About Central University of Kashmir

The Central University of Jammu & Kashmir was established alongside 15 other Central Universities in the year 2009 by an Act of Parliament.  Later the university was bifurcated into two Universities: the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) and the Central University of Jammu (CUJ).

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY:

1. The State government earmarked 503 acres of land at Tulmulla and its adjoining areas in the Ganderbal district for the establishment of the permanent campus of the University.
2. In May 2009, the administrative office of the University was set up at Baghi-Hyder, Hyderpora, Srinagar. The University later shifted its operation to Sonwar, Srinagar. With the expansion of the Academic & Administrative activities, the University established three (03) campuses at Nowgam area of Srinagar.
3. In 2018, the University shifted to Ganderbal and is currently functioning from the following campuses:
   1. Main Campus Tulmulla, Ganderbal
   2. Green Campus, Duderhama, Ganderbal
   3. Science Campus, Nunar, Ganderbal
   4. Arts Campus, Beehama, Ganderbal
4. The Main campus of the University at Tulmulla is spread over a vast landscape with scenic surroundings, providing the campus with a calm ambiance suited for an academic institution. The construction work is currently going on in full swing at the campus site. The University is gradually shifting its departments to the new campus at Tulmulla.

ACADEMICS & ADMINISTRATION:

1. Currently, the University has  Nine (09)  Schools of Study with  21 constituent Teaching Departments offering 40+ Research, PG, Integrated, UG, Diploma, and Vocational Programmes. The Academic affairs of the University are conducted under the  Dean Academic Affairs.
   
2. The University has an effective and transparent examination system that adheres strictly to the academic calendar, despite all odds, while transacting its routine business. The  Examination and Evaluation Wing (EEW) of the University conducts examinations for all the programmes of Study in a time-bound manner.
3. To encourage quality research and streamline all research related activities, the University has established  Research and Development Cell.  The University has a full-fledged  Office of Dean Students Welfare (DSW), an active  Central Placement Cell (CPC), and a robust/active  Directorate of Quality Assurance (DIQA).
4. The University has also established  Directorate of Information & Support System (DITSS)  that  provides IT-related services to the scholars, students, faculty, and staff of the University. Browsing Centers on all the campuses have been established with 24x7 high bandwidth internet services. The University has also embarked on an ambitious e-governance project for the automation of academic and administration processes.
   

CUK’s JOURNEY:

Throughout the difficult circumstances in Kashmir, the University has maintained high standards in Academics & Research. It is a moment of pride for the CUK family that the University in such a short span of time has grown considerably not only in terms of human resources but also in terms of infrastructure.

After operating from rented accommodations, the University is finally settling down in campuses at Ganderbal, the home district of CU Kashmir. We vividly see ourselves achieving and progressing while surmounting the hurdles. The Central University of Kashmir will continue to make a mark in terms of academic excellence and it keep attracting students, scholars, and teachers from across the country.

Read More:

1. Academic & Administrative Reforms in CU Kashmir (100 Days Report 2023)
2. CU Kashmir’s 10 Year Journey