JBM-TCS- MRIU Teams Up To Create Value For Students.

Value Addition courses and training programmes in college classrooms have become vital to match the market trends and development.

Industrial training and practical experience is an important phenomenon that helps students to perform better when they work in the field, after successfully completing their degree courses.

Value creation through additional training programmes has been a primary agenda of Manav Rachna International University (MRIU). Its students are privileged to receive an all round packaged training programme in association with the leading corporate groups as their knowledge partners.

JBM group, largest Tier-1 supplier of automobile components and assemblies in India has brought out a Mechanical Engineering - Industry Integrated Program for the B-tech students of Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) in Manav Rachna International University (MRIU).

In this program, managers from the JBM group will conduct classroom and lab training sessions in the 3^rd and 4^th year, for specialized subjects. This specialized training in the classroom by the Industry expert shall not only boost confidence in the students to work on ground but will give provide them with sufficient knowledge and hands on experience to perform much above a fresher’s standards.

There is a 24 week Industry attachment that refers to an internship and training period made available for the students before they successfully complete their degree course, after which they are assured of placement in JBM Group and associate companies subject to meeting specified academic benchmarks.

There is a special 6 months industrial training in select areas, provided to the students to make them competitive and employable for a minimum of 3 Lakh package per annum.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) another reputed IT firm, has also collaborated with MRIU in multi- dimensional academic value addition programmes. TCS which is the largest employer of MRIU identifies 20 B-Tech students in the first year itself, for its Pragati project. Students are given extra skill centric training in programming and software development beyond the normal working hours under the guidance of FET and TCS mentors for the project. Students are also given live projects in the 3rd and 4th year to establish them as hardcore professionals.

The community across four years indulges in collaborative learning in Software programming, testing and project management to acquire employable skills and also provides comprehensive ERP solutions for complete automation of academic, administrative, financial and management activities.

All the collaborative attempts made by MRIU to create value added knowledge base for the students assures them of a bright and competitive future. 

Value addition and creation are equally important factor for overall growth of a student in MRIU. 

If you are a part of Manav Rachna International University, Growth is an inevitable Factor!

IBM-MRIU Collaborates To Brighten Your Future.

What makes it your first Choice?

When you want to be assured of a work opportunity with the best IT corporate, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) is the right place to enrich yourself of an opportunity to learn and work with the best minds of the IT sector.

Several packaged training courses are available for the students at Manav Rachna International University (MRIU), in association with some of the most reputed and recognized corporates  like IBM, JBM group, NIIT, TCS to name a few.   

MREI is much focused on providing the best training facilities and equipping its students with the actual on-ground training programmes, in order to increase the prospects of them getting hired by the leading IT company, after completion of their degree course.

IBM, a well known IT giant has collaborated with the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) in MRIU to train the students with the latest technology and equip them with the practical knowledge of working in an IT sector, where they can learn to implement their theoretical knowledge acquired through the graduation courses.

This year in an attempt to create more opportunities for the students to increase their knowledge and learning experience, FET has introduced special Computer Science and Engineering programmes with different specializations in association with IBM as its knowledge partner for the course.

MRIU has introduced four new courses-cum-specialization programmes for the engineering students at FET, in association with its Knowledge partner IBM that includes:

• B-Tech Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in cloud computing.
• B-Tech Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Business Analytics and Optimization.
• B-Tech Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in IT infrastructure and Management.
• B-Tech Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Telecom Informatics.

In the above listed courses, IBM has also introducing an exclusive e-learning mechanism  through the Learning ad Management System (LMS), where students can have access to all the study materials and training sessions record accessible online.

In this e-learning process, students enrolled in the above programmes will have access to an online eco-system. Here, platform namely Innovation Centre for Open Standards will enable the students to access course material, discussion forums, student projects, industry mentors and news-clips.

Train the teacher program, student projects, expert Lectures are few other interactive sessions that will allow the students as well as the teachers to upgrade themselves, on a timely basis with the latest developments in the IT sector.

This unique collaboration of a renowned IT company, IBM and the MRIU is intended to provide a platform to the students of the University, who can now experience the real-life work environment of IBM, along with visits to its software development and testing centres.

This initiative has been taken by MRIU to increase the employ-ability of its students assuring them a good and competitive future in the IT Industry.

