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A student-built degree, a chip-skilling track with IIT Madras and new integrated science courses — Cluster University of Jammu just widened what you can study in the city.
A new SKUAST-Jammu–Cluster University MoU puts research, exchanges and incubation on the table. Here is what it could mean for students.
No degree, no fee, no catch — just your trade. IndiaSkills 2026-27 registration is open for J&K, with fully-funded training and a pathway all the way to the WorldSkills stage.
At ASCEND J&K 2026, 20 startups pitched 14 investors and two walked away with funding. Here's what the state's biggest startup summit means if you have an idea and a JKEDI login.
IIT Jammu and the Army's Northern Command have signed an MoU to build indigenous defence technology together, opening research and project doors for the campus's students.
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JKEDI has launched the Startup Idea Challenge 2.0 for college students and a Junior Idea Challenge for under-18s — a fresh, government-backed route to mentorship and seed money.
Jammu is one of 16 towns chosen for the first phase of CSIR-CRRI's indigenous road technologies — AI road surveys, faster pothole repair and longer-lasting surfaces.
The National Scholarship Portal is open for 2026-27, with post-matric applications running to October 31. Here is how OTR works and how Jammu students should apply early.
Samba staged the Union Territory's first Deaf Games, with 20 deaf athletes competing in badminton, athletics, volleyball and judo — a quiet milestone for inclusive sport.
More than 250 students turned out across three Jammu venues as the Youth Services and Sports department held inter-school trials in Gatka, Soft Tennis, Rugby and Girls' Cricket.
The J&K Universities Act, 2026 is close to letting private — and even foreign — universities set up in the UT. Here's what could change for Jammu's students.
Jammu is among 12 J&K districts to get a new CSC Digital Excellence Centre — a doorstep hub for 350+ government services, and a self-employment shot for young VLEs.
CSIR-IIIM Jammu has been cleared to set up J&K's first Health Technology Assessment centre — evidence work that shapes what the health system funds, and a fresh research career track.
Missed the main admission rounds? Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University ran a Spot Round and reporting for 2026-27 admits runs into mid-August. Here's the last-call checklist.
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AICTE has reopened PMSSS 2026-27, giving J&K's Class 12 pass-outs a funded route to colleges across India. Here's how the scheme works and what to do next.
The University of Jammu has declared a fresh batch of UG and professional-course results. Here's where to check your marks and what a 'withheld' status means.
More than 200 Jammu-division college students have wrapped up JKEDI's 60-hour Summer Internship — a hands-on crash course in startups and self-employment.
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After trials and a coaching camp on Jammu's K.K. Hakku turf, J&K's junior men's team is off to the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship in Coimbatore (July 28–Aug 8).
The University of Jammu has opened PhD admissions for 2026-27 via an entrance test on August 8. Applications close August 3 — here's the full checklist for research aspirants.
The five-day UT shooting championship has drawn over 200 shooters to Jammu's ranges. Here's what's on, who's leading and how young Jammuites can pick up the sport.
After weeks of rain and floods, J&K schools reopen July 27. But the Jammu education directorate says flood-affected buildings can't resume classes until they pass a structural safety check.
JU's first counselling round for the 5-Year BA LLB and 4-Year BA B.Ed programmes is done, but 335 seats and more rounds are still in play. Here's how to catch one.
J&K has approved two Unity Malls — one in Jammu, one in Srinagar — as a dedicated marketplace for artisans, GI products and first-time entrepreneurs. Here's the youth angle.
Registration for the Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme opened on July 16. Here's who qualifies, what you get, and how J&K students can apply.
From Cluster University to GCW Parade and Udhampur, FICCI FLO's Jammu chapter is signing MoUs that give young women mentorship, skilling and entrepreneurship support.
The J&K government has extended school closures across all zones till July 26, with classes resuming Monday, July 27. Here's what the order means for Jammu students.
Still without a college seat? J&K's centralised admission portal is in its final spot rounds and walk-in phase, with preference windows on July 22-23 and walk-ins till July 25.
JKBOPEE has opened NEET UG 2026 counselling for MBBS and BDS seats in J&K. Here's the roadmap, from registration and the merit list to choice-filling and the allotment rounds.
Imran Choudhary, 17, from a remote Rajouri border block, built Lagnever AI into a learning app with 10,000-plus downloads, a Rs 5-crore valuation and a seat at a global founders' programme.
