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.
Listed by divisions and districts, north to south:
There are two central universities and nine state universities in the Indian UT of 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] |
These are im addition to the institutes of national importance and universities which also conduct research. Listed by division, north to south:
Listed north to south
Listed by divisions and districts, north to south. Engineering colleges in Jammu and Kashmir number more than 10
Listed by divisions and districts, north to south:
Katra is a city and Tehsil in the Reasi district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, situated at the foot of the Trikuta Mountains, where the shrine of Vaishno Devi is located. Katra is located 24 km from the town of Reasi, 42 km (26 mi) from the city of Jammu and around 685 km (426 mi) north of the national capital New Delhi and is the base for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.
Awantipora or Avantipur or Aavantipur, known as Woontpor in Kashmiri, is a town, just opposite of Pulwama city, on the banks of the river Jhelum in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, commonly referred to as SMVD University or SMVDU, is a Government Owned Higher Institution/University located in Katra, Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It was founded in 1999, as fully residential and technical university, a Public University recognised by UGC under section 2(f) and 12(B) and is established on more than an 470-acre (190 ha) residential and provides technical education in the field of engineering, architecture, science, management, philosophy and other subjects, with all technical courses recognised by AICTE, University Grants Commission (India), National Board of Accreditation and Council of Architecture.
Reasi district is an administrative district in the Jammu division of Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir in the Jammu region. The Reasi district is bordered by Udhampur district and Ramban district in the east, Jammu district in the south, Rajouri district in the west and by Kulgam district on the north. The Reasi and Rajouri tehsils formed a joint district called the "Reasi district" at the time of the princely state's accession to India in 1947. As part of the reorganisation, the two tehsils were separated and Reasi was merged with the Udhampur district. It again became a separate district in 2006.
Katra means caravanserai in Arabic and Persian.
Jammu Tawi is a railway station in the city of Jammu in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The 12445 / 12446 Uttar Sampark Kranti Express is a Sampark Kranti Express train which connects New Delhi railway station to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station. The train runs daily via Jammu Tawi, Jalandhar Cantonment, Ludhiana, Ambala, Panipat and Udhampur, covering a distance of 655 km at an average speed of 57 km/h.
S. P. Varma is a social worker and peace activist from Jammu and Kashmir. He has been actively involved in peace-building efforts in conflict-ridden areas of the Kashmir valley.
The 12471 / 12472 Swaraj Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Northern Railways Zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in India. It gets a very high priority on its route.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station is a railway station on the Jammu Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Railway Link in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It mainly serves for the town of Katra where the major hindu divine temple Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is situated which is visited by millions of travellers per month with the help of this station and its frequent special trains connectivity from all over India. The station belongs to the Firozpur division of Northern Railway zone in Jammu and Kashmir.
Banihal railway station, a part of Jammu–Baramulla line, is situated in notified area of Banihal in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir. It was commissioned on 26 June 2013 and passenger trains run from Banihal to Qazigund. The station was inaugurated by former prime minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on the same day at 2.22 pm. They enjoyed the 12-minute ride in train through Pir Panjal tunnel up to Qazigund with 100 students, mostly girls, of the Banihal Higher Secondary School, and made the 17.8-km ride back to Banihal, passing through the tunnel again, the second longest in Asia.
Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur railway station is situated in municipal committee of Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It's station code is MCTM. The average elevation of the station is 660.054 metres (2,165.53 ft) above mean sea level. The rail distance between MCTM and JAT is 53 km (33 mi).This is a 'A' class railway station in Firozpur railway division of Northern Railway zone.
Reasi railway station is a railway station in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its code is REAI. It will serve Reasi city. The station consists of two platform. The station lies on Jammu-Baramulla line. Reasi station is 17 km from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station. The railway line has been completed.
The 12475/12476 Hapa–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Hapa in Gujarat and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra of Jammu and Kashmir. It is currently being operated with 12475/12476 train numbers on a weekly basis.
The 12477/12478 Jamnagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Jamnagar Junction in Gujarat and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra of Jammu and Kashmir. It is currently being operated with 12477/12478 train numbers on a weekly basis.
Banihal–Baramulla DEMU is a DEMU passenger train of the Indian Railways, which runs between Banihal railway station and Baramulla railway station, having 17 halts both within Jammu and Kashmir.
Education in Jammu and Kashmir is based on 5-tier model which includes primary schools, middle schools, higher secondary schools, Colleges and University. As per the census of 2011, Jammu and Kashmir has the literacy rate of 68%. However, there has been an increase in the numbers in recent years.
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