Manipal University: Bestowing Education from the Peak
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The vision of the University is to be a “Global Leader in Higher Education and Human Development” by providing excellent ambience to enhance the teaching-learning experience and to promote creativity, research and innovation.  

Established in 2011, Manipal University Jaipur is a new generation multi-disciplinary university and a self-financed State Private University to redefine academic excellence in the region boasting of world class infrastructure. The institute embraces an environment of teaching and learning adequately with the perfect blend of innovative research programmes and practices. It has a dedicated and experienced faculty, state-of-the-art laboratories, excellent accommodation, along with a well-defined eco-system for extra and co-curricular activities. It is inspired by life and motivated to contribute its best in the most important aspects of one’s life by educating people.

At MUJ, the Faculty of Design (FoD) develops network and association with industry for students to help them blossom their “IDEAS” that can be further shaped for excellence. The institute conducts a fashion show named “SHOWCASE”, which displays the distinctive signature collection and eclectic pieces designed by the graduating students.

About the President

Professor Dr. Gopalkrishna Prabhu K is the President at Manipal University Jaipur. He has been associated with the Manipal Group for over two decades in various academic and leadership positions. He has pursued his Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering and further went ahead to complete his M.Tech degree in Biomedical Engineering and PhD. Initially, he joined MIT as a lecturer and since then, he has served the institute in various capacities such as Head of the Department, Associate Director, Director, Deputy Registrar, Registrar, and Pro Vice Chancellor. His dedicated-self and principled work ethical approach has won him the honor of national accolade- “Shri Shyam Lal Saxena Memorial Award” and “Udupi District Kannada Rajyostava Award 2017”. As President, he stands strong to execute the best possible action plan, keeping in mind the ideal, vision, and mission of the organization.

Exceptional Facilities to Nurture Students

Manipal University has best-in-class resources and offers career-oriented courses at all levels, i.e. UG, PG and Doctoral across diverse streams of Engineering, Management, Architecture, Law, Design, Fine Arts, Fashion & Jewelry and many more. Currently there are more than 8000 students and a highly qualified faculty of 475 members, who are the assets of the university.  The university has a well stacked library with around 50,000 books and has added an extra touch by incorporating e-books and e-journals. Being the first digital campus of the country, MUJ provides online academic information and support to students through Academic Management System (DMS). It has also implemented Microsoft dynamic ERP and integrated all verticals online. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled and is under 100% surveillance through more than 1000 CCTV cameras. MUJ has a Solar Power Plant of 1500 KW installed on the roof-top of the buildings in the campus.

The university has set up an entrepreneurship cell wherein student and faculty learn about innovation, incubation, technology transfer, patenting and IPR. MUJ students have opened new doors of opportunities for themselves by successfully running startups to give shape to their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs. The University has been selected for establishing Atal Incubation Centre as part of NITI Ayog’s Atal Incubation mission and has also signed MoU with National Skill Development Corporation. The university bestows utmost offerings to students to excel to their maximum potential. Be it industry supported laboratories or high computing amenities or giving student worthy placements, the institute is working according to the need of the hour. The University reviews the curriculum constantly and revision is done to reflect the latest international trends.

It offers various scholarships to meritorious students/ national/state level sportsperson/ local region students/ differently abled students and wards of single mother. The scholarships are provided by MUJ out of a corpus of Rs 3.0 cr. each year. The Central/ State Government scholarships are separate and are offered to students by registering through portal.  MUJ has  signed  around hundred MoUs  with  reputed  National  and  International  Academic Institutions  &  Industries  to  provide  its  students  international  exposure  and  job opportunities at global level.

The training and placement cell at MUJ is an effective institutional arrangement primarily aimed to train and place both U.G. and P.G final year students in the corporates all over world. It is a holistic platform that guides students towards a successful and rewarding career through commitment, assertiveness, and complete involvement.

Winning Prestigious Honors

MUJ won many awards and recognitions in a short span of time, some of the awards are GRIHA five star rating conferred by MNRE, Govt. of India, and LEED INDIA- PLATINUM rating for Energy Conservation and Environment Design, Digital India – Smart Campus, Best University Campus, Outstanding Contribution to Digital India, Best upcoming B school, Best Campus management solution providers, and Asia higher education award. At All India level, the university has been declared the 4th cleanest residential university campus as part of the Swachhta ranking-2018 by MHRD recently.

Words of Trust

MUJ has a well-connected alumni network and well defined alumni portal for communication.  The Alumni cell was established in 2015 and has a membership of more than 2000 alumni, majority of them are well placed and a few have started their own enterprises. Annual meet of the alumni is a regular feature, where the current students interact with them for professional guidance.

–  Tejasvi Mishra, B.Tech.-Automobile (2012-16)

Manipal University Jaipur – Giving Wings to Imaginations!!!

I feel grateful to Automobile Engineering department, MUJ for arming me with skills and values that would help me realize my aims and ambitions in the Automobile Industry. Best wishes and sincere regards for my Alma Mater. 

–  Sameer Kumar Misra, B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering (2012-16)

MUJ with its experienced faculties gives independence to learn professional skills and sufficient exposure in its vibrant campus environment. I would love to relive the four years spent here.

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