The Central University of Jammu (CUJ) is a public central university located in the Jammu region of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It was established by an Act of the Parliament of India and functions under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
| Type | Central university (public) |
|---|---|
| Established | 2011 |
| Founding legislation | Central Universities Act, 2009 |
| Location | Rahya-Suchani (Bagla), Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Affiliation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Parent body | Ministry of Education, Government of India |
The university was set up following the enactment of the Central Universities Act, 2009, under which several new central universities were created across Indian states that did not previously have one. In the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, two central universities were sanctioned — one for the Jammu region and one for the Kashmir region — leading to the establishment of the Central University of Jammu and the Central University of Kashmir.
The permanent campus of the university is situated at Rahya-Suchani (Bagla) in Samba district, along the Jammu–Pathankot national highway, a short distance from Jammu city. The campus houses academic blocks, administrative offices, hostels, and residential facilities, and the institution has progressively expanded its infrastructure since beginning operations from a transit campus.
The university offers postgraduate, undergraduate, and doctoral programmes across several schools and departments covering disciplines such as humanities, languages, social sciences, basic sciences, mathematics, business studies, law, education, and information technology. Programmes are organised under thematic schools, with research and integrated courses also forming part of the academic structure.
As a central university, CUJ is governed in accordance with the Central Universities Act, 2009. The President of India serves as the Visitor of the university. The principal academic and administrative officers include the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, and the Finance Officer. Statutory bodies such as the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, and the Finance Committee oversee policy, academic affairs, and administration.
The Central University of Jammu is one of the principal higher education institutions in the Jammu region and contributes to expanding access to central-government-funded higher education in northern India. It plays a role in research, teaching, and human resource development for the Union Territory and surrounding areas, complementing older institutions such as the University of Jammu.