Jammu University awarded NAAC A++ grade with CGPA 3.72 score

Srinagar, Dec 21: University of Jammu (JU) has been awarded A++ grade with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.72 in the recent reaccreditation cycle by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Talking to Greater Kashmir, Vice Chancellor JU Prof Umesh Rai said the NAAC score was released on Friday evening and the University has been awarded NAAC A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.72 score.

"It is really a big achievement for the University. Jammu University has created a history in Jammu and Kashmir for being awarded NAAC A++ Grade by NAAC," VC JU Prof. Umesh Rai told Greater Kashmir.

During the last visit, the Jammu University was awarded NAAC A+ grade.

Earlier this year, Jammu University went up by at least 13 slots to figure at rank 50 from the previous year’s (2023) rank of 63 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking.

Earlier this month, the Chancellor of the varsity, Manoj Sinha re-appointed the incumbent VC Prof. Umesh Rai as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jammu with effect from April 5 of 2025 for a term of three years.

Professor Umesh Rai from the University of Delhi was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the Jammu University (JU) on March 20 of 2022, for a period of three years "with effect from the date he takes over the charge."

The J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha who is also the Chancellor of J&K Universities congratulated the University of Jammu for achieving "prestigious A++ Grade with CGPA of 3.72.

"The Jammu University has achieved the prestigious A++ Grade with a CGPA of 3.72 on a seven-point scale by NAAC. Heartiest congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff, scholars and students for this outstanding accomplishment. You've made J&K proud," J&K LG wrote on his X handle.
"Jammu University's reform-driven futuristic vision underscores its commitment to fostering academic excellence, goal oriented research, innovative capacity & holistic development of students to make them enlightened citizens. My best wishes to all for success in your mission," he said.