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Central University of Jammu (CUJ)

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Established 2011 2,611 students
NAAC A CUET UGCUET PGNET/JRF
Admission 2027 Notices & jobs

CUJ Students and Faculty

2,282
UG and PG students
2024-25
329
PhD scholars
10 part-time
51%
Women
1,157 students
38%
From other states

CUJ had 2,282 students in its own UG and PG programmes in 2024-25, and 329 PhD scholars. 51% of the UG and PG students are women. 38% come from outside Jammu and Kashmir. Students of affiliated or constituent colleges that report separately are not included.

Students by programme

ProgrammeMenWomenTotalSame stateOther statesAbroad
4-year UG5632297922695230
5-year UG3105488587121460
2-year PG2523806324322000
Total1,1251,1572,2821,4138690
Women 1,157 (51%)Men 1,125 (49%)

Reserved categories and fee waivers

746 students are from SC, ST or OBC categories and 157 are economically backward (40% of all UG and PG students together). Of these 903 students, 746 had their full tuition fee paid by the central or state government, 0 by the university and 0 by private bodies.

Government 746 (83%)University 0 (0%)Private bodies 0 (0%)No full waiver 157 (17%)

CUJ scholarships and fellowships

PhD scholars

CUJ had 319 full-time and 10 part-time PhD scholars in 2024-25.

PhDs awarded 2024-2529
PhDs awarded 2023-2425
PhDs awarded 2022-2335

Faculty

CUJ's NIRF return lists 182 faculty members working at the university now, about 14 students per faculty member (counting PhD students). 95% of them hold a PhD. 32% are women. The median teacher has 12 years of experience.

Professors35
Associate professors34
Assistant professors112
Listed as "Other"1

Appointment: 162 regular, 17 other, 2 visiting, 1 adhoc / contractual.

Source: Student strength, PhD and faculty tables from the NIRF 2026 data return of Central University of Jammu (IR-O-U-0631), as published on cujammu.ac.in Open the PDF. Figures are for 2024-25 unless a year is given; the university is responsible for them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of CUJ?

Central University of Jammu falls in the Not Ranked category of NIRF rankings.

What is the NAAC grade of CUJ?

CUJ holds NAAC A grade accreditation.

How to get admission in CUJ?

Admission to CUJ is through CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRF entrance examinations. Apply for the relevant exam through NTA (nta.ac.in), then apply at CUJ after results are declared.

What is the fee structure at CUJ?

UG programmes at CUJ cost approximately Rs.500-8,000/yr and PG programmes cost Rs.1,000-15,000/yr. As a central university, fees are significantly lower than private institutions.

Is CUJ a government university?

Yes, Central University of Jammu is a Central Government university established by an Act of Parliament and funded by the Government of India through UGC.

What are the placement statistics of CUJ?

In 2024-25, 111 of the 250 students who finished CUJ's 2-year PG programmes were placed, at a median salary of Rs. 4.3 lakh a year, and 13 went on to higher studies. 4-year UG: 14 placed, median Rs. 3.1 lakh. 5-year UG: 54 placed, median Rs. 3.2 lakh. These are the figures CUJ reported to NIRF (Ministry of Education).

Does CUJ accept CUET scores?

Yes, CUJ accepts CUET UG scores for undergraduate admissions and CUET PG scores for postgraduate admissions.

Does CUJ provide hostel facility?

Yes, CUJ provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with amenities including Wi-Fi, mess, and 24/7 security. Hostel allotment is subject to availability.

What scholarships are available at CUJ?

Students at CUJ can avail Central Sector Scholarship, Post-Matric SC/ST/OBC scholarships, INSPIRE (for science), and UGC fellowships for PhD scholars through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).

Where is CUJ located?

Central University of Jammu is located in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Official website: cujammu.ac.in

How many students study at CUJ?

CUJ had 2,282 students in its UG and PG programmes in 2024-25 and 329 PhD scholars. 51% of UG and PG students are women and 38% come from outside Jammu and Kashmir.

How many teachers does CUJ have?

CUJ's NIRF return lists 182 faculty members working at the university, including 35 professors, 34 associate professors and 112 assistant professors. That is about 14 students per faculty member.

How much research funding does CUJ get?

CUJ received Rs. 7 crore for 58 sponsored research projects in 2024-25, and Rs. 36.1 crore over three years.

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