Directorate of Colleges Higher Education
Government of J&K (UT)Privacy Policy
The Centralised Admission Portal is committed to protecting the privacy of applicants, students, parents, and other users who access this website. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information during registration and admission processes:
- Name, date of birth, gender, domicile, category details
- Email address and mobile number
- Academic qualifications, marks, certificates, uploaded documents
- Programme preferences and admission choices
- Payment transaction details
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and access logs
2. Purpose of Collection
Your information may be used for:
- User registration and authentication
- Application processing and merit preparation
- Seat allotment, counselling, and admissions
- Verification of documents and eligibility
- Communication through SMS, email, or portal notifications
- Payment confirmation and receipt generation
- Security monitoring, fraud prevention, and system improvement
3. Data Sharing
Information may be shared only with authorized government departments, universities, colleges, examination agencies, payment gateway providers, or other competent authorities strictly for admission-related purposes.
Personal data shall not be sold or disclosed for commercial marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and security safeguards are used to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Analytics
This portal may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, maintain sessions, enhance security, and understand website usage patterns. Users may manage cookies through browser settings.
6. Retention of Data
Applicant data may be retained for as long as necessary for admission processes, record keeping, audits, grievance handling, legal compliance, or future academic reference as per applicable rules.
7. User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of login credentials. Sharing passwords or allowing unauthorized access to accounts is discouraged.
8. Third-Party Services
The portal may integrate trusted third-party services such as payment gateways, SMS/email providers, captcha, or official linked websites. Such services may have their own privacy practices.
9. Changes to Information
Some submitted information may become non-editable after final submission. Users must ensure correctness before submission.
10. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated or revised from time to time. Continued use of the portal after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
For privacy-related concerns, users may contact the designated helpdesk or competent authority through official communication channels published on the portal.
Last Updated: 11-05-2026