Study Two Degrees at Once? How the Jammu University, Cluster University and SKUAST-J Dual-Degree Pact Works

What was agreed?

On 1 September 2026 the University of Jammu (JU), Cluster University of Jammu (CUJ) and SKUAST-Jammu signed an MoU so eligible students can pursue two academic programmes at the same time, in line with UGC guidelines. The registrars of the three universities signed in the presence of JU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Umesh Rai and CUJ Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Chandrasekar.

Who is eligible?

Students enrolled in regular, conventional-mode undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the partner universities.

What can you add?

One additional approved programme from the 20 programmes offered by JU's Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), taken through open and distance learning (ODL) or online mode. Your main degree stays in regular mode.

How do you apply?

The process is described as simplified. You submit the prescribed application, your academic qualification documents, proof that you are currently enrolled, and any other documents CDOE requires.

What the report does not say

• The fee for the second programme.
• Which 20 programmes qualify, and any intake or deadline dates.
• Any credit-load or attendance limit.

Check the CDOE notices on the University of Jammu website before paying anything, and ask your department office whether your own course has any clash.

Prof. Rai said the initiative promotes academic flexibility, multidisciplinary learning and skill enhancement, in step with the National Education Policy 2020.

Source: Daily Excelsior (2 September 2026).