MIT World Peace University (MITWPU), Pune is one of the leading private engineering and management institutions in India which is ranked and recognized by several prestigious national ranking authorities. Read more about the events and latest happenings of MITWPU Pune:

MIT World Peace University introduces its BBA (Hons) Branding and Advertising program for creative, business and communication enthusiasts 

MIT World Peace University

Date: September 08, 2022

Pune, 6th September 2022: MIT World Peace University (Formerly MIT Pune), the leading private education university in India, has launched its BBA (Hons) Branding and Advertising and BBA Branding and Advertising programs designed to be the perfect blend of humanities, commerce and marketing. The newly launched application-oriented program enables students to work on real-world brand management and advertising challenges, acting as a launch pad for global marketing leaders. Under the aegis of the School of Management (UG), the University is inviting applications from interested students to its dynamic, future-ready three-year and four-year programs. 

Dr Tapan Panda, Pro-Vice Chancellor, MIT-WPU, said, “At MIT-WPU, students are a constant source of innovation, and we continuously strive to take new initiatives that improve their learning experience. As part of our ongoing mission to offer programs that provide a multidisciplinary approach to excel in a fast-paced digitally evolving world, we are elated to announce the launch of our BBA (Hons) Branding and Advertising program. Amongst the first and very few institutions to offer the niche program in the realm of managing brands and businesses; the program has been carefully curated with insights from domain experts to cater to the varying needs of the ever-evolving industry. We look forward to welcoming our first batch of students.” 

The BBA (Hons) Branding and Advertising and BBA Branding and Advertising programs under the School of Management (UG) comprise fundamental principles in the domains of Finance, Accounting, Marketing and Operations. The School of Management (UG) seeks to develop new skills and introduce students to a host of personal, academic, and social challenges to develop into holistic, all-rounded marketing professionals. Furthermore, the course content is also delivered by international faculty from eminent universities and helps in gaining a wide variety of industry insights. 

Value Proposition Offered:

The BBA (Hons) Branding and Advertising and BBA Branding and Advertising programs provide relevant industry exposure to students and facilitate higher chances of employability with a range of internship opportunities across various sectors. In the first three years, students pursuing either of the courses will be exposed to experiential learning opportunities through –

  • visits to top advertising agencies and interactions with renowned ad directors 
  • participation in Goa Film Festival or Serendipity Festival, Goa; 
  • design studio trips to the UK and France; and participate in the International Short Film Festival with FTII. 
  • A DSA-DSL camera is also provided to all the students

Furthermore, the fourth-year students pursuing the BBA (Hons) Branding and Advertising program are given the opportunity to participate in the Advertising Film Festival in association with TAC (The Advertising Club). Additionally, fourth-year students will also have an opportunity to undergo internships with top agencies in India for six months. 

Upon completion of the program, graduates have previously secured packages up to 10 LPA and received 100% placement assistance from the University’s Centre for Industry-Academia Partnerships (CIAP). Owing to the extensive industry connections, regular recruiters include Deloitte, Infosys, Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, Syntel, Tata Communications, Wipro and more.

To be eligible for the reputed programs, interested candidates must have cleared 10+2 from any stream with English as a passing subject with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reservation category) in aggregate. 

MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU, formerly known as MIT Pune) has a legacy of 4 decades

of educating India’s youth. Along with a wide set of acclaimed faculty, MIT-WPU also has an extensive network of over 1,00,000 global alumni. The university offers over 150 undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and PhD programmes. It is also known for its prolific placements and career support provided to the students. Spread over 50 acres, the MIT Group now encircles 10+ campuses across India, all equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and convenience. Over 50,000 students enroll annually for different courses, across the 65+ MIT World Peace University institutes. 

