Srinagar/Jammu, May 9 (JKNS): The Higher Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday commenced the admission process for the Academic Session 2026-27 for Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUGP) and five-year Integrated Postgraduate programmes across all 142 Government Degree Colleges of the Union Territory.
As per news agency JKNS, HED-JK, has announced the commencement of admissions for the Academic Session 2026-27 for Four-Year Undergraduate Programs (FYUGP) and 5-Year Integrated Post-Graduate (IG) Programs with multiple exit options across all 142 Government Degree Colleges of the Union Territory.
The centralised admission portal https://jkadmissions.in went live on 09-05-2026 at 11:00 AM. Aspiring students can register and submit their college and programme preferences till 7:00 PM on 27th May 2026. Admissions are being offered in more than 60 Major subjects across diverse knowledge domains, strictly on the basis of Class 10+2 merit.
The admission process will be conducted in multiple phases. The First Merit List will be published on 30th May 2026, followed by admission and fee payment between 1st and 6th June.
The Second Merit List will be published on 9th June, with admission formalities to be completed between 10th and 15th June. A Spot Round for any leftover seats will be held from 18th to 25th June 2026.
Classwork in Winter Zone Colleges shall commence from 15th June 2026, while Summer Zone Colleges shall begin classes on 15th July 2026.
The Four-Year Undergraduate Programs are aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and offer significant academic flexibility. Students may exit after the first year with a Certificate, after the second year with a Diploma, after the third year with an Undergraduate Degree, or complete the fourth year with a UG Honours / Honours with Research degree.
The framework also enables direct PhD admission for students completing the four-year Honours with Research programme, in addition to clear pathways for postgraduate study.
A non-refundable registration fee of ₹200 has been fixed. Aspirants are required to upload scanned copies (PDF/JPG, not exceeding 1 MB each) of their Class 10th and 12th marks cards, a recent passport size photograph, Aadhaar number, Domicile Certificate (if available) and Category Certificate (if applicable) at the time of registration.
Aspirants are encouraged to visit the official admission website https://jkadmissions.in for complete information regarding programmes offered, college-wise subject combinations, fee details, college helplines, the detailed admission notice, and the registration manual.
Counselling and Facilitation Centers have also been established at all Government Degree Colleges of J&K to assist aspirants with form submission and preference filling, and applicants are advised to make use of these centers in their own interest to avoid mistakes.
Director Colleges J&K, Dr. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, has appealed to all eligible aspirants and their parents to carefully read the detailed admission notice and the registration manual available on the admission portal before filling preferences. He urged aspirants to make full use of the Counselling and Facilitation Centers available at every Degree College.
For real-time updates, aspirants and parents are also advised to follow the Directorate’s official WhatsApp Channel for Admissions 2026-27.
QUICK REFERENCE, Admission Portal: https://jkadmissions.in
Registration Window: 9 May 2026 (10:00 AM) to 27 May 2026 (7:00 PM) Registration Fee: ₹200 (non-refundable) Counselling Centers: Available at every Government Degree College of J&K. (JKNS)