BML Munjal University - BMU

About BML Munjal University - BMU

BML Munjal University - BMU, Gurgaon is a Private University established in 2014 through the Haryana State University Act 2006, and notified under Sec 2(f) of the University Grants Commission (UGC Act of 1956). It is named after the chairman and founder of the Hero Group, Brij Mohan Lall Munjal. B.M.U. was founded by The Hero Group, a US$ 5 billion group which includes Hero MotoCorp – the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer. BMU is also a not-for-profit initiative offering undergraduate and post-graduate courses in management, engineering and commerce. Its founder are Founders Brij Mohan Lall Munjal, Suman Kant Munjal, Sunil Kant Munjal, Pawan Kant Munjal, Renu Munjal and Akshay Munjal. B.M.L. Munjal University campus is fully residential and is spread over an area of 50 acres. BMU is mentored by Imperial College London, the 108-year old University that is currently ranked 2^nd in the QS World University rankings.

An academic year at BMU comprises two semesters of 16 weeks each and one summer term of 8 weeks. The university has a five day work week with 6 hours of formal class contact per day. Subject to sound academic performance, a student could register for more courses than the prescribed number during a semester. They could also take courses during the summer term. Students will also have the choice to select from a range of electives in different subject categories to complement their core subjects. Since students may wish to strengthen their understanding of a core subject or extend their learning horizons to a different subject, the curriculum offers them a wide range of ‘electives’ to choose from. For example, a computer science and engineering student could take artificial intelligence; a BBA student, capital markets; an MBA student, merger and acquisitions; and a B.Com (Hons) student, e-commerce as an elective course. B.Tech. students can opt for a dual-degree in the engineering domain by spending one extra year at the university. For example, they could pursue mechanical engineering (4 years) plus say, computer science (1 year).

Location

The campus is located at the 67th KM stone on NH-8, District Gurgaon, Haryana, about 50 km from New Delhi International Airport.

Schools at B.M.L. Munjal University

• School of Commerce
• School of Management
• School of Engineering and Technology

Facilities at B.M.L. Munjal University

Hostels – The campus is equipped to house 600 students as of 2015 in multi-storeyed hostel designed by HOK Architects. Rooms include three, two and single seater rooms. The hostels have common areas in each floor with entertainment and recreational facilities. The campus houses a dining space managed by Sodexo India that provides the best cuisine for the students. There is also a cafeteria in the campus.

Academic Alliance - All students of engineering and management will have the opportunity to join innovation camps and credit-based courses, which will include activities such as lectures, site visits, workshops, or writing a business plan.

I3 - BMU and Imperial College London are the joint founders of the Institute of Inclusive Innovation (I3), an applied research institute. Located on the BMU campus, I3 undertakes research at the grassroots level and seeks solutