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| name = Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | | name = Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | ||
| image = Shri_Mata_Vaishno_Devi_University.jpg | | image = Shri_Mata_Vaishno_Devi_University.jpg | ||
| motto = "Science is God" | | motto = "विज्ञानं ब्रम्ह" which means "Science is God" | ||
| established = {{start date and age|1999|05|12}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.smvdu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/facts-and-history| title=Facts and History | publisher = Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | access-date =31 May 2021}}</ref> | | established = {{start date and age|1999|05|12}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.smvdu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/facts-and-history| title=Facts and History | publisher = Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | access-date =31 May 2021}}</ref> | ||
| chancellor = [[Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir]] | | chancellor = [[Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir]] | ||
| vice_chancellor = [[Ravindra Kumar Sinha (biologist)]] | | vice_chancellor = [[Ravindra Kumar Sinha (biologist)]] | ||
| students = | | students = 4500 | ||
| city = [[Katra, Jammu and Kashmir|Katra]] | | city = [[Katra, Jammu and Kashmir|Katra]] | ||
| state = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] | | state = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| campus = {{convert|470|acre|abbr=on}} | | campus = {{convert|470|acre|abbr=on}} | ||
| academic_affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]] | | academic_affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[AICTE]], [[Council of Architecture]] | ||
| coordinates = {{Coord|32.94183510|74.95406570|region:IN-JK_type:edu|display=inline,title}}<ref>{{Google maps|url=https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17092339559123524721 |title=Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University |access-date=31 May 2021}}</ref> | | coordinates = {{Coord|32.94183510|74.95406570|region:IN-JK_type:edu|display=inline,title}}<ref>{{Google maps|url=https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17092339559123524721 |title=Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University |access-date=31 May 2021}}</ref> | ||
| website = {{official URL}} | | website = {{official URL}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University''', commonly referred to as '''SMVD University''' or '''SMVDU''', is a | The '''Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University''','''श्री माता वैष्णो देवी विश्वविद्यालय''' commonly referred to as '''SMVD University''' or '''SMVDU''', is a State Public University<ref>{{Cite web|title=University|url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/stateuniversitylist.aspx?id=hps0dlEMGDbCCR7Cjux/jw==&Unitype=iA7z/ds2To+MdcuCvitOpQ==|access-date=2021-06-22|website=www.ugc.ac.in}}</ref> recognized by UGC<ref>{{Cite web|title=University|url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/stateuniversitylist.aspx?id=hps0dlEMGDbCCR7Cjux/jw==&Unitype=iA7z/ds2To+MdcuCvitOpQ==|access-date=2021-06-22|website=www.ugc.ac.in}}</ref> under section 2(f) and 12(B)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Facts and History|url=https://www.smvdu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/facts-and-history|url-status=live|website=www.smvdu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/facts-and-history}}</ref> and is established on an {{convert|470|acre|ha|adj=on}} campus located near [[Katra, Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is situated near the shrine of the [[Vaishno Devi Temple|Mata Vaishno Devi]], after which it is named. The university is fully residential and provides technical education in the field of engineering, science, management, philosophy and other subjects of contemporary importance, with all technical courses recognised by [[AICTE]], UGC and COA. | ||
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University was ranked in the 100-150 category by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) university ranking in 2020. The College of Engineering was ranked 78 by the NIRF engineering ranking in 2020. SMVDU is ranked 80th globally and 3rd within India in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2021 under the UNSDG category 07.<ref>{{Cite web|title=THEimpact2021|url=https://www.smvdu.ac.in/index.php/latest-news/175-2021/april/1343-smvdu-secures-80th-position-in-the-times-higher-education-impact-ranking-2021|url-status=live}}</ref> SMVDU is also ranked in the 6th-25th Rank band in the government aided institutions categoryin the | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University was ranked in the 100-150 category by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) university ranking in 2020. The College of Engineering was ranked 78 by the NIRF engineering ranking in 2020. SMVDU is ranked 80th globally and 3rd within India in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2021 under the UNSDG category 07.<ref>{{Cite web|title=THEimpact2021|url=https://www.smvdu.ac.in/index.php/latest-news/175-2021/april/1343-smvdu-secures-80th-position-in-the-times-higher-education-impact-ranking-2021|url-status=live}}</ref> SMVDU is also ranked in the 6th-25th Rank band in the government aided institutions categoryin the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation achievements ARIIA 2020 Ranking of government of India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ARIIA {{!}} Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements|url=https://www.ariia.gov.in/|access-date=2021-06-22|website=www.ariia.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ariia2020ranking|url=https://www.ariia.gov.in/pdf/ARIIA%20Rankings%202020%20Report.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Located at a distance of {{convert|45|km|abbr=on}} from [[Jammu Airport]] and {{convert|14|km|abbr=on}} short of the holy town of Katra, the university is situated on a plateau surrounded by mountains on three sides in the foothills of the Trikuta Range where the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is located. It is a self-contained township with most facilities available in-house. | Located at a distance of {{convert|45|km|abbr=on}} from [[Jammu Airport]] and {{convert|14|km|abbr=on}} short of the holy town of Katra, the university is situated on a plateau surrounded by mountains on three sides in the foothills of the Trikuta Range where the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is located. It is a self-contained township with most facilities available in-house. | ||
