The Central University of Jammu has earned the best team award at the prestigious IN-SPACe CAN-7USAT and Model Rocketry Cup India Student Competition 2026, a national level event that included participation from premier institutions such as Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and other leading organizations involved in space science and technology research.
Competition Significance
This achievement by CU Jammu underscores the technical competence, creativity, and collaborative spirit embodied by the university’s student participants. The competition is an important platform fostering innovation, scientific temper, and experiential learning among India’s student community.
University Recognition
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain congratulated the winning team for their outstanding performance and acknowledged the vital role of faculty mentors in guiding the students throughout their preparation.
Central UniversityCentral University of JammuJammu, Jammu and KashmirAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 2011View detailsCUKNAAC B++
Central UniversityCentral University of KashmirGanderbal, Jammu and KashmirAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 2009View details
NAAC A++
NIRF #2 (2025)Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1969View details
NAAC A++
NIRF #4 (2025)Jamia Millia IslamiaNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1920 · 239 acresView details
NAAC A++
NIRF #5 (2025)University of DelhiNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, JEE MainEst. 1922View details
NAAC A
NIRF #6 (2025)Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1916View details
NAAC A+
NIRF #10 (2025)Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1920View detailsUOHNAAC A++
NIRF #18 (2025)University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1974View details
NAAC A
NIRF #37 (2025)Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1996View detailsCUPNAAC A
NIRF #77 (2025)Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 2009View detailsFaculty Mentorship
Faculty Coordinator Prof. Rakesh Kumar Jha and Faculty Mentor Dr. Misbah Shafi provided essential technical guidance and mentorship, contributing significantly to the team’s success in the competition.
Impact and Future Prospects
The recognition received at this national competition marks a significant milestone for the Central University of Jammu in promoting a culture of scientific inquiry, innovation, and hands-on learning experiences for its students.
