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October 2026

Details: Written by: JK Monitor News Network; Category: Headlines; Published: 18 April 2025

KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) has once again showcased it sacademic prowess with three students qualifying in the prestigious Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. The students from the School of Architecture and Landscape Design have secured impressive ranks in the Architecture and Planning (AR) paper. Mr. Anirudh Gupta and Mr.Prajjwal Kumar Chaudhary, both 4th-year students, have achieved remarkable All India Ranks of 305 and 322, respectively.

Ms. Samiksha Kushwaha, a 5th-year student, has also qualified with an All India Rankof 1729.What's noteworthy is Mr. Prajjwal Kumar Chaudhary's consistency, having qualified in GATE last yearwith an All India Rank of 930 while in his 3rd year. This achievement is a testament to the dedication andhard work of the students of the School of Architecture & Landscape Design at SMVDU.

The students' GATE scores, valid for three years, will make them eligible for assistantships from the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, when they pursue postgraduate programs at top institutions like IITs, NITs, SPAs, and other central or state/private institutions. Their mentor and Faculty GATE coordinator of Architecture, Ar. Vinod Kumar, expressed pride in theirachievement, expecting them to inspire their juniors.

The students are highly motivated to improve theirranks and aim to secure the Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) through good ranks andresearch work with academic excellence. The Vice Chancellor of SMVDU, Prof. Pragati Kumar, Head of the School of Architecture, Ar. AbhineyGupta, and other faculty members congratulated the students on their success, wishing them continued excellence in their academic pursuits. This achievement reflects SMVDU's commitment to academic excellence and its students' potential to excel in their chosen fields.

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