Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu, established in 1999, is a prestigious institution located in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. The university was established by an Act of the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). As a State University, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu operates as a fully residential and self-sufficient institution dedicated to providing quality education in the fields of engineering, management, architecture, and sciences. The university has earned recognition from various statutory bodies including AICTE, COA, and has received accreditation from NAAC with a B+ grade. Spread across a sprawling campus in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu offers a unique blend of academic excellence and spiritual environment. The university secured Rank 101-150 band in NIRF 2025 rankings under the university category, reflecting its commitment to maintaining high educational standards. The institution offers a wide range of programmes across multiple disciplines including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in engineering, architecture, management, sciences, and humanities. Admission to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu is conducted through various national and state-level entrance examinations including JEE Main for B.Tech programmes, NATA and JEE Main Paper 2 for B.Arch, CAT; MAT; CMAT for MBA programmes, and GATE for M.Tech programmes. The university also conducts its own entrance examination SMVDU CET for various postgraduate programmes. With a focus on holistic development, research innovation, and industry collaboration, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu has established itself as a leading institution in North India.