The University of Jammu is one of the India’s premier research and teaching institutions and has been rated by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) as an “A” Grade University. The education scenario in the country has become dynamic and competitive in line with global scenario. It is imperative for the University to keep a close watch on various developments that are taking place internationally and respond to the same. The University strives to achieve quality and excellence in academic pursuits for bringing a desirable healthy social change in the society and enhancing the employability levels of the youth of the state in the job market both nationally and globally. Our students bear the torch of enterprise, innovation and excellence, the light of which is spreading in every corner of the world.

The University emphasizes on imparting excellent courses of study and practical trainings to the students in an encouraging environment, paying equal attention to their all round development. Syllabi and courses of study are regularly updated and infrastructural facilities modernized. The University understands the important role of teaching fraternity in shaping the students as the responsible citizens of tomorrow. To enhance the employability of students from the state the University will be introducing job oriented courses. Six departments of the University – Physics, Geology, Management, Commerce, Political Science and Chemistry have been recognized by the University Grant Commission as SAP departments, and excellent research is going on in all teaching departments. The University endeavours to bring transparency to its functioning at various levels.

The University has also developed linkages and collaborative programmes in more than 30 institutions, at the national as well as the International levels in both research and teaching. Extracurricular activities are an integral part of the growth and development of the young people. The merging of the Institute of Music and Fine Arts, Jammu with the University is an important step in the right direction.

In order to provide higher education to the people residing in remote areas of the State, the University of Jammu has set up its Campuses at Bhaderwah, Kathua, Kishtwar, Udhampur, Ramnagar, Reasi and Poonch. The Directorate of Distance Education is one of the strong components of our University. The University of Jammu through Distance Education is engaged in enhancing access and quality of education through distance learning mode. Globalization and privatisation have far reaching impact on education and will continue to shape the future of teaching and learning process and its delivery.

I am sure that the civil society and students will find this website informative and shall help them opt for the University of Jammu for Higher education.

                   ....  Prof. R.D Sharma (Vice Chancellor)