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'''Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic University''', also known as Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya (MMYVV), is an accredited, public university located in ], ], ].<ref name="MMYVV Web Site"></ref> <ref name=HighEd> Higher Education in India, MMYVV, </ref>It is part of the Maharishi Educational System and was established by the state legislature in 1995. It offers both graduate and undergraduate degree programs. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| The ] is named after its founder, ], who introduced the ] technique to the world.<ref name="MMYVV Web Site"/> | The ] is named after its founder, ], who introduced the ] technique to the world.<ref name="MMYVV Web Site"/> | ||
| 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.<ref name="MMYVV Web Site"/> | |||
| Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya was established by the Madhya Pradesh, state legislature (Act #37) in 1995 and Maharishi has been called the "first chancellor of the university".<ref name=HighEd/> | Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya was established by the Madhya Pradesh, state legislature (Act #37) in 1995 and Maharishi has been called the "first chancellor of the university".<ref name=HighEd/> | ||
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| Courses offered at the university include ], ], ] program, ], ], Maharishi Global Administration through Natural Law, Maharishi Jyotish and Yagya Programmes, Maharishi Corporate Development program and Maharishi Invincible Defence program.<ref></ref><ref name=HighEd/> | Courses offered at the university include ], ], ] program, ], ], Maharishi Global Administration through Natural Law, Maharishi Jyotish and Yagya Programmes, Maharishi Corporate Development program and Maharishi Invincible Defence program.<ref></ref><ref name=HighEd/> | ||
| Thousands of students have already graduated and been awarded degrees.<ref></ref> | |||
| 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 <ref name=HighEd/> | 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 <ref name=HighEd/> | ||
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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 an accredited, public university located in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is part of the Maharishi Educational System and was established by the state legislature in 1995. It offers both graduate and undergraduate degree programs.
History
The university is named after its founder, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who introduced the Transcendental Meditation technique to the world.
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 and Maharishi has been called the "first chancellor of the university".
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. Other degree offerings include the PGDCA adn DCA. Professional Certificates are offered in Modern Office Management and Dress Designing Manufacturing.
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 program, Maharishi Gandharva Veda, Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health, Maharishi Global Administration through Natural Law, Maharishi Jyotish and Yagya Programmes, Maharishi Corporate Development program and Maharishi Invincible Defence program.
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
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