The University of Kashmir, whose main campus is located at Hazratbal here, already has two off-site campuses in Baramulla and Anantnag districts.
Kargil will be the fourth off-site campus of the university after the foundation stone for the Leh campus was laid yesterday.
Both the new campuses -- Leh and Kargil -- are in the mountainous Ladakh region.
The Governor said the satellite campuses, particularly those located in remote areas, "are important to give a fillip to the attainment of educational goals".
"This will also provide opportunity to young talent to pursue higher educational goals without having to incur large expenditure and face difficulties in having to move away from their native places," he said.
The Chief Minister said the decision to establish satellite campuses in the remote areas is aimed at reaching out to the talent all across the state and giving them an opportunity to prove their ability.
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The foundation of the Kargil campus was laid at Khumbathang near Saliskote in Kargil district.
Omar said his government would ensure that higher education was accessible to students in remote areas.
"My government has flagged the education sector as one of the most important areas in the state's development policy," he said.