Jammu & Kashmir is a state in the northernmost region of India and is mostly located in the Himalayan Mountains. Owing to the social and political turmoil in the state, the quality of education is not of excellent standard as compared to other Indian states. However the government of Jammu & Kashmir with the assistance of the central government is taking steps to improve the system of education in the state. There are several renowned institutions of higher studies including degree colleges in Jammu & Kashmir, which provide courses in engineering, medicine, management and several other disciplines.
As indicated by the 2001 census, literacy rate of Jammu and Kashmir was 55.5 % with male literacy rate being at 66.6 % and female at 43 %. According to a national sample survey carried out in 2004, the literacy rate in Jammu and Kashmir was at 65.33 % due to a sustained education campaign in the state. There is also a worrisome rise in number of dropouts among migrant Kashmiri youths in Jammu.
Courses offered at Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir
There are a good number of higher education courses offered at Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir. Some of the Bachelor degree programs include Bachelor of Architecture, BDS (Dental course), Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Administration and several others. Engineering course include Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech). Under Graduate law degree courses are offered by many law colleges in Jammu & Kashmir. Several management and medical courses are also available at some colleges in the state.
Jammu & Kashmir College Affiliations
Some of the universities to which the various colleges in Jammu & Kashmir are affiliated include Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Jammu, University of Jammu and Kashmir University.
Top Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir
Through the attempts of the state government, many new colleges have come up in Jammu & Kashmir. Law colleges in state include Sopore Law College, Kashmir Law College, Dogra Law College, K. C. Law College, C. M. H. College of Legal Studies, Jammu Law College and Ashoka Law College. Institute of Hotel Management is another job-oriented college in Jammu & Kashmir. There are two dental colleges which are Government Dental College and Institute of Dental Sciences. Jammu Institute of Ayurved & Research is an ayurvedic college in Jammu & Kashmir.
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List of Engineering Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir
| Name | Address | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Of Music & Fine Arts | Poonchh House, Talab Tillo, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir-180002 | B.E / B.Tech Applied Arts (Seats:10), Fine Arts (Seats:30), Painting (Seats:10), Sculpture (Seats:10) |
| Model Institute Of Engineering & Technology | Kot Bhalwal,, Jammu Jammu & Kashmir-181122 | B.E / B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology (60 Seats each) |
| Government College of Engineering and Technol | OLD UNIVERSITY CAMPUS JAMMU PIN: 180 004 | CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
| Institute of Engineering Technology and Resea | Palace Road Jammu Tawi | Civil Engineering |
| Jamwal Engineering College | Jammu | CSE - Electrical - ECE |
| Masterpro College of Engineering | Masterpro College of Engineering Kashmir Univ | Civil - Electrical - ECE |
| MBS College of Engineering and Technology | Babliana, Jeevan Nagar Road, Po-Miran Sahib, Jammu & Kashmir-181101 | B.E / B.Tech Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrial Engineering (60 Seats each) |
| National Institute Of Technology | Hazratbal,, Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir-190006 | B.E / B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (Seats:40), Electrical Engineering (Seats:50), Chemical Engineering (Seats:25), Civil Engineering (Seats:80), Electronics Engineering (Seats:50), Mettallurgical Engineering (Seats:25), Mechanical Engineering (Seats:55), Information Technology (Seats:40) |
| Regional Engineering College | Hazaratbal Srinagar, Jammu Kashmir 190 006 | M.E / M.Tech Mechanical System Design(Seats: 18), Comunication & Information Technology(Seats: 18) |
| SSM College of Engineering | Divar Parihaspura, Pattan, Baramulla Jammu & Kashmir-193121 | B.E / B.Tech Civil Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering (60 Seats each |
List of Medical Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir
| Name | Address | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical & Hospital | 75, N.H. Bypass, P.B. No.5, HPO Gandhinagar, Jammu - 180004 Phone : 0191-2662270, 2662360, 2662268, 2662324 | MBBS |
| Government Medical College | Bakshinagar Jammu - 180006 Phone : 0191-2546824 | MBBS |
| Government Medical College | Karan Nagar Srinagar - 190010 Email : mirgar_dr@yahoo.com Phone : 0194-2453114 | MBBS, MD/MS, Diploma |
| Sher-I-Kashmir Instt. of Medical Sciences | Srinagar - 190011 Email : mdin@skims.ren.nic.in Phone : 0194-432859 | MBBS |
List of Teaching Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir
| Name | Address | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|
| DIVYA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION | GADIGARH,JAMMU | B ED |
| DOGRA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION | BARI BRAHMNA,JAMMU | B ED |
| Dogra College of Education | Shastri Nagar, Jammu Phone : 01923-220893 | B.Ed |
| GOVT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION | SRINAGAR | B.ED |
| M C Khalsa College of Education | Chand Nagar, Jammu - 180 001 Phone : 0191-2546711 | B.Ed |
| MIER College of Education | B. C. Road, Jammu & Kashmir Phone : 0191-2546078 9419130484 (M) | B.Ed |
| Muslim Educational Trust Teachers College | Sopore - 193 201 | B.Ed |
| New Gandhi Memorial College of Education | Jammu Phone : 01923-263083, 9419135047 | B.Ed |
| New Shastri Memorial College of Education | Patta Bohri | BEd |
| University Of Jammu | New Campus, Bapa Sahib Ambedkar Road, Jammu Tawi 180004 Jammu & Kashmir | B.Ed |
| University Of Kashmir | University Campus, Hazratbal, Srinagar 190006 Jammu & Kashmir Email : info@kashmir-university.net Phone : 0194- 2420078, 2420405 | B.Ed |
| Vishwa Bharati College of Education | RAINAWARI,SRINAGAR | B.Ed |
List of Polytechnic Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir
| Name | Address | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Govt. Polytechnic | Jammu Phone : 47973 | Diploma Courses: Civil Engg. (40), Mechnical Engg. (40), Electrical Engg. (40), Automobile Engg. (20), Archtectural Assistantship (30), Computer Engg. (10) |
| Institute of Engg. & Computer Science | Gangayal, Jammu Tawi 10 (J&K) Phone : 451709, 552144, 455023 | Diploma Courses: Civil Engg., Computer Engg. Electrical Engg. Electronics & Comm. Engg., Mech. Engg. (60 seats each) |
| Kashmir Govt. Polytechnic | Gogjibagh, Srinagar 190008 (J&k) Email : tandsaricahotmail.com Phone : 435144, 490046 | Diploma Courses: Civil Engg. (60), Mechnical Engg. (30), Automobile Engg. (20), Electronics Engg. (20) |
| Kite Polytechnic | Rajbagh P. Box No. 323, G.P.O. Srinagar, Kashmir 01 Jammu & Kashmir Phone : 475217 | Diploma courses in Architecture Engg. (40), Computer Engg. (40), Electrical Engg. (40), Electronics & Comm. Engg. (40), Civil Engg. (40), Agriculture Engg. (60), Mech. Engg. (60) |
| Masterpro Institute of Tech. | P.B. No. 668, GPO, Srinagar (J&K) Phone : 430909 | Diploma Courses: Mechnical Engg. (40), Computer Engg. (40), Agriculture Engg. (60), Civil Engg. (40) Electrical Engg. (60), Electronics & Communication Engg. (60) |
| National Institute of Technology & Science | Indra Nagar, P.O. Miran Sahib, Jammu 181101 (J&K) Phone : 433563/63223 | Diploma Courses: Civil Engg. (40), Mech. Engg. (40), Electrical Engg. (40), Electronics & Comm. Engg. (40), Architectural Assistantship (40) |
| National Polytechnica | Panjtirthi, Jammu Tawi 01 (J&k) | Diploma Courses: Architectural Assistantship (40), Computer Engg. (40), Electrical Engg. (40), Electronics & Comm. Engg. (40) |
| Regional Polytechnic | Kunjwanin, Jammu 10 (J&K) Phone : 0191-432500, 554632 | Diploma Courses: Electronics & Engg. (50)< Computer Engg. (50), Electrical Engg.(30), Post Diploma in Computer Appl. |
| Rose Polytechnic | Campus-Barmula Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir | Diploma Courses: Agriculture Engg.(40), Computer Engg. (40), Dairy Engg. (40) |
| Royal Polytechnic College | Srinagar, Kashmir, J&K | Full Time Diploma Courses: Computer Engg. (20), Medical Electronics (20), Public Health Engg. (Civil) (20) |
List of Management Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir
| Name | Address | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|
| GRAPHIC ERA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | DEHRADUN H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar. Phone : 0135-2642727, 2642799 | MBA,MCA |
| H.N.B. GARHWAL UNIVERSITY | H.N.B. GARHWAL UNIVERSITY, SRINAGAR. Phone : 01368-252167, 252183 | MBA,MCA |
