Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". Gandhi Jayanti is celebratedon October 2, every year and is one of the three official declared National holidays of India and is observed in all its states and union territories. The United Nations General Assembly on 15 June 2007 unanimously adopted a resolution declaring October 2 hereafter to be the International Day of Non-Violence, in Gandhi's memory.

Gandhi Jayanti is marked by prayers and tributes all over India, especially at Raj Ghat, Gandhi's memorial in New Delhi where he was cremated. Popular celebrations includes prayers meetings, commemorative ceremonies in different cities by colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions.Usually, Gandhi's favouratite devotional song, "Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram" is sung in his memory.

The Life of Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2nd, 1869, in modern-day Gujarat in India. his father was the ruler of a small state and his mother was a pious and devoted Jain followers, who had great influence on the young Mohandas, concerning the practical as well as the moral aspects of his life. Because of his mother, Mohandas adopted tolerance for different creeds, vegetarianism, fasting and the idea of leading a pure, decent life.

When Mohandas was 13, he married 14-year-old Kasturbai Makhanji, a marriage arranged by their parents, as it was the custom of the region. Kasturbai proved to be a devoted wife, an affectionate mother of four sons, a loyal partner and a heroine who followed her husband with dignity and respect through thick and thin.

In 1888, Mohandas left for London to study law and it was during that time that Gandhi studied different religious systems like Christianity and Hinduism. He returned to India in 1891 and in 1893 he accepted a contract by an Indian firm to work in Durban, South Africa, which was also a part of the British Empire. Gandhi was appalled by the racial discrimination, lack of civil liberties and the Apartheid system in South Africa, where anyone who was not white was considered as inferior and treated as a second-class citizen.

After spending 21 years in South Africa trying to eliminate injustice and oppression of the weak, and having spent several years in prison for his ideology, he returned to India in 1915 and concentrated on campaigning for Indian independence from the British Empire. In 1920, Gandhi was elected president of All India Home Rule League, and after a long period of political struggles that led to Gandhi's imprisonment on several occasions, India gained independence in 1947 but was partitioned into Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan. Riots between the two countries led to fanaticism and when Gandhi tried to put an end to the bloodshed, he was assassinated on January 30th 1948.

Gandhi's Philosophy

Gandhi's philosophy was not only spiritual, but also political and social, with a profound respect for individuality. In its core there are two predominant words, "satya" that means truth and "ahimsa" which means nonviolence, along with his principles of "civil disobedience" and "nonviolent activism" which have proved universal ideals.

A small story about Gandhi ji By Chancellor ( MGU )
 Magical Words : Rama Rama 

During childhood, Gandhi was always been afraid of dark night and ghosts. He believed that ghosts live in dark and would catch him on.

One day night when it was very dark, Gandhi is trying to move from one room to another. As he stepped out of the room, his feet seemed to turn to lead and his heart began to beat like a drum.

The maidservant, Ramba, standing near the door, listened this with a laugher and asked him, "What happen child?".

Gandhi replied, "I am afraid terribly".

Ramba asked again, "Afraid? Of what?".

"I'm afraid of ghosts in the dark!" Gandhi replied with a scared face.

Ramba patted him with affection and said, "Child do not afraid. Just say Rama, Rama*! Ghosts will get afraid even to come near you. They won't touch even a hair of your head. Rama will safeguard you".

Ramba's words gave Gandhi good courage. He started saying "Rama, Rama, Rama..." and he left the room without fear. From that day on wards  Gandhi never felt afraid. He strongly believed that Rama will safeguard him from the ghosts and any dangers.

This gave Gandhiji courage throughout his life...Even when he died he whispered the name of Rama.

" Taking the name of Rama and following the footsteps of Gandhi ji and his educational ideas, MGU emerges itself to transform backward, illiterate, exploited, desperately poor sections of the society into an industrious, self respecting and generous cooperative community."

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MGU Programmes

                 "Education is the only key to unlock the golden door of freedom..........."

At MGU, the students are not only given knowledge and education but also enhances their personality to its best.Mahatma Gandhi University has got number of courses. MGU lets students to pursue their education while they are occupied in making their career.

Mahatma Gandhi University offers various programs such as Certificate, Diplomas, Bachelors & Masters in the field of IT, Management, Professional (Hotel Management, Paramedical, VFX & Animation, Mass Communication, Advertising, Journalism, Airlines, Tourism & Hospitality Management, Hardware & Networking), Traditional programs. The University also offers Choice Based Credit Based programs, especially in the field of IT, Management and Hotel Management. To facilitate smooth self-study for students for students, MGU provides detailed study material along with E-books for respective courses. MGU has introduced ‘e-learning’ as a supplementary methodology for all its students to enhance understanding of key concepts and bridge the gap between distance and classroom based learning. The e-learning sessions enhance the understanding of the subject matter by presenting scenarios, audio/video clips, case studies, quizzes and activities. Keeping in mind the needs of the students, MGU offers a unique MULTI ENTRY AND MULTI EXIT SYSTEM called as “THE COURSE LIFE CYCLE”. MGU also provides excellent placement facilities to its eligible and competent students. MGU also provides supportive learning environment to its students using IT Simulations.

 The MGU Education programs aim to cater all the requirements of the students who cannot continue with formal/regular education in Colleges/Universities due to some or the other reasons. Our University provides a replacement to traditional mode of learning but at the same time we give the same results desired by the students.

MGU provides various courses which includes Management, IT programs, professional and various traditional programs.

Management Programs: This program aims to impart skills and knowledge pertaining to industry, in the right perspective for the students to learn and emerge as a global leader. This program also enhances the overall personality of a student as it includes presentation classes, management games sessions and communication classes.

IT Programs: The aim of this program is to develop knowledge of computer and impart skills to use the computers effectively in developing commercial and scientific applications. In this program, students will collect in-depth knowledge about computer fundamentals, elements of system analysis and design, file structure, programming, data communication and networks and operation research. The course is designed keeping in view the requirements of industry.

Professional Courses: This program will produce graduates and post-graduates with both academic knowledge and professional skills required in media industry. The objective of this program is to nurture students as to become the leaders of the society with a high sense of morality, skills and insight. It also aims at producing journalists and communicators capable of contributing to the socio-economic and cultural development of the country and thus to promote democratization process. Such educated, versatile and skillful mass media evangelists can help in building a strong foundation of a country.

Traditional Courses: It includes the most popular and widely studied programs all over the world. As these programs are directly related to basic business requirements and many parts of liberal arts hence they cover a wide realm of employment prospects globally. It opens the door to vast career opportunities.

Skill Development Programs: Various skill development programs are conducted at MGU with an aim to impart personal and professional skills along with the academic and research ability. this program facilitate and all-round development in the student.

Lets Join MGU for a Sucessfull Career!!!!

For more visit :www.mgu.edu.in

MGU Programmes

                    "Education is the only key to unlock the golden door of freedom..........."

At MGU, the students are not only given knowledge and education but also enhances their personality to its best.

Mahatma Gandhi University has got number of courses. MGU lets students to pursue their education while they are occupied in making their career.

 The MGU Education programs aim to cater all the requirements of the students who cannot continue with formal/regular education in Colleges/Universities due to some or the other reasons. Our University provides a replacement to traditional mode of learning but at the same time we give the same results desired by the students.

MGU provides various courses which includes Management, IT programs, professional and various traditional programs.

Management Programs: This program aims to impart skills and knowledge pertaining to industry, in the right perspective for the students to learn and emerge as a global leader. This program also enhances the overall personality of a student as it includes presentation classes, management games sessions and communication classes.

IT Programs: The aim of this program is to develop knowledge of computer and impart skills to use the computers effectively in developing commercial and scientific applications. In this program, students will collect in-depth knowledge about computer fundamentals, elements of system analysis and design, file structure, programming, data communication and networks and operation research. The course is designed keeping in view the requirements of industry.

Professional Courses: This program will produce graduates and post-graduates with both academic knowledge and professional skills required in media industry. The objective of this program is to nurture students as to become the leaders of the society with a high sense of morality, skills and insight. It also aims at producing journalists and communicators capable of contributing to the socio-economic and cultural development of the country and thus to promote democratization process. Such educated, versatile and skillful mass media evangelists can help in building a strong foundation of a country.

Traditional Courses: It includes the most popular and widely studied programs all over the world. As these programs are directly related to basic business requirements and many parts of liberal arts hence they cover a wide realm of employment prospects globally. It opens the door to vast career opportunities.

Another footstep on the path of Success

Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is an organisation and association of major universities of India based in Delhi, to evaluate the courses, syllabi, standard and credits of foreign Universities and to equate them in relation to various courses offered by Indian Universities.

The AIU is mainly concerned with the recognition of Degrees/Diplomas awarded by the accredited Universities in India and abroad for the purpose of admission to higher courses at Indian Universities. The AIU is also an implementing agency for the agreements signed under the Cultural Exchange Programme executed between India and other countries in the field of education, insofar as it relates to the recognition of foreign qualifications (except for medicine and allied courses).

Mahatma Gandhi university has been granted membership to the prestigious Association of Indian Universities(AIU), New Delhi, with effect from the coming academic year. Membership was granted by the AIU governing council at a meeting held on September 2, 2013 at New Delhi.

MGU has already gained the membership of various known Associations like AAOU, PHD Chamber, FICCI and CII and has bagged the prestigious awards like “Best Innovation in Open & Distance Education for K-12 & Higher Education and “Excellence in Distance Education Distance Education University” in World Education Summit 2012. The membership of AIU is an additional feather in the cap of MGU.

On this occasion Dr. JDS Panwar, The Vice Chancellor states, ‘as quality education becomes more crucial to India’s social and economic well-being our focus is to serve students from diverse cultures and backgrounds with a quality education and we are committed to provide our students a specialized, career-oriented curriculum. Almost all the student’s courses at MGU are focused in their field of study to help and prepare them for their desired career.’

In a short span of time, Mahatma Gandhi University  with its dedication and honest efforts have achieved this milestone. MGU is on a way to explore more.

Read more at http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2013/09/29/mahatma-gandhi-university-becomes-member-of-association-of-indian-universities/#2Qm5lt1OOEi0DvLb.99

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Happy Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesha Chaturthi is the Hindu festival celebrated on the birthday (rebirth) of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati.
Ganesh is distinguished by his elephant-like features. Whilst her husband, Shiv, was in mediation, Parvati had a son named Vinayak who guarded and served her. When Shiv returned home, Vinayak would not let him enter and they duelled until Vinayak was decapitated. Parvati lamented and Shiv realised his mistake. He sent his servants to bring the head of the first living thing they encountered, which happened to be that of a baby elephant. Shivji resurrected the elephant-headed Vinayak as Ganesh.

The Ganesh's features are indicative of his qualities:

His large ears represent attentive listening to the Lord's teachings; his vast forehead represents the intellect to realise the glory of the Lord; his short legs depict patience and his trunk represents deep wisdom. Thus Ganesh is a personification of the essential qualities a devotee should aspire to in his devotion to the Lord.e rat is depicted at the feet of Ganpati because the rat is his vehicle. Hindu mythology says that a demon became devoted to Ganpati and took the form of a rat. This rat now takes Ganesh wherever he wishes. Ganpati repays the devout service of the rat and does not allow any of his weight to fall on the rat. To the rat, he remains weightless.

On Ganesh Chaturthi, it is believed that Lord Ganesh bestows his presence on earth for all his devotees during this festival. It is the day when Ganesha was born. Ganesha is widely worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune and traditionally invoked at the beginning of any new venture or at the start of travel. The festival, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi ("festival of Ganesha") is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). The date usually falls between 19 August and 20 September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth day of the waxing moon period).

On this auspicious festival, Mahatma Gandhi University wishes every one a Very Happy Vinayak Chaturthi.

Teachers Day

Mahatma Gandhi a true Teacher for a Society

Teachers Day is intended to be a special day for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honour them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in general. MGU takes privilege to thank Mahatma Gandhi ji, who is an inspiration for us in the field of education.

Mahatma Gandhi University wishes every teacher  a 

Very Happy Teachers Day. 

MGU: Educating with a Difference

"Educating with a difference"  

MGU is a place that will enhance the potential of students for a successful career,  strive to make education students-centric, flexible and success-oriented.It is the earnest desire of MGU to provide the best quality education to the students. It not only facilitate the students to acquire best knowledge of their subjects but also foster in them the important and vital attributes of a civilized human being. 
Mahatma Gandhi University offers competitive learning with the supportive environment through various services listed below.

Self-Learning Material(SLM):- To facilitate smooth self-study the MGU students are supplied with the unique and comprehensive Self-Instructional Material(SIM) at the beginning of the semesters. The SLM material is provided in four colors and is carefully written by renowned authors ina reader friendly language.E-boks are also provided who prefer web-based study over printed material.

Learning Management system:- MGU uses Learning Management System which is the most time-sensitive and widely used faculty-student enterprise system for learning. LMS is used for the web-based facilities like dedicated online monitoring, connection with a large group of fellow students through messaging and discussion boards, access to vast resources of digital library, etc.

Dictionaries of Specialized Subjects:- For reference on specialized subject areas, MGU provides its students with subject-specific dictionaries. the aim of these dictionaries is to present highly specialized subjects in an accessible and readable manner.

Video Lectures:- MGU provides audio and video lectures, seminars and teaching resources to its  students with a hope to import critical thinking, creative imagination, intellectual exploration ability.

Industry Speakers:-MGU invites eminent guest speakers from the industry to provide its students with good insight about the changing needs of industry and business. the aim is to bridge the gap between academics and industry requirements as much as possible.

Online On-demand Examination:- MGU provides the innovative facility of Online On-Demand Examination, which is a completely flexible system of examination independent of the traditional fixed time frame. It gives the students an opportunity to choose the exam dates as per their conveniences.

IT Simulations:- IT Simulations are widely gaining popularity as a teaching strategy for illustrating a difficult concept in an easy manner. Simulations are less complex than the situations they represent hence a student can easily learn through a replacement model for real world experiences. MGU provides supportive learning environment to its students using IT Simulations.

Other facilities such as Online Admission facility, Self Assessment tests, PPts for Students & Faculties,etc. are provided by MGU. These facilities motivates students to work in an excellent manner and develop their management skills using LMS.

Student Placement Services

MGU provides excellent placement facilities to its eligible and competent students. It also provides assistance of individual counselling, suggest corrective measures as well as provide materials, references, and job listings designed to assist students in making short and long range vocational decisions.

MGU:Efforts To Educate All

To provide best quality education to the students and to reach at the under privileged areas, tribal sections, Minorities and weaker sections with quality education. With the objective of educating the society at large, Mahatma Gandhi University started various programs and courses at Meghalaya campus where the population is mainly tribal and uneducated. There are less no of universities set-up in this area as a result of which either students don't pursue higher education or migrate to other parts of the countries for higher studies. 

"Enable Meghalaya To Become Meghalayashikshasthan"

Establishing university in Meghalaya would promote education in the North-East part of India and hence improve the standard of living of people over there.

MGU is in line with the national mission and the objective to enhance the enrollment ratio. It strives to reach out to the larger community deprived of higher education due to their geographical, economical,social or personal factors. The mission of the promoting body is to realize it's vision of creating and crafting the university as a center of excellence in Education through employment, retention and enhancement of its Human Resources and Investment & development of its intellectual capital. 

MGU reach:- Across India 

Financial AID Scheme

Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya strongly believes in fact that monetary constraints should never be an obstacle for a student to have access to quality education. So the university offers a scholarship schemes which initiates to:-

                     Realize the vast talents that may have been hidden due to financial constraints

              Reward the bright, brilliant and the deserving students seeking admission to the university.

"Educate a Woman, You Educate a Generation"

To fulfill the dream education for women and to empower the status of women in the society, MGU is been launching a scholarship programs for girls in Delhi. Successful Candidate under this scholarship program will be fully exempted from course fee & will also be provided Books/ Stationery etc.

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With the motto "Lets Educate Everyone", Mahatma Gandhi University has also launched a scholarship scheme for weaker sections. MGU offers scholarship programs to educate under privileged section of the society.Successful Candidate under this scholarship program will be awarded waiver of 20% of course fee.

To know more visit:-scholarship Scheme

MGUs efforts will keep on continuing to reach more under privileged sections of the society to accomplish Gandhi ji's dream- "Education for All".