Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) commonly referred to as SMVD University or SMVDU, is located near Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated near the shrine of the Mata Vaishno Devi, after which it is named. The university is fully residential and provides technical education in the field of engineering, science, management, philosophy and other subjects of contemporary importance, with all technical courses recognized by AICTE, CIC and COA.

• With the focus on higher learning & research, SMVDU has established itself in the league of eminent institutions of learning in the country.
• Located at a distance of 45 km from Jammu Airport and 14 km short of the holy town of Katra, the university is situated on a plateau surrounded by mountains on three sides in the foothills of the Trikuta Range where the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is located. It is a self-contained township with most facilities available in-house.
• The university covers 470 acres of land and has basic facilities like hostel, auditorium, sports, computer labs, cafeteria, gym, laboratory, library and medical.
• Companies like Nokia Siemens Ltd., Cipla Limited, Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd., Huawei, 3I Infotech etc. are some of the top recruiters of the university.