AWANTIPORA: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has achieved a major milestone by securing a place for the first time under three categories in the prestigious NIRF 2025, released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This year’s rankings saw a record 7,692 institutions submitting 14,163 applications across categories, making IUST’s listing in the NIRF all the more significant.

In this year’s rankings, IUST has secured a position in the 151-200 rank band in the overall University category and the 151-200 rank band in the Engineering category, reflecting its growing national visibility in higher education and research. Significantly, IUST has also been placed in the 51-100 rank band under the State Public Universities category, underscoring its emergence as a leading public university in India.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo hailed the achievement as a proud moment for IUST, a young university from Jammu and Kashmir, to feature in the national rankings under three categories. He said the recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty, students, and staff, and reaffirms IUST’s mission of knowledge creation, innovation, and inclusive development in the region.

Prof. Romshoo added that the NIRF 2025 ranking will inspire the university to pursue greater academic and research excellence with a continued focus on quality teaching, impactful research, industry linkages, and outreach. The inclusion of IUST in NIRF 2025 is seen as a landmark achievement not only for the university but also for the higher education sector in Jammu & Kashmir, highlighting the region’s growing contribution to India’s knowledge economy.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
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.

— Team JK Monitor

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