University of Jammu Overview
University of Jammu, Jammu
Jammu University is a state university in Jammu that has been authorised by the UGC. It was established in 1969 and accredited by NAAC. Additionally, It was ranked 63 among universities in 2023 by NIRF. More than 60 programs in commerce, humanities and social sciences, science, and management are available in UG, graduate, and doctoral levels at the campus. Candiadates get admission to the university's main campus and more than 90 associated institutions based on their performance on the CUET exams. Personal interviews (PI) are organised by the institution for admission to Ph.D. specialisations. The university offers distance learning courses with the aid of the department of distance education.
Highlights of University
| Established in | 1969 |
| University Type | Government |
| Offered Courses | UG, PG, Diploma & Ph.D. |
| Accredited by | NAAC |
| Placements | Annual |
| Official Website | https://www.jammuuniversity.ac.in/ |
Courses at University
UG and post-graduate courses are accessible by the university in various subjects, including education, law, commerce, humanities, and science and technology. The data in following list presents the UG, post-graduate, diploma, and doctoral courses along with the requirements for eligibility and selecting criteria:
| Courses | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
| BA | 12th with at least 45% marks | CUET UG scores |
| B.Sc | 12th | CUET UG scores |
| BPA | 12th | CUET UG scores |
| BVA | 12th | CUET UG scores |
| B.Ed. | Bachelor’s degree with at least 55% marks | CUET PG scores |
| B.Com | 12th with at least 55% marks | |
| BBA | 12th with at least 55% marks | |
| LLB | Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 55% marks | CUET PG scores |
| BALLB | 12th with at least 55% marks | |
| BCA | 12th in Math with at least 55% marks | |
| MA | Bachelor degree with at least 55% marks | CUET PG scores |
| M.Sc | Bachelor degree (B.Sc) with at least 55% marks | CUET PG scores |
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree exam with at least 55% marks | CUET PG scores |
| B.Lib.I.Sc | Bachelor degree with at least 55% marks | CUET PG scores |
| B.P.Ed. | Bachelor degree with at least 50% marks | CUET PG scores |
| M.Tech | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology with at least 55% marks | CUET PG scores |
| LLM | LLB degree with 55% marks | CUET PG scores |
| M.Lib.Sc | Bachelor’s degree | CUET PG scores |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics 12th with at least 50% marks | CUET PG scores |
| PG Diploma | Bachelor degree with at least 55% marks | Merit/ CUET scores |
| M.Phil/ Ph.D. | Master’s degree with at least 55% marks | Entrance test followed by personal interview |
Admission at University
More than 50 UG, post-graduate, diploma, and doctoral programs are offered by the university. After the counselling procedure, admissions are determined by the results of the CUET exam. Additionally, University's entrance exam and interview constitute the critieria for admission to Ph.D. programs. Only online applications are considered by the university for admission. The student must take the CUET exam after registering. Candidates must stand by for the university to reveal the results of entrance exam together with the list of shortlisted candidates. The counselling and document verification processes must then be completed by the shortlisted candidates. After this, they have to pay the course fees to assure their university seat.
Steps to Apply for University
- Go to the university's main website.
- Explore out the results tab under the student's corner.
- Enter your email address and password to create a new account on the results tab.
- Enter the same login information now.
- Carefully fill out the application.
- Include the required documents in the specified size.
- Print the application and pay the application fees online.
- When making a payment online, use a credit card, debit card, or Net Banking.
Result of University
The University organizes annual and semester exams two times in an year. The official website helps users to view the results of these tests. Morever, University organizes entrance tests for admission to different programs, including B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., etc. On the universitity website, candidates can also get the exam results. Students have to visit below written steps to know their results:
- Go to University's official website.
- Go to the "Results" tab located beneath the student's corner at the top.
- To get the link to the results that have been announced, click on the results link.
- The screen will show the outcome that was announced.
- Download the results of the desired courses in PDF format.
Placements to University
The 2023 university placement figures are now available. During the placements, the highest median package provided was INR 5.60 LPA. Major companies such as Accenture, Airtel, Amazon, Axis Bank, BYJU's, and others took part in University Placement.
