Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) is an ethnic university in Kakrial near the town of Katra in the Reasi District of Jammu and Kashmir in India. Established in 1999 by an Act of the J&K State Legislature, as a fully residential and technical university to offer scientific and technical education. SMVDU is established as a Statutory University of the J&K Legislature under it’s Act of 1999 which defines it as a technical and fully residential university. It is recognised by UGC under section 2(f) & 12(b) and receives grants from UGC. Spread over an area of 470 acres of unblemished and pristine beauty, the campus draws strength from its proximity to the shrine of the goddess, after which it is named. The university is providing science and management based engineering education in subjects of contemporary importance.

The university is presently offering B.Tech program in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Sciences and Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, B. Architecture and Post Graduate programs in Business, Economics, Biotechnology, Philosophy, Languages, Energy Management and Mathematics besides Ph.D.

The university was inaugurated by the then Hon’ble President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on 19 August 2004 and the Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh delivered the maiden convocation address in 2008.

Located at a distance of 45 km from Jammu Airport and 14 km short of the holy town of Katra, the university campus is a self-contained township with all facilities available in-house. A fully residential campus encourages close interaction between students & faculty members beyond normal working hours. It promotes learning, self-study, competition, innovation & fosters creativity among the students. Focus on higher learning & research in the field of Science , Technology and Management, firmly installs SMVDU in the league of eminent institutions of learning in the country.

Contacts

Phone 01991-285535 // 285524
01991-285634 // 285699
Fax 01991-285694
E-Mail info@smvdu.ac.in
Postal Address: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Campus,
Sub-Post Office, Katra,
Jammu and Kashmir - 182320
Public Relations office at Jammu
Phone 0191- 2470067
Fax 0191- 2470067
E-Mail info@smvdu.ac.in
Postal Address: Public Relations Office
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
15-C, 2nd Ext., Gandhi Nagar, Opp. Bahu Plaza
Jammu - 180003 (J&K State)