Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University - Coimbatore Campus

About

The Ministry of Education (earlier known as Ministry of Human Resource Development), Government of India, accorded permission to the Ramakrishna Mission to start a deemed university named the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute by a Gazette Notification dated 5 January 2005. The formal inauguration took place on 4 July 2005, Swami Vivekananda’s Mahasamadhi day.Swami Vivekananda envisioned that Belur Math, which he founded in 1899, would be a centre of great harmony and synthesis, not only of all religious beliefs and traditions, but also of arts and sciences and the various branches of knowledge, both secular and spiritual. It would be the centre of great spiritual and cultural awakening.

• These ‘thrust areas are in a sense ‘gap areas’ in the sense that these areas scarcely receive attention in most of the conventional Universities in India.
  
• These ‘thrust areas’ are meant to directly benefit the common man, particularly the underprivileged and the rural/tribal sections of the society, thereby fostering social commitment of higher education institutions in India as taught by Swami Vivekananda (which aspect, interestingly, the Ministry of Education and University Grants Commission have recently begun to emphasize).
  
• The Ramakrishna Mission has developed a high degree of expertise and a huge infrastructure and resources at least in some of these areas over several decades, almost a century in some cases, of its educational service.
  
• Harmonious blend of the best elements of the East and the West—Western science and technology with the Ancient Indian Heritage, Sanatana Bharatiya Jnana Sampradaya-Parampara (Eternal Indian Knowledge Systems and Tradition).

The Board of Management of RKMVERI in its meeting held on 02.07.2006 adopted a resolution to start a new Faculty in Physical Education with focus on Adapted Physical Education and Yoga at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore. For this purpose, the Faculty Centre for Disability Management and Special Education (FDMSE), and the Maruthi College of Physical Education (MCPE), already functioning at Coimbatore, will collaborate with the new Faculty of General & Adapted Physical Education and Yoga (GAPEY).

Some Highlights of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University - Coimbatore Campus

Why to Choose Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University - Coimbatore Campus ?              

• Value-based education & character development:
  

  The Ramakrishna Mission institutions are well known not just for academics but also for strong emphasis on values, discipline, holistic development, life skills, service, spiritual heritage etc. RKMVERI mentions “a blend of best of the East & West” in science, technology, and traditional Indian heritage.

• Thrust / Unique Areas & Special Education:
  

  Some special focus areas that are less common in many universities:

  • Disability Management & Special Education

  • General & Adapted Physical Education & Yoga

  • Agriculture, Rural & Tribal Development

  • Environment & Disaster Management, Indian Heritage etc.

  If your interest aligns with one of these, this university offers good opportunities.

• Good Accreditation:
  

  The institute has been accredited by NAAC with A++ grade (with a high CGPA) which reflects recognised quality.

• Decent infrastructure (especially for special facilities):

  • The Coimbatore campus has “Vivekananda Inclusive Sports Complex” to train differently-abled students including for Paralympic sports.

  • Other usual amenities: labs, library, etc.

• Serene & large campus, good environment for study:
  

  The campus is in a relatively quieter, green setting. For example, the Coimbatore centre / Vidyalaya is “about 19 km from Coimbatore city on the highway to Ooty/Ootacamund,” spread over large area (≈ 300 acres). This helps with concentration, less distractions, more space etc.

• Multi-disciplinary / small-scale flexibility:
  

  Because it isn’t purely technical or purely engineering, you may get more attention, smaller class sizes in some programmes, more flexibility in cross-disciplinary things, and possibly more mentorship. Also, the “thrust areas” often mean newer courses, research opportunities in important but less crowded fields.

• Reputation & legacy:
  

  Ramakrishna Mission has a history of quality education, social service, value-oriented culture. Many students & families value that heritage. The NAAC A++ is also quite rare

Vision & Mission of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University - Coimbatore Campus

Vision

To be a great centre of learning blending the two sciences—‘natural and humanistic’—and harmoniously synthesizing the twin excellences of ancient Indian wisdom and modern scientific knowledge and technological skill, imparting life-building, character-making education to the youths for their individual improvement as well as for the collective good as envisioned by Swami Vivekananda.

Mission

• (Pursuit of Excellence) To strive for excellence in teaching, research and all academic endeavors.
  
• (Blending of Eastern and Western values) To inculcate ancient Indian values like Shraddha (unshakable conviction), purity, truth, selflessness, harmony and peace, blending them with predominantly western values like scientific temper, rational outlook, technological efficiency, teamwork, professional integrity, work ethics, etc., in order to create a band of educated youth with lofty character and integrated personalities with harmonious development of heart, head and hand—faculties of feeling, thinking and willing—bhakti, jnana and karma with yoga or concentration interpenetrating all these.
  
• (Social responsibility) To train and educate the youth to become socially responsible citizens to collectively rebuild a rejuvenated, glorious India by first of all building an impeccable, lofty character at the individual level.
  

Admission Procedure

Selection for admission is based on the merit and counselling.Once the applicant submits application (along with the required documents and application fee) the department will inform the applicants within 2 weeks if the applicant is selected for admission and also inform them the admission process.

Admission Criteria

How to Apply

A. Apply Online

• Registration: Click here to register online and follow instructions sent in the email to complete the application form.
  
• Pay Application Fee: Submit the INR 300 application fee online.
  
• Upload Documents: Upload necessary documents (photo, mark sheets, certificates etc.).
  
• Download Summary & Receipt: Save the application summary and fee receipt after payment.
  
• Admit Card: Check the portal for Admission Test/Interview dates and download your admit card when available.
  

B. Apply Offline

• Offline application form can be collected from campus office or Click here to download.
  
• Duly filled up application form (along with the required documents) should be submitted in person to the campus office along with the application fee Rs. 300/-

Documents required at the time of admission:

• Self-attested photocopies of all mark-sheet and certificates from class 10 onward.
  
• Self-attested photocopy to support date of birth.
  
• Self-attested photocopy of caste/community certificates for SC, ST, BC, OBC, MBC candidates.
  
• Aadhaar card proof.
  
• Conduct/Character Certificate.
  
• School/College Transfer certificate/migration certificate in original (at the time of admission).
  
• Candidates with disabilities have to submit a copy of the relevant certificate.
  

Scholarship

• There is a “Fellowships & Scholarships” section on the RKMVERI website. Students avail government & private fellowships (for example, for PhD / post-doc). Some departments (e.g. Computer Science) have had students getting grants/fellowships from agencies like TCG-CREST etc.
  
• The university participates in the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for government scholarships.
  
• For students from economically weaker sections, there are scholarships / financial aid via donations‐funded endowments that help with tuition, boarding & lodging etc.
  

Placement

• More than 65% of students were placed. Highest salary package reported was ~ ₹10.5 lakhs per annum and lowest ~ ₹2.4 lakhs for that batch.
• Internship opportunities are also available; some students get internships via the college / department.
• The departments involving computer science (CSA), physical education & special education are likely to have tie-ups / projects & practical exposure. E.g. work integrated M.Sc. in CS which implies work-related training.

Facilities Offered @ Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University - Coimbatore Campus

• The campus uses library management software “KOHA” for the library transactions (issue / return, user profiles etc).
  
• The ARTD faculty has “E-Resources” section: so digital access / online catalogues etc.
  
• The university (main and various campuses) have central and department libraries. The Belur central library is well documented: has ~ 41,887 books, access to e-resources (journals, databases) etc. But for Coimbatore campus, specific numbers are less clearly public.
  
• There is mention of “Braille Press, Orthotic & Prosthetic unit, Sign Language Unit” etc for FDMSE, which suggests special library / resources for students with disabilities.
• On the larger Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya campus (which houses RKMVERI Coimbatore campus), there is a canteen listed among the facilities.
• There is a “Fellowships & Scholarships” section on the RKMVERI website. Students avail government & private fellowships (for example, for PhD / post-doc). Some departments (e.g. Computer Science) have had students getting grants/fellowships from agencies like TCG-CREST etc.

Hostel

Hostel facility is available for students (or both men and women) who are serious and willing to abide by hostel discipline and routine. Interested applicants have to apply separately for hostel facility while taking admission to the programme.

Transport

The campus is located in Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore. It is somewhat outside the main city. That suggests students may need transport arrangements.