Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) celebrated its culture of excellence and institutional achievement with the Excellence Award Ceremony 2026, honouring its dedicated faculty members, researchers, non-teaching employees and support staff for their outstanding contributions to the UniversityThe ceremony assumed special significance as it is celebrated on the 91st birthday of MUJ Founder Chancellor DrRamdas MPai, Padma Bhushan Awardee.
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MUJ Excellence Awards 2026 – Dignitaries inaugurating the ceremony
A total of 376 awards were presented across nine categories, recognising individuals for their academic contributions, research achievements, professional excellence, long-standing service and exceptional commitment to the UniversityOf these, 123 employees were honoured with the prestigious DrRamdas MPai Award for Professional Excellence (9 Box).
The other award categories included the Academic Excellence Award, Research Excellence Award, Young Researcher Award, Young Teacher Award, Standing Ovation Award for Longest Serving Employees, Key Enabler Award, Incredible Service Award, and Research Track Faculty Award.
The ceremony was graced by President, Manipal University Jaipur, DrNNSharma; Pro-President Cdr(Dr.) Anil Rana; Registrar DrAmit Soni; Provost DrNitu Bhatnagar; Head HR MsKananjeet Kaur, MsManju Sharma and MsSikha Rana along with the University’s Deans, Directors and Heads of DepartmentsTheir presence reflected the University’s collective appreciation of the people whose sustained efforts contribute to its academic, research, administrative and operational excellence.
The day marked another significant milestone for the University as Manipal University Jaipur received the prestigious QS 5-Star Rating, adding a global dimension to the celebrationsThe University community welcomed the recognition with enthusiasm, spirit and jubilationThe achievement marked an important moment in MUJ’s continuing journey towards global academic excellence and institutional recognition.
This recognition reflects excellence across the breadth of the university experience, with every dimension measured against global benchmarks — from Teaching and Research to Online Learning, Employability, Facilities, Good Governance, Environment Impact, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer, Academic Development and Global Engagement.
Congratulating the University community on the occasion, DrNNSharma, President, Manipal University Jaipur, appreciated the collective efforts of the faculty members, researchers, staff, students and University leadershipHe congratulated the entire MUJ community for their tireless efforts and commitment that have contributed to the University’s continued growth and its global recognition.
The celebration also featured vibrant cultural performances by faculty members and students, adding colour and spirit to the occasionThe performances reflected the creative energy and strong sense of community that characterises campus life at MUJ.
The Excellence Award Ceremony thus became a celebration of both people and progress—honouring the individuals who drive the University’s success while commemorating a major global achievementThe convergence of the Founder Chancellor’s 91st birthday, the recognition of 376 members of the MUJ family and the University’s QS 5-Star Rating made the occasion a memorable celebration of excellence, dedication and collective achievement.
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