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| This was to honor Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who was born in Madhya Pradesh. This university has been called "one of the best-known sources of advanced degrees (including PhDs) in all areas of the Vedic sciences".{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}} | |||
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1995 |
| Founder | Maharishi Mahesh Yogi |
| Chancellor | Girish Varma |
| Vice-Chancellor | Bhuvnesh Sharma |
| Location | Katni, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | UGC and AIU |
| Website | www.mmyvv.com |
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic University, also known as Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya (MMYVV), is a public university is located in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, India.
History
The university is named after its founder, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who introduced the Transcendental Meditation technique to the world.
In India, MMYVV is part of the Maharishi Educational System with more than 250,000 students, 6,000 faculty/teachers and 4,000 administrative and support staff across 250 districts in India.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya was established by the Madhya Pradesh, state legislature (Act #37) in 1995.
Academic
MMYV is a "statutory University" that is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). MMYV is also affiliated with the Association of Indian Universities. Since 1998 the university's BBA and BCA programs have been approved by Directorate of Technical Education. The BEd program for training teachers, is approved by National Council of Teachers Education (NCTE). This program is offered at the campus in Jabalpur.
The university offers graduate and post graduate degree programs in the areas of ancient history and the languages and cultures of India as well as Maharishi Ved Vigyan, Jyotish, Vedic Swasthya Vidhan, Yog and Sthaptya Ved-Vastu Vidya. the university also offers one-year diploma programs.
Courses offered at the university include Transcendental Meditation, Maharishi Sthapatya Veda, TM-Sidhi Programme, Maharishi Gandharva Veda, Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health, Maharishi Global Administration through Natural Law, Maharishi Jyotish and Yagya Programmes, Maharishi Corporate Development Programme and Maharishi Invincible Defence Programme.
Thousands of students have already graduated and been awarded degrees.
A distance education program for vocational degrees are conducted through universities campus and study centers using an audio-video and telecast format. Students also have "face to face interaction with faculty", and "work related field projects". The university's study centers are approved by the Distance Education Council (DEC). Graduates also receive placement assistance from the univeristy
References
- ^ MMYVV Web Site
- ^ Higher Education in India, MMYVV,
- Education4India web site
- Introduction to MMYVV
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