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MIT-WPU triumphant at BAJA SAEINDIA 2022, Team Piranha Racing creates history

MIT WPU

Date: April 19, 2022

MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU)’s Mechanical Engineering Department incubated Team Piranha Racing has created history at this year’s BAJA SAEINDIA 2022 event by securing second place overall. Held at NATRAX, Pithampur from 5th-10th April, the event saw the Pune-based team clear all the three phases - Preliminary Round, Virtual Round and Physical Round - of the competition. Participating in their 13th year, the 29-member team consisting of first to final year students were triumphant across a host of categories showcasing their mobility knowledge, including their understanding and experience of industrial design and engineering.

Mrudula Joshi and Atharva Bhosale, the ace drivers of Piranha Racing shone for their team and endured a rigorous 4-hour drive to secure the third place across the tough durability endurance race thus showcasing the reliability of the ATV (all-terrain vehicle) the students built. Under the guidance of Dr. Sachin Deshmukh, Faculty Advisor, Mechanical Engineering, and the able leadership of Team Captain Hammad Anwer, Team Piranha concluded the BAJA SAEINDIA ‘22 season with flying colours. Further, all BAJA SAEINDIA events were live-streamed for viewers across the globe to tune in and support their teams.

Prof. Sachin Deshmukh, Faculty Advisor, Mechanical Engineering, MIT-WPU said, “We are excited and proud of Team Piranha Racing for their stupendous achievements at BAJA SAEINDIA ‘22. I have been associated with the team for the last seven years and this season has been the best in terms of results achieved. Our success would not have been possible without the guidance and support of Prof. Dr. Vishwanath Karad, Founder and President - MIT Group of Institutions; Prof. Prakash B Joshi, Founder & Joint Managing Trustee; Rahul V. Karad, Executive President - MIT World Peace University and the top management of the University and School Leadership; Prof. Dr. Prasad D Khandekar, Interim Pro-VC and Dean of Engineering and Technology; Prof. Dr. Bharat Chaudhary, Prof. Dr. Hiwale, Associate Dean; Prof. Dr. G M Kakandikar, HOS; Prof. Dr. D P Hujare, Prof Dr K V Mali, AHOS and the senior professors. At Team Piranha Racing, we look forward to more triumphs in national as well as international events.”

In addition to the multiple first-place awards secured, the Piranha Racing team also won a plethora of awards in other categories such as second prizes in Virtual Dynamics and Best 4-Wheel Drive; and were second runners-up in Suspension and Traction (Virtual), Overall Statistics, Suspension and Traction (Physical), Durability and Endurance, and Overall Physical Dynamics. All teams at SAEINDIA ‘22 underwent a series of tests to ascertain their technical and professional capabilities.

As part of the Phase 1 Preliminary Round, Team Piranha Racing focused on the virtual -presentation showcasing the finalized design of their buggy. Phase 2 consisted of Virtual Dynamic Events and Digital Static Events with the help of specialized software and platforms to evaluate various elements such as Design, Cost, Manufacturing and Sales Presentation, Acceleration, Brake, Gradeability, Suspension and Traction, Manoeuvrability and All-Terrain Performance. The final leg, i.e. Phase 3 was held at Pithampur, Indore and evaluated the Acceleration, Manoeuvrability, Suspension and Traction of the buggies through a host of Dynamic Events.

Mr. Hammad Anwer, Captain, Team Piranha Racing, said, “It is an honour to have captained this wonderful team and we are stoked to win numerous awards at the competition. Along with our present students, we had alumni from all over the world cheering and boosting the morale of Team Piranha Racing. We believe our decade long participation in the renowned competition has helped our team to evolve and focus ahead with newer learning at each stage; and we look forward to implementing them and continuing our winning momentum in the upcoming competitions.“

MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU, formerly known as MIT Pune) has a legacy of 4 decades of educating India’s youth. Ranked as India’s 3rd Best Private University, MIT-WPU boasts an acclaimed faculty and over 1,00,000 of a global alumni network while offering over 100 undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and PhD programs The university is also known for its prolific placements and career support provided to students. The MIT Group now encircles 10+ campuses across India wrapping more than 1000 acres, all equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and convenience. Over 50,000 students enrol every year for different courses beyond 65+ Institutes of MIT World Peace University.