Srinagar , November 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union Territory.Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the notification a significant step towards strengthening the higher education sector and expanding educational opportunities for local youth.According to the Office of the Chief Minister, the new rules provide for streamlined approval procedures, 25 per cent reservation for J&K domiciles in admissions and employment, effective regulatory oversight and stringent penalties for violations.The framework aims to ensure transparency, accountability and academic standards while facilitating investment in the higher education sector.Congratulating Education Minister Shamim Firdous on the notification, Abdullah said the initiative would encourage the establishment of reputed institutions and create greater educational and employment opportunities for young people.He said the framework would promote excellence in teaching, research and innovation while encouraging institutions across disciplines, including science and technology, medicine, law, business studies and liberal arts.The government aims to make quality higher education more accessible to students within Jammu and Kashmir while developing the Union Territory into a competitive destination for higher learning and research.
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