Media Release

Mangaluru, May 17: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Mangaluru, an institution of eminence, deemed to be university, one of India's leading research focused educational institutions is set to host its 31st edition of convocation on May 17. The convocation aims to discuss various aspects of MAHE’s plan to align its academic approaches with the National Education Policy 2020.

The convocation ceremony will take place at Dr TMA Pai International Convention Centre, M G Road, Mangalore at 3.30 PM. Dr M K Ramesh, vice chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka will be the chief guest. Dr HS Ballal, pro-chancellor of MAHE, Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), vice chancellor of MAHE, Dr Dilip G Naik, pro vice chancellor, MAHE -Mangalore campus, Dr Narayana Sabhahit, pro vice chancellor – technology & science, MAHE, Dr Sharath K Rao, pro vice chancellor – health sciences, MAHE, Dr Niti Nipun Sharma, pro vice chancellor - strategy & planning, MAHE, Dr Madhu Veeraraghavan, pro vice chancellor – management, law, humanities & social sciences, MAHE, Dr Giridhar P Kini, registrar, MAHE will grace the event with their presence.

Dr Dilip G Naik, pro vice chancellor of MAHE, shared his sentiments and said, "I am genuinely delighted by the revival of the convocation in Mangaluru after a four-year hiatus caused by the disruptions in academic activities due to the pandemic. This day signifies the culmination of years of unwavering commitment, resilience, and academic endeavor. Our convocation stands as a testament to the steadfast dedication of both our esteemed teachers and our students—a celebration of their pursuit of excellence and personal growth."

The programme will begin by extending a warm welcome to all attendees, providing an insightful overview of the esteemed institution. The ceremony will include moments of recognition, such as the presentation of mementos, the awarding of gold medals, and the conferring of degrees and PhDs, underscoring the academic achievements of the graduating class. As graduates will take their solemn oath, the audience will witness the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

MAHE is recognized as a leading quality academic and education service provider and has significantly contributed to continuously improving the standards and penetration of higher education in India. The Manipal Academy of Higher Education has, as its genesis, an enthralling story of a genius, the late Dr T M A Pai who had the vision of making society rid of the three major ills of illiteracy, ill health, and poverty. It provides a great variety of graduate and postgraduate skill enhancement educational courses covering several important disciplines like medicine, engineering, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, allied health, management, communication, life sciences, hotel administration, etc. through its 25 professional higher education institutions. It has also taught and researched departments in statistics, commerce, geopolitics & international relations, European studies, philosophy & humanities, atomic & molecular physics, etc. Over 35,000 students from all over the world pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in diverse subjects. The finest of infrastructure facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, well-equipped laboratories, and dedicated and competent faculty have enabled MAHE to be reckoned as one of the best-deemed universities, attracting students from all over India and 60+ countries of the world. MAHE currently has 3000+ faculty and 10500+ support and service staff. MAHE is a Wi-Fi-enabled campus and has excellent facilities for sports and games. MAHE has been accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade and its technical programs are also accredited by NBA. MAHE’s quest for excellence is best exemplified in national and international recognitions. As per the National Institutional Rankings Framework (NIRF)-2023 of the ministry of education, Government of India, MAHE has ranked 6th in the ‘Universities’ category.

MAHE has an off-campus, each at Mangalore, Bengaluru, and Jamshedpur, and has two off-shore campuses, one in Dubai (UAE) and the other in Melaka (Malaysia). MAHE and its off-center campuses and off-shore campuses have world-class infrastructural facilities and follow pedagogy, which is constantly reviewed and upgraded to reflect the latest trends and developments in their respective disciplines.

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