SRINAGAR, Nov 7 (Agencies): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today congratulated Minister of Education, Shamim Firdous on notifying the Jammu & Kashmir Private Universities Rules, 2026, marking a significant step towards facilitating the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in J&K.
In a post on X, Office of CM wrote, “The Rules provide for streamlined approval procedures, 25% reservation for J&K domiciles in admissions and employment, effective regulatory oversight and stringent penalties for violations, with a focus on transparency, accountability and academic standards.”
“Describing the notification as an important milestone in strengthening the higher education sector, the Chief Minister said the new framework would facilitate institutional investment, expand educational and employment opportunities for local youth, and promote excellence in teaching, research and innovation” the post reads.
“He further observed that the initiative would encourage the establishment of institutions across disciplines, including STEM, Medicine, Law, Business Studies and Liberal Arts, while advancing the Government’s objective of making quality higher education accessible to students within J&K and developing the region as a competitive destination for higher learning and research.” he added.