The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday passed the Private Universities Bill, which is an important step towards shaping the bright future of the youth there. Sharing an ex-post, the Chief Minister’s Office wrote, “The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today passed the Private Universities Bill, which is an important step towards shaping the bright future of our youth.”
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also congratulated Education Minister Sakina Itu and all stakeholders on the passage of this historic legislation. The Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill 2026 is expected to open new avenues of quality higher education within Jammu and Kashmir, reduce the need for students to move out of the region and attract reputed institutions to invest in Jammu and Kashmir.
Chief Minister congratulated Hon’ble Education Minister @sakinaitoo and all stakeholders on the passage of this historic bill. “This Bill is expected to open new doors to quality higher education in Jammu and Kashmir, reduce the need for students to move out of the region and attract reputed institutions to invest in Jammu and Kashmir,” the Chief Minister wrote on X.
Chief Minister congratulated Hon’ble Education Minister @sakinaitoo and all stakeholders on the passage of this historic bill. “This Bill is expected to open new doors to quality higher education in Jammu and Kashmir, reduce the need for students to move out of the region, and attract reputed institutions to invest in Jammu and Kashmir,” the Chief Minister wrote on
The proposed Bill (L.A. Bill No. 08, 2026) provides for facilitating the establishment and incorporation of private universities in Jammu and Kashmir as well as to maintain academic standards, ensure quality education and protect the interests of students. This bill has already been published in a special issue.