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J&K Frames Rules for Private Universities, CM Hails Higher Education Push

J&K Frames Rules for Private Universities, CM Hails Higher Education Push

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The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules, 2026, establishing a regulatory framework for private universities in the Union Territory. The rules aim to enable the establishment of reputed national and international higher‑learning institutions and require that 25 percent of seats and jobs be reserved for local domiciles. Chief Minister Omar praised the initiative as a boost to higher education in the region.

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    SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Rules, 2026, introducing a regulatory framework for the establishment and functioning of private universities in the Union Territory, with mandatory 25 per cent reservation for local domiciles in…

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    Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union…

    — Kashmir Observer

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Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union…

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J&K Frames Rules for Private Universities, CM Hails Higher Education Push

Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union…

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Jammu Kashmir Notifies Private Universities Rules 2026, Mandates 25 Per Cent Quota for Domiciles in Admissions, Jobs

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Rules, 2026, introducing a regulatory framework for the establishment and functioning of private universities in the Union Territory, with mandatory 25 per cent reservation for local domiciles in…

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