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{{Infobox university
|name = Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya (University)<ref name="MMYVV at University Grant Commission's Website">[https://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=20&Unitype=3 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya (University) at UGC India Website]</ref>
|image = Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya Logo.png
|motto =
|established = 1995
|founder = Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
|chancellor = Brahmachari Girish Varma
|vice_chancellor = Bhuvnesh Sharma
|city = [[Katni]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]
|country =
|coordinates = {{coord|23.513|80.319|display=title,inline}}
|students =
|type = [[Private university|Private]]<ref name="MMYVV at University Grant Commission's Website">[https://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=20&Unitype=3 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya (University) at UGC India Website]</ref>
|religious_affiliation = [[Hinduism]]
|campus = [[Rural areas|Rural]]
|academic_affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC and AIU]]
|website= [http://www.mmyvv.com www.mmyvv.com]
}}

'''Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic University''', also known as '''Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya (MMYVV)''', is an accredited, statutory Private university located in [[Katni]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], India.<ref name="MMYVV Web Site">[http://www.mmyvv.com MMYVV Web Site]</ref><ref name=HighEd>[http://www.highereducationinindia.com/universities/maharishi-mahesh-yogi-vedic.php Higher Education in India, MMYVV]</ref><ref name="UGC List of All Universities">{{cite web | url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20universities.pdf | publisher=Universities Grants Commission | title=Total No. of Universities in the Country as on 25.09.2018 | access-date=26 October 2018 }}</ref> It is part of the Maharishi Educational System and was established by the state legislature in 1995. It offers both graduate and undergraduate degree programs.

==History==
The university is named after its founder, [[Maharishi Mahesh Yogi]], who introduced the [[Transcendental Meditation technique]] to the world.<ref name="MMYVV Web Site"/> Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya was established by the Madhya Pradesh state legislature (Act #37) in 1995 and the Maharishi has been called the "first chancellor of the university".<ref name=HighEd/>

==Campuses==
MMYVV is part of the Maharishi Educational System and is reported to have up to 250,000 students. It employs 10,000 faculty, administrators and staff across 250 of India's districts. MMYVV has campuses in [[Bhopal]], [[Indore]], [[Ujjain]] and [[Jabalpur]].<ref name="MMYVV Web Site"/><ref name=Success>{{Cite web |url=http://www.successcds.net/Admission-Notification/2009/Maharishi-Mahesh-Yogi-Vedic-Vishwavidyalaya.html |title=Success CDS, MMYVV Admission Notification 2009 |access-date=24 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612084217/http://successcds.net/Admission-Notification/2009/Maharishi-Mahesh-Yogi-Vedic-Vishwavidyalaya.html |archive-date=12 June 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The campuses are reported to contain "state of the art infrastructure and facilities" including a library, audio-visual aids and computer labs. the campus also contains facilities for field and track as well as other outdoor and indoor sports.<ref name=Success/>

The Bhopal campus is located on a {{convert|50|acre|m2|adj=on}}, plot near public transportation with separate in-residence facilities for up to 500 students. It also features facilities for horse riding and training.<ref name=Success/>

The Indore campus is {{convert|8|acre|m2|adj=on}} and includes and can support up to 300 students.<ref name=Success/>

The Jabalpur campus is located on {{convert|150|acre|km2|adj=on}} with "newly constructed Vastu" buildings next to the [[Narmada River]]. The campus is reported to have facilities for up to 400 students.<ref name=Success/>

==Academics==
MMYVV is a "statutory University" recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).<ref name="UGC list">{{cite web | url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/alluniversity.pdf | title=UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION List of Universities under Section 2(f) and Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 | publisher=University Grants Commission | access-date=22 March 2013 | author=Unknown author}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=UGC Act-1956|url=http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/upload_document/ugc_act.pdf|website=mhrd.gov.in/|publisher=Secretary, University Grants Commission|access-date=1 February 2016}}</ref> MMYVV is also affiliated with the [[Association of Indian Universities]]. The university's BBA and BCA programs received the approval of the Directorate of Technical Education in 1988. The university's BEd program for training teachers is recognized by the National Council of Teachers Education (NCTE) and is offered at the campus in [[Jabalpur]]. The university also offers the PGDCA and DCA degrees. It also offers Professional Certificates to students who fulfill the requirements of their Modern Office Management and Dress Designing Manufacturing programs.<ref name=HighEd/> The university offers graduate and post-graduate programs in the ancient history, languages and culture of India as well as one-year diploma programs.<ref name=HighEd/>

According to the university other courses include [[Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health]], Transcendental Meditation, Maharishi Corporate Development [[Maharishi Sthapatya Veda]], TM-Sidhi program, Maharishi Gandharva Veda, Maharishi Jyotish and Yagya, Maharishi Global Administration through Natural Law and Maharishi Invincible Defense.<ref name=HighEd/><ref>[http://alerts.education4india.com/2352/mmyvv-madhya-pradesh-admissions/ Education4India web site]</ref> A distance education program for vocational degrees is conducted through the university's campuses and study centers using an audio-video and telecast format. Distance education students also have "[[face-to-face interaction]] with faculty", and "work related field projects". The university's distance mode courses are approved by the Distance Education Council (DEC).<ref name=HighEd/>

The university reportedly uses a "consciousness based education system" which includes the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique whose aim is to provide further personal development.<ref name=Success/>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.mmyvv.com Official Web Site]

{{Universities in Madhya Pradesh}}
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[[Category:Education in Katni]]
[[Category:Universities in Madhya Pradesh]]
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