Aazan Manzoor
Srinagar, Apr 16 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department on Thursday issued an admission awareness notice informing students about the upcoming admission process for Four-Year Undergraduate Programs (FYUGP) and Integrated Postgraduate Programs for the Academic Session 2026–27 across all Government Degree Colleges in the Union Territory.
In an official notification issued by Directorate of Colleges a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS, the department said that the admission process will commence shortly, and the notice has been issued in advance to help students and parents prepare for the upcoming academic cycle.
It stated that admissions for the 2026–27 session will be conducted on the basis of 10+2 merit, and CUET-based admissions will not be followed, with selection based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
The Higher Education Department further informed that a Centralised Admission Portal will be introduced, through which all candidates will be required to register and apply for admission. Students will also be asked to submit their preferred colleges and courses, and allotment will be done strictly on the basis of merit and preferences filled by candidates.
The department said that the detailed admission schedule, including dates for registration, preference filling, allotment rounds, and fee submission, will be issued separately in the formal notification.
In its advisory, the department urged students who have passed or appeared in Class 12 examinations from JKBOSE, CBSE, or other recognised boards to start exploring available programs in Government Degree Colleges across J&K.
It also encouraged students and parents to visit nearby college campuses to understand the structure of FYUGP under NEP 2020 and interact with faculty members regarding course options and academic pathways.
The notice highlighted that Admission Counselling and Facilitation Cells are already functional in all Government Degree Colleges, where students can seek guidance regarding course selection, eligibility criteria, and program structure.
Students have also been advised to familiarise themselves with key features of NEP 2020, including multiple exit options Certificate after 1st year, Diploma after 2nd year, Degree after 3rd year, and Honours/Research after 4th year along with Major-Minor subject combinations and academic flexibility.
For further information, students may visit the official website of the Directorate of Colleges, J&K at https://directorcollegesjk.in/ under the Courses section.
The formal admission notification with complete schedule and registration link will be issued soon through official channels, the notice reads. (JKNS)