Will Chandigarh University, Lovely and Amity open branches in Jammu and Kashmir?

With the Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha giving nod to the `The Jammu and Kashmir Universities Bill, 2026′, it is expected that renowned institutions operating elsewhere in the country will open their branches even in Jammu.

Chandigarh University and Love Professional University that are based in Punjab are already making strides in different parts of the country by opening their branches. The Chandigarh university campus in Unnao of UP has already started operations.

The Bill for setting up of private universities in J&K was cleared by the Legislative Assembly on April 4 and was sent to the LG for his approval. Reports stated that the rules will now be framed for setting up of private universities in the Union Territory after which these will be floated in the public domain.

Some private universities have already approached the J&K government for setting up their campuses. However, those intending to set up their university in J&K will have to shell out an amount of a non-refundable fee not exceeding Rs 25 lakh along with a DPR of the project.

Thousands of students from J&K take admission in Chandigarh University in Mohali and Lovely Professional University in Phagwara every year due to absence of many professional courses in J&K. Besides all the students completing graduation cannot be accommodated in university of Jammu and Kashmir.

The decision is likely to not only open the door for new opportunities for the students but will also lift the economy of the region. It has been learnt that the private universities who approached the government wanted to set up their campuses in Jammu.

Jammu is witnessing an education boom as the region has IIM, IIT, IIMC, Central University along with AIIMS.