List of Universities in Jammu & Kashmir in the Year 2026-27. Name, website, phone number, email ID and contact address of top new Government Universities and Private Universities. Central, State Universities and Deemed Universities.
Top University in Jammu and Kashmir
According to the official NIRF Ranking 2025, following top universities in Jammu & Kashmir which has been included in the list of top 100 Universities in India.
Based on the NIRF 2025 Rankings released by the Ministry of Education, the higher education landscape in Jammu and Kashmir features a few standout institutions that have secured positions in the prestigious national lists.
While there are not 10 institutions from J&K in the top national tiers, the following universities and institutes have been ranked or banded in the University, Overall, and Engineering categories for 2025.
Top Ranked Universities in J&K (NIRF 2025)
The University of Kashmir and University of Jammu remain the top two torchbearers for the region, with Kashmir University seeing a significant rise in its standing this year.
| Rank (University Cat.) | Institution | Location | Highlights (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | University of Kashmir (KU) | Srinagar | Top Performer. Jumped from rank 45 in 2024. Also ranked #59 in the Overall category and #8 among all State Public Universities in India. |
| #51 | University of Jammu (JU) | Jammu | Secured the 51st rank in the University category. It holds the #87 rank in the Overall category and #21 among State Public Universities. |
| Band 151-200 | Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) | Awantipora | Featured in the 151–200 rank band for Universities. It also secured a spot in the 51–100 band for State Public Universities. |
| Band 151-200 | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) | Jammu | Placed in the 151–200 band in the University category and the 51–100 band for State Public Universities. |
Top Specialized & Technical Institutes (NIRF 2025)
While the user asked for “Universities,” several technical institutes in J&K operate at a university level and are critical to the region’s rankings in the Engineering, Architecture, and Overall categories.
| Rank | Institution | Category | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) | Architecture | A top-tier rank for its Architecture program. The university also appears in the 151-200 band for Engineering. |
| #73 | National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar | Engineering | Improved its position to 73rd in Engineering (up from 79th last year). It is ranked in the 101–150 band in the Overall category. |
Summary of Key Changes in 2025
- Kashmir University’s Rise: The most notable event in the 2025 rankings is the University of Kashmir breaking into the top 35 universities nationwide, driven by improved scores in research and professional practices.
- IUST’s Emergence: The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) has solidified its presence by appearing in three distinct categories (Overall, University, and Engineering bands), marking a significant milestone for the younger university.
- SKUAST-Jammu: Continues to maintain a presence in the national university bands, highlighting the importance of agricultural education in the region.
Note: Other prominent institutions like the Central University of Kashmir or Cluster Universities did not feature in the top 100 or the specific bands mentioned in the primary 2025 release highlights available at this time.
List of Universities in Jammu & Kashmir
There are more than 11 universities in Jammu & Kashmir as on date. Out of which:-
- Total No. of Government Universities are 11.
- Central Universities are 2.
- State Universities are 9.
Central Universities in Jammu and Kashmir
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Central University of Jammu | Central |
| Central University of Kashmir | Central |
Central University of Kashmir
🌐 Website: www.cukashmir.ac.in
📅 Established: 2009
📞 Phone: 0194-2416077, 9149580738, 9797774834
✉️ Email: registrar@cukashmir.ac.in
📍 Address: Green Campus, Duderhama, Ganderbal – 191201
Central University of Jammu
🌐 Website: www.cujammu.ac.in
📅 Established: 2009
📞 Phone: 91-01923-249658
✉️ Email: egistrar@cujammu.ac.in
📍 Address: Bagla Suchani, Jammu and Kashmir – 181143
State Universities in Jammu and Kashmir
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University | State |
| Cluster University of Jammu | State |
| Cluster University of Srinagar | State |
| Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University | State |
| Jammu University | State |
| Kashmir University | State |
| Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology | State |
| Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology, Jammu | State |
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | State |
Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University
🌐 www.bgsbu.ac.in
📅 Established: 2005
📞 01962-241002, 9419170266
📧 registrar@bgsbu.ac.in
📍 Rajouri (J&K) – 185234
Cluster University of Jammu
🌐 www.clujammu.ac.in
📅 Established: 2016
📞 0191-2954382
📧 clujcoe@gmail.com
📍 Dean Academic Affairs, Canal Road, Jammu – 180016
Cluster University of Srinagar
🌐 www.cusrinagar.edu.in
📅 Established: 2016
📞 2560459
📧 jatinderkhajuria68@gmail.com
📍 Gogji-Bagh, Srinagar, J&K – 190008
Islamic University of Science & Technology
🌐 www.iust.ac.in
📅 Established: 2005
📞 +91 01933-247954 / 247955
📧 info@islamicuniversity.edu.in
📍 Awantipora, Pulwama – 192122
SKUAST – Kashmir
🌐 www.skuastkashmir.ac.in
📅 Established: 1982
📞 0194-2461257
📧 provc@skuastkashmir.ac.in
📍 Srinagar, J&K – 190025
SKUAST – Jammu
🌐 www.skuast.org
📅 Established: 1999
📞 0191-2262012, +91-9419109684
📧 registrar@skuast.org
📍 Main Campus Chatha, Jammu – 180009
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
🌐 www.smvdu.ac.in
📅 Established: 2004
📞 8899988387, 01991-285524, 9419201936
📧 admission@smvdu.ac.in, registrar@smvdu.ac.in
📍 Kakryal, Katra – 182320
University of Jammu
🌐 www.jammuuniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 1968
📞 0191-2435248 / 259, 2453544 / 588
📧 centreforIT@jammuuniversity.ac.in
📍 Baba Saheb Ambedkar Road, Jammu Tawi – 180006
University of Kashmir
🌐 www.kashmiruniversity.net
📅 Established: 1949
📞 +91 194-2272096 / 2272097
📧 info@kashmiruniversity.net
📍 Hazratbal, Srinagar – 190006
List of Universities in UT OF Ladakh
Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (Deemed University)
🌐 Website: www.cibs.ac.in
📅 Established: 2016
📞 Phone: +91-1982-264287
✉️ Email: cibsladakh@gmail.com
📍 Address: CIBS, Choglamsar-Leh, Ladakh, India – 194104
University of Ladakh (State University)
🌐 Website: www.universityofladakh.org.in
📅 Established: 2018
📞 Phone: 01982-258860
✉️ Emails: ladakh-university@jk.gov.in, info@universityofladakh.org.in
📍 Addresses:
LEH: Silk Route Rest House, Tourist Reception Center
KARGIL: Purig Guest House, Upper Kurbathang Plateau
