Central University of Jammu

Central University of Jammu in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India has been established through an Act of Parliament: “The Central Universities Act, 2009" by Govt. of India.[1] It started functioning from 2011. Dr. Sudhir Singh Bloeria was first Vice Chancellor of the university.[2]

Central University of Jammu
CUJ
Motto in English
knowledge refines, purifies and sharpens the mind
Type Central University
Established 2009
Chancellor Sh. N.N. Vohra
Vice-Chancellor Prof Ashok Aima
Location Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Website Central University of Jammu

University Profile

The Central University of Jammu came into existence on August 8, 2011, with the appointment of the first Vice-Chancellor. It was established by the Central Universities Act, 2009 (Act No.25 of 2009 read with the Central Universities Act, 2009).

The first academic session (2011-2012) commenced with three Post Graduate courses in English, Economics and Applied Mathematics at Temporary Academic Block-I (TAB-I) at Sidhra bypass road, Jammu. In the next academic session (2012-2013),five PG Courses were added: Computer Science, Educational Studies, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management and Travel & Tourism Management in Temporary Academic Block (TAB-II) at Sainik Colony Extension. Since the third session (2013-2014) all the departments are functioning from TAB at Sainik Colony. Four new post graduate courses were introduced in the academic session (2014-2015): National Security Studies; Public Policy & Public Administration; Social Work and Mass Communication & New Media. The University also offers Integrated M-Phil-Ph.D programme in eight subjects.

The University carries out its administrative functions from its head office at Bagla, Rahya-Suchani, Distt. Samba.

The Central University of Jammu campus is under construction at Village Bagla, Raya Suchani in District Samba, which is at an approximate distance of 25 km from Jammu.

Academics

The university offers UG, PG & research oriented programmes.

Schools and Centres

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Coordinates: 32°41′26″N 74°52′39″E / 32.6905°N 74.8775°E / 32.6905; 74.8775


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