Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University(SMVDU) Provides Engineering Management Courses in India.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University was established through an Act of J&K Legislature in 1999 as an
autonomous, fully residential and technical University of excellence. The University gets grant and
continuing support from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra besides University Grants
Commission and J&K State government.
The University is recognized under section 2(f) and 12(B) of University Grants Commission, Govt. of
India. The University has witnessed a remarkable growth and has transformed 370 acres of area in the
lap of Trikuta hills, the abode of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, into a magnificent “Temple of Learning”. The
University has the unique distinction of being inaugurated in 2004 by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (the then
President of India). Outgoing students of the university have been privileged to be addressed by Dr.
Manmohan Singh (the then Prime Minister of India), Dr. Narayan Murthy (Chairman Infosys), Mrs.
Pratibha Devisingh Patil (the then President of India), Mr. Hamid Ansari (Hon'ble Vice-President of India)
and Sh. Narindra Modi (The Prime Minister of India) in the convocations held in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014
and 2016 respectively. The University has been ranked under top 150 Universities in the Country by the
Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India. The University has four Faculties consisting of 15 Schools, which offer 08
Undergraduate, 11 Postgraduate and 01 Integrated Programs besides Ph.D. and Post Doctoral Research.
The Academic System, Syllabi and Evaluation procedure has been adopted from Indian Institute of
Technology which promotes vigorous learning and transparent evaluation mechanism. The University
has signed Memorandum of Understanding with various National and International Academic,
Professional and Research institutes as well as industry to augment the learning process and to develop
research and development infrastructure.
About 125 highly qualified faculty members, from various parts of the country, are devoted to inspiring
and guiding the students towards higher learning and research. The focus of the University is on
building highly-qualified man-power with abundance of integrity and humaneness. The admission to
various programs are made based on performance in competitive exams like JEE Main / CCMT/ CMAT /
MAT or grueling written test, interview and group discussions. Students from over 22 different states of
the country epitomize a healthy amalgamation of different cultures, religions and languages on the
campus. The campus is a classic example of a mini Cultural India with students from far off places
including South, West, North-East etc. The University has recently opened its doors for NRI/Foreign
Sponsored candidates also.
Being a fully residential University, the campus provides comfortable accommodation to all the students
with in-house mess facility. There are sufficient in-door and out-door sports facilities available to the
residents including gymnasiums. The state-of-the-art Auditorium with seating capacity of 1000 is an
excellent venue for academic, cultural and social functions. The Student Affairs Council, consisting of
different Boards, Clubs and Committees provide the students with an opportunity to play a major part in
transforming the way they live and learn in the campus. The campus provides an ideal atmosphere for
healthy interactions and competition among students and access to faculty and professionals from
corporate world and other leading institutes. The students are provided ample opportunities and
encouragement to take part in extra-curricular activities so as to develop their personalities holistically,
simultaneously preparing them for the competitive world.
The University has taken initiative to create extensive University-Industry cooperation. There are many
ongoing research projects with assistance from various supporting organizations
. This alone speaks of
the quality of infrastructure and education at this university.
1.1 LOCATION
The University is located in the lap of Trikuta Hills, the abode of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi at about 2700
feet above the sea level. The pyramidal type architecture merges beautifully with the valley like
ambience of the surrounding serene hills. The slight incline of the campus provides an ideal place for
endurance exercises the spiritual influence of the Divine Mother and Holy Shrine is palpable on the
campus, which helps add spiritual dimension to the quality of education and life on the campus.
An early morning and late evening walk, along the Shrine Axis and other loop roads, surrounded by
evenly placed lovely trees and clear sky with sparkling stars, refreshes body, mind and the soul. The
University is located close to centers of commerce but at the same time distance from the maddening
crowds of the major cities, which can distract students. The activities on the campus are designed to
provide ample scope for interaction between students, faculty, staff and visiting guests, even beyond
normal working hours to promote self-study, competition, innovation, creativity, self-confidence and
nurture their hidden talent to enable students to make optimum use of their potential and shape as
responsible citizens. The students are encouraged to study, analyze and understand their emotions,
mind, thoughts and the consequences of their own actions. Students are our ambassadors and as
excellent alumni are considered to be a great asset.
1.2 CLIMATE
The surrounding green hills and the perennial stream of Jhajjar in the east minimize the effects of hot
and cold winds and produce a pollution free atmosphere on the campus. The average day temperature
in summer is around 35-40 ̊Celsius while in winters is about 10-12 ̊Celsius. A moderately high hill full of
vegetation on the Western side of the campus shields the campus, particularly the residential zone,
from the long summer afternoons.
1.3 CONNECTIVITY
The University is about 7 Km south of Katra which is the base station of the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
and is about 35 Km north of Jammu, the winter capital of J&K, overlooking the Jammu- Srinagar National
Highway, is accessible through road, rail and air routes. The railway station at Katra was inaugurated by
of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
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