Mangalore University

Mangalore University commonly known as, MU is a public university in Konaje, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.[4] In 2021, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) awarded Mangalore University 'A' grade.[5][6]

Mangalore University
MottoKnowledge Is Light
TypePublic
Established1980 (1980)
ChancellorThawar Chand Gehlot[1]
Vice-ChancellorP. S. Yadapadithaya[2][3]
Location
Konaje
,
Karnataka
,
India

12°48′56.72″N 74°55′26.67″E
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC, NAAC
Websitewww.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in

History
Vice chancellors
  • B. Sheik Ali, 1980–1985
  • K. M. Safeeulla, 1985–1989
  • M. I. Savadatti, 1989–1995
  • S. Gopal, 1995–2001
  • B. Hanumaiah, 2001–2005[7]
  • Thimme Gowda, 2005–2006 (acting)[8]
  • K. M. Kaveriappa, 2006–2010[9]
  • K. K. Achary, 2010 (acting)
  • T. C. Shivashankara Murthy, 2010–2014[10]
  • K. Byrappa, 2014–2018[11]
  • Kishore Kumar, 2018 (acting)[11]
  • Ishwara P., 2018–2019 (acting)[12]
  • Kishore Nayak, 2019 (acting)[12]
  • P. Subramanya Yadapadithaya (2019–)[2]

Mangalore University was established in 1980 with jurisdiction over the districts of Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu.[4]

Academics

Started with only three post-graduate departments, Mangalore university now has 26 post-graduate departments. Mangalore university has 2 constituent colleges, 5 autonomous colleges and more than 200 colleges affiliated to it.[13][4] The university also has a post-graduate center at Chikka Aluvara, Kushalanagar.[14]

Mangalore University lost the grade and went from A to B grade in NAAC University rankings. [15]

Research Centres
  • Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER), an advanced centre for radioecological and radiation protection research with collaborations with many laboratories of the world.[16][17][18]
  • Centre for Application of Radioisotopes and Radiation Technology (CARRT), been established in collaboration with Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) and Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT).[19][20]
  • Microtron Centre[21]
  • NMR Instrument Centre[22]
  • DST-PURSE Research Facility[23]
  • Kanakadasa Research Centre[24]

Controversy

Religious festival celebrations under Acting VC Jairaj Amin sparked wide protests as students demanded action that university is a place for learning, not for religious purpose. [25]

Acting VC Jairaj Amin was also involved in a fight where he assaulted Prof. Rajaram Tolpady (Retd) in broad daylight in University campus.

Notable alumni

References
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  2. Shenoy, Jaideep (3 June 2019). "P S Yadapadithaya in new vice-chancellor of Mangalore University - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  3. "Vice Chancellor". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  4. "Mangalore University all set to celebrate jubilee". The Hindu. 8 September 2004. Archived from the original on 11 October 2004. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  5. "Grade Sheet, Mangalore University, Mangalore, Karnataka". naac.gov.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  6. "Mangalore University gearing up to hold online examinations, says VC". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  7. "Hanumaiah is new Mangalore varsity V-C". The Times of India. 29 October 2001. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012.
  8. "Thimme Gowda is acting VC". The Hindu. 30 October 2005. Archived from the original on 1 November 2005.
  9. "K.M. Kaveriappa appointed Executive Director of Higher Education Council". The Hindu. 1 November 2010.
  10. "Prof T C Shivashankara Murthy Appointed Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University". daijiworld.com. Daijiworld News Network. 2 March 2010.
  11. 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.
  12. Shenoy, Jaideep (28 February 2019). "Kishori Nayak assumes charge as acting V-C of Mangalore University - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  13. "History and Evolution". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  14. "PG Centre". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  15. "MU gets B grade from NAAC; affiliated colleges up their ratings". The Times of India. 9 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  16. "Carbon-14 dating facility set up in Mangalore University". Deccan Herald. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  17. "Mangalore University establishes facility for Carbon-14 dating of archaeological artefacts". The Hindu. 22 October 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  18. "CARER - CENTRE FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  19. "Varsity to takeover CARRT". The Hindu. 23 March 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  20. "CARRT". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  21. "Microtron Center". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  22. "NMR Laboratory". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  23. "Purse". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  24. "Kanakadasa Research Centre". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  25. "Campus Clash: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Spark Controversy At Mangalore University | News At 7". TimesNow. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  26. 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.
  27. "D.V. Sadananda Gowda | National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Archived from the original on 29 September 2014.
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