Union HRD Minister
Prakash Javadekar
This is a defining moment for MAHE, coming in its 25th year. The responsibilities attached to this coveted status are mammoth but not insurmountable: Vice Chancellor, Dr H. Vinod Bhat. The decision to pick Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal as an “Institute of Eminence” was received with jubilation here in the University. From the Chancellor to the students, all waiting with baited breath for the announcement, broke into celebrations on getting the news in a tweet from the Union HRD Minister Mr Prakash Javadekar on the morning of July 9, 2018. Incidentally, MAHE has the highest rank among private Indian universities in the QS Ranking. It was, indeed, a Red-Letter Day for the University. Chancellor, Dr Ramdas M Pai was extremely happy with Union HRD Ministry’s decision to select Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal as an Institute of Eminence. “The status thus acquired will serve as an inspiration for us to move forward with greater confidence and resolve to raise the standard of teaching and research to higher levels,” he said and added, “This development is a stepping stone for our University to earn prestige of being one among the top 200 universities in the world. We will direct our efforts to achieve this distinction and live up to the expectations of the Government of India. Welcoming the move to provide special status to the University, Pro Chancellor Dr H.S. Ballal said; “Despite India being the third largest education provider in the world, our universities are dismally placed in world rankings. I am glad that the HRD ministry has recognized our potential. It is a great moment, a great opportunity. We will grab the opportunity with both hands and work to ensure that we figure among the top 200 in the world in time to come”. The Vice Chancellor, Dr H. Vinod Bhat’s joy knew no bounds. He said, “This is a defining moment for MAHE, coming in its 25th year. The responsibilities attached to this coveted status are mammoth but not insurmountable. The expectations from the country by way of Excellence, Expansion and Equity; culminating in a leadership role on the global scenario, are to be addressed from now on”. He added; “What is exciting for me is the autonomy – the freedom to innovate, add new branches, partnerships with overseas universities etc. It will be very beneficial for students”. Even an NRI student who will be joining the MBBS course beginning August 1, 2018 was overjoyed. “I have chosen KMC Manipal for three reasons after considerable research,” said Sreeya Kilambi. “The emphasis on classroom education along with hands-on experience is truly good. The health sciences library is considered to be the best and biggest in Asia, and, KMC Manipal leaping seven ranks from 11th to the
fourth, was sort of decider for me. Personally I consider KMC Manipal to be the Harvard of Medical Schools in India,” said Sreeya. “Delighted to learn that Manipal Academy of Higher Education has been given the status of “Institute Of Eminence”. This is truly a well-deserved recognition for the outstanding calibre of higher education that the University has been imparting over the years and a tribute to the vision of its founder Dr TMA Pai,” said an alumnus of the University, Mr Banmali Agrawala, President Infrastructure And Defence & Aerospace, Tata Sons Limited. Another Alumnus, Sandeep Maini, Chairman Maini Group thrilled to hear the news commented; “It’s an extremely proud achievement for the University to have gained the recognition of Institution of Eminence. As an Alumnus of this prestigious institution which has shaped my life and career, it’s a matter of personal pride as well. "
Creating awareness on environment the MAHE way to reduce pollution
“We organize this programme every year to create awareness on protecting the environment and also to send the message across to everyone on the importance of maintaining a good environment.” Manipal Academy of Higher Education along with the schools of Academy of General Education and Dr TMA Foundation celebrated World Environment Day on Tuesday at the University campus here. Over a thousand students took part in a rally and the programme at KMC Greens. Forty saplings of flowering, fruit bearing and shade giving trees were planted around the Greens. Pro Chancellor, Dr H.S.Ballal flagged off the rally from the manipal.edu building and also planted a sapling. Welcoming the gathering Registrar, Dr Narayanan Sabhahit said, “This year the World Environment Day is particularly important as India is hosting it.” He added, “We organize this programme every year to create awareness on protecting the environment and also to send the message across to everyone on the importance of maintaining a good environment.” He also spoke briefly of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan held recently and its significance in raising awareness. Delivering the World Environment Day message, Pro Vice Chancellor, Health Sciences, Dr Poornima Baliga said, “This day is a wake-up call for all of us to create awareness on environment.” She told the audience about the initiatives of MAHE to protect the environment and minimize pollution. And, briefly dwelt on the theme for today, “Beat Plastic Pollution”. Director Student affairs, Dr Geetha Maiya gave the vote of thanks. Ashika a class IX student of Indrali English Medium School Kunjibettu, Udupi also gave short speech on World Environment Day. She said, “The all-embracing mother Earth has bequeathed on human beings some incredibly beautiful gifts of nature like rivers, mountains, forests and different natural resources. But, sadly, there is not part on the Earth left that has not been affected by our actions”. Mr Jai Vittal, Estate Officer who coordinated the programme today said, “This year we expect to plant 750 saplings on the campus.” Over a thousand students from AGE and Foundation schools and MAHE took part in the function today.
About us
Manipal Academy of Higher Education is synonymous with excellence in higher education. Over 28,000 students from 57 different nations live, learn and play in the sprawling University town, nestled on a plateau in Karnataka’s Udupi district. It also has nearly 2500 faculty and almost 10000 other support and service staff, who cater to the various professional institutions in health sciences, engineering, management, communication and humanities which dot the Wi-Fi-enabled campus. The University has off-campuses in Mangalore and Bangalore, and off-shore campuses in Dubai(UAE) and Melaka (Malaysia). The Mangalore campus offers medical, dental, and nursing programs. The Bangalore Campus offers programs in Regenerative Medicine. The Dubai campus offers programs in engineering, management and architecture, and the Melaka campus offers programs in medicine and dentistry. Every institute has world class facilities and pedagogy, which are constantly reviewed and upgraded to reflect the latest trends and developments in higher education.