Appointment of New Chairperson
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) announced that Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh has officially taken charge as the Chairperson of the university, succeeding the outgoing Chairperson, Mr. S. Vaitheeswaran. The transition was marked by a formal welcome extended by President Prof. (Dr.) N. N. Sharma and the broader MUJ community, emphasizing confidence in Venkatesh’s visionary leadership.
Background of Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh
Venkatesh brings more than four decades of experience spanning higher education, healthcare, military medicine, research, and institutional governance. He has previously held the position of Vice Chancellor at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and at Sikkim Manipal University. Currently, he serves as an Advisor to the Manipal Education and Medical Group, contributing to academic quality, institutional growth, and strategic initiatives across the group’s institutions.
About Manipal University Jaipur
Established in 2011 as part of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), MUJ has rapidly emerged as a leading multidisciplinary university in India. The university holds an A+ grade accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It 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 sciences. MUJ emphasizes experiential learning, interdisciplinary education, research excellence, innovation, and global engagement. The fully residential campus in Jaipur, Rajasthan, features world‑class infrastructure, advanced laboratories, smart classrooms, innovation and incubation centres, sports facilities, libraries, and student activity spaces. The institution maintains strong collaborations with national and international universities, research organisations, and industry partners, providing students with global exposure, internships, collaborative research, and career opportunities. Its student community represents almost every state and union territory of India, along with several international students, promoting diversity and cultural exchange.
Contact and Further Information
For additional details, the university directs readers to its official website at www.jaipur.manipal.edu.