Seeks continued Central support for growth, connectivity, jobs and infrastructure in J&K

NEW DELHI:  Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed a range of key issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir, including the early restoration of statehood, the economic situation and developmental priorities of J&K.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister conveyed the aspirations of the people of Jammu & Kashmir for the early restoration of statehood, underlining that it would mark an important step in strengthening democratic institutions, deepening public participation and advancing the next phase of the region’s development. He requested that the process be taken forward at the earliest.

The Chief Minister briefed the Prime Minister on Jammu & Kashmir’s economic trajectory and ongoing developmental initiatives across key sectors. He highlighted the progress achieved in infrastructure creation, public service delivery and welfare measures, while also outlining areas that require sustained support and investment.

The Chief Minister emphasized the need for continued support from the Government of India to accelerate economic growth, strengthen connectivity, generate employment opportunities, expand infrastructure and enhance public welfare across Jammu & Kashmir. He drew particular attention to the fuller harnessing of the region’s hydropower potential, augmentation of rail services on the Udhampur–Srinagar line in view of the forthcoming apple season and the scheduled closure of Srinagar Airport, development of new tourism circuits, and sustained support for J&K’s farmers, artisans and MSMEs.

“Jammu & Kashmir is committed to being a full and productive partner in India’s growth story,” the Chief Minister said, adding that the early restoration of statehood, coupled with continued support from the Government of India, would further strengthen J&K’s march towards inclusive growth, prosperity and good governance.

To help applicants make informed choices ahead of final seat allocation for UG admissions 2026–27, the Higher Education Department, J&K, has enabled Tentative College Allotment and indicative cut-off trends on the admission portal, https://jkadmissions.in, generated from current application data. The trends, presently based on General/Open Merit data, are meant only to give a fair idea of the likely competition across programmes and colleges. Applicants of all categories, including reserved categories, are advised to review and, if required, modify their preferences before the final locking/allocation.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to add more eligible programme preferences, include options across multiple colleges/universities, avoid limiting themselves to only a few highly competitive programmes, and arrange their preferences carefully in order of priority.

The Directorate has clarified that the displayed cut-offs are purely indicative and provisional — they are not final and do not guarantee admission. Final allotment may vary with category-wise seat distribution, number of applicants per category, preference changes, seat upgradation/withdrawal, document verification, merit and tie-breaking rules, university-specific policies, and any subsequent administrative decisions. The final allotment list has not yet been published, and the admission authority reserves the right to revise outcomes, cut-offs, seat matrices, or policies at any stage without prior notice.

Director Colleges J&K, Dr. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, urged applicants to treat the trends as a guidance tool, to broaden and re-prioritise their preferences accordingly, and to make use of the Course Explorer option on the Directorate website https://directorcollegesjk.in, and by visiting the Counselling & Facilitation Centres at every college.

Applicants may follow the official WhatsApp Channel for Admissions 2026–27, linked on the portal, for regular updates.

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