| Priyadarshini Institute Of Management & Science | sector-2a, ext., trikuta nagar, jammu & kashmir- 180012 | MBA |
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | Kakryal, Katra-182301(J&K) Phone : 001991-285634,285699 Website : www.smvdu.org | MBA |
| Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University | rajouri camp office bye-pass road, opp. channi himmat, Jammu Website : www.bgsbuniversity.org | MBA |
| BSF Institute of Management Studies | Frontier Head Quarters BSF Jammu, Palaura Camp, Jammu Jammu & Jashmir | MBA |
| Department of Management Studies | University of Jammu Bahu wali rakh, new campus, Jammu (tawi) - 180004, Jammu & Kashmir Website : www.jammuvarsity.org | MBA |
| Department of Management Studies The Univesity of Kashmir | Hazratbal Srinagar, kashmir-190006. Phone : 0914-420405, 420078 Website : www.kashmiruniversity.net | MBA |
| Institute of Management Sciences | Greater Kailash, Jammu (Tawi) | MBA |
| Kashmir University | Department of Management Hazartbal, Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir | MBA |
| Priyadarshini Institute of Management and Science | 128, PACCA DANGA, JAMMU (TAWI) -180 001 JAMMU & KASHMIR Phone : 0191-461990 | MBA |
| Sri Mata Vaishno Devi University School Of Management Studies | Jammu Phone : 01991-285690 Website : www.Smvdu.Org | MBA |
| University of Jammu | Department of Management Studies Bahu Walirakh, New Campus, Jammu (Tawi) Jammu & Kashmir Phone : 05942-36788 | MBA, MCA |
List of Accredited Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir
| Name | Address | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Amar Singh College | Gogji Bagh, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir - 190008 India | BCA,BSC,BA |
| Government College for Women | Gandhi Nagar, Jammu - 180 004. | BA, BSc, BSc (Homs Sc & Vocational) Course Food Science & Quality Control. |
| Government College for Women | M A Road, Srinagar - 190 001. | BA, BSc. |
| Government College for Women | Nawakadal, Srinagar - 190002 | BBA,BCOM,BSC |
| Government College for Women | Parade Ground, Jammu - 180 001. | BA, BSc, BCom. |
| Government College of Education | Canal Road, Kollam dist, Jammu | B.ED,M.ED |
| Government College of Education | MA Road, Srinagar | B.ED,M.ED |
| Government Degree College | Sopore , Baramulla dist | BA,BSC,BCOM |
| Government Degree College | Baramulla - 193 101. | BA, BSc, BCom. |
| Government Degree College | Bemina, Srinigar. | BA,BSC,BCOM,BBA |
| Government Degree College | Kargil Ladakh, Bhadarwah, Jammu and Kashmir | BCA,BA,BSC,BCOM |
| Government Degree College | Kupwara - 193 222. | BA. |
| Government Degree College | Near Mini Secretariat, Kathua (J&K) - 184104. Phone : 01922 - 234315 | BA,BSC,BCOM,BCA |
| Government Degree College (Boys) | Near PWD Dak Bunglow, Udhampur. | BBA,BSC,BCOM,BA |
| Govt. M.A.M. College | Dr. Ambedkar Road, , Jammu. | BA,BSC |
| Govt. S. P. M. R. College of Commerce | Canal Road, Jammu | BCom. |
| MIER College of Education | B. C. Road, , Jammu | B.ED |
| Sri Pratap College | Maulana Azad Road, Srinagar | BSC,M.PHIL,PH.D |
| The Islamia College of Science and Commerce | G P O, Srinagar - 190 002. | BSc, Bcom. |
| Vishwa Bharti College of Education | Akalpur More, Muthi, Jammu - 181124, | B.ED |
List of Mass Communication Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir
| Name | Address | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Bhavan's Sri Pratap College of Communication and Management | S.D. Sabha Higher Secondary School, Rehari, Jammu 180 005 Phone : 2575562 / 9419102055 | Journalism |
| University of Kashmir | University Campus, Hazratbal, Srinagar - 190066 Jammu & Kashmir | PG Degree (Journalism and Mass Communication) |
List of Agriculture Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir
| Name | Address | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TEMPERATE HORTICULTURE | P.O. Sanatnagar, Srinagar 190005 ( J&K) | |
| REGIONAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | Jammu 180001 (J&K) Website : www.rrljammu.org | |
| SHER-E-KASHMIR UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY OF JAMMU | Railway Road, Jammu 180012 (J&K) Phone : 0191-2471745 | BSc (Agri.), BVSc & AH, MSc (Agri.), MVSc, PhD |
| SHER-E-KASHMIR UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY OF KASHMIR | Shalimar, P.O. No. 262, Srinagar 19001 (J&K) Email : skuast_aris@yahoo.com Phone : 0194-2461259 | BSc (Agri.), BVSc & AH, MSc, MVSc |
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