JAMMU: Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today. Prof. Umesh Rai expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for his support and guidance to the University of Jammu, which played a pivotal role in the University securing the coveted A++ Grade in the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation and attaining an impressive Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.72.

The Lieutenant Governor, Chancellor of the University of Jammu, commended the University’s relentless pursuit of excellence in academics and research, acknowledging the collective efforts of the administration, faculty, staff and students. He said the A++ Grade reflects the collective dedication of the University’s stakeholders and its vision to impart quality education. 

Prof. Umesh Rai informed that the university has made a significant improvement from the A+ Grade with a CGPA of 3.51 in Cycle III. With this accreditation, the University joins the elite group of A++ institutions in the country (in the fourth Cycle). This A++ grade shall remain valid for a period of seven years.

A seven-member NAAC Peer Team headed by Prof. Anant Kumar Tyagi, Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi visited the University of Jammu from 11th-13th December, 2024 to evaluate the university across various Key Performance Areas i.e. Curricular Aspects, Teaching-Learning & Evaluation, Research, Innovations & Extension, Infrastructure & Learning Resources, Student Support & Progression, Governance, Leadership & Management and Institutional Values & Best Practices.

The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by Prof. Anju Bhasin, Dean Academic Affairs; Prof. Meena Sharma, Dean Planning and Development; Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies; Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Registrar and Special Secretary to the Vice-Chancellor and Dr. Ginny Dogra, Director, Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance.

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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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