State University in Karnataka
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]
Mangalore University was established in 1980 with jurisdiction over the districts of Udupi , Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu .[ 2]
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 -)
The University faces a severe financial crunch and is on the verge of closing down various courses.[ 24] Religious festival celebrations under Acting vice-chancellor Jairaj Amin sparked widespread protests as students demanded that university remain a place for learning, not religion.[ 25]
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).[ 26] [ 27]
At the start of 2024 about 129 teaching posts remained vacant at the university.[ 28] [ 29] In a move to further hide transparency, the university syndicate decided to stop live streaming of meetings.[ 30]
Due to poor resource management, the University is closing down multiple post graduate courses.[ 31] Evening college courses have been discontinued.[ 32] Facing multiple issues, the ABVP union created a protest forcing the university to address them.[ 33]
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^ "Grade Sheet, Mangalore University, Mangalore, Karnataka" . naac.gov.in . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ "Mangalore University gearing up to hold online examinations, says VC" . www.daijiworld.com . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ Bureau, The Hindu (5 March 2024). "P.L. Dharma appointed as Mangalore University V-C" . The Hindu . ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 17 March 2024 .
^ "History and Evolution" . mangaloreuniversity.ac.in . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ "PG Centre" . mangaloreuniversity.ac.in . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ "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 .
^ "Hanumaiah is new Mangalore varsity V-C" . The Times of India . 29 October 2001. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012.
^ "Thimme Gowda is acting VC" . The Hindu . 30 October 2005. Archived from the original on 1 November 2005.
^ "K.M. Kaveriappa appointed Executive Director of Higher Education Council" . The Hindu . 1 November 2010.
^ "Prof T C Shivashankara Murthy Appointed Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University" . daijiworld.com . Daijiworld News Network . 2 March 2010.
^ 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 .
^ a b 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 .
^ "Carbon-14 dating facility set up in Mangalore University" . Deccan Herald . 23 October 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ "Mangalore University establishes facility for Carbon-14 dating of archaeological artefacts" . The Hindu . 22 October 2020. ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ "CARER - CENTRE FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY" . mangaloreuniversity.ac.in . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ "Varsity to takeover CARRT" . The Hindu . 23 March 2017. ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ "CARRT" . mangaloreuniversity.ac.in . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ "Microtron Center" . mangaloreuniversity.ac.in . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ "NMR Laboratory" . mangaloreuniversity.ac.in . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ "Purse" . mangaloreuniversity.ac.in . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ "Kanakadasa Research Centre" . mangaloreuniversity.ac.in . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
^ Bureau, The Hindu (14 June 2024). "Mangalore University faces financial crunch, four of its constituent colleges remain 'unauthorised' " . The Hindu . ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 30 August 2024 .
^ "Campus Clash: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Spark Controversy At Mangalore University | News At 7" . TimesNow . 7 September 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023 .
^ DHNS. "Offices of V-C, Registrar of Mangalore University raided by ED" . Deccan Herald . Retrieved 8 February 2024 .
^ "Mangalore University Offices Raided by ED, Incriminating Documents Seized" . SahilOnline | Reflection of the Truth . Retrieved 8 February 2024 .
^ A, Naina J. "129 teaching staff post vacant in Mangalore University" . Deccan Herald . Retrieved 8 February 2024 .
^ "MU fails to form panel to look into erratic evaluation" . The Times of India . 7 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257 . Retrieved 8 February 2024 .
^ "MU stops livestreaming its syndicate meetings" . The Times of India . 17 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257 . Retrieved 17 March 2024 .
^ "MU to wind up some PG courses at University College in Hampankatta" . The Times of India . 16 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257 . Retrieved 19 August 2024 .
^ "University Evening College to discontinue 1st yr UG courses" . The Times of India . 28 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257 . Retrieved 30 August 2024 .
^ "ABVP protests in Kundapur, demands solutions to Mangalore University issues" . www.daijiworld.com . Retrieved 30 August 2024 .
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