According to the order issued by GAD, Governor shall be the Chairman of the J&K State Higher Education Council in place of Chief Minister, J&K.

While as Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai shall be the Vice-chairman of the Council in place of Minister for Higher Education.

As per the order, the Minister of State for Higher Education shall be deemed to have been deleted from the composition of the J&K State Higher Education Council.