Campus and Facilities of University
The university's campus is situated in Jammu, often known as Temple City. The New University at Bahuwalirakh, which occupies approximately 118.70 acres, and the smaller old campus at Canal Road, which is 0.53 acres, are its 2 campuses. Additionally, the university offers courses on its remote campuses in Bhaderwah, Kathua, Udhampur, and Punch. The campus of University consists of:
- Hostels: The campus of University has both boys and girls hostels. Total 2500 students can be accommodated in the 8 girls' and 11 boys' dormitories.Modern conveniences like Wi-Fi, TV, a gym and bustle are available at the hostels. Additionally, the university provides housing for research scholars and international students.
- Central Books: There are 3.5 lakh books, 1.5 lakh e-books, 350 journals, and 15,000 e-journals on the Dhanvantari campus. The library is open from 10 am to 5 pm on weekends and holidays.
- Sports: For various sports, including football, cricket, volleyball, basketball, badminton, table tennis, and chess, University campus offers first-rate facilities. The university features a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and a stadium. Along with encouraging students to participate in sports and physical activities, the university also hosts intercollegiate and intramural contests.
- Cafeterias: Students, teachers, staff, and visitors can enjoy wholesome and delectable meals at 4 cafeterias on University campus.
Alumni of University
| Alumni | Designation |
| Ghulam Nabi Azad | 7th Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Dr. Nirmal Singh | Indian politician of Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Justice T. S. Thakur | Former Chief Justice of India and former Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority |
| Dr. Renu Khator | President of the University of Houston |
| Dr. Anil K. Gupta | Indian Scholar, Professor and Founder of the Honey Bee Network |
| Dr. Rajesh Kumar | Indian actor, comedian and producer |
| Dr. Rakesh Sharma | Indian scientist and former Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Dr. Rajni Kant | Indian social activist and founder of the Human Welfare Association |
Scholarship for Students
Scholarships are given by the university to deserving and needy students. Fellowships are available to enrolled students with appropriate NET JRFs, and research scholarships are available to Ph.D. scholars. Those selected who get these scholarships receive monthly and yearly allowances. Some scholarships available to students at the start of the session are included in the table below.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
| Postgraduate Scholarship | Students who highest percentage of marks in the previous semester examination in each P.G. Department | INR 200 per month |
| Merit and Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship in Diploma Courses | Highest percentage of marks in the previous semester exam in each Diploma Course | INR 200 per month |
| Scholarships in the LL.B. Course | Highest percentage of marks in the previous semester exam in the LL.B | INR 200 per month |
| Research Fellowships | UGC / CSIR NET qualified JRFs are eligible on completion of two years and subject to fulfilling certain conditions laid down by the UGC /CSIR | Scholarship Amount: INR 25,000- INR 28,000 per month |
| Research Scholarships | Awarded to the whole-time research scholars pursuing research leading to Ph.D. or M. Phil. who are not in receipt of any scholarship/fellowship. The contingent grant can be utilized on apparatus, chemicals, equipment, books, journals, photostat copies, microfilms, typing, stationery, postage, computation, travel, etc | Scholarship Amount: INR 25,000- INR 28,000 per month |
Affiliated Colleges of University
The university has more than 100 associated private and public colleges spread around the valley. Among other places, these connected colleges may be found in Rajouri, Udhampur, Kathua, Bhaderwah, and Kishtwar. Programs in the humanities, sciences, and commerce are available at these associated universities. The following are some associated colleges:
- The Business School, University of Jammu
- Model Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Government College of Engineering and Technology
- Institute of Dental Sciences
- KC Law College
- Govt. MAM College
- Govt.Degree College, Doda MIER College of Education Government Nursing College, Doda
Key Highlights
| Established In | 1969 |
| Institute Type | Autonomous |
| Approved by | UGC |
| Accredited by | NAAC |
| Department | 19 Departments |
| Affiliated Colleges | 14 Affiliated Colleges |
| Placements | Available |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
Courses at University of Jammu
Placements at University of Jammu
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