CSIR-IIIM Jammu kicked off a four-day hands-on training in lab animal imaging and preclinical techniques, part of a skilling track that's been pulling young researchers into real lab work since 2021.
IIM Jammu and NIT Jalandhar have signed a long-term partnership covering student exchange, joint research centres and executive programmes — with integrated degrees on the table next.
Four Naval Wing NCC cadets from GCW Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, won medals in drill, boat pulling and camp leadership at the All India Nau Sainik Camp 2026.
Free elite coaching in nine sports has begun at Khel Gaon, Nagrota, with football legend Arun Malhotra mentoring — and the gates are open to talent from every district.
CU Jammu's undergraduate admissions for 2026-27 are now open on the Samarth portal, strictly through CUET UG 2026 scores. Here's what applicants need to know.
MA Stadium's long-awaited all-weather pool went operational just in time to host J&K's sub-junior and junior swimming trials this weekend — the squads now head to Jaipur and Bhubaneswar in August.
MachFly Aerospace, incubated at IIT Jammu, is engineering SkyReaper — a reusable jet-powered combat drone. Here's why it matters for young Jammu.
A three-day Hockey India coaching and officiating workshop at MA Stadium is training Jammu's next set of coaches and match officials. Here's what it means.
The MeT has red-flagged July 19–23 for the Jammu region — heavy to extremely heavy rain, flash floods and landslides. Here's what young residents need to know.
A 13-day college break, extended school closures and a heatwave-and-rain double whammy. Here's what actually applies to Jammu students — and what doesn't pause.
Competing against skaters from 14 states and UTs, a group of Jammu students brought home four golds and a bronze — a bright spot for the city's grassroots skating scene.
Aarav Vivek Gupta is Jammu's NEET-UG 2026 city topper with AIR 305 and 680/720. Here's the local report card — and the counselling steps every medical aspirant needs now.
The AICTE-funded PMSSS — 5,000 scholarships a year covering fees and living costs — opened registration for 2026-27 on July 16. Here's how Jammu students can grab a spot.
IIT Jammu wrapped a six-week Designovation internship where 30 undergraduates from 11 states built prototypes — some flagged for patent filing. A look at the city's growing skilling pull.
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A retired High Court judge will now head the body that caps what J&K's private engineering, medical, nursing and B.Ed colleges can charge. Here's why it matters.
J&K has ordered strict, immediate rollout of its Solid Waste Management Rules — four-way segregation and colour-coded bins across government offices and institutions. Here's the gist.
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J&K has dropped CUET for four-year UG college admissions this session — seats go on Class 12 merit. Here's the three-track guide Jammu students need, plus the looming July 23 date.
Over 230 paddlers, three days of play in Jammu, and two new UT champions — Maanay Mansotra and Nitya Arora — as a wave of young talent lit up the ranking championship.
J&K Swimming Association holds selection trials at MA Stadium's pool on July 18–19, choosing sub-junior and junior swimmers for two national championships this August.
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The NMC has cleared GMC Jammu to raise its MBBS intake from 200 to 250 from 2026-27 — 50 fresh seats that widen the door for the region's medical aspirants.
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Students from Antyodaya Anna Yojana families now pay zero tuition and admissible fees in J&K government schools (Class 9-12) and degree colleges (all eight UG semesters).
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The J&K Sports Council's open trials for the U-14 Sub-Junior Girls football team ran at Jammu's Parade Ground this week, opening a clear pathway to a national championship squad.
SR College of Competitions has launched a JKAS-2026 prelims test series in Jammu. Here is what it offers, and how the JKPSC exam it prepares you for actually works.
Cluster University of Jammu runs some of the city's best-known colleges. If you are planning your 2026-27 UG admission, here is what to know.
From the FYUGP non-government college window extended to July 23, to Poonch Campus, online PG courses and B.Tech at Kathua, here is your July checklist for University of Jammu admissions.
The University of Jammu's exam wing has released a batch of undergraduate and MBBS results, including the NEP FYUP Semester-V. Here is what was declared and where to check.
Sabre fencers Shreya Gupta and Vishal Thapar have earned places in the Indian team and are training at the national camp ahead of the World Fencing Championships — a proud lift for J&K sport.
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The Infosys-founder-backed Vidyadhan scholarship is now open to Jammu & Kashmir students for the first time. If you cleared Class 10 in 2026 with strong marks, the deadline is July 31.
Missed the earlier cut-off? The University of Jammu has pushed the last date for FYUGP and B.P.E.S. admissions in non-government colleges to July 23, 2026 (with late fee).
One bad match will no longer end a young player's shot at selection. J&K's Youth Services and Sports department has directed districts to run trials on a league-cum-knockout basis.
JKSOS Class 10 and 12 exams run July 11–31 across J&K. If you left school early or need to clear a subject, here's the schedule and the exam-day rules.
6,600-plus students across J&K wrote the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship exam this week, competing for 1,068 seats worth ₹12,000 a year. Here's how the scheme works.
The University of Jammu has launched a dedicated Counselling Services Unit — a confidential space where students and scholars can seek mental-health support without stigma.
JU's Syndicate has cleared sweeping NEP-2020 reforms — flexible PG durations, new BBA/BCA and AI courses, and autonomy for three affiliated colleges. Here's what changes for students.
A tuition-fee waiver for the poorest families, 117 fresh lecturer appointments and a new hi-tech auditorium at GCET Jammu — the government's Education Conclave 2026 carries direct wins for Jammu youth.
Asian Para Taekwondo gold medallist Chandeep Singh drove out of Gangyal on July 6 on a 7,000-km Jammu-to-Kanyakumari record bid for accessible mobility.
The MeT has flagged heavy rain over Jammu with flash-flood and landslide risk in the Chenab Valley. Here's how young commuters and travellers stay safe.
As Amarnath pilgrims pour through Jammu this summer, langar seva, medical camps and a buzzing city offer young residents real ways to pitch in.
Four young players from the Khelo India Soft Tennis Centre at MA Stadium clinched bronze at the North Zone Nationals in Srinagar — proof of a grassroots sports engine finally paying off.
An international FIDE-rated tournament near Jammu has 157 players from six states battling over the board — and local teenagers are right at the top of the leaderboard.
IIM Jammu drew 200-plus scholars from India and abroad for the AIM–AMA Sheth Doctoral Consortium and International Marketing Conference 2026. What's in it for Jammu's youth?
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Four players trained at MA Stadium's Khelo India centre just won North Zone bronze in Srinagar — and one is already India-bound. Inside Jammu's quiet soft-tennis rise.
The High Court has told JMC to survey every coaching institute, hotel and banquet hall in Jammu for fire clearances and building violations. Here's why students should care.
Passed Class 10 in 2026 with 75%+ and a family income under ₹2 lakh? The Vidyadhan Scholarship now backs J&K students from Class 11 to graduation. Apply free by July 31.
IIM Jammu is hosting the 13th AIM-AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium and International Marketing Conference, drawing scholars from India and abroad to Jagti.
The Amarnath Yatra has flagged off from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp. Here's how registration, routes and langar sewa work — and how young residents fit in.
The University of Jammu declared multiple UG semester and MBBS results on 2 July. Here's what came out and the exact portal to check your marks.
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A capacity-building programme by SCERT, the School Education Department and Bharti Airtel Foundation launched life-skills resources aimed at a drug-free J&K.
Northern Railway is turning Jammu's busiest gateway into a seven-platform, air-concourse hub by December 2027 — here's what changes for the students and job-seekers on this line.
Median placement of ₹10.3 lakh, a research internship that puts undergrads in labs, and three startup incubators — a look at what a top-tier IIT on Jammu's doorstep really offers.
JKBOSE has declared Class 10 and 12 re-evaluation results for the Jammu division and begun Part-II exams running to July 20. Here is what every affected student should do next.
As the 2026 Amarnath Yatra is flagged off from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp, here is how the pilgrimage reshapes the city every summer — and where young Jammuites fit in.
Cluster University of Jammu's UG and PG admissions run through July, with PG and integrated seats routed through the CLUJET entrance. A quick, practical map for city aspirants.
Three third-year 'Design Your Degree' students at the University of Jammu built a full desktop mapping software, TerraGIS, now downloadable worldwide via its website and the Microsoft Store.
Jammu district has registered nearly 47% of J&K's 3,066 organ-donation pledges. Here's what that number means, and how a young resident can sign up online today.
