Name of Public Authority : Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Kakryal, Katra.

Particulars of Public Information Officer:
Name : Mr. Rajesh Sharma
Designation : Section Officer (Legal)
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Phone No. : 01991 - 285535 / 285634 / 285524 / 285699 Extn: 2116
Fax No. : 01991 - 285687
Address. : Office of the Registrar, SMVD University, Kakryal, Katra 182320


Particulars of Officer senior in rank to Public Information Officer (1st Appellate Authority):
Name : Mrs. Roop Avtar Kaur, IFS
Designation : Registrar
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Phone No. : 01991 - 285535 / 285634 / 285524 / 285699 Extn: 2116
Fax No. : 01991 - 285687
Address. : Office of the Registrar, SMVD University, Kakryal, Katra 182320

Revised J&K RTI Rules 

Akin to Brahma (God), who fosters and nurtures the Universe, science over the years has bestowed upon man god like powers, there by making him the dominant species on globe ''Vigyanam Brahma'' or ''God is Science'' is the motto Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University has been established through an act of J&K Legislature as an autonomous, fully residential and highly technical University of excellence with grant and continuing support from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra. Govt., of India has supported our projects and the industry has been closely involved in our R&D activities.

The academic pattern, syllabi and evaluation procedure has been adopted from Indian Institutes of Technology. The University has signed Memorandum of Understanding with various national and international academic, professional and research institutes as well as industry to augment the learning process and to develop research activities. The University has four Colleges consisting of twelve Schools which promote six Undergraduate and nine Postgraduate programmes besides Ph.D. and Post doctoral research fellowship.

The University has the unique distinction of being inaugurated by the President of India in the year 2004 and the first convocation addressed by the Prime Minister of India in the year 2008. This alone speaks of the quality of infrastructure and education at this university.

Being a fully residential university, the campus provides comfortable single, double and triple seated accommodation to all the students (triple seated accommodation is offered to all new admissions at UG level). There are sufficient in-door and out-door sports facilities available. The state of the Art Auditorium with seating capacity for 1000 persons is an excellent center for academic, cultural and social functions. Different Forums and Clubs like Music, Dance, Drama, Quiz, Adventure, Mind-meet forum etc help students to utilize their spare time in a more creative and innovative way. The Officer's Club takes care of the recreation facilities for the faculty and staff. The campus provides an ideal atmosphere for healthy interactions and competition among students and interaction with faculty and professionals from corporate world and other leading institutes. Our students are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities and every effort is made to expose them to the competitive world.

There are qualified faculty members capable of providing all the necessary inputs to more than 1000 students admitted purely on the basis of merit. The admissions are made on AIEEE ranking, CAT/ MAT scores, written tests, interviews and group discussions etc, wherever applicable. Students from twenty different states of the country epitomize a healthy amalgamation of different cultures, religions and languages on the campus. The campus is a classic example of a mini Cultural India with students from even far off places all the way from Kashmir to Kerala. The University is also making an effort to create an extensive university-industry cooperation for economic growth of the area as well as the rest of the country. There are many on going research projects with assistance from many supporting institutions.

MISSION

VISION

Establishment of a Scientific & Technical University of  Excellence to nurture young  talented  human  resource for the service of Indian Society & World at large preserving  the integrity and sanctity of human values.

OBJECTIVES

• To provide education and training of excellent  quality both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• To ensure that the University achieves and  maintains an international standing in both teaching  and   research.
• To promote study and research in new and  emerging areas and encourage academic interaction of the  faculty and students at national and  international levels.
• To encourage close collaboration with industry  and facilitate the application of research for commercial  use and for the benefit of society.

The University is located on 470 acres of land in the lap of Trikuta Hills, the abode of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi at about 2700 feet above the sea level. The pyramidal type architecture merge beautifully with the valley like ambience of the surrounding serene hills.

The surrounding green hills and the perennial stream of Jhajjar in the east minimize the effects of hot and cold winds and produce a pollution free atmosphere on the campus. The average day temperature in summer is around 35 degrees Celsius, 4 degrees Celsius lesser than the surrounding areas of Jammu region and the maximum and minimum temperatures in winter are about 14 and 5 degrees Celsius respectively. A moderately high hill full of trees and plants on the western side of the campus shields the campus, particularly the residential zone, from the long summer afternoons. The slight incline of the campus provides an ideal place for endurance exercises and the spiritual influence of the Divine Mother and Holy Shrine is palpable on the campus, which helps add spiritual dimension to the quality of scientific, technical and management education and life on the campus. An early morning and late evening walk, along the Shrine Axis and other loop roads, surrounded by evenly placed lovely trees and clear sky with sparkling stars, is very refreshing for body, mind and the Soul.

Such proximity of the campus with spiritually and culturally rich pilgrimage centre is an idyllic setting for inspiring the students to reflect on our rich traditional and cultural heritage which needs to go hand in hand with keen scientific temper.

Academic Block

The focus of the entire site is the Academic Block, with the Administration and Library blocks adjoining it and forming a complete composition around a large central plaza. The main axis of the entire site points due north, pointing towards the Adh Kunwari shrine.

Students Hostels

The two boys Hostels-Trikuta Hostel and Kailash Hostel lie at one end of primary axis and are so located that walking time to any school is 3 to 5 minutes. The same holds true for the Vaishnavi Girls Hostel, which is located at the other end of the axis. The rooms in the hostels are spacious and ventilated. Both the Girl's Hostel and the Boy's Hostel comprise single and shared rooms with good quality infrastructural facilities.

With the objective of furthering the opportunities available to the Students, Research Scholars & Faculty members of the University for interaction with academic & Research Institutions with-in India and abroad, the university has entered into MOU's with multiple such institutions. The list below provides information regarding the various tie-ups of the University.

• Mandatory disclosure for Engg. & Management Programs – Part-I  &   Part-II
• Mandatory disclosure for Bachelor of Architecture Program



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• Extension of Approval from AICTE for B.Tech for the year 2010-2011
• Extension of Approval from AICTE for Management for the year 2010-2011
• Approval Letter from AICTE for B.Tech & MBA Programs
• Mandatory  Disclosure for College of Engineering as per AICTE Norms (2009-10).
• Mandatory  Disclosure for College of Management as per AICTE Norms (2009-10).
• AICTE approval for Engineering & Management programs.
• Mandatory  Disclosure for College of Engineering as per AICTE Norms (2008-09).
• Compliance Report with Mandatory Disclosure for College of Engineering as per AICTE Norms (2008-09).
• List of Laboratories of College of Engineering.
• Date Sheet for extension of approval (UG/PG) beyond the academic year 2008-09 (College of Engineering).
• Mandatory  Disclosure for College of Management  as per AICTE (2008-09).
• Compliance Report with Mandatory Disclosure for College of Management as per AICTE Norms (2008-09).
• Date Sheet for extension of approval (UG/PG) beyond the academic year 2008-09 (College of Management).
• List of Non-Faculty members at SMVD University.
• Faculty Feedback Form.

B.Tech./M.B.A approval from AICTE.