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The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), located in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, is a leading public state university established in November 2005. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the AICTE, the university spans a scenic 205-acre campus at the foothills of the Himalayas, right next to the valley’s famous saffron fields. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Academic Structure & Key Programs

IUST provides 50+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses through its specialised schools: [3, 5, 6, 7]

School of Engineering & Technology: Offers popular B.Tech programs in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Civil, Electrical, and Food Technology. Admissions are largely based on JEE Main scores.
School of Sciences: Houses programs like B.Sc. in Data Science and molecular biology.
School of Business Studies: Offers highly sought-after BBA and MBA programs.
School of Health Sciences: Primarily known for its competitive B.Sc. Nursing course.
School of Humanities & Social Sciences: Offers diverse linguistic, international relations, and arts courses. [5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]

Institutional Highlights & Rankings

National Rank Bands: Placed in the 51–100 rank band under State Public Universities and the 151–200 band for B.Tech in national evaluation frameworks. [8, 13]
Innovation Hub: IUST is nationally recognised for entrepreneurship. It features a robust Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED) and an advanced AICTE IDEA Lab to support youth skill development. [7, 14, 15, 16, 17]
Modern Amenities: The university features the digitalised Rumi Library (housing over 50,000 volumes), smart labs, comprehensive hostel facilities, and its own community radio station (FM 91.2 MHz). [3]

Student Admission & General Process

Admissions open annually around January/February.
National-level entrances like JEE Main (for engineering), CMAT/MAT (for management), and CUET (for specific undergraduate courses) are the primary entry gateways.
Prospective applicants must apply through the IUST Admissions Portal. [8, 10, 13, 18, 19]

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