Manipal University Jaipur

Manipal University Jaipur
Motto Advancement of high quality education and research covering all areas of knowledge.
Motto in English
 Inspired By Life
Type Private, Education and Research Institution
Established 2011
Chairman Padma Bhushan Dr. Ramdas M Pai
Provost Dr. Awadesh Kumar
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sandeep Sancheti
Director Dr. N.K Garg
Location Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
26°50′35″N 75°33′54″E / 26.843°N 75.565°E / 26.843; 75.565Coordinates: 26°50′35″N 75°33′54″E / 26.843°N 75.565°E / 26.843; 75.565
Campus Main – Spread over 154 acres (0.62 km2)
Sports field sports,football,hockey,basketball,badminton,chess,lawn tennis,table tennis,volleyball,cricket,etc.
Nickname MUJ
Affiliations UGC, COA, BCI
Website www.jaipur.manipal.edu

Manipal University Jaipur is a private university. It is the fifth University established under Manipal Group. As a respect to the invitation by the Govt. of Rajasthan to give Rajasthan a multi disciplinary exposure through a private university in the province.[1] Various courses and programs are being offered by the university like Engineering, Medical, Hospitality, Allied Health, Management, Communication, Jewellery Management etc. to enhance the interest of students in all fields. The university is located near Dehmi Kalan village, Tehsil Sanganer, Jaipur district. It is recognized by UGC as a private university under section 3 of UGC Act 1956.[2][3]

History

The establishment of this new university was done in year 2011 keeping in mind the growing interest of students in all disciples making it a private multi disciplinary university in the state. Manipal University Group began by starting a medical college named Kasturba Medical College in 1953. The story continued by establishing engineering colleges, dental colleges, pharmacy and other various colleges under affiliation of different universities in 1957. The current President and Chancellor of the University is Padma Bhushan Dr Ramdas M Pai.[4] The Ministry of Human Resources Development,Government of India, under the 1956 UGC Act, Section 3 gave MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education) was given a status of a deemed university during the time when the existence of professional institutions was limited to five. Today, the empire consists of 20 institutes including medical, dental,allied health, architecture, engineering, pharmacy, management, nursing,communication, hotel management,information science, biotechnology etc., offering Bachelors’, Masters’ and Doctoral degrees in all such disciples. Education is being provided to over 17,000 students in the University and its constituents. Universities Alumni base is of over 65,000 including students all over the world. Manipal University has gone international with branch campuses at Malaysia, Dubai and Antigua in the Caribbean Island and also some domestic campuses at Bangalore and Sikkim which even gives the facility of distance education.

Campus & Location

The location of Manipal University Jaipur is near Dehmi Kalan village, Tehsil Sanganer, Jaipur. About 121 acres (0.49 km2) of land is approved by The Government of Rajasthan for the establishment of the campus at outskirts of Jaipur. It is built on land of 154 acres which is fully WiFi enabled.

Programs Offered

Various courses offered are as follows:[1]

International Collaborations

Manipal University Jaipur(MUJ) has also joined its hands with International institutions.

Some MOUs

MUJ has signed MOU with n + i, a network of seventy frontline French Institutions. It enables students to do their project work/ training at any of these institutions in France and have an international experience. Interested UG/ PG students may visit[17] to learn about various institutions, programmes offered by them, scholarships/ financial incentives available and the application procedure. One may also focus on funding opportunities by Indian Institutions/ industries to support the project work.

Collaboration with cima is intended to connect our B.Com & BBA students with the world’s largest professional body of management accountants. It enables students to use the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation and be part of a truly global network.[18] Students will learn the various skills for strategic advice, risk management and decision making. As professionally trained Management Accountants, they will be capable of advising on business strategy and risk management as well as develop a more rewarding career for themselves. CIMA offers five levels of courses. It is desirable that students complete all levels and become a members the international professional body yet students have the option to exit the course on completion of each level. CIMA accordingly awards certificates to the students on successful completion of the prescribed papers at each level.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a professional association with its corporate office in New York City and its operations center in Piscataway, New Jersey. It was formed in 1963 from the amalgamation of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers. Today it is the world's largest association of technical professionals with more than 400,000 members in chapters around the world. Its objectives are the educational and technical advancement of electrical and electronic engineering, telecommunications, computer engineering and allied disciplines.

IEEE-MUJ is the student Branch of IEEE Coordinated by the Students.

The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)[19] founded in 1948 at Imperial College, London is an independent, non-profit and non-political organization for operational and consultative relationship with several agencies of United Nations. With headquarter at Austria, it has presently grown to include over 85 countries. Annually IASETE exchange more than 6000 students, playing a key role in the professional growth and development of students. The international organization focuses on exchanging students for technical work experience abroad. Students gain relevant technical training lasting from 4 weeks to 18 months. IAESTE aims to connect students with real work environment, industries, research institutes, employers, consulting firms and laboratories in foreign countries. It provides university students with technical experience and culturally enriches them and their host communities.

IAESTE LC MUJ[20] is the local association body of IAESTE INDIA run by a student governing body.[21]

Infrastructure

Campus Facilities

1. WiFi enabled campus. 2. Centralized air-conditioned buildings. 3. Bus transport facilities to Jaipur City. 4. Gymnasium. 5. Prepaid mess facility. 6. Basketball court. 7. Cricket and football ground. 8. Volleyball and Lawn Tennis courts. 9. Cafeteria. 10. Badminton Court. 11. Central Library. 12. Tie Up with Manipal Hospital for Medical emergencies 13. Medical facilities at campus [22]

Central Library

A planned central library is built in an area of 10,000 Sq. Mts. having a seating capacity of 2000 students.

Hostels

Hostels on single and twin sharing basis are situated just opposite to the college campus. They are centrally Air-conditioned and have separate accommodation for boys and girls.[23][24]

Transport Facility

Manipal University Jaipur also provides transportation facility for students and staff from Jaipur and near by areas

Campus Life

Student Clubs

There are various club.

Annual Magazine & Editorial Board

Apart from these clubs, the university has an annual magazine published by an in house Editorial Board (EdBoard MUJ).

Sports and Games

A Department of Physical Education has been established at MUJ for organizing sports and games events at Inter-collegiate, Inter-University, district, state and national levels to encourage athletes and athleticism.

A good infrastructure has also been established in place to host outdoor Games like Cricket, Tennis, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, and Hockey. Indoor infrastructure like gyms, Shuttle badminton with wooden flooring, courts/facilities for Squash, Table Tennis, Chess, Carom etc. will also be ready in due time.

Necessary planning for Swimming-pools and Basketball courts with Flood-lights has also been done.


Tech.ideate

Annual technical festival of MUJ


Oneiros

Annual cultural festival of MUJ

References

  1. 1 2 Tejaswi, Mini Joseph. "First campus of Manipal university gets Rajasthan government's clearance". Indiatimes.com. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  2. ↑ "UGC Act-1956" (PDF). mhrd.gov.in/. Secretary, University Grants Commission. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  3. ↑ UGC Rules
  4. ↑ "Padma Awards 2011: The winners". Rediff.com. Retrieved January 26, 2011.
  5. ↑ B.Tech Courses, M.Tech Courses and B.Tech Lateral Entry in Manipal University Jaipur
  6. ↑ Bachelor in Hotel Management Courses
  7. ↑ Social Science Course in Bachelor and Master of Arts Courses
  8. ↑ TAPMI School of Business, Jaipur
  9. ↑ Computer Bachelor and Master in Computer Application at Manipal University Jaipur
  10. ↑ B.Com and M.Com Courses
  11. ↑ Graduate and Master Degree Programs in Science
  12. ↑ Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, BAJC course
  13. ↑ Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
  14. ↑ Bachelor of Planning
  15. ↑ Bachelor of Fashion Design
  16. ↑ Bachelor of Jewellery Design
  17. ↑ MUJ has signed MOU with n + i, a network of seventy frontline French Institutions.
  18. ↑ cima Wikipedia
  19. ↑ IAESTE
  20. ↑ IAESTE MUJ
  21. ↑ IAESTE Wikipedia
  22. ↑ facilities, Infrastructure. "Manipal University Jaipur".
  23. ↑ Hostels, Infrastructure. "Manipal university jaipur".
  24. ↑ Kamath, Vinay. "No more grubby rooms; Manipal group builds plush student hostels". Thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
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