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Shri Manoj Sinha

Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir


Shri Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar

Hon'ble Advisor to Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir


Shri Alok Kumar (IRS)

Principal Secretary to Government
Higher Education Department




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Latest Events

Inaugration function of GDC Sidhra

inaugration function of GDC Kunjwani/Sainik colony

Mr.Talat Parvez Rohella (KAS) has taken over the charge of Secretary to Govt. Higher Education Department



One day workshop on Roadmap for quality enhancement in higher education institutions of J & K

Valedictory-cum-prize distribution function of the 2nd Sports Festival of Cluster University of Srinagar

Swachh Bharat campaign was flagged off by worthy principal of the college, Prof. (Dr) Mushtaq Ahmad Lone with a formal inaugural address wherein he shared the vision of Clean India and highlighted the role of society towards realizing this estimable vision.

Swachta hi Seva Awareness Campaign at GDC Sumbal


Department Profile

The Higher Education is one of the most important sectors of the development among the social sectors. The Department of Higher Education is charged with the responsibility to monitor and regulate the dissemination of Higher Education above 10+2 level in the UT by extending facilities for opening of colleges and Universities. At present there are two State Universities, three private universities and two Cluster Universities Srinagar/Jammu in the UT of J&K besides two Central Universities. There are 142 Government Degree Colleges. In addition to this one each Engineering College at Jammu and Kashmir and Five Private Engineering Colleges are functioning in the UT of J&K.

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The Grievance Redressal Cell attempts to address genuine problems and complaints of students whatever be the nature of the problem. The grievance would be forwarded to the concerned authorities for needful action.


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