The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, commonly referred to as SMVD University or SMVDU, is a state university recognized by UGC under section 2(f) and 12(B)[5] and is established on a 470-acre (190 ha) campus 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, UGC, and COA.

NRI admission quota on Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra

NRI admission is possible in this university. Under DASA/CIWG quota NRI admission. In the NRI admission quota, they are providing approximately 26 seats for NRI, CIWG, PIO students. Students have to score at least 65% on their 10+2 exam to get a seat at this university.