Framework is expected to facilitate the entry of private higher education institutions into the region while ensuring that local students and job seekers benefit from their (Express Photo)

The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules 2026, mandating a minimum 25 per cent reservation for domiciles of the union territory in student admissions and teaching and non-teaching positions at private universities.

The framework is expected to facilitate the entry of private higher education institutions into the region while ensuring that local students and job seekers benefit from their establishment.

Under the new framework, private universities will have to reserve at least 25 per cent of their seats for J&K domiciles.…