Jammu University Gets A++ NAAC Accreditation; VC Calls It 'Historic'

Vice-Chancellor Professor Umesh Rai termed it historic as the varsity would be eligible for grants of up to Rs 100 crore.

Jammu:The University of Jammu has been awarded A++ accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), making it the first university in Jammu and Kashmir to achieve this distinction. The Vice-Chancellor Professor Umesh Rai termed it “historic”.

Professor Rai stated that with this accreditation, the university would be eligible for grants of up to Rs 100 crore.

Yesterday, NAAC issued the updated list of accredited institutions, with the University of Jammu receiving an A++ grade and a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.72.

“This is another remarkable achievement for the university, reinforcing its position as ranked 50th by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Jammu University (JU) has made history by earning the A++ accreditation. Of the eight universities that received A++, JU stands fourth with a CGPA of 3.72,” the VC said.

Following the announcement, senior officials of the university gathered to celebrate the accomplishment and addressed a press conference to thank Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

“I express my gratitude to LG Manoj Sinha for his visionary leadership and support, as well as the trust he has placed in the university. Under his guidance, the university has reached several milestones. I would also like to thank CM Omar Abdullah for his support.” Professor Rai said.

The Vice-Chancellor emphasized that this achievement was made possible by the collective efforts of students, faculty, and staff, whose cooperation and responses to the NAAC team were highly appreciated.

About Jammu University

The University of Jammu was established in 1969 by an act of the state legislature, which bifurcated the University of Jammu and Kashmir into two separate institutions: the University of Jammu and the University of Kashmir.

Located on the banks of the Tawi River, the university has seven offsite campuses, 36 departments, and 157 affiliated colleges. It offers degrees in over 50 programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The university boasts many notable alumni, including former Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur, former J&K Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, and former ministers Nirmal Singh, Choudhary Zulfikar Ali, and others.

The university caters to colleges across all 10 districts of the Jammu region, including five government medical colleges.