The Central University of Jammu & Kashmir was established alongside 15 other Central Universities in the year 2009 by an Act of Parliament. Later the university was bifurcated into two Universities: the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) and the Central University of Jammu (CUJ). In May 2009, the administrative office of the University was set up at Baghi-Hyder, Hyderpora, Srinagar. The University later shifted its operation to Sonwar, Srinagar.
With the expansion of the Academic & Administrative activities, the University established three (03) campuses at Nowgam area of Srinagar.
Currently, the University has Nine (09) schools with 21 constituent Teaching Departments offering 40+ PG, UG, diploma, research, and Vocational programmes. The Academic affairs of the University are conducted under the Dean Academic Affairs.
Academic & Administrative Reforms in CU Kashmir (100 Days Report 2023)