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The Initial campus plan was Designed and Master planned by S.Ghosh & Associates. They were awarded this project through by Winning a national level competition entry. The basic plan got implemented and it was completed by 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sghosh.com/projects.php?prjid=5|title=S.Ghoah associates The buildings designed by S.Ghosh. |publisher=Sghosh.com |accessdate=20 May 2012}}</ref> | The Initial campus plan was Designed and Master planned by S.Ghosh & Associates. They were awarded this project through by Winning a national level competition entry. The basic plan got implemented and it was completed by 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sghosh.com/projects.php?prjid=5|title=S.Ghoah associates The buildings designed by S.Ghosh. |publisher=Sghosh.com |accessdate=20 May 2012}}</ref> | ||
==Organization and administration == | == Organization and administration == | ||
===Funding=== | ===Funding=== | ||
The university receives funding from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, an autonomous Board set up in August 1986 under the provisions of The Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Act, 1986 of J&K State Legislature. The university also gets funds from UGC (University Grants Commission). | The university receives funding from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, an autonomous Board set up in August 1986 under the provisions of The Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Act, 1986 of J&K State Legislature. The university also gets funds from UGC (University Grants Commission). | ||
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The Executive Council of the university, with Vice-Chancellor as its head, is the supreme body of the university. The Academic Council is the highest academic body and makes recommendations to the Executive Council on academic matters. The university also has a Finance Committee and the Building & Works Committee. The Planning Board helps the Vice-Chancellor in foreseeing the growth of the university. | The Executive Council of the university, with Vice-Chancellor as its head, is the supreme body of the university. The Academic Council is the highest academic body and makes recommendations to the Executive Council on academic matters. The university also has a Finance Committee and the Building & Works Committee. The Planning Board helps the Vice-Chancellor in foreseeing the growth of the university. | ||
===Faculties === | === Faculties === | ||
There are four colleges or faculties, with a Dean heading each one of them. Each college consists of Schools of Study, analogous to departments in a university, headed by a Director. Academic de-centralization allows each school to function in an autonomous manner. | There are four colleges or faculties, with a Dean heading each one of them. Each college consists of Schools of Study, analogous to departments in a university, headed by a Director. Academic de-centralization allows each school to function in an autonomous manner. | ||
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===Admissions=== | ===Admissions=== | ||
Many students are admitted into the BTech / BArch programme every year from amongst the high rankers of JEE (Main) through the Central Seat Allocation Board (MHRD) | Many students are admitted into the BTech / BArch programme every year from amongst the high rankers of JEE (Main) through the Central Seat Allocation Board (MHRD). | ||
Candidates admitted to M.B.A. programme pass through a three tier selection process based on CAT/MAT Score, Group Discussions & Interviews conducted by panel of academicians from IITs & corporate professionals. Only the selected candidates make it through. | Candidates admitted to M.B.A. programme pass through a three tier selection process based on CAT/MAT Score, Group Discussions & Interviews conducted by panel of academicians from IITs & corporate professionals. Only the selected candidates make it through. | ||
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Unlike most of the colleges in India, SMVDU has no reservation quota for certain section of students and the students are allotted seats solely on the basis of their merit. | Unlike most of the colleges in India, SMVDU has no reservation quota for certain section of students and the students are allotted seats solely on the basis of their merit. | ||
===Academic programmes === | === Academic programmes === | ||
The university follows the Credit-based programme structure which requires students to earn sufficient credits for degree. Industrial/Corporate Training is also mandatory part of curriculum. Students are encouraged to work on industry sponsored projects. Continuous Evaluation System is followed and Evaluation techniques including Quiz, Assignments, Minor & Major Tests are used periodically. Each school has a Board of Studies consisting of eminent academicians and professionals from industry who update the syllabi to ensure relevance of the content viz a viz the needs of industry as well as Research. | The university follows the Credit-based programme structure which requires students to earn sufficient credits for degree. Industrial/Corporate Training is also mandatory part of curriculum. Students are encouraged to work on industry sponsored projects. Continuous Evaluation System is followed and Evaluation techniques including Quiz, Assignments, Minor & Major Tests are used periodically. Each school has a Board of Studies consisting of eminent academicians and professionals from industry who update the syllabi to ensure relevance of the content viz a viz the needs of industry as well as Research. | ||
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===Outreach=== | ===Outreach=== | ||
The university has entered into collaboration with Institutions of eminence in India & abroad including IIT Delhi, IIIM, [[Kurukshetra University]], [[Thapar University]], [[Aachen University]] Germany, Kun-Shan University Taiwan to enhance faculty-student exchange and co-operate in Research activities.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}} The university has recently started hosting the British Council Higher Education Center for convenience of students. The university is among the few institutions in the country which host the Counseling Center of [[AIEEE]]-[[Central Counselling Board|CCB]]. | The university has entered into collaboration with Institutions of eminence in India & abroad including IIT Delhi,Panjab University,Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University,Lucknow IIIM, [[Kurukshetra University]], [[Thapar University]], [[Aachen University]] Germany, Kun-Shan University Taiwan to enhance faculty-student exchange and co-operate in Research activities.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}} The university has recently started hosting the British Council Higher Education Center for convenience of students. The university is among the few institutions in the country which host the Counseling Center of [[AIEEE]]-[[Central Counselling Board|CCB]]. | ||
==Research== | ==Research== | ||