JAMMU: Four Students of M.Sc. Biotechnology programme, Central University of Jammu Mr. Pranjal Dwivedi (JRF AIR 64), Mr. Satyam Rai (NET), Ms. Smriti Sharma (NET), Ms SumeghaThakial (NET) have achieved notable success in the CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test qualifying for Ph.D. admission and securing the prestigious Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The CSIR UGC-NET examination is a nationally competitive test conducted to determine eligibility for Assistant Professorship and award of Junior Research Fellowship for research in Indian Universities and Institutes.

The success in the CSIR UGC-NET examination reflects a candidate's academic proficiency, knowledge, and preparedness to take on teaching and research responsibilities.  The M.Sc. Biotechnology students' success is a testament to their consistent academic work, methodical preparation, and solid conceptual foundation in the life sciences. The students have maintained the success trend of the students of the department in the competitive examination as set by their seniors during December 2025 examination as well.

Their success reflects not only their individual dedication and academic excellence but also the nurturing academic environment provided by the Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering at the Central University of Jammu. The department has maintained a tradition of encouraging analytical thinking and academic rigor, which has contributed to the commendable performance of the students in the examination.

The achievement has brought recognition to the university and is expected to motivate future batches to strive for national-level academic milestones. Director, Centre for Molecular Biology, Central University of Jammu, Dr. Narendra K Bairwa, Dean, School of Life Sciences, Prof. Sunil Dhar and all the faculty members of the department congratulated the successful students. Their success in the examination will provide an opportunity to them to explore careers in teaching and research and will inspire other students to compete with preparations. 

Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Central University of Jammu appreciated the success of the students and applauded their achievement and attributed their success to the hard work, discipline and mentoring by the faculty members of the Centre. Prof. Jain, has extended his best wishes for all the NET and the JRF qualifiers for their continued success in research and academic pursuits in the future.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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