Manav Rachna Educational Institutions: Interview with Dr. Gauri Bhasin, Chief Operating Officer MRVPL

Established in 1997, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions offer education in various fields, including Engineering, Management, Psychology, Economics, Computer Applications, Humanities, Education, Law, Interior Design, Commerce, Business Studies, and more. Manav Rachna University (MRU), Manav Rachna Dental College (MRDC), and Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies (MRIIRS), which are a part of MREI, have been awarded the NAAC ‘A++’ grade.

In this interview with Dr. Gauri Bhasin, Chief Operating Officer, MRVPL, and Executive Director-Marketing, Admissions, Learning & Development, MREI. Careers360 shares various details about the Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, vision, mission, admission process, placements, facilities, etc. Dr. Gauri Bhasin also answers students queries related to MREI student life. To know more about Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, read the complete interview of Dr. Gauri Bhasin with Careers360.

Careers360: Manav Rachna Educational Institutions were founded in 1997. Please share some details.

Answer: Manav Rachna Educational Institutions are world-class institutes that have been in existence for over 26 years, providing transformational education that is unparalleled. The group comprises Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, which is deemed to be a private university; Manav Rachna University, a state private university; and eight CBSE schools, such as Manav Rachna International Schools, which have a presence in different parts of the country, including Gurgaon, Faridabad, Mohali, Noida, and Ludhiana. Additionally, we have four Kunskapsskolan schools, which are our joint venture with Kunskapsskolan, Sweden. Recently, we have launched our IB curriculum. The group's existence is driven by a purpose - to create better human beings.

Speaking about stature, Manav Rachna is the only private university with NAAC A++ accreditation. Not only in the academic sphere, but also in the holistic sphere, Manav Rachna has left strong footprints in every aspect. To mention a recent achievement, we received a national award from the President of the country for our significant contribution to sports. Manav Rachna takes pride in its alumni base of 37,000+ spread all across the globe. We are deeply committed to research and have acquired more than 534 patents and research papers.

Careers360: Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies is a deemed university while Manav Rachna University is a private university. Can you talk about their unique factors?

Answer: Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies is deemed to be a private university, offering various domains through different schools, including the School of Engineering, School of Design, School of Media and Studies, School of Dental Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, and more. The university's uniqueness lies in its accreditation with NAAC A++ and its QS ranking for excellence, NIRF Ranking, and many more achievements. The pedagogy of MRIIRS aims to produce professionals who are exceptional and industry-ready, bridging the gap between industry and academia. Real-time mentoring by industry experts is one of the university's notable features. The strategic mentoring board, headed by industry stalwarts like Mr. S.Y. Siddiqui, Chief Mentor at Maruti Suzuki, Mr. Rajeev Dubey, Group President of (HR & Corporate Services) & Chief Executive Officer (After-Market & Corporate Services) at Mahindra & Mahindra Limited and many more, is a unique proposition for the School of Management.

On the other hand, Manav Rachna University is a leading state private university established by the Haryana State Legislature Act No. 26 of 2014, and it operates under section 2(f) of the UGC Act 1956. The university provides exclusive provisions like moot court for law students to ensure they are industry-ready. Moreover, the School of Law has an advisory board headed by the former Chief Justice of India, Shri U. U. Lalit. Additionally, the New Gen IEDC provides government-funded seed capital to deserving students for their startup ideas presented in the forum.

Careers360: What are the admission parameters followed at Manav Rachana?

Answer: The Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test has been in existence for quite a long time. This comprehensive selection criterion includes a proctored aptitude test lasting for 90 minutes. Students have the option of appearing for the test physically at any of our centers across the country. The test is followed by a group discussion and personal interview. Based on the merit list, students are awarded scholarships, which may cover up to 100% of tuition fees. Additionally, the university accepts national scores from exams such as JEE/ SAT/ CUET/ MRNAT/ CAT/ NEET for scholarship consideration.

Careers360: Accreditations mean quality checks and parameters for every institute. Can you give details of the accreditation of Manav Rachana?

Answer: Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies is the only private university in Delhi-NCR with NAAC A++ accreditation. It has entered the QS University Rankings Asia 2023 and secured a place based on the quality maintained in academics, faculty-student ratio, international faculty ratio, international student ratio, and international research network. The university holds a QS 4-star rating, which is the highest in India.

Now, moving on to Manav Rachna University, the institution prides itself on its QS I-Gauge Diamond rating for teaching and learning, faculty quality, facilities, and social responsibility. It also holds the QS I-Gauge Platinum rating for employability and academic development. Additionally, the university is accredited by AICTE, NBA (National Board of Accreditation), and UGC.

Careers360: Please describe the campuses and facilities that students can look forward to at Manav Rachana?

Answer: Along with state-of-the-art infrastructure, Manav Rachna offers fantastic facilities for its students, with 25+ Centers of Excellence in collaboration with leading industry giants. MREI caters to every professional of the modern world. We have tie-ups with industry leaders such as Xebia and Microsoft, as well as with Springer Nature’s Academic Research Labs for innovative geniuses. On one hand, there is a Center of Excellence in culinary arts, and on the other, we have the Mitsubishi Electric Advanced Factory Automation Labs – just to mention a few. Moreover, we boast a well-equipped sports and science center that has produced many Olympic-level players over the years.

MREI provides both on-campus and off-campus well-furnished hostel accommodations for boys and girls, offering single, double, and triple rooms with all modern amenities, making it comfortable for students to stay away from home.

Careers360: Could you throw light on the knowledge partners and their roles? How do they play a role in developing the course and the curriculum?

Answer: MREI has tie-ups with experts from the industry, who offer valuable industry-aligned mentoring to our students. Some of our partners include Daikin, Xebia, Microsoft, Infosys, Honda, Mitsubishi, Intel, Sony, and many more. Additionally, the Manav Rachna campus offers International pathway programs with universities in the UK, USA, Australia, and Canada. We also take pride in having 84+ International collaborations with universities such as Western Sydney, Purdue University, the University of Nottingham, Auckland Institute of Studies, and many more.

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Careers360: Technology advancement is by leaps and bounds. How does the university keep measures to ensure that the students study the most up-to-date curriculum?

Answer: Manav Rachna Educational Institutions have teamed up with various educational giants, including LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, Coursera, Microsoft, and many more, to keep our curriculum up to date and in alignment with the latest advancements.

Careers360: There is a perceived gap between the industry needs and the students that pass out. How is this gap narrowed down? How does the university take care of the practical aspects of learning?

Answer: There is a huge gap between what educational institutes are producing and what the industry demands, and that has been our primary focus for over a decade. We are now delighted with the curriculum we have built for all the domains of our 100+ undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Working closely with industry giants, we ensure that the curriculum aligns perfectly with industrial demands and incorporates the latest specializations that will be relevant 5 to 10 years down the line, preparing our graduates from the start itself.

To support our students, we have two dedicated groups working with them right from day one. The first one is the Career Development Centre (CDC), responsible for developing the employability skills of students. CDC works on five key aspects of each individual, including their personality, interests, aptitude, and acumen, while polishing their soft and hard skills to bring out the best professionals in them.

Additionally, we have an Entrepreneurship Cell that encourages students' business abilities, and a Corporate Research Centre that focuses on student placements, ensuring a well-guided journey from the beginning.

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Question: Please give details of the internship and the latest statistics on this aspects?

Answer: From class nine itself, we provide internship opportunities to our school students in collaboration with industry tie-ups. Specifically, if I talk about the UG programs, we have been successful in offering 100% internship opportunities in domains such as Culinary Arts, Management, Design, Engineering, and more. Out of these, 80% are paid internships, with the highest monthly internship paying Rs. 1,00,000.

Question: Can you give the latest placement Statistics (top recruiters, salary details and roles as well as areas of placements?

Answer: We have achieved 100% placement for our management students. Speaking of the highest placement package of the season, it was Rs 54 lakhs offered to the School of Engineering for the position of UI designer, followed by Rs 30 lakhs offered by Handout for the engineering domain. Other placement packages include Rs 25 lakhs offered by Techon as an associate software engineer, followed by Rs 19.8 lakhs by AIW, Rs 18 lakhs by Dozo, and many more. Additionally, very recently, one of our students has also secured a Rs 55 LPA package.

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Question: Any message for prospective students?

Answer: I want to congratulate all the class 12 pass-outs. We are here to support you in every possible way. If you are yet to make a decision on your career choice, please feel free to reach out to our career bench. You can also opt for a free psychometric assessment, mindfully created to provide insights into your top five career choices. The test is available free of cost on our website under the name 'Career Path Navigated.' If needed, you can also have one-on-one counselling with our career advisors.

Moreover, we offer special scholarships to economically weaker sections, and if you are a meritorious student, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We also have special scholarships for single girl children. For further assistance, you can visit our website.

Lastly, I believe the keys to your future lie in your determination, focus, vision, and perseverance.

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