Maharishi University: Shaping Young Minds With Futuristic Approach
Ajay Prakash Shrivastava, Chancellor Maharishi University
In India, media and mass communication education play a vital role in shaping the future of journalism, broadcasting, and digital media. With the rapid expansion of the media industry, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can navigate the complexities of modern communication.
Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), established in 2001, has emerged as a prominent educational institution offering comprehensive courses at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels across various disciplines. Embracing the principles of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the university integrates Transcendental Meditation into its educational framework.
"The vision of MUIT is to unlock the potential of each student, foster their creative intelligence, and facilitate their journey towards personal and professional fulfillment. Our emphasis lies in enhancing employability and nurturing entrepreneurship skills among our students," shares Ajay Prakash Shrivastava, Chancellor.
MUIT's mission is centered around providing a holistic education that nurtures physical endurance, emotional maturity, intellectual enlightenment, aesthetic development, moral integrity, and spiritual inclination in every student. With a commitment to excellence and holistic growth, MUIT stands as a beacon of transformative education in India's educational landscape.
Imparting Education that Meets Industry Standards
Aligned with its vision and mission, the University offers an integrated curriculum that effortlessly blends classroom teaching with real-world experiences. The institute offers a B.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication) and an M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication). Dedicated to nurturing emerging talents in mass communication, media, and journalism, MUIT creates a prolific environment where students are empowered and inspired by hands-on training and experiences, can unleash creativity, and explore skills that help them excel in their fields. They are taught diverse courses, including translation courses, introduction to communications and media, computer graphics, writing for media, RTI, camera handling techniques, the Indian Constitution, news writing and reporting, news analysis, photojournalism, politics, defense journalism, service learning, newspaper designing, public relations, and much more. The courses have been designed to cater to the diverse knowledge requirements of the students, who come with varied career dreams. The equilibrium between formal classroom teaching and experiential learning is what sets the university apart.
At the heart of MUIT's ethos lies a carefully handpicked body of faculty members, experts in their particular fields, whose knowledge and mentoring help not only impart wisdom but also cultivate the necessary skills and attitudes among students needed to thrive in these competitive career paths. To further enhance this educational experience, MUIT often invites industry leaders and business luminaries as guest speakers to educate students about the ground realities, fuel their passions for the field, and inspire them to pursue their careers with greater zeal.
An important aspect of MUIT's commitment to shaping the future of the media and communications industries is its proactive monitoring of evolving industry demands and trends and imbibing these into its ever-evolving curriculum.
"MUIT has remained steadfastly dedicated to its mission to shape future entrepreneurs & industry trailblazers through impeccable education"
Embracing industry changes, the university often collaborates with seasoned professionals in different industry segments to modify its curriculum effectively, ensuring students are equipped with current knowledge and skills.
"We keep revising the curriculum according to whatever is happening in the industry. We do it for all our courses to ensure our students are updated with industry advancements. For this, we also invite guest speakers to educate and update our faculty, bring them up to speed quickly, and even encourage them to write papers on these new topics regarding how the advancements are reshaping or disrupting the industry in India. This way, we can ensure that the faculty is also updated with the new information and ready to teach our students," further shares Ajay Prakash Shrivastava.
Creating opportunities for students to kick-start their careers at the best places, MUIT houses a specialized department for placements and career counseling. These facilities equip students with the soft skills needed to ace interviews and guide them through the maze of opportunities to find the most befitting options. Extending its support further, the university also recognizes the financial obstacles to achieving their dreams. To prevent this, it offers some exciting scholarships based on merit, along with special scholarships designed for students from agricultural backgrounds or whose parent(s) are in the defense sector.
Infrastructure & Extracurriculars
The campus is a living example of harmonious multiculturalism, with students from all the states, union territories, and different countries. A promoter of sports, music, and literary activities, it is a nurturing ground for creative excellence. The vibrant culture of the university has embraced innovation, and its entrepreneurial perspective encourages students, staff, and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery, and explore new ways of learning. “Our goal for every student is enlightenment—the systematic development of full potential from within. This is the key to true fulfillment in daily life and any career," further adds Ajay Prakash Shrivastava.
Envisioned as a haven that is conducive to learning, the campus at MUIT is an example of conscious design strengthened with advanced amenities that inspire innovation and development. Equipped with technologically advanced studios, labs, and sophisticated instruments like cameras, the campus facilitates seamless instruction not just for theoretical but also for practical and technical teaching aspects. Beyond cutting-edge infrastructure, MUIT also features sprawling green fields, football grounds, a volleyball court, a cricket ground, and a lawn tennis court where students can unwind and recuperate their minds.
Beyond the realm of traditional teaching facilities and extracurricular offerings, MUIT stands apart for its practice of Transcendental Meditation. Based on the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, this unique meditation technique helps individuals relieve stress and enables students to be better learners and teachers to be better educators. As such, students and faculty are mandated to practice Transcendental Meditation twice a day.
Future Roadmap
Since its inception, MUIT has remained steadfastly dedicated to its mission to shape future entrepreneurs and industry trailblazers through impeccable education. Committed to cultivating a spirit of intellectual enlightenment that nurtures innovation and drives success, the university aspires to create a future where educators and higher education institutions become the catalysts for transformation. These principles have been central to MUIT’s mission and, in the future, will continue to hold equal importance.
In light of these aspirations, and guided by the government’s goal of making India a $10 trillion economy by 2030, MUIT’s future roadmap focuses on becoming a key contributor to this achievement. Recognizing the critical role that higher education institutions will play in achieving this goal as nurturers of future leaders who will drive positive change, MUIT pledges to stay ahead of the curve. The university is resolute in its aim to proactively advance its curriculum, enhance industry engagement, and become a stimulant for development. MUIT, through its multi-faceted approach, promises to take charge of this $10 trillion dream that the nation strives to achieve.
Ajay Prakash Shrivastava, Chancellor, Maharishi University
Ajay Prakash Shrivastava, Chancellor of Maharishi University of Information Technology, is dedicated to ensuring seamless university operations and fostering responsible citizenship among students. Under his leadership, the university has excelled in creating a robust campus, forming a skilled team, and offering diverse courses focused on employability and entrepreneurship.
Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), established in 2001, has emerged as a prominent educational institution offering comprehensive courses at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels across various disciplines. Embracing the principles of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the university integrates Transcendental Meditation into its educational framework.
"The vision of MUIT is to unlock the potential of each student, foster their creative intelligence, and facilitate their journey towards personal and professional fulfillment. Our emphasis lies in enhancing employability and nurturing entrepreneurship skills among our students," shares Ajay Prakash Shrivastava, Chancellor.
MUIT's mission is centered around providing a holistic education that nurtures physical endurance, emotional maturity, intellectual enlightenment, aesthetic development, moral integrity, and spiritual inclination in every student. With a commitment to excellence and holistic growth, MUIT stands as a beacon of transformative education in India's educational landscape.
Imparting Education that Meets Industry Standards
Aligned with its vision and mission, the University offers an integrated curriculum that effortlessly blends classroom teaching with real-world experiences. The institute offers a B.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication) and an M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication). Dedicated to nurturing emerging talents in mass communication, media, and journalism, MUIT creates a prolific environment where students are empowered and inspired by hands-on training and experiences, can unleash creativity, and explore skills that help them excel in their fields. They are taught diverse courses, including translation courses, introduction to communications and media, computer graphics, writing for media, RTI, camera handling techniques, the Indian Constitution, news writing and reporting, news analysis, photojournalism, politics, defense journalism, service learning, newspaper designing, public relations, and much more. The courses have been designed to cater to the diverse knowledge requirements of the students, who come with varied career dreams. The equilibrium between formal classroom teaching and experiential learning is what sets the university apart.
At the heart of MUIT's ethos lies a carefully handpicked body of faculty members, experts in their particular fields, whose knowledge and mentoring help not only impart wisdom but also cultivate the necessary skills and attitudes among students needed to thrive in these competitive career paths. To further enhance this educational experience, MUIT often invites industry leaders and business luminaries as guest speakers to educate students about the ground realities, fuel their passions for the field, and inspire them to pursue their careers with greater zeal.
An important aspect of MUIT's commitment to shaping the future of the media and communications industries is its proactive monitoring of evolving industry demands and trends and imbibing these into its ever-evolving curriculum.
"MUIT has remained steadfastly dedicated to its mission to shape future entrepreneurs & industry trailblazers through impeccable education"
Embracing industry changes, the university often collaborates with seasoned professionals in different industry segments to modify its curriculum effectively, ensuring students are equipped with current knowledge and skills.
"We keep revising the curriculum according to whatever is happening in the industry. We do it for all our courses to ensure our students are updated with industry advancements. For this, we also invite guest speakers to educate and update our faculty, bring them up to speed quickly, and even encourage them to write papers on these new topics regarding how the advancements are reshaping or disrupting the industry in India. This way, we can ensure that the faculty is also updated with the new information and ready to teach our students," further shares Ajay Prakash Shrivastava.
Creating opportunities for students to kick-start their careers at the best places, MUIT houses a specialized department for placements and career counseling. These facilities equip students with the soft skills needed to ace interviews and guide them through the maze of opportunities to find the most befitting options. Extending its support further, the university also recognizes the financial obstacles to achieving their dreams. To prevent this, it offers some exciting scholarships based on merit, along with special scholarships designed for students from agricultural backgrounds or whose parent(s) are in the defense sector.
Infrastructure & Extracurriculars
The campus is a living example of harmonious multiculturalism, with students from all the states, union territories, and different countries. A promoter of sports, music, and literary activities, it is a nurturing ground for creative excellence. The vibrant culture of the university has embraced innovation, and its entrepreneurial perspective encourages students, staff, and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery, and explore new ways of learning. “Our goal for every student is enlightenment—the systematic development of full potential from within. This is the key to true fulfillment in daily life and any career," further adds Ajay Prakash Shrivastava.
Envisioned as a haven that is conducive to learning, the campus at MUIT is an example of conscious design strengthened with advanced amenities that inspire innovation and development. Equipped with technologically advanced studios, labs, and sophisticated instruments like cameras, the campus facilitates seamless instruction not just for theoretical but also for practical and technical teaching aspects. Beyond cutting-edge infrastructure, MUIT also features sprawling green fields, football grounds, a volleyball court, a cricket ground, and a lawn tennis court where students can unwind and recuperate their minds.
Beyond the realm of traditional teaching facilities and extracurricular offerings, MUIT stands apart for its practice of Transcendental Meditation. Based on the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, this unique meditation technique helps individuals relieve stress and enables students to be better learners and teachers to be better educators. As such, students and faculty are mandated to practice Transcendental Meditation twice a day.
Future Roadmap
Since its inception, MUIT has remained steadfastly dedicated to its mission to shape future entrepreneurs and industry trailblazers through impeccable education. Committed to cultivating a spirit of intellectual enlightenment that nurtures innovation and drives success, the university aspires to create a future where educators and higher education institutions become the catalysts for transformation. These principles have been central to MUIT’s mission and, in the future, will continue to hold equal importance.
In light of these aspirations, and guided by the government’s goal of making India a $10 trillion economy by 2030, MUIT’s future roadmap focuses on becoming a key contributor to this achievement. Recognizing the critical role that higher education institutions will play in achieving this goal as nurturers of future leaders who will drive positive change, MUIT pledges to stay ahead of the curve. The university is resolute in its aim to proactively advance its curriculum, enhance industry engagement, and become a stimulant for development. MUIT, through its multi-faceted approach, promises to take charge of this $10 trillion dream that the nation strives to achieve.
Ajay Prakash Shrivastava, Chancellor, Maharishi University
Ajay Prakash Shrivastava, Chancellor of Maharishi University of Information Technology, is dedicated to ensuring seamless university operations and fostering responsible citizenship among students. Under his leadership, the university has excelled in creating a robust campus, forming a skilled team, and offering diverse courses focused on employability and entrepreneurship.
