Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Official Website     Last Updated: 16th Feb, 2026
Admission 2026-27
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Official Website     Last Updated: 16th Feb, 2026
Admission 2026-27

Who can use

SMVDU • Academia • Industry

Services

Characterization • Testing • Training

Access mode

Self-operated • Operator-assisted

Typical turnaround

As per instrument queue & sample complexity

Location

CSIF Block, SMVDU Campus

Overview

The Central Scientific Instrumentation Facility (CSIF) has been established at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra to providing the different sophisticated instruments for characterization/analysis and training services to the Students, Faculty, Researchers and Industry within Jammu & Kashmir and outside the Jammu & Kashmir (U.T.) The central scientific instrumentation facility having several state-of-the-art instruments and training systems for Science and Engineering.

How to Access

  1. Step 1Check instrument capability
    Review suitability for your sample and analysis objective.
  2. Step 2Register / Submit request
    Share sample type, purpose, and preferred timeline.
  3. Step 3Sample submission guidelines
    Follow required handling and labeling SOP.
  4. Step 4Slot booking / scheduling
    Get booking confirmation as per instrument availability.
  5. Step 5Analysis + report delivery
    Data/report shared via approved workflow.

Services

  • Instrument-based characterization and analytical testing.
  • Operator-assisted analysis for advanced workflows.
  • Training and competency development for students and researchers.
  • Support for academic and industry-facing research activities.

Instruments

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Charges

User CategoryTariffNotes
SMVDU/InternalTBD / As per approved tariffApplicable as notified by CSIF/University.
External AcademicTBD / As per approved tariffAdvance approval and scheduling required.
Govt R&DTBD / As per approved tariffRates as per institutional policy.
IndustryTBD / As per approved tariffIncludes applicable service and compliance conditions.

Policies

  • Booking cancellation/no-show may attract queue-priority impact or applicable charges as per approved policy.
  • Users must follow sample safety, labeling, and transport requirements before submission.
  • Publications using CSIF resources should acknowledge the facility and relevant staff support.
  • Data retention and retrieval timelines follow CSIF/University record practices.
  • Users are responsible for damages caused due to non-compliance with SOPs or misuse.
  • Operator-assisted and self-operated modes are governed by user competency and instrument rules.

Training

  • Mandatory training for independent use.
  • Assisted service available.
  • Periodic orientation sessions for new users and research scholars.

Forms/Downloads

Contact

Thanks—please email us at head.csif@smvdu.ac.in for official processing.

Request Analysis / Book Slot

To request analysis or reserve an instrument slot, please use the forms above and email head.csif@smvdu.ac.in with sample details, requested instrument, and preferred timeline.

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