The top universities and institutions in Jammu and Kashmir (India) include the University of Kashmir, University of Jammu, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Islamic University of Science and Technology, among others.

The University of Kashmir was awarded grade "A" by the NAAC. The University has kept pace with the new developments in the field of education and information revolution and has introduced postgraduate courses in Environmental Sciences, Embedded System and Solutions, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Psychology and Social Work.

The University of Jammu is accredited as 'A' Grade University by National Assessment & Accreditation Council of India. It is primarily a research, teaching, affiliating, examining body involved in promotion of arts, science and other branches of learning. It is the first university in India to receive the ISO-9001 certification.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) was established in 1999 by an Act of the J&K State Legislature as a fully residential and technical university to offer scientific and technical education. The University has the unique distinction of being inaugurated by the President of India in the year 2004 and the first convocation addressed by the Prime Minister of India in the year 2008.

National Institute of Technology, Srinagar is one of the premier Educational Institutes in the Northern Regions of the country. The training & placement of NIT Srinagar has received accolades from all the visiting corporate forms for its commendable work and its heart winning hospitality.

The Islamic University of Science and Technology is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and its specified courses are approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). It is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities.

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