A Memorandum of understanding was signed between MIT University of Meghalaya – Shillong and Leeds Arts University (United Kingdom) on the 1st of April 2023. The MIT University, which is succeeding in its academic standards, has taken another step towards mounting its collaborative international projects to benefit the local students.

Dr. Malhar Pangrikar (Vice Chancellor), of MIT University-Meghalaya, and Professor Randall Whittaker, from Leeds Arts University signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with an intend for development of collaborative research projects, organization’s joint academic activities, such as: courses, conferences, seminars, symposia or lectures, exchange of publications and other materials of common interest. According to the MOU, exchanges will also be made in research, teaching personnel, placement and exchange of students, in joint venture with MIT University-Meghalaya.

The prestigious Leeds University (UK) is in the leading edge, specialized in the higher education of arts. The Artist, Mr. Patrick Heron, in his writing, the Guardian, described Leeds College of Art as “…the most influential art school in Europe since the Bauhaus. Dr. Malhar Pangrikar affirmed that, the memorandum of Understanding will be effective from the date of the MOU signed and to continue for a length of three years. The main objective to initiate such alliance is to attain a global platform, towards building sustainable practices, an exchange of the local students and faculties for a worldwide experience and comprehension.

The MIT University – Shillong offers exciting New – Age programs with exponential growth, application – oriented learning from industry experts, complete placement and academic support from parent organization MIT Group Institutions- Pune. The professional program includes the undergraduate and post graduate level to cite a few, Bachelor’s of Design-Product design, Graphic Design, and Experience Design, BBA Marketing, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, BBA, – LLB, B.Scs., – Nursing with specializations, BA B.Ed., MBA for working professionals etc. The programs at MIT are designed with an effort to build ‘sustainability’, and these associations help to bring the North East people on a global platform.

Presently the University is coming up with a new and permanent campus at Makasiang village – Mylliem block, East Khasi Hills with an endeavor to offer world-class amenities and infrastructure along with finest academicians to curate a well – rounded learning in the North Eastern Region.

Shillong: MIT University of Meghalaya appoints Dr. Malhar Pangrikar as the new Vice-Chancellor, MIT University of Meghalaya was established in 2011. An alumnus of IIM Calcutta graduated in electronics & telecommunication engineering from Amravati University, Maharashtra, and a PhD in strategic management, Dr. Malhar Pangrikar is one of the youngest Vice-Chancellors in India. He started his career with HCL Infosystems Ltd. as a senior system integrator in the telecom division and then as a research associate with MIT School of Telecom Management. During his teaching assignment, he has published research papers in national & international journals & authored 4 books in the management domain, guided more than 50 business projects many of them have national recognition. His areas of interest are cultural diversity, sustainable design, applied economics, strategic branding, consumer behaviour, data science, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce. He is an academic & strategic growth advisor to many EdTech start-ups in India, which are phenomenally performing in the respective areas.

With a rank of sergeant in NCC, a captain for Amravati University in Ball Badminton & Handball builds his personality as a disciplined strong leader with ground connect. The decision of selecting him as the vice-chancellor of MIT, Shillong evolved as he has the academic experience and his major competencies being handling higher-order challenges, objective & result-oriented attitude, data-driven problem-solving approach and network building across the disciplines. His experience in MIT Group of Institutions, Pune for more than a decade with managing green & brownfield projects marked him as the Vice-Chancellor of MIT University of Meghalaya.

About MIT, Pune:

Established in the year 1983 by an academician, has more than 70 institutions, 4 universities across India, with more than 5 lacs global alumni. MIT Group of Institutions offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Fellowship & Doctoral courses in the areas of Engineering, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy, Design, and many more for the students of India and abroad. Aimed to function as a great contributor in the socio-economic sphere of society, MIT has been working for years to make the dreams of aspiring students come true. Along with this, the MIT group of institutions pioneered a revolution in the educational sector of Indian society. After the successful functioning in Pune, MIT is working to expand to various parts of the country and provide quality education to all.