The Executive Council is the apex body of the University responsible for all the academic appointments, management and regulation of finances and account, investments and properties, fixation of emoluments and creation of perks, enforcement of discipline, appointment of examiners and any other matter pertaining to the functioning of the University. The Executive Council constitutes of the following:
- Vice Chancellor, SMVDU
- Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu
- Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir
- Dean of Students Welfare, SMVD University – (Ex-officio Member)
- Dean, Faculty of Engineering, SMVD University – (for a period of two years w.e.f. 28/07/2023)
- Dean, Faculty of Management, SMVD University – (for a period of two years w.e.f. 28/07/2023)
- Head, School of Computer Science & Engineering, SMVD University – (for a period of two years w.e.f. 28/07/2023)
- Head, School of Energy Management, SMVD University – (for a period of two years w.e.f. 28/07/2023)
- Nominees of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) as nominated by Chairman, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for a period of three years w.e.f. 25/07/2023:
a) Prof. Pankaj Chandra, Vice Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Management, Ahmedabad University.
b) Prof. A.S.K. Sinha, Director, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi
c) Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, Director, IIT, Jammu. - Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, Secretary to Hon’ble Chancellor – Permanent Invitee (Ex-officio)
- Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB – Permanent Invitee (Ex-officio)
- Registrar, SMVDU – (Secretary)