Mumbai University receives FICCI University of the Year 2026 award
The University of Mumbai received FICCI’s University of the Year 2026 award in the Established Category at a higher-education summit in New Delhi.
Mumbai University received FICCI’s University of the Year 2026 award in the Established Category at a New Delhi higher-education summit.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Ravindra Kulkarni and Pro Vice-Chancellor Principal Dr Ajay Bhamare accepted FICCI’s University of the Year 2026 award for the University of Mumbai at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The university won in the Established Category at the 21st FICCI Higher Education Summit and the 12th Higher Education Excellence Awards. Former Union minister Dr Murli Manohar Joshi presented the award. IIT Gandhinagar, Banaras Hindu University and Chanakya National Law University were among the finalists.
FICCI recognised the university for its work in research, innovation, digital governance and employability. Its submission outlined a five-part strategy covering curriculum development in emerging fields; research and innovation; employability and entrepreneurship; international engagement; and governance and digital transformation.
The university has identified artificial intelligence, deep-tech research, research funding, start-up development and industry partnerships as focus areas. Its initiatives include the National Education Policy 2020 rollout, the University Department Ranking Framework, MU IDEAS Foundation and ACIC-MU RISE Foundation.
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