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J&K has cleared 223 sportspersons for government posts under the sports quota. For young players in Jammu, it turns a medal into a real, salaried career path.
The Amarnath Yatra and its convoys ramp up in early July, and traffic curbs on the Jammu-Srinagar highway run July 2 to August 28. Here's how to keep your daily commute sane.
The CUET-UG 2026 result dropped on June 23. If you're eyeing Central University of Jammu, Jammu University or Cluster University, the clock on counselling has already started.
After nine days on the lawns, ABVP and JU's law students forced a climbdown on the 2026-27 fee hike. Here's exactly what changed — and why ~2,400 freshers benefit.
The JKPSC Combined Competitive (Main) Examination runs June 23–July 1 across Jammu and Srinagar. Here's what's at stake, the schedule, and what comes next.
J&K runs a three-day Pulse Polio drive from June 28, aiming to reach 18.92 lakh under-fives — 8.2 lakh of them in Jammu division alone. Here's the plan, and how to help.
The IMD expects thunderstorms and isolated heavy showers over J&K late this week as the monsoon edges in. A quick survival guide for Jammu's students and commuters.
Under PM e-Bus Sewa, Jammu is set for 100 Tata electric buses and a new ₹16-crore depot — an AC, low-fare upgrade aimed squarely at the city's daily commuters.
A brand-new, AI-first BTech at IIT Jammu drops the rigid branch system for grand challenges, robotics and generative-AI labs. Here's what it is and how to grab a seat through JoSAA.
Up to ₹3 lakh in fees plus a ₹1 lakh living allowance — the central scholarship for J&K students reopens for 2026-27 soon. Here's who qualifies and how to be ready on day one.
Cleared JEE this year? The seat-allotment rounds running through July decide where you study. Here's how choice-filling, reporting and the float/freeze/slide trap actually work.
A 10-day hands-on programme at CSIR-IIIM Jammu put students inside real research labs and a hackathon, with one message: build, don't just apply.
Development work at Mukerian station means cancelled halts and a couple of rerouted trains on the Jammu route between 23 June and 1 July. Check before you board.
The RTO has issued a 'final warning' to auto and e-rickshaw drivers: install fare meters and display approved charts, or face fines and seizure. Here's what riders should know.
Missed the earlier rounds or want to upgrade your college? The Higher Education Department's UG spot round is open till 26 June. Here's the full timeline and who qualifies.
The University of Jammu pushed back its 1st-round admission deadlines for 2026-27 even as an ABVP sit-in against an automatic 10% annual fee-hike statute entered its third day.
JKRTC's voluntarily retired employees protested outside the Press Club of Jammu over COLA, gratuity and pay-commission arrears stuck for nearly 12 years — a wait that has outlived 78 of them.
JMC has moved its AI-camera pothole-detection programme into full deployment, pairing geo-tagged defect logging with moisture-resistant cold-emulsion patching ahead of the rains.
A new centralised admission portal now routes applicants across the University of Jammu, Cluster University, Central University and Govt. MAM College. Here is a calm, practical student’s guide to deadlines, documents, merit lists and the mistakes that quietly cost people seats.
Entrance tests, merit lists and tight deadlines — June is crunch time for students applying to Jammu’s universities. A quick, calm guide to not missing the bus.
Italian-made Dulevo 6000 sweepers and high-suction GVP vehicles are working Jammu’s roads after dark, and a strict utility-disconnection warning is backing the push — all timed for the Amarnath Yatra rush.
AI-enabled camera vehicles now patrol Jammu’s roads, geo-tagging every pothole, while a new cold-emulsion machine patches them in any weather. It is the city’s smartest civic upgrade yet — and the timing, just before the monsoon and the Amarnath Yatra, is no accident.
An IT and innovation park is taking shape at IIT Jammu, and with it a real ambition: to give the region’s founders and graduates a reason to build here rather than leave.
IIT Jammu is backing an industry-linked PG Certificate in Building Professional Agentic AI with AIOps, and throwing open its campus through Open House 2026. For J&K’s youth, the message is blunt: the future-skill is here, and you no longer have to leave to learn it.
Plantation drives marked World Environment Day across Jammu even as the plains baked and water ran short. The collision of green pledges and a punishing summer is the real story.
Merit lists, seat allotments and counselling deadlines arrive together. A calm, practical guide for Jammu students and parents navigating the college-admission rush.
As temperatures cross 40 degrees, water conservation and heat-wave awareness move from posters to daily habit. What the season demands of the city and its young residents.
Summer sends pilgrim numbers to Mata Vaishno Devi soaring. A quick explainer on the peak yatra season, the routes on offer, and why it matters far beyond Katra.
With a fresh sports calendar under review and the MA Stadium still the heart of the action, young athletes in Jammu have more to play for this season. A quick look at the field.
From the Swachh Tawi Mahotsav at Baisakhi to year-round volunteer clean-ups and the University of Jammu’s Save Tawi campaign, a look at the people trying to bring the city’s river back from the brink.
Baisakhi, Ram Navami and the Bahu Mela all land in one packed stretch. A practical guide to navigating Jammu’s busiest festival days — traffic, parking, crowds and staying out of trouble.
As college admissions heat up across Jammu, a clear-eyed guide to CUET, application timelines and keeping your sanity through the most stressful spring of your school life.
Every spring, volunteers and students return to the banks of the Tawi with gloves, sacks and stubborn hope. As blossom season opens, a look at what the cleanups have changed, and what they still cannot.
Almond and mustard blooms, Mughal-era terraces and city gardens make late March the prettiest few weeks of the Jammu year. A short civic guide to seeing them, and keeping them clean.
Boards, university semesters and entrance tests all crowd into March. A practical, low-panic guide to getting through Jammu’s exam season with your sleep and sanity intact.
Registered startups in J&K have crossed 1,270, with a record year just gone. For Jammu’s young founders, the support map has never been clearer, or more crowded.
Every Sunday, a band of Jammu volunteers shows up on the banks of the Tawi with gloves and garbage bags. Their fight is bigger than litter, and February is its busy season.
A degree alone no longer cuts it. Across Jammu’s campuses, students are stacking practical skills onto their studies, and the institutions are starting to help.
Two new YSS-JKSC leagues are set to bring professional-level football and cricket back to Jammu, with a deliberate spotlight on local talent. A preview of the sporting season ahead.
Low winter flows expose just how much the Tawi is carrying. A short, clear-eyed look at the river that defines the city — and the small things young Jammu can actually do.
Day temperatures near 7 degrees, fog grounding flights, and a city huddled around bonfires. A practical look at the season that has made Jammu, briefly, colder than the Valley.
JEE Main Session 1 lands in late January and CUET registrations are open through the month. A short, steadying guide for Jammu aspirants in the thick of it.
From cricket academies at MA Stadium to snow sports in the hills, winter is not the off-season for Jammu's young athletes. A quick look at where the action is.
Campus incubators at IIT Jammu and beyond now offer mentorship, seed funding and workspace. A plain-language explainer for students wondering where to start.
From festive Smart City lighting to busy municipal markets and church carols, the city's public spaces wear their warmest face in the final fortnight of the year.
Through the cold months, young Jammuites keep showing up on the river banks with gloves and gunny bags. A look at the slow, stubborn work of saving the Tawi.
The accidental blast at the police station has raised serious questions about storing explosives in residential zones.
From rash driving to lack of patrolling, residents are forming their own neighborhood watch groups to reclaim their streets.
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) is more than tracks; it's an economic artery pumping new life into Jammu.
As the artificial lake takes shape, property prices in Ware House are soaring, but traffic chaos at Vikram Chowk remains a daily struggle.
Commuters love the AC and silence, but the frequency on the Gandhi Nagar-Janipur route leaves much to be desired.
New skill development initiatives in IT and hospitality are equipping Jammu's youth for the modern workforce.
IIT Jammu students traveled to IIT Guwahati under the 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' initiative to strengthen cultural ties.
Air connectivity boost aims to make Jammu a regional aviation hub.
The Ministry of Tourism's Yuva Tourism Club initiative is engaging students to promote sustainable travel.
Tourist numbers, women-led food markets, Smart City murals, joint action protests, and relentless creator energy are rewriting Jammu's story in real time.
New roads, underground cabling, and green corridors to transform the city's landscape by 2026.
Preparing students for the corporate world with CV building and mock interviews.
A historic achievement recognizing academic excellence and research output.