Manav Rachna Educational Institutions bag the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar 2021

The Honourable President of India, Sh. Ram Nath Kovind gave away the National Sports Awards 2021 at a glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in recognition of the country's unparalleled Olympic and Paralympic performances recently.
In recognition of the monumental contribution of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) in the identification and nurturing of the sports talent of the country over the past 25 years, the President of India conferred the prestigious Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar 2021. The award was received by Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI); and Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President, MREI. Smt. Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron, MREI; Sports Mentor Mr. Ronjan Sodhi and Dr. Sanjay Srivastava, MD, MREI were witness to the grand ceremony at the Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Manav Rachna Educational Institutions have been credited with the training of well-known athletes like Shagun Chaudhary (Shooting), Anish Bhanwala (Shooting), Shreyasi Singh (Shooting), Angad Bajwa (Shooting), Ankur Mittal (Shooting), Abhishek Verma (Shooting), Ankita Das (Table Tennis), Kuldeep Kumar (Kick-boxing), Bhavesh Shikhawat (Shooting), Shahbaz Ahmed (Cricket), and Khush Chugh (Badminton). It is among the only Universities across the country that has been bestowed with the prestigious Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar. Right from inception, when Dr. O P Bhalla, Founder Visionary, MREI believed in a strong sports-centric curriculum to harness the power of our youth; Manav Rachna has been striving to provide robust training and opportunity to optimize the potential of its sports enthusiasts. In line with that, the institute sponsored the training and education needs of sportspersons over the years. Coupled with state-of-the-art facilities, international coaches, robust training programs and a dedicated Sports Science Centre, thousands of students and athletes are undergoing training at Manav Rachna, bringing the Olympic dream closer.

While at the institutional level, MREI has been honoured with the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar 2021 for “Identification and Nurturing of Budding and Young Talent”; at the same ceremony, its alumni Abhishek Verma has been granted the distinguished Arjuna Award for being an ace shooter. In addition, the Director of Sports, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, Mr. Sarkar Talwar has been bestowed the much-coveted Dronacharya Award (lifetime category) for outstanding coaches in sports and games 2021.

Here’s how Manav Rachna is offering UGC approved online degrees with strong industry linkages

Following the tenets of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and with its strong commitment to skilling the youth of the country, Manav Rachna now offers UGC and AICTE approved online degree courses with the launch of the Manav Rachna Centre for Distance and Online Education.
Students pursuing education with Manav Rachna Online get access to the same quality and curriculum taught in the regular degree program with placements and industry-integrated specializations, unheard of in any other online degree course. The highly friendly LMS hosted on Swayam platform boasts of live classes by renowned International and National faculty (weekends), access to HD videos and latest study tools, self-paced courses, rigorous assessments, mentorship by experts from companies like Microsoft, Xebia, Palo Alto, QuickHeal, RASCI, BFSI, Talentedge and others. 

Scholarships on Merit and Under Special Categories (Empowering Women, Manav Rachna Alumni, Govt. Special, Sports, and Divyang) can be availed along with Education Loans from leading banks. 

What makes the curriculum of Manav Rachna Online unique?

Bachelor of Computer Applications :

Offering three specializations- Cyber Security with Palo Alto Academy and Quick Heal Academy; Data Science and Big Data Analytics with XEBIA Academy, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning with Microsoft; the online BCA degree prepares students for the technological world. Capstone projects, Hackathons, Opportunity to work on Cloudera Data science environment, exposure to smart automated data tested solutions, placement/internship support from the industry make this a smart choice for students (and for those looking to upgrade their skills with additional degree). 

Bachelor of Business Administration:

The BBA programme offered by the centre is an optimum blend of theory and practice that provides students a solid foundation in general business management with electives of their choice: Banking & Financial Markets (inclusive of BFSI Sector Council Certification), Retail and Sales Management, and Digital Marketing. Digital Marketing is offered in association with Talentedge and includes assistance for various certifications. In Retail and Sales elective, students can choose between Apprenticeship Embedded NSDC certified programme or BBA with specialization in Retail and Sales Management. 

B.A. (Hons.) Economics :

The online BA (Hons.) Economics degree at Manav Rachna brings an international perspective and is considered within the Financial, Marketing, Investment and Banking sectors. The programme has an Industry-driven curriculum in partnership with KPMG, Ernst and Young, Infosys, IHC Foundation, ORF Kolkata, IIM Lucknow. Students study in-depth modules on the application of modern analytical tools, statistical software, and computational techniques, and get an opportunity to work on Capstone projects and Live case studies on business and financial markets. 

Bachelor of Commerce:

The Online B.Com degree imparts multidimensional skills in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Social Economics, Management and Law. Students develop managerial skills in disciplines related to commerce, academically as well as professionally. 

Master of Computer Applications :

The MCA Online degree offered by the centre is one of the most-sought after online degrees. The programme offers three electives which students can choose from: Cyber Security with Palo Alto Academy and Quick Heal Academy, Data Science and Big Data Analytics with XEBIA Academy, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning with Microsoft. With several benefits on offer, this degree provides exposure to smart automated data tested solutions for Hadoop, Data lakes & Nosql data stores; MCE certification and more. 

Master of Commerce :

With an industry-oriented approach, M.Com offered at Manav Rachna Centre for Distance and Online Education enables students to gain advanced knowledge in three spheres viz., Accounting and Law, Applied Business Economics and Management-oriented issues. Students develop deeper practical insights and skills as they undergo work-based training courses in all three spheres of business. This helps students to have in-depth insight into commerce, management and economics.

Master of Business Administration:

Online MBA offered by the centre takes students on a transformational journey through its curriculum, guidance and mentorship from senior corporate leaders. AICTE Approved MBA programme offers dual specializations including Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Banking and Insurance, and Waste Management. Furthermore, to support the entrepreneurial ideas of students, Manav Rachna has an in-house Innovation and Incubation centre and a Business Incubator.

Think beyond the regular BBA with Manav Rachna’s unique BBA specialisations :

Business Management is a quintessential part of any organisation that plays a crucial role in an organisation’s success. The high-end demands of the industry require professionals who can take up the challenges of the corporate world and respond effectively. BBA Education at Manav Rachna is delivered on a new model that has been shaped by the needs of an innovation-driven industry. As an acknowledgement of the strong teaching-learning processes, Manav Rachna has been rated QS 5 Star for Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, Social Responsibility and Inclusiveness.

Ranked among the Top 4 Private Universities in North India for BBA as per the Times BBA Survey 2021, Manav Rachna has been a pioneer in BBA education with robust industry connect and strong associations with international universities. All the courses have been designed on a Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), making the course curricula highly flexible and accommodating.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I get admission to BTech at Manav Rachna University?

Ans. Candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility of 60% in Class 12. Eligible candidates must have a valid score in JEE Main/ SAT/ Uni Gauge/ MRNAT (conducted by Manav Rachna University) exam.

2. Can a student go abroad for further studies after graduation from MRU?

Ans. Yes, MRU degrees are as good as the ones awarded by any Central or state university. Hence, a bachelor’s degree holder from MRU can apply for higher studies in any of the Indian or overseas universities.

3. Does Manav Rachna University conduct an entrance exam for admission to PhD?

Ans. Manav Rachna University conducts a PhD entrance exam for candidates to seek admission to the PhD course. The entrance exam is of 100 marks, which consists of an MCQ-based written test (70 marks) of 90 minutes duration followed by an interview (30 marks). The written exam comprises of two sections, each of 50% weightage:
Section A: Research Methodology and Aptitude (Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Statistics)
Section B: Subject Specific

4. What is the fee for BTech at MRU?

Ans. The annual fee for MRU BTech programme ranges from Rs 1.88 lakh - Rs 2.44 lakh depending on the choice of specialisation.

5. How many specialisations are offered under the MTech programme at Manav Rachna University?

Ans. MTech programme at MRU is offered under three specialisations, which include Computer Engineering, ECE in Embedded System & VLSI and Mechanical Engineering.

6. Which exams are accepted for admission to UG-level Law courses at Manav Rachna University?

Ans. Candidates willing to secure admission to BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons) must have a valid score in one among SAT, CLAT or MRNAT exam along with qualifying scores in Class 12.

7. What is the application fee to apply for a course at Manav Rachna University?

Ans. The application fee for all the courses at MRU is Rs 1,200.

8. Does MRU offer scholarships to its students?

Ans. MRU offers scholarships on merit-cum-means basis to the candidates admitted under the reserved category of Haryana.