Central University of Jammu employs qualified faculty across its schools, including professors, associate professors, and assistant professors with PhDs and specialized research interests. Departments feature dedicated heads and staff focusing on areas like sciences, humanities, education, engineering, and management.
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty in SHSS, such as Prof. Niranjna Bhandari (Population, Development, Health) and Dr. Arvind Rituraj (Buddhist Philosophy), lead research in comparative religion, Indian traditions, and archaeology.
School of Education
Professors like Jyoti Narayan Baliya (Curriculum Development) and Ritu Bakshi (Guidance & Counselling) oversee teacher education, with assistant professors covering inclusive education and educational psychology.
School of Engineering and Technology
Prof. Yashwant Singh (IoT) heads CSE alongside experts like Dr. Dinesh Kumar (Machine Learning) and Dr. Bhavna Arora (Cyber Security).
School of Business and Management
In TTM, Dr. Ranjeet Kumar Raman (Destination Management) leads faculty researching tourism, hospitality, and sustainability.
School of Basic and Applied Sciences
Physics faculty include Prof. Vinay Kumar (Materials Sciences) and Dr. Ashish Kumar (Condensed Matter Physics).
Student faculty Ratio
Central University of Jammu maintains a student-faculty ratio of approximately 15:1 based on recent data, with 2204 students and 148 full-time teachers reported in the 2023-24 academic year. This ratio supports personalized attention, though it varies by department from 10:1 to 35:1.
Teaching Methods
The university emphasizes understanding through practical applications, live demonstrations, and innovative approaches rather than rote memorization. Semesters feature two exams each, using a letter-grade or grade-point system.
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