Increasing the employ-ability factor in its course structure and ensuring a secured future for its students has been the prime motive of Manav Rachna International University that has tied up with the best names in the globe to benefit its students and match them with the International standards.

With this new IBM MRIU venture for a special training program leading to preparing a pool of more robust and trained Engineers in the market, effort has been made to  improve  Industry connectivity for students and teachers as to give them live IT environment to experience and learn better.

This arrangement is designed to help students acquire domain skills in the most advanced areas of IT and preferential placements by IT companies.

IBM will also certify the students enrolling for the course for various modules after successful completion in addition to MRIU Degree.

Manav Rachna Students shall lead others with their Knowledge, Confidence and Experience of learning with the best.

When Your Roots Are Strong, You Are Bound To Flourish

Just like a mirror reflects the truth, Alumni of a University speaks for its Credibility!

Campus life moulds your life in facing future challenges. University life is not only restricted to the course programs pursued by the students to acquire their degrees; it rather serves as a launch pad for them to achieve their goals.

Manav Rachna University (MRU) holds the privilege of educating some of the most reputed and successful batches of pass outs, who have carved their own niche in the fame wall of the society.

Often recognized as a brand University name, Manav Rachna has a rich history of students, who made their success road maps from the vision created in their college days.

The education system at MRU has proven to be an all rounder training ground that provides overall enriching experience to its students, before they leave the college to make their identities in the global market across different streams.

Manav Rachna Alumni students, who have been lauded for their exceptional talent and personal growth, are proud to share their glory and achievements with their Alma-meter.

Students of MRU are exposed to special training programs and opportunities that give them an edge over other university students.

Some of the shining star Alumnus member of MRU includes the new entrant in the Global fashion and glamour world,Shruti Rana, who was crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2013. She is a pass out from the Faculty of Media Studies (FMS) in the Manav Rachna International University (MRIU).

Gangan Narang also an Alumni of FMS in MRU is another go-getting personality and an Ace International shooter who made India proud with a bronze medal in 2012 London Olympics.

Anbhav Sukhija a B-Tech, Bio-Tech ex-student from MRU is a distinguished team member of the Indian Premiere League (Kolkata Knight riders)  who made his way by winning amongst 30 probable’s, in Haryana Ranji Trophy match.

The above list is just a small gist that reflects the winning streak of the Manav -Rachna students who have excelled in their respective fields.

Manav-Rachna as the name stands out works towards creating human values in its students besides educating them in an international standard environment.

The Alumni of Manav- Rachna University consists of a galaxy of celebrated figures who continue to perform incredibly in their profession and take pride in still being considered a family member of their University, which played a major role in helping them achieve their dreams.

If the family roots remain strong and efficient it certainly encourages the future generation of a brighter prospect; Similarly Alumni of a University prepares an inspiring base for its future batches.

When you are a part of Manav- Rachna family, you are certain to achieve your goals in time!

Bonding With The Best

Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) is amongst the very few Universities in the country, which has invested deeply in bringing the best in teaching pedagogy and global practices to its campus.

In order to respond timely to the ever-changing market dynamics, the University has collaborated with premier universities across the globe and has been consistently engaging in a meaningful interface with the industry.

Across courses, MRIU has MoUs with International Institutes such as Lahti University of Applied Sciences (Finland), AIS St Helens (New Zealand), Leeds Metropolitan University (UK), Tsukuba University (Japan), Teesside University (UK), University Sains (Malaysia), Hiram College (Ohio, USA) and Edinburgh Napier University (UK), to name a few.

The tie-ups with Royal Agricultural University and the Edinburgh Napier University, UK encompass Dual degree programmes, student and faculty exchange, and joint R&D projects. Also, Algonquin College (Ottawa, Canada) and Curtin University (Perth, Australia) have been signed up for credit transfers.

MRIU’s accreditation for its AIS St Helens IT and International Business Programmes by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) acclaims a global benchmark.

Apart from International collaborations, MRIU has very strong tie-ups in the corporate sector. As a rapidly evolving educational Institution, MRIU is receptive to changes in the globalised economy, introducing courses that are in tune with today’s corporate scenario.

