Manipal University Jaipur

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), India is a co-educational, residential, private research university located in the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. It is the fifth university established by Manipal Global Education Services. Courses and programs offered by the university are in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Humanities, Journalism and Mass Communication, Basic Sciences, Law, Commerce, Computer Applications, and Management

Manipal University, Jaipur
Motto in English
Inspired By Life
TypePrivate
Established2011
ChancellorK Ramnarayan
PresidentGK Prabhu
Location
Jaipur
,
Rajasthan
,
India
CampusRural
AffiliationsUGC, AIU, COA, BCI, AICTE, [NAAC A+ Grade]
Websitejaipur.manipal.edu

The campus of the institute has a total land area of 122 acres, with the constructed area of 2.47 million sq ft.; it was the first university in Rajasthan to be accredited as A+ (3.28) grade by NAAC

The University has set up an Entrepreneurship Cell and provides generous support for startups, Incubation Centre-Manipal University Jaipur (AIC-MUJ) is an initiative of MUJ & Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, AIC- MUJ is established to cater & nurture innovation and thrives to provide support an ecosystem for better growth of the start-ups. In addition, MUJ has also signed MOU with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for imparting skill based training to the students and to improve their employability.

To support state and local region students from nearby villages, Rajasthan Merit Scholarship and Local Region Scholarship are also offered by the University every year.

The current president and chancellor of the university is Ramdas Pai.[1]

History

The Manipal Education Group includes five Universities: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE, Karnataka), Sikkim Manipal University (Sikkim), American University of Antigua (Caribbean Islands), Manipal International University (Malaysia) and Manipal University Jaipur (Jaipur).

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) was launched in 2011 on an invitation from the Government of Rajasthan, as a self-financed State University.

Recognition and Accreditations

Manipal University Jaipur (Rajasthan) has been established by an Act  (No. 21 of  2011) of  State Legislature of Rajasthan as a State Private University as specified by the UGC under section 22 of the UGC Act 1956.

The campus of Manipal University Jaipur.
University rankings
General – India
NIRF (Universities) (2020)[2]151-200

Awards

2019 AWARDS

  • NIRF Ranking in the band of 151-200 under the category of University ranking by MHRD, Govt. of India.
  • Four Star Ranking by MHRD, Govt. of India for promoting innovation and start-ups in the campus during the academic year 2018-19.
  • Ranked fourth in the Swachh Ranking Campus 2019 of Higher Educational Institutions under the Residential Universities-UGC category by MHRD, Govt. of India.
  • TAPMI School of Business (TSB) received Dewang Mehta National Education Award for Best B School 2019.
  • Ranked 6th in Outlook - ICARE India University Rankings 2019 under the category of Top 25 Young Universities.
  • Ranked 9th in Outlook - ICARE India University Rankings 2019 under the category of Top 50 Private State Universities.
  • Ranked 64th in The Week-Hansa Research Survey 2019 for India’s Best Universities by THE WEEK.

2018 AWARDS

  • Top Multidisciplinary Universities – North India Zone – 22nd Rank by The WEEK
  • Top Private & Deemed Multidisciplinary Universities – All India -  21st Rank by The WEEK

2017 AWARDS

  • Top Private & Deemed Multidisciplinary Universities – North India -  7th Rank by The WEEK
  • NIRF Ranking between 151-200 by MHRD, Govt. of India

2016 AWARDS

  • LEED INDIA- PLATINUM rating for Energy Conservation and Environment Design 2016.  National Awards of Excellence by ASSOCHAM India in New Delhi as part of Higher Education Summit
  • Outstanding Contribution to Digital India Award, by The Economic Times
  • MUJ is part of the Manipal Consortium, ranked 1st in India and 100th in BRICs

2015 AWARDS

  • Academic and Administrative Buildings, MUJ awarded 5-Star ratings by GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) making us the 'First University in the country to receive this honour
  • Award of Excellence in the field of e-Governance by Economic Times, August, 2015.
  • 1st Among Private Universities of Rajasthan by Dialogue India Academia Conclave
  • First Smart Campus for being pioneers and architects of India’s digital transformation by NDTV and CISCO.
  • National Education Excellence ASSOCHAM Award under the category 'Best University Campus'
  • Indo Global Architecture Education Excellence Award, December 2015
  • Best B School Award, by BSA and Dewang Mehta National Education Awards
  • Recognized as eGov Campus by Economic Times, August 2015
  • Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modi praised Mr Akshay Saini, student of B. Tech CSE for the animation walk through of Skill India Portal developed by Mr Akshay
  • Limca Book of Records National Record- 25 students and five chefs of School of Hotel Management prepared the heaviest 87 kg Gateaux Ananas.  

2014 AWARDS

  • Recognized centre for QEEE under MHRD initiatives
  • Recognized  as eGov Campus by NIC of Government of India

2013 AWARDS

  • Recognized  as the Leading University of the region by Hindustan Times, December 2013

International collaborations

n + i

Manipal University Jaipur has signed an MOU with n + i, a network of 70 French Institutions. It enables students to gain experience at any of these institutions in France. Interested students may learn about institutions, programmes offered by them, scholarships available and the application procedure. Students may also focus on funding opportunities by Indian institutions to support the project work.[3]

ACCA

The university has academic collaboration with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK. In this program, the student will have the option of obtaining an ACCA qualification along with graduate degree of B.Com (Hons.) Accounting.

CIMA

Collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in the United Kingdom is intended to connect the B.Com and 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 global network.

CIMA offers five levels of courses. Students must complete all levels to become a member of the international professional body; students have the option to exit the course on completion of each level. CIMA awards certificates according to the students' successful completion of the prescribed papers at each level.

IAESTE

The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE),[4] founded in 1948 at Imperial College London is an independent, non-profit and non-political organization for operational and consultative relationship with agencies of the United Nations. With headquarters in Austria, it has a presence in over 85 countries. Annually, IASETE exchanges more than 6,000 students, playing a role in the 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 LC MUJ[5] is the local association body of IAESTE India run by a student governing body.[6]

Student life

TEDx Manipal University Jaipur

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection.

TEDx Manipal University Jaipur is one of the biggest TEDx conferences in Rajasthan. Organised by the students, the event takes place on a licence granted by TED, a non-profit organisation. Speakers at the university include Shekhar Ravjiani, Saroj Khan, Athar Aamir Khan, Dolly Singh, Manvendra Singh Gohil, Ravi Jhankal, Asif Basra, Gaurav Taneja and Abhinav Mahajan.

Startups

In MUJ the Startup Culture by ECell MUJ has been most profound and have made the grounds for most promising startups in Manipal University Jaipur like Piltover Technologies and Mext. These are the startups which have been mostly on the face of Rajasthan and India have won many competitions.

Magazine

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 participation. Good infrastructure has been established to host outdoor games like cricket, tennis, basketball, boxing, football, volleyball and badminton. The necessary planning for swimming-pools and basketball courts with proper flood-lights has also been done.

There also exists a 400m Track for Athletes.

References
  1. "Padma Awards 2011: The winners". Rediff.com. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
  2. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
  3. "nplusi.com". www.nplusi.com.
  4. Lab, Bamboo. "IAESTE". iaeste.org.
  5. "IAESTE MUJ". www.iaestemuj.in.
  6. International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience
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