu Division

Professional education

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Medical/Nursing Colleges

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Listed north to south

Engineering Colleges

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Main article: List of engineering colleges in Jammu and Kashmir

Listed by divisions and districts, north to south. Engineering colleges in Jammu and Kashmir number more than 10

  • Kashmir Division
    • Baramulla district
      • SSM College of Engineering and Technology, Baramulla
    • Pulwama district
      • College of Engineering and Technology, IUST Awantipora.
  • Jammu Division
    • Rajouri district
      • School of Engineering, BGSB University, Rajouri
    • Samba district
      • Bhargava College of Engineering and Technology, Samba
    • Kathua district
      • University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kathua

Other Prominent Colleges

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Listed by divisions and districts, north to south:

  • Kashmir Division
    • Srinagar district
      • Aviation & Management Training Establishment (AMTE), Srinagar
      • Institute of Hotel Management, Srinagar
      • Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar
      • Iqbal Institute of Technology and Management, Srinagar
      • Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Srinagar
    • Anantnag district
      • Anantnag city
        • Al Ahad College of Education, Anantnag
        • Government Women College, Anantnag
        • Government Polytechnic College, Anantnag
        • Institution of Technicians and Engineers, Anantnag
        • ITI Anantnag
        • Rehmat-e-Alam College Of Education, Anantnag
  • Jammu Division
    • Rajouri district
      • Government PG College, Rajouri

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Welcome to the Official Website of University of Kashmir". kashmiruniversity.net. University of Kashmir. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  2. ^ "Jammu University : Introduction". jammuuniversity.in. University of Jammu. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  3. ^ "SKUAST | Sher-e-Kashmir University Of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir". skuastkashmir.ac.in. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  4. ^ "SKUAST-J; Sher-e-Kashmir University Of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu". www.skuast.org. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  5. ^ "Facts and History : Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University". smvdu.net.in. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. Archived from the original on 21 June 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  6. ^ "Islamic University of Science and Technology · [ IUST ]". islamicuniversity.edu.in. Islamic University of Science and Technology. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  7. ^ "Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri Jammu&Kashmir". bgsbuniversity.org. Baba Ghulam Shah Badhshah University. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  8. ^ "Central University of Jammu". cujammu.in. Central University of Jammu. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  9. ^ "Welcome To The Official Website | Central University of Kashmir". cukashmir.ac.in. Central University of Kashmir. Archived from the original on 30 August 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  10. ^ "Cluster University of Jammu Jammu&Kashmir". clujammu.in. Cluster University of Jammu. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  11. ^ "Cluster University of Srinagar Jammu&Kashmir". cusrinagar.org. Cluster University of Srinagar. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
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