Quality training programmes via collaboration with the best corporate training groups has been a strength of the Institutes in MRUI, ensuring updated and superior quality training sessions to the students.

A tie-up between NDTV Worldwide and Manav Rachna International University would ensure skill centric workshops for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) program while a Telecom Informatics course in association with IBM and a Computer Science and Engineering programme with specialization in Cloud Computing speaks of a whole new orientation and market-driven curriculum.

An association with KPMG for its MBA and B.Com industry-integrated programmes; a tie-up with FORTIS hospitals for the MBA Healthcare Management programme that provides training to students in hospital operations; and a mutual understanding with NIIT and Institute of Finance Banking & Insurance (IFBI) for the BBA Banking programme where students get absorbed in reputed private banks subject to meeting specified academic benchmarks.

 In case of its MBA Media Management programme, for instance, a MoU has been signed with ICHIEVE, best known for its focus in media marketing.

In terms of technology, budding engineers have the option of taking up MRIU’s B.Tech Mechanical Engineering programme customized specific classroom and lab training is provided by JBM functional managers.

To ensure employable skills for B.Tech (Computer Science & Information Technology) students, Tata Consultancy Services has been roped in for collaborative learning in software programming.

Preparing its students for the real time work on the ground with the best available training sessions, ranks the students of MRIU above average, equipping them with much more than the basic theory and practical knowledge on the subject.

A unique industry-academia interface has been maintained with the innumerable collaborative ventures that have firmly established MRIU’s credentials as a visible symbol of knowledge providing high-quality education.  

Preparing for the Top Job

Campus placements are the most desired factor for the students pursing Higher Education, as it allows them immediate implementation of their knowledge and further honing of the skills with a good return for their investment.

A dream of a good job knocking the campus door, when you are just preparing yourself to deliver the output in the corporate world has become a reality for many students in Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI), who have encountered unbelievable opportunities of getting trained by the best Corporate houses eventually being absorbed in the corporate world.

The Corporate Resource Centre (CRC) at Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) has been vital in helping the students of the university achieve their dream jobs with much reputed organizations. 

In the past three years, there has been a discernible improvement in the campus placements at MREI. For the 2013 Batch, a total of 128 companies organized placement drives of which, 68 were new companies. In thatbatch, a total of 849 students were placed as against 724 students in the 2012 Batch.

These figures include self-placed students and those pursuing higher studies/teaching assignments in the University.

The improved placement figures present a bright future record of the students in MREI, despite the plummeting economy.

The credibility of the MREI students holds testimony to the fact that at MREI, the teaching-learning pedagogy is in sync with the industry.

The Tata Consultancy Service (TCS) is one of the largest employers of MRIU pass outs, which partnered with MRIU in various multi-dimensional academic programs that intakes at least 20 B-Tech/ IT first year students for its TCS-MRIU Pragati project every year.

JBM Group, the largest Tier-1 supplier of automobile components in India is associated with B-tech Mechanical Engineering integrated program in MRIU, to provide classroom and lab training on the subjects to the students of engineering department, leading to quick and easy hiring after the completion of the course.

Some of the renowned and much reputed corporate groups provide assistance and training to the students of MREI, preparing the fine minds to compete in the real corporate world.

KPMG, IBM, JBM, Fortis, TCS, NIIT, NDTV, Accenture, Dell, Infosys,   Cognizant, HCL Technologies, Honeywell, L&T Infotech, Aon Hewitt are some of the Big Daddies of the Corporate world that provides established platform to the passing out batch from the MRIU, converting them into most efficient and productive employees.

MREI students have been offered competitive salary packages across the streams ranging from Engineering departments of Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Civil Engineering as well as the MBA specialization departments of Marketing, Finance and HR.

Companies like Citibank, India bulls, SunLife Financials, Whirlpool, Nestle, Naukri.com and Times Business Solutions have great demand for the MBA students of the University.

Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) under MRIU has the distinction of placing its students in almost all the leading hospitals and healthcare clinics - Fortis, Apollo, Artemis, Alchemist, N-Lite, VLCC, Personal Points to name just a few. The two streams at (FAS) viz.  ‘Physiotherapy’ and ‘Nutrition & Dietetics’ command a unique position in the respective industry.

MREI has engaged top corporate trainers to assist, guide and mentor students in honing industry relevant skill sets.

Going by the placement prospects of the current year, the final placement is expected to surpass all previous records, despite the crunch in job market.

CRC arranges in-campus, off-campus and pool-campus placement drives, which is rolled out and managed throughout the year.

Most of the students passing out from the MRIE have proven to be successful entrepreneurs who initiated with corporate jobs merely to get hands-on experience. 

At ManavRachna, the sky is the limit.

For more details, visit www.mriu.edu.in or call 0129-4259000

Innovation is the Watchword

“Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow”- William pollard

Innovation is synonymous to identifying new methods and prospects of doing things in more than one ways. Correct exposure and enough resources add to the process of inventing something new and worthy.

Manav Rachna educational Institute nurtures this ideology and believes in exposing its students to a platform where they can conceive new ideas and produce the desired result, in the form of revolutionary products and technologies.

 Dr O.P. Bhalla’s educational Institute, Incubation and Innovation Centre allow its students to plant new ideas and discover their talent through their own invention and innovations.

Unlimited resource of knowledge, infrastructure, equipment and encouragement from the Institute has resulted in some of the greatest innovations and implementation of the theoretical formulae’s.

Nurturing an environment that allows development of new innovative programs and methods has been the discipline in our college. MREI aims at tapping the inner potential of the students and encouraging them to excel in their area of skill.

Until now, students of MREI have produced wide range of products which includes simple lawnmower that runs on solar power to the smart skull innovation that sends out signals to emergency centres if the wearer is faced with an accident or the Urban Diesel Car that runs for 123 km/l and much more.

Karmveer Singh, Prateek S. Sharma, DavinderRamawat say in unison, "We are encouraged to go all out to fuel our imaginative instincts.”

At MREI, patents have been filed on a wide range of products—no less than 34 of them--where innovation and utility go hand in hand.

From a Battery Operated Milk Warmer (Patent application no. 719/DEL/2014) to an Electronic Suggestion Cum Complaint Box (Patent application no. 720/DEL/2014), a Pole Climber Robot (Patent application no. 715/DEL/2014), or even a flapping flying machine (Patent application no. 3408/DEL/2013), the sheer range of innovations is mind boggling.

Students here, have an eye for detail, have also come up with innovations such as the atmospheric energy tapping device (Patent application no. 2512/DEL/2011); pneumatically powered steps for staircases (Patent application no.1301/DEL/2010) and improved dual powered two wheelers(Patent application no. 1184/DEL/2007).

Backed by ingenuity and enthusiasm, students have also designed and created a cycle which functions on land and water and a Swastha Sanjivini device where rural women are reminded of their medical schedules and pathological tests.

MREI firmly believes that the creative potential of students should be tailored to suit the needs of society and industries at large.

In April this year, the outstanding performance of Manav Rachna College of Engineering students at the National Finale of the Microsoft Imagine Cup in the Innovations Category has been cause for much jubilation.

Our students have bagged the First, Second and Third positions at the finale, making their mark on a global platform with their innovative products like:

Respiron : A device and smartphone application for medication reminder, out of range alarm, puff counter and panic button .

MovAid : The world’s first  personalized solution to measure and monitor the recovery of any individual post orthopedic trauma rehabilitation, surgery, injury or joint replacements.

and Smart Skull :  an automatic alert system that provides alerts for the victim’s relatives and emergency numbers in case of an accident so that the victim receives appropriate medical care.

Thriving for excellence as the key to success and growth, MREI has won accolades aplenty in professional education and research, reiterating its commitment to quality education and creating better human beings, as the brand name ‘ManavRachna’ stands for.

In Dubai last year, MREI was honoured as ‘Asia’s most promising brand for Innovation and leadership in Education 2012 – 2013’. At the same forum, Dr Prashant Bhalla, Chancellor, ManavRachna International University (MRIU), was awarded for excellence in leadership for education.

More recently, Dr Prashant Bhalla was honoured with the Trailblazer Award for his outstanding contribution in the field of education. MREI’s winning streak continued further when ManavRachna International University was recognized as the Best Private University promoting Research as part of ASSOCHAM’s Education Excellence Awards 2014.

At MREI, you can learn, invent, innovate or re-create till you excel and achieve your goals. MREI teaches its students to relate to real world situations and come out as winners.  

For more details, Please log on to www.mriu.edu.in  or call us on 0129-4259000

Career Focus : Physiotherapy

The history of Physiotherapy can be traced back to the age of Hippocrates. In those times the principles of Physiotherapy were used to cure various physical ailments. In India also it was practiced widely, in the olden times.

 

Physical therapy concentrates on the psychological, physical, emotional and social well being of a person. Apart from curing various ailments related to joints and bones, the treatment aims to develop, restore and maintain maximum movement and functional ability. The treatment was formulated a couple of centuries ago. Today, it is undertaken to cure almost every ailment and injuries related to the bones, muscles and joints. A person undergoing physiotherapy is guaranteed to find relief over time. If we go back to the history and origin of physical therapy, we see that the treatment has been existence since the ancient period. 

Today Physiotherapy is gaining more and more importance every passing day, due to its wide scope and popularity among patients. Many ailments are known to be cured and many patients receive relief through the advanced techniques of Physiotherapy.

Starting Out

It is mandated that to practice a career in physiotherapy, one has to first attain the necessary qualification in the subject. It is advisable to start with a bachelor degree in the subject and then move on to higher degrees for a better career edge.

Job Prospects

Due to the higher stress levels in today's society, the need of physiotherapy is also increasing day by day. A physiotherapist is able to relieve his patients of not only the physical ailments they are suffering from but also the stress.

Physiotherapy is Considered as an allied health professional service, physiotherapy has a vast range of career options to choose. People can either work in India or go abroad and flourish their career in physiotherapy. Whereas a course in India costs just a faction of the USA or UK, earning potential is immense for the professional. Physical therapists have ample job prospects in Hospitals, Nursing homes, Residential homes, Rehabilitation centers, Private offices such as Private practices or Private clinics, etc. Additionally, a person with qualification in physiotherapy can work at Out-patient clinics, Community health care centers or Primary health care centers, Fitness centers or Health clubs, Occupational health centers, Special schools and Senior citizen centers, etc. Notwithstanding, job prospects for physiotherapists are bright in various sports centers, teaching, working in foreign countries with companies, N.G.Os, etc.

 International Scope

A career in physiotherapy has a very wide scope outside India as well. A physiotherapist is in great demand in the international environment. One has the option to either stay in India or go abroad after starting their career in the field.

Physiotherapy in MRIU

The Faculty Of Allied Sciences (FAS) in Manav Rachna International University is recognized by The Indian Association of Physiotherapists and The Delhi Council for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, The department  offers a graduate and post graduate degrees in Physiotherapy. Bachelor in Physiotherapy is 4 year full time course with 8 semesters and 6 months internship. Masters in Physiotherapy is a 2 year full time course with 4 semesters and practical training.

FAS has nurtured active tie-ups with renowned hospitals like VIMHANS Hospital, Batra Hospital & Medical Research Center, Fortis Escorts Hospital, National Stadium, Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports, major sports training camps, National Games, Haryana State Level Games, Sarvodaya Hospital, ESI Hospital, Helpage India, ERC School for Special Children, several Old Age Homes, Handicapped Schools, Metro Heart Institute and many more.

FAS has sought an active student-faculty exchange programme with Faculty of Health and Social Science, Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Lahti, Finland and Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, U.K to promote research with the vision to keep abreast with latest global trends in physiotherapy and evidence based physiotherapy practice. 

FAS boasts of a highly experienced and renowned faculty with Dr. G.L Khanna, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science, Manav Rachna International University, recently being appointed as Vice President for the Asian Council of Exercise and Sports Science (ACESS) for two years (2013-2015). The Asian Council of Exercise and Sports Science (ACESS) is a leading organisation engaged in promoting communication, interaction, and cooperation among Asian exercise and sports science professionals and students in educational, scientific and research institutions. The organization encourages the exploration of issues specific to the Asian regions. ACESS has more than 1000 members from all over the world.

Physiotherapy Career for a Bright Future

If you are in a dilemma about which career to choose and if you are inclined towards the healthcare industry, then you can make physiotherapy your choice and gear up for a bright future.