Annual Report 2015-16 Nitte University (Declared as Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act. 1956) Place under Category "A" by MHRD, Govt. of India Accredited with "A" Grade by NAAC DERALAKATTE, MANGALURU - 575 018, KARNATAKA VISION ANNUAL REPORT To build a humane society through 2015-16 excellence in Education and Health care For and on behalf of the Board of Management MISSION To develop Nitte University as a Centre of Excellence imparting quality education, generating competent, skilled manpower to face the scientific and social challenges, with a high degree of credibility, integrity, ethical standards and social concern Nitte University (Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956) Placed under Category 'A' by MHRD, Govt. of India Accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC University Enclave, Medical Sciences Complex, Deralakatte, Mangalore – 575 018 Tel: 0824-2204300/01/02/03; Fax: 91-824-2204305 Website: www.nie.edu.in E-mail: [email protected] VISION ANNUAL REPORT To build a humane society through 2015-16 excellence in Education and Health care For and on behalf of the Board of Management MISSION To develop Nitte University as a Centre of Excellence imparting quality education, generating competent, skilled manpower to face the scientific and social challenges, with a high degree of credibility, integrity, ethical standards and social concern Nitte University (Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956) Placed under Category 'A' by MHRD, Govt. of India Accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC University Enclave, Medical Sciences Complex, Deralakatte, Mangalore – 575 018 Tel: 0824-2204300/01/02/03; Fax: 91-824-2204305 Website: www.nie.edu.in E-mail: [email protected] The Immortal Message N. V. Hegde Justice K. S. Hegde Chancellor, Nitte University & Founder, Nitte Education Trust President, Nitte Ecucation Trust K owdoor Sadananda Hegde, born in Kowdoor village of Karnataka State, completed his early I am happy that Nitte University is growing in all frontiers of higher learning. The University is education at Karkala and Mangalore. Thereafter, he obtained a degree in Economics from the Presidency steadily marching towards offering more robust and broad-based educational programs. This journey started College, Madras and a degree in Law from the Government Law College, Madras. three years when we offered programs in humanities and science. This year we have started a graduate program in Architecture, by which we have moved decidedly into engineering education. K.S.Hegde began legal practice at Karkala in 1936, after which he moved to Mangalore, where he was appointed as Public Prosecutor of South Kanara District in 1948. He was elected member of the First Today's economy is driven by brainpower. Nitte University is committed to providing the students with Council of States (now known as the Rajya Sabha). In 1954, he represented India at the General Assembly the nest academic preparation for successful careers. Our teaching and training ensures that our students receive the highest quality education which introduces them to the frontiers of knowledge and provides them of the United Nations. He then became a judge of the Mysore High Court. In 1966, he was appointed as the with the skills and discipline to contribute fully to whatever career they follow. rst Chief Justice of the Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Court. He held this ofce till he has elevated to the post of Judge of the Supreme Court of India in 1967. We have ugraded infrastructure of the research centres, library , classrooms and hospital. More student residences have been provided and soon we will have a residential campus. We now have a fully functional A man of integrity and strong values, Justice K. S. Hegde resigned from the post of Judge of the state-of- the-art research centre with a team of full-time researchers working on several funded research Supreme Court in 1973 in protest against the supersession of senior judges in the appointment of the Chief projects. International collaborations have resulted in student and staff exchange and joint projects. Though Justice of India. In 1977, he won the election to the Lok Sabha and was elected Speaker of the Lok Sabha, an the year in passing has been a promising year academically, we will not be complacent and our pursuit for ofce he held till 1980. excellence will continue with greater enthusiasm. After a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Justice K. S. Hegde retired from public life By working closely with the community, we are proud to play a leadership role in enhancing economic and settled at Nitte to relentlessly work for the upliftment and empowerment of the rural people. He passed prosperity, contributing to improvements in the health and well-being of the population, educating and away on May 25, 1990. empowering the marginalised sections. Always in pursuit of truth and excellence of human endeavour, Justice K. S. Hegde began a journey of At Nitte University, we believe that there is no better preparation for the demands of the future than a exploration that continues with Nitte Education Trust and Nitte University. multi- faceted education and we are committed to this. This is grounded in a tradition of academic excellence, dedicated to the personal and intellectual development of its students. We believe that this will develop men and women prepared and capable of assuming highly responsible roles in life. ii iii The Immortal Message N. V. Hegde Justice K. S. Hegde Chancellor, Nitte University & Founder, Nitte Education Trust President, Nitte Ecucation Trust K owdoor Sadananda Hegde, born in Kowdoor village of Karnataka State, completed his early I am happy that Nitte University is growing in all frontiers of higher learning. The University is education at Karkala and Mangalore. Thereafter, he obtained a degree in Economics from the Presidency steadily marching towards offering more robust and broad-based educational programs. This journey started College, Madras and a degree in Law from the Government Law College, Madras. three years when we offered programs in humanities and science. This year we have started a graduate program in Architecture, by which we have moved decidedly into engineering education. K.S.Hegde began legal practice at Karkala in 1936, after which he moved to Mangalore, where he was appointed as Public Prosecutor of South Kanara District in 1948. He was elected member of the First Today's economy is driven by brainpower. Nitte University is committed to providing the students with Council of States (now known as the Rajya Sabha). In 1954, he represented India at the General Assembly the nest academic preparation for successful careers. Our teaching and training ensures that our students receive the highest quality education which introduces them to the frontiers of knowledge and provides them of the United Nations. He then became a judge of the Mysore High Court. In 1966, he was appointed as the with the skills and discipline to contribute fully to whatever career they follow. rst Chief Justice of the Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Court. He held this ofce till he has elevated to the post of Judge of the Supreme Court of India in 1967. We have ugraded infrastructure of the research centres, library , classrooms and hospital. More student residences have been provided and soon we will have a residential campus. We now have a fully functional A man of integrity and strong values, Justice K. S. Hegde resigned from the post of Judge of the state-of- the-art research centre with a team of full-time researchers working on several funded research Supreme Court in 1973 in protest against the supersession of senior judges in the appointment of the Chief projects. International collaborations have resulted in student and staff exchange and joint projects. Though Justice of India. In 1977, he won the election to the Lok Sabha and was elected Speaker of the Lok Sabha, an the year in passing has been a promising year academically, we will not be complacent and our pursuit for ofce he held till 1980. excellence will continue with greater enthusiasm. After a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Justice K. S. Hegde retired from public life By working closely with the community, we are proud to play a leadership role in enhancing economic and settled at Nitte to relentlessly work for the upliftment and empowerment of the rural people. He passed prosperity, contributing to improvements in the health and well-being of the population, educating and away on May 25, 1990. empowering the marginalised sections. Always in pursuit of truth and excellence of human endeavour, Justice K. S. Hegde began a journey of At Nitte University, we believe that there is no better preparation for the demands of the future than a exploration that continues with Nitte Education Trust and Nitte University. multi- faceted education and we are committed to this. This is grounded in a tradition of academic excellence, dedicated to the personal and intellectual development of its students. We believe that this will develop men and women prepared and capable of assuming highly responsible roles in life. ii iii Message Message Prof. (Dr.) M. Shantharam Shetty Vishal Hegde Pro-Chancellor Pro-Chancellor (Administration) (Hosp. Mgmt & Medical PG Studies) D uring the last 8 years, our University has grown both in the areas of academics 8years in the life of a university is time to sit and take a note of our and research. This year has been signicant as we have made huge investment in achievements and also our failures. Having been associated with our University infrastructure. This was essential to make our campus state-of the-art. We are glad to say that right from its inception I am proud that every year has been a story of success, the student enrolments have increased and the new courses that have started are doing well in achievements and challenges faced.