Mangalore University

Mangalore University
MottoKnowledge Is Light
TypePublic
Established1980; 44 years ago (1980)
ChancellorThawar Chand Gehlot[1]
Vice-ChancellorProf. P L Dharma
Location, ,
12°48′56.72″N 74°55′26.67″E / 12.8157556°N 74.9240750°E / 12.8157556; 74.9240750
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC, NAAC
Websitewww.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in

Mangalore University commonly known as, MU is a public university in Konaje, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.[2] In 2021, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) awarded Mangalore University 'B' grade.[3][4]

As on 2024, Prof. P L Dharma took charge of the University as Vice Chancellor. [5]

History[edit]

Mangalore University was established in 1980 with jurisdiction over the districts of Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu.[2]

Academics[edit]

Established with only three post-graduate departments, Mangalore University now has 26 post-graduate departments. Mangalore university has two constituent colleges, five autonomous colleges and more than 200 affiliated colleges.[6][2] The university also has a post-graduate centre at Chikka Aluvara, Kushalanagar.[7]

In 2023 Mangalore University went from A to B grade in NAAC University rankings. [8]

List of Vice Chancellors[edit]

  • B. Sheik Ali, 1980–1985
  • K. M. Safeeulla, 1985–1989
  • M. I. Savadatti, 1989–1995
  • S. Gopal, 1995–2001
  • B. Hanumaiah, 2001–2005[9]
  • Thimme Gowda, 2005–2006 (acting)[10]
  • K. M. Kaveriappa, 2006–2010[11]
  • K. K. Achary, 2010 (acting)
  • T. C. Shivashankara Murthy, 2010–2014[12]
  • K. Byrappa, 2014–2018[13]
  • Kishore Kumar, 2018 (acting)[13]
  • Ishwara P., 2018–2019 (acting)[14]
  • Kishore Nayak, 2019 (acting)[14]
  • P. Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya (2019–2023)
  • P L Dharma ( 2024 -)

Research Centres[edit]

Controversy[edit]

Religious festival celebrations under Acting vice-chancellor Jairaj Amin sparked widespread protests as students demanded that university remain a place for learning, not religion. [24]

In January 2024 the Enforcement Directorate raided the office of the Vice Chancellor and registrar in connection with a Rs 150 cr recruitment scam in Kolar-Chikkaballapura District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Limited (KOMUL).[25][26]

Acting VC Jairaj Amin was also involved in a fight where he assaulted retired Prof. Rajaram Tolpady in broad daylight on the campus.[27][28]

At the start of 2024 about 129 teaching posts remained vacant at the university.[29][30]

In a move to further hide transparency, the university syndicate decided to stop live streaming of meetings. [31]

Notable alumni[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ a b c "Mangalore University all set to celebrate jubilee". The Hindu. 8 September 2004. Archived from the original on 11 October 2004. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
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  7. ^ "PG Centre". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
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  9. ^ "Hanumaiah is new Mangalore varsity V-C". The Times of India. 29 October 2001. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012.
  10. ^ "Thimme Gowda is acting VC". The Hindu. 30 October 2005. Archived from the original on 1 November 2005.
  11. ^ "K.M. Kaveriappa appointed Executive Director of Higher Education Council". The Hindu. 1 November 2010.
  12. ^ "Prof T C Shivashankara Murthy Appointed Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University". daijiworld.com. Daijiworld News Network. 2 March 2010.
  13. ^ a b Shenoy, Jaideep (4 June 2018). "Kishore Kumar C K appointed acting VC of Mangalore University – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
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  15. ^ "Carbon-14 dating facility set up in Mangalore University". Deccan Herald. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  16. ^ "Mangalore University establishes facility for Carbon-14 dating of archaeological artefacts". The Hindu. 22 October 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  17. ^ "CARER - CENTRE FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  18. ^ "Varsity to takeover CARRT". The Hindu. 23 March 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  19. ^ "CARRT". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  20. ^ "Microtron Center". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  21. ^ "NMR Laboratory". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  22. ^ "Purse". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  23. ^ "Kanakadasa Research Centre". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  24. ^ "Campus Clash: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Spark Controversy At Mangalore University | News At 7". TimesNow. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  25. ^ DHNS. "Offices of V-C, Registrar of Mangalore University raided by ED". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  26. ^ "Mangalore University Offices Raided by ED, Incriminating Documents Seized". SahilOnline | Reflection of the Truth. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  27. ^ "MU syndicate to form panel to probe recruitment scam". The Times of India. 7 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  28. ^ "Yadapadithaya retires, Jayaraj Amin takes charge as acting Mangalore University VC". The Times of India. 3 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  29. ^ A, Naina J. "129 teaching staff post vacant in Mangalore University". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  30. ^ "MU fails to form panel to look into erratic evaluation". The Times of India. 7 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  31. ^ "MU stops livestreaming its syndicate meetings". The Times of India. 17 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  32. ^ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Satya-Nadella
  33. ^ Jaideep Shenoy (11 September 2016). "Rural youth have greater killer instinct, avers Cafe Coffee Day chief V G Siddhartha | Mangaluru News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  34. ^ "D.V. Sadananda Gowda | National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Archived from the original on 29 September 2014.

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