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SRINAGAR: The Higher Education Department, J&K, has notified the commencement of Phase-II of Undergraduate admissions for the Academic Session 2026-27 in Government Degree Colleges of J&K.

 The admissions are open to candidates who have qualified the Biannual / Supplementary / Private Examination of Class 12th, Session 2026, the results of which have been declared by the Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education and other recognised Boards. The admission process will be conducted through the Department’s in-house Centralised Admission Portal, https://jkadmissions.in.

Vacant seats shall be filled through two parallel modes - through In-Person Counselling and through Walk-in Admission. Detailed timelines for registration, choice-filling, in-person counselling, walk-in admissions, etc are given on the admission notice available on the Centralised Admission Portal.

Besides fresh passouts of the biannual examination, candidates who had registered during Phase-I but could not secure admission, candidates who were allotted seats earlier but did not complete admission formalities, and candidates whose applications were rejected during verification may also participate, subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions. However, candidates who have already confirmed their admission in Phase-I, and candidates who cancelled a confirmed admission, shall not be eligible.

Fresh applicants shall submit their application online on https://jkadmissions.in and pay the prescribed non-refundable application fee of â‚č200. All candidates are advised to carefully verify their mobile number and email address on the Portal to ensure timely receipt of admission-related communications.

Aspirants have been advised to view the vacancy positions available on the Centralised Admission portal and submit a sufficient number of well-considered programme choices, and to explore the various available course offerings. Counselling and Facilitation Centres established at all Degree Colleges shall remain available for assistance in registration and submission of choices.

Director Colleges J&K, Dr. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, appealed to all eligible aspirants who have qualified the biannual examination to avail this opportunity and complete all admission formalities strictly within the notified timelines. He further advised candidates to regularly check the JK Admissions Portal and follow the official WhatsApp Channel for Admissions 2026-27, linked on the Portal, for updates, notices, schedules and other information. Phase-II shall stand concluded on 10-09-2026, and no admission shall be effected thereafter.

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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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