Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) has welcomed LtGen(Dr.) MDVenkatesh as the new Chairperson of the UniversityHe has officially taken charge from the outgoing Chairperson, MrSVaitheeswaran, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the University’s continued pursuit of academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement.
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LtGen(Dr) M D Venkatesh, Chairperson, Manipal University Jaipur
A distinguished academic leader, accomplished researcher, and visionary administrator, LtGen(Dr.) MDVenkatesh brings with him more than four decades of exceptional experience spanning higher education, healthcare, military medicine, research, and institutional governance.
During his illustrious career, he has served as the Vice Chancellor of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and Sikkim Manipal UniversityHe is currently serving as Advisor to the Manipal Education and Medical Group, where he continues to contribute to strengthening academic quality, institutional growth, and strategic initiatives across the Group’s institutions.
On this transition President Prof(Dr.) NNSharma along with the entire MUJ community extended a warm welcome to LtGen(Dr.) MDVenkateshHe expressed confidence that his visionary leadership, rich administrative experience, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence would guide the University towards new milestones in education, research, innovation, and global collaborations.
With LtGen(Dr.) MDVenkatesh assuming the role of Chairperson, Manipal University Jaipur looks forward to an inspiring new era of excellence, innovation, and transformative growth, further reinforcing its position among India’s leading multidisciplinary universities.
About Manipal University Jaipur
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) is one of India’s leading multidisciplinary universities, renowned for academic excellence, innovation, research, and industry-oriented educationEstablished in 2011 as part of the prestigious Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), MUJ has rapidly emerged as a preferred destination for higher education, offering a vibrant learning ecosystem that nurtures knowledge, creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC, MUJ offers a wide spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and professional programmes across Engineering, Management, Law, Design, Architecture, Commerce, Arts, Science, Humanities, Journalism, and Allied Health SciencesThe University places strong emphasis on experiential learning, interdisciplinary education, research excellence, innovation, and global engagement.
Spread across a modern, fully residential campus in Jaipur, Rajasthan, MUJ provides world-class infrastructure, advanced laboratories, smart classrooms, innovation and incubation centres, sports facilities, libraries, and student activity spaces that foster academic and personal growthThe University maintains strong collaborations with leading national and international universities, research organisations, and industry partners, enabling students to benefit from global exposure, internships, collaborative research, and excellent career opportunities.
With a vibrant student community representing almost every state and union territory of India, along with several international students, MUJ promotes diversity, inclusivity, and cultural exchangeThrough its commitment to quality education, impactful research, sustainability, and social responsibility, Manipal University Jaipur continues to empower future-ready professionals and responsible global citizens.
For more details, please visit the official website of Manipal University Jaipur: www.jaipur.manipal.edu.