JAMMU, Nov 10: Cluster University of Jammu is conducting its 1st Convocation on 14th November 2026 at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu which marks a significant and historic milestone in the academic journey and evolution of the University since its inception in 2017.The First Convocation is a momentous occasion for the University, symbolizing the culmination of the academic pursuits of our graduating students and reflecting the University’s commitment to excellence in Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Nation-Building.
The occasion will also provide an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our students and acknowledge the dedicated contributions of our faculty and academic community. Cluster University with a strength of around 17000 students and scholars have grown by leaps and bounds over the years. The University now actively involved in research, extension and consulting assignments. University is currently running 34 UG programs, 17 PG programs, 12 PhD programmes and 11 integrated programs. New programs in DYD, Performing Arts, Renewable energy, geography and integrated programs in sciences were launched during the last two years. Eligible UGC norms based research supervisors were given approval and around 35 scholars have joined for research in this year.
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Tamilnadu will be the Chief Guest Manoj Sinha, Lt.Governor of J&K will declare open the convocation as the Chancellor of the University. Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of J&K will be the special guest and deliver address.
Shamim Firdous, Pro-Chancellor and Hon’ble Minister of School and Higher Education, Jal Shakti department will grace the function. The convocation will have the presence of the Senior officers, Vice Chancellors of Universities, faculty and students. The academic procession will have members of the University council, Syndicate and Academic council. 92 gold medals of students belonging to batches 2017 till 2022 will be awarded during the convocation in terms of faculties to which they belong.
The university has made all arrangements for the successful completion of the first convocation since its inception and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. K.S. Chandrasekar said henceforth every year there will be convocation for the passing out students and they will receive their original certificates during the convocation. This convocation will have all the Deans and Principals of constituent colleges actively taking part and various committees have been formed to facilitate the smooth functioning of the event.