The passage of the bill is expected to facilitate the establishment of private universities in Jammu and Kashmir and strengthen the region’s higher education infrastructure

JAMMU, APRIL 04: The House today passed the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bll No. 08 of 2026) on establishment and incorporation of private universities in Jammu and Kashmir. The Bill moved by Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo read, “A Bill to provide for the establishment and incorporation of Private Universities in […]

As per the statement of objects and reasons, spelt out by the Minister for Higher Education, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing a growing demand for quality higher education

Eligible sponsors (3+ years) can establish universities Foreign universities allowed with UGC approval Jammu Tawi, Apr 2: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Thursday introduced the “Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026” in the Legislative Assembly. The proposed law, introduced by Minister for Higher Education Sakina Masood Ittoo, provides a legal framework for establishing private […]