Akin to Brahma (God), who fosters and nurtures the Universe, science over the years has bestowed upon man god like powers, there by making him the dominant species on globe "Vigyanam Brahma" or "God is Science" is the motto of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University which has been established under an act, the Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University act, 1999 as residential and a highly technical university to offer scientific and technical education of the highest standards.

Christened on the name of the holy divine and established with a vision to nurture young talented human resource for the service of Indian society and world at large preserving the integrity and sanctity of human values, the university was inaugurated by the President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, a scientist, academician and an administrator par excellence on August 19, 2004.

Based on the successful and tested pattern of Indian institute of Technology, Delhi, SMVDU is providing science and management based engineering education of the highest quality in subjects of contemporary importance. The university is presently offering under graduate courses in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Sciences and Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, B. Architecture and Post Graduate courses in Business, Economics, Energy Management and Mathematics besides Ph.D.

SMVDU is a microcosm of the Indian nation, drawing students from every nook and corner of the country. Admissions to the University are through All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) and MAT (Management Aptitude Test).