Srinagar: Kashmir University has approved the establishment of a Nursing course at its Kupwara Campus. The decision was taken on Tuesday during the Academic Council meeting, chaired by Vice-Chancellor professor Nilofer Khan.
Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani (Sogami), also made announcement on X.
“Great news for Kupwara! I am delighted to share that the Nursing College has been officially approved for the Kupwara University Campus! My heartfelt gratitude to VC Prof. Nilofer Khan and Dean Academic Affairs Prof. Peerzada Sharifdin for considering my request,” he wrote.
According to a statement issued by the university, the council deliberated on various academic matters, including a review of programme choices at the university’s satellite campuses. It considered market demand, intake capacity, and admission trends before approving new courses. Additionally, the feasibility of introducing more undergraduate programs in affiliated colleges was assessed.
The Academic Council also assessed the academic feasibility of introducing various subjects and courses at the undergraduate level in the affiliated colleges of the University.
Additionally, the council approved the syllabi of various five-year integrated courses and endorsed the introduction of new programmes in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, as well as Nursing and Paramedical Sciences at the Kupwara Campus.
On November 12, 2024, Advisor Wani submitted a recommendation letter to university authorities, along with a representation from Civil Society Kupwara, advocating for the introduction of a Nursing college at the Kupwara University Campus.
