| SMVDU Faculty & Staff Felicitates Prof. Bamezai |
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Katra 9 February The faculty members and staff of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University organized a felicitation function in the honour of the Vice Chancellor of the University Prof R N K Bamezai who has been selected for the prestigious Padma Shri Award by the President of India for his outstanding contribution in Science and Technology in 2012. The function was a gesture of the university employees to rejoice at the outstanding achievement of the Vice Chancellor which has bought great recognition not only to the university but the entire state. Speaking on the occasion, the Registrar of the University, Mrs. Roop Avtar Kaur, IFS said that it is undoubtedly a great occasion of celebration for SMVDU which is marching towards excellence under the leadership of Prof. Bamezai. The Finance officer, Sh. S.K Sadhotra in his address said that Scientists of the caliber of Prof. Bamezai play a great role in shaping the future of nation. Prominent Deans and Directors of various Colleges and Schools also spoke on the occasion, sharing their experience of working under the able stewardship of Prof. Bamezai who is a perfect combination of an able administrator, academician and a researcher par excellence. Prof. Bamezai is a Member of the International Association of Environmental Mutagen Societies and Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences (FNASc), National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS) and International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA). He is credited with more than 30 years’ experience of teaching and guiding research in various Universities in the country and has trained more than 300 researchers in the past seven years in the area of Human Genetics and Genomics. After taking over the assignment of VC , SMVDU , Prof. Bamezai has been working consistently to give a new dimension to administration beside focusing on innovative teaching and path-breaking research. A meteoric rise in the number of research projects, research labs, innovative teaching methodologies and numerous national and international conferences reflect the vision of Prof. Bamezai for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Bamezai thanked all the faculty members and staff of the university for such an overwhelming gesture and stated that the honour bestowed upon him by the Government of India does not belongs only to him but is shared by each and every member of the university and the state. When asked by faculty member “ What is his message to his colleagues” prof. Bamezai humbly stated that whatever he has achieved is because of his consistent efforts and positive outlook towards life with a never ending approach to serve the society. The programme ended with concluding remarks by Dr. Vandhana Sharma, Director, School of Languages and Literature who thanked Hon’ble Vice Chancellor for his ever motivating approach towards everyone since he envisages that SMVDU attain greater and greater heights and achieve much more than what it has achieved in the past six years. |


Nikhil Sharma | B.Tech
- Dassault Systems
- PLM Developer
SMVDU is an excellent place for learning with great faculty and State of the Art infrastructure in terms of practical knowledge in engineering sciences. This is the place where I inculcated all my academic and professional knowledge and face the challenges of a professional future.
"Salutes to my Alma Mater"


Anshuman Mishra | B.Tech
- IBM, Pune
- System Operation Lead Specialist
"At SMVDU, I have had the privilege to be taught by professors who really care about my academic progress, and I've benefitted from this immensely.Not only have I honed my professional skills at SMVDU but have grown more culturally aware. SMVDU provides the resources necessary for concretizing your goals and ambitions - whatever they may be. The opportunities I've been furnished with at SMVDU range from meeting diverse people and building solid, long-lasting friendships to enjoying the exciting scenic beauty. ...

Rahul Pandey | B.Tech
-Batch 2005-09
- Cleared Civil Services Examination 2010
"The alma mater of a student plays a defining role in his/her life. It is the place where the final touches to the personality of a young kid are given. SMVDU laid the foundation of my success in civil services as it provided the apt environment for achieving my aim. A lively environment on the campus, good guidance by teachers and an ideal environment for learning-that's what SMVDU is in my eyes ...


Gaurav Handoo | B.Tech
- Xalted Info. Systems
- Test Engineer
"I used to think that any university must have insufficient amenities as compared to IITs but at SMVDU I witnessed world class infrastructure coming into existence right in front of my eyes. Faculty members helped me gain academically as well as developing an all round personality...


Anup Rastogi | B.Tech
- Nokia Siemens Network
- Core (NSS) Engineer
SMVDU today is very well known as an premier instution and being at the university, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting people from all over the country, which has broadened my perspective and that’s the best thing about this place. It was so easy to develop closeness to the teachers and fellow students in a calm, seren environment but the academic grinding was intense...


Pratima Labroo | B.Tech
- University of Dundee, UK
- M.S (Biomedical Engineering)
. The course at SMVDU required hard work and some serious studying, that being said I enjoyed every minute of it; thanks to my classmates, teachers and especially working on projects each year enabled me in developing my skills. It prepared me and helped me identify what I really enjoyed doing and my future goals. After B.Tech completion I went on for a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering at University of Dundee, U.K. I am planning to follow up with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and establish my career in academics and research...


Supreet Lakhotia | B.Tech
- Forbes Marshall Ltd., Pune
- Marketing Engineer
SMVDU gave me the flexibility to explore my potential and my stay here has been a journey of self realization. The campus is serene, has excellent infrastructure and you can really enter neck deep in you preparations to fulfil your career aspirations. My Faculty Mentor helped me at every step including helping me getting placed with Forbes Marshall...


Ishaan Ratanpal | B.Tech
- Ogilvy & Mather
- Advertising Executive
Currently pursuing Branding & Advertising as a career, I believe the most important lesson that SMVDU has taught me is to keep striving for what you want to achieve with relentless passion, perseverance, honesty and hard-work. The faculty and the environment provided me the confidence to harness my hidden potential, which would not have been possible otherwise. ...


Ikhlaq Singh | B.Tech
- Accenture Consulting
- HR Executive
"At SMVDU, the location, the beautiful campus, hostels, friends and most important the 'Faculty'; everything was like 'the perfect fit'. The kind of culture that nourishes the students in the foothills of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is totally unrivalled. The level of education, both professional and personal is very high and the facilities are a class apart..