Teerthanker Mahaveer University
{{Short description|University in Moradabad}}
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{{Infobox university
| name = Teerthanker Mahaveer University
| image = SE College Engg TMU Moradabad Apr25 A7CR 05554.jpg
| caption = College of Engineering, TMU
| motto = Right Philosophy, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct.
| established = 2008
| type = Jain Minority Private University
| chancellor = Suresh Jain{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/Towering-idol-draws-thousands-to-Mangi-Tungi/articleshow/51052945.cms | title=Towering idol draws thousands to Mangi Tungi | work=The Times of India | author=Chaitanya Deshpande | date=19 February 2016 | accessdate=20 July 2016}}
| vice_chancellor = Dr. V. K. Jain
| city = Moradabad
| state = Uttar Pradesh
| country = India
| campus_size = {{Convert|130|acre}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.tmu.ac.in}}
}}
Teerthanker Mahaveer University also known as TMU is a private university in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, established in 2008. It offers courses at all levels, namely UG, PG and doctoral in a variety of disciplines including medicine, engineering, law, and arts.
History
Campus
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Spread over 130+ acres TMU has a well-equipped campus with 15 on-campus academic units, including colleges, departments and centres, that include an 800+ bed super specialty hospital, indoor and outdoor stadium, gymnasium, auditorium, and hostels.{{cite web | title=Teerthanker Mahaveer University secures 45th rank for Infrastructure in all of India| website=Business Standard| date=31 October 2023 | url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/teerthanker-mahaveer-university-secures-45th-rank-for-infrastructure-in-all-of-india-123103100776_1.html| language=english| access-date=25 December 2024}}
Organisation and administration
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Academics
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TMU offers career-oriented programmes at all levels, i.e., UG, PG, and doctoral degrees across diverse streams.{{cite web | url=https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2021/04/08/TMU-Moradabad-Chancellor-Suresh-Jain-We-only-offer-courses-that-can-build-a-students-character-and-future.html | title=TMU Moradabad Chancellor Suresh Jain: We only offer courses that can build a student's character and future | publisher=The Week | date=8 April 2021 | accessdate=30 August 2022}}{{cite web | title=Around 8,000 degrees awarded to students at TMU in Moradabad | website=The Times of India | date=2 August 2021 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/around-8000-degrees-awarded-to-students-at-tmu-in-moradabad/articleshow/84963267.cms | access-date=17 April 2024}}
=Academic divisions=
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The university comprises 15 academic units on campus, including colleges, departments and centres.{{Cite web |date=2025 |title=Colleges |url=https://www.tmu.ac.in/ |access-date=24 April 2025 |website=Teerthanker Mahaveer University}} These are:
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Paramedical Sciences
- Department of Physiotherapy
- College of Management
- College of Law & legal studies
- College of Computing Sciences & IT
- College of Engineering
- College of Fine Arts
- Faculty of Education
- College of Physical Education
- College of Agriculture Sciences
- Centre for Jain Studies
= International collaborations =
TMU has collaborations with various international institutes including Kenyatta University, Jean Moulin University Lyon 3, Polytech Nantes and Tabesh University. {{cite web | title=Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad| website=sarvjanakari| date=31 October 2023 | url=https://sarvjanakari.com/teerthanker-mahaveer-university/| language=english| access-date=25 December 2024}}
= Rankings =
In 2023, TMU was ranked 45th among the top 50 Universities in India in a survey by Outlook (Indian magazine). TMU has received accreditation from ASSOCHAM, NAAC and ICAR among others in recent years.
Student activities
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Notable alumni
- Pinki Singh Yadav, (Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative assembly)
References
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Category:Jain universities and colleges
Category:Universities and colleges established in 2008
Category:Private universities in Uttar Pradesh
Category:2008 establishments in Uttar Pradesh
Category:Education in Moradabad
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