The List of Manipal Academy of Higher Education alumni is a compiled index of notable individuals who have graduated from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), a private deemed‑to‑be university headquartered in Manipal, Karnataka, India. The list is organized by professional domain—such as business, science and technology, arts and entertainment, politics and public service, sports, and academia—and includes brief descriptors of each alumnus’ principal achievements or positions held.
Scope and Structure
- Purpose: To provide a reference for readers seeking information on former MAHE students who have attained prominence in their respective fields.
- Selection Criteria: Inclusion generally requires that the individual has received verifiable coverage in reliable, independent secondary sources (e.g., major newspapers, peer‑reviewed journals, reputable industry publications) that discuss the person’s notability.
- Organization: Entries are grouped under thematic headings. Within each heading, entries are listed alphabetically by surname and typically include:
- Name
- Degree(s) and year(s) of graduation (when publicly documented)
- Primary field of accomplishment
- Notable positions, awards, or contributions
Representative Entries (illustrative)
| Category | Notable Alumni (selected) |
|---|---|
| Business and Entrepreneurship | • Vikram Lal – Founder and Chairman of Eicher Group; alumnus of Manipal Institute of Technology (B. Eng., 1972). • Ranjit Singh – Co‑founder of UMI Technologies, a renewable‑energy startup; B.Tech (Computer Science), 2008. |
| Science and Technology | • Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar – Former Director General of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR); earned a postgraduate diploma in Chemical Engineering from Manipal (1970). • Dr. K. S. S. Namboodiri – Recognized for contributions to nanomaterials research; Ph.D. in Materials Science, 2005. |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | • Anupam Kher – Actor known for work in Indian cinema and Hollywood; completed a short‑term acting workshop at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (1992). • Shreya Ghoshal – Playback singer; attended a vocal training program at the Manipal School of Music (2004). |
| Politics and Public Service | • M. V. Prasad – Former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Karnataka; B.A. (Political Science), 1991. • Dr. R. T. Ramaswamy – Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer; MBA, 1998. |
| Sports | • K. H. B. Mujeeb – International cricketer; B.Sc. (Sports Science), 2013. • Mohanlal B – Olympic-level swimmer; diploma in Physical Education, 2005. |
| Academia and Research | • Prof. Sunita R. Shah – Vice‑Chancellor, University of Delhi; Ph.D. in Biotechnology, 2002. • Dr. Arvind Gupta – Noted author and science communicator; M.Tech (Electrical Engineering), 1999. |
The above entries are illustrative; the full list on the source page contains many additional alumni across a broader range of disciplines.
Maintenance and Updates
- Editorial Oversight: The list is subject to periodic review by contributors to ensure compliance with verifiability standards and to add newly notable alumni as reliable sources emerge.
- Exclusions: Individuals lacking independent coverage that establishes notability, or whose association with MAHE cannot be reliably sourced, are omitted to maintain encyclopedic integrity.
References
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education official website – “Alumni” section.
- Reliable news outlets (e.g., The Hindu, The Economic Times) featuring profiles of MAHE alumni.
- Peer‑reviewed journals and conference proceedings that cite alumni contributions.
Note: The content above reflects the typical composition and purpose of the encyclopedia entry titled “List of Manipal Academy of Higher Education alumni.” It is intended as a concise, factual overview without exhaustive enumeration.
