The Central University of Jammu has brought laurels to the institution by winning the Best Team Award at the prestigious IN-SPACe CAN-7USAT India Student Competition 2026, marking a significant achievement in the University’s growing engagement with space science and technology.
The national-level competition brought together teams from reputed institutions across the country, providing a platform for students to demonstrate their technical skills, creativity, innovation and ability to work collaboratively. The University’s recognition with the Best Team Award is a proud milestone and reflects the dedication and technical capabilities of its students.
The achievement highlights the University’s commitment to experiential learning, hands-on technical training and student-led innovation in emerging areas of space technology. Participation in such competitions gives students valuable opportunities to apply classroom learning to practical challenges and to engage with the wider space-technology ecosystem.
The University acknowledges the constant support and encouragement of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev Jain, whose leadership continues to inspire students to pursue excellence in science, technology and research. The team also benefited from the guidance and mentorship of Prof. Rakesh Kumar Jha, Faculty Coordinator and Dr. Misbah Shafi, Faculty Mentor whose contributions and sustained encouragement supported the team throughout the competition.
This recognition marks another important milestone for the Central University of Jammu and reinforces its commitment to nurturing young talent, fostering scientific innovation and preparing students to contribute to India’s expanding space ecosystem and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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