We offer state-of-the-art labs and research facilities at MUJ - GK Prabhu

We offer state-of-the-art labs and research facilities at MUJ - GK Prabhu

Updated on Sep 07, 2020 06:23 PM IST | #Manipal University, Jaipur

Manipal Education Group is not a new name which needs an introduction to get familiar with. The group has been offering an array of educational programmes over the last 67 years, with campuses in Manipal, Sikkim and Jaipur. The Jaipur campus, being the youngest, was established in the year 2011. Since the Manipal University Jaipur has been offering educational services for the last 9 years, Careers360 interacted with GK Prabhu, President, Manipal University Jaipur on matters related to admission procedure, courses being offered, the university’s industry connect, internships, placements and more.

We offer state-of-the-art labs and research facilities at MUJ - GK Prabhu
We offer state-of-the-art labs and research facilities at MUJ - GK Prabhu

Excerpts from the interview:

Q1. Tell us something about the institute; when it was set up, its vision and mission.

GK Prabhu: The Manipal Education Group, with its heritage of excellence in higher education for over 67 years, launched Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) in the year 2011. MUJ was established on an invitation from the Government of Rajasthan, as a self-financed state university and is redefining academic excellence in the region.

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Our vision is to be “Global Leader in Higher Education and Human Development”, while our mission is broadly divided into three parts-

1. Be the most preferred University for Innovation and Interdisciplinary learning.

2. Foster academic research and professional excellence in all domains.

3. Transferring young minds into competent professionals with good human values.

Q2. Tell us something about the admission process.

GK Prabhu: Our admission procedure is different for engineering and non-engineering programmes. In engineering streams, we offer B.Tech. and M.Tech. and the following is the eligibility criteria for admission-

  • B.Tech programmes

  1. MET rank holders

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The candidate must have passed 10+2 or A Level or IB or American 12th grade or equivalent examination with Physics, Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects, along with anyone of Chemistry or Computer Science or Biotechnology or Biology or Statistics or Engineering Drawing as optional subject for admission to B Tech, with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Mathematics and the optional subject, put together. Admissions are done on the basis of rank in the Manipal Entrance Test (MET).

  1. Direct Admission

For direct admission (in branches where seats are likely to remain vacant) the following candidates will be eligible:

All remaining MET 2020 rank holders, i.e., those who did not/could not come for counselling

or

All students who have a JEE rank and have qualified for JEE Advanced in that year

or

All other students with Physics, Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects and who have 50% or equivalent (in PMX subjects) in their 12th std. (where X could be Chemistry/Computers Science/ Biotechnology/Biology/Statistics/ Engineering Drawing).

  1. B.Tech (Lateral Entry)

Candidates are admitted directly to the second year, who have passed 3-year diploma in the relevant field of Engineering/BSc. (PCM) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate can apply for Lateral Entry to B Tech programmes.

  • M.Tech Programmes

Admissions are given as per the eligibility criteria: Click here to know eligibility

  • Non-Engineering Programmes

Admissions are given as per the eligibility criteria - Click here to know eligibility

Q3. What kind of infrastructure can students expect at the institute? Please elaborate.

GK Prabhu: MUJ has a total land area of 122 acres, with a constructed area of 2.47 million sq ft. The university boasts of the best-in-class infrastructure, including the state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. The university has good infrastructure facilities with adequate ICT & Wi-Fi enabled classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, studio for architecture and fine arts, media labs, and language lab etc. To foster practical knowledge the university has state-of-the-art well-equipped laboratories with some of the laboratories established in collaboration with corporates like C-DAC, Bosch, Siemens, Rexroth, etc. The university also has a supercomputing facility with PARAM-SHAVAK. Classrooms, offices, and hostels are air-conditioned and the entire campus is empowered by solar energy, protected with fire alarm and round the clock security services, covered by CCTVs with the monitoring centre.

The university has both indoor and outdoor sports grounds, common rooms for boys and girls, multimedia auditoriums and amphitheaters. The university has good facilities for outdoor sports and games like football, cricket, hockey, basketball, volleyball, tennis, squash, and tracks for athletes. Indoor facilities include state-of-the-art gymnasium, badminton, table tennis and carom-chess hall etc. The university provides individual coaches for all sports, financial assistance along with necessary equipment to meet international standards. The university has got name and fame in the international arena with the performance of students, especially in shooting and archery. The university has also organised various sports tournaments, yoga workshops, fitness Programs.

Our library is automated through EASYLIB library management software with barcode technology and further upgraded with RFID Technology with KOHA library management software. The library also has e-data resources and e-books. We also have membership with DELNET, Indian Academy of Social Sciences, e-Shodhsindhu, and MOUs with Shodhganga, INFLIBNET and an institutional member in National Digital Library (NDL) of India.

Q4. A lot of stress has been given with regards to interaction with the industry as well as companies that recruit. What are the steps being taken by the institute in this direction?

GK Prabhu: MUJ has excellent national & international tie-ups to provide its students and faculty members exposure to national & international work environments, industries, research institutes, consulting firms and laboratories. Students get opportunities to fulfil their aspirations through more than 100 Memorandum of Understanding and Agreements (MoU/MoAs) signed by MUJ with universities and institutes from USA, Canada, UK, France, Australia, Russia, Malaysia, Germany, New Zealand, Portugal, etc.. Also, the university has collaborations with 22 national partners, which include few IITs and NITs. We also support local student committee of The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) for internationalisation initiative.

Q5. Internships are now mandatory as per AICTE guidelines. Does the institute help students with this? If yes, how?

GK Prabhu: Directorate of Corporate Relation & Placement at Manipal University Jaipur facilitates the process of placement of students passing out from the institute besides collaborating with leading organisations and institutes in setting up of internship and training programme of students. The directorate guides first-year students in designing their career growth through an Induction session to know more about their strengths & weaknesses, plans & activities, placement briefings & career preferences. In the second year, students are provided opportunities of various hackathons for internships, pre-placement offers, higher-end packages & dream company offers. In the third-year, students are prepared for placements & we make them connect with industries for internships. Students are provided opportunities and guidance through Campus to Corporate connect programme for direct interaction with top companies HRs, soft skills training, career development programs, sessions for higher education & career counselling. Finally, in the final year the directorate facilitates students with best placement and higher education opportunities as per their interest.

Q6. Can you please share details if there is any collaboration with universities abroad?

GK Prabhu: MUJ has over 100 Memorandum of Understanding and Agreements (MoU/MoAs) signed with universities and institutes from USA, UK, France, Australia, Russia, Malaysia, Germany, Uzbek, Kazak, New Zealand, Portugal, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Nepal, Poland, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Ukraine, UAE and Thailand etc.

Q7. Please share placement statistics with information on the average package, highest and lowest package, number of students placed and details of companies that have recruited.

GK Prabhu: Students of MUJ have been receiving job offers from prominent recruiters like Microsoft, Dell, Accenture, Capgemini, Philips, Mindtree etc. with the highest and average packages offered in the year 2019-20 being Rs 42 lakh and Rs 6.02 lakh, respectively.

Some of our top recruiters are:

American Express, Microsoft, Dell, Accenture, Philips, Goldman Sachs, Capgemini, Erricson, UNO Minda, Cadence, TATA Power, SAP Labs, RIL, Birla Soft, MindTree, Wipro, Amazon, Infosys, UltraTech Cement, Synopsys, National Instruments, LogMeIn, BristleCone - A Mahindra Group, TCS, HSC, Just Dial, Hexaware, MetaCube TEKSystems, HPE, ZS Associates, Abyeti, Value Labs, Mu Sigma, Lido, Health Kart, Celebal, Anglo Eastern, Merkle Sokrati, True Chip, Elite Landbase, Cvent, Verzeo, E Infochip, Intellipaat, Secure Meters, Sopra Steria, Byju's, Naggaro, My Operator, Thrilophilia, NCR Corporation, HashedIn, Girnar Soft, Keyence, Nabler, DTO, Pinnacle Infotech, Extra Marks, MTX Group, Jaro, Trell, MAST, Talview (B.Tech), Zycus, Vidooly, Yamaha, Cloudera, Mahindra Comviva, Rockworth, Arcadis, Coal India (CIL), GlobalFoundries, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mercer Mttle, ICICI Bank, RDC Concrete, Delhivery, Quixote, naukri.com, Talview (MBA), Axis Bank (MBA), OMAX Auto etc.

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hi Aspirant,

The last date to book your slot for the entrance examination conducted by Manipal University for Phase 1 is April 9, 2025 . For Phase 2, the last date is May 4, 2025 .

Here is a step-by-step guide to help you book your slot.

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/met-slot-booking

Hello there,

With a 94 percentile in JEE Mains, you have several options:

  1. NITs : You may get branches like Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical in lower-ranked NITs, especially under the Home State Quota .

  2. IIITs : You could secure a seat in newer IIITs like IIIT Pune or IIIT Vadodara .

  3. State Government Colleges : Apply through state counseling for good chances, especially in non-circuit branches .

  4. Private Colleges : Institutions like VIT , SRM , and Manipal may offer opportunities based on your JEE score.

    Suggestion: Participate in JoSAA counseling and explore state and private universities for better chances of admission. Focus on branches like Mechanical , Civil , and Electrical .


    I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.





Hello Mohammad,

yes, Manipal Academy of Higher Education(MAHE) offers online postgraduate courses tailored for working professionals. These programs include an MBA with eight specializations, an M.Sc. in data science, and an M.Sc. in Business Analytics, all designed to provide flexibility and industry-relevant skills. eligibility typically requires a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks, some programs may also require relevant work.

You can still attend the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) phase 2 exam if you haven't attended previously. Here's what you need to know¹ ²:

- Application Form: The application form for phase 2 is available until April 30, 2025. You'll need to fill out the form and pay the prescribed fee.

- Exam Date: The MET phase 2 exam is scheduled for May 12, 2025.

- Additional Fees: If you've already applied for phase 1 and want to attend phase 2, you'll need to pay an additional fee of 1,400.

- Eligibility: Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria for the course you're applying to, which typically includes having 50% aggregate marks in your 12th standard or undergraduate degree.


To confirm the details and proceed, visit the official Manipal University website or contact their admissions helpline. Don't miss the application deadline for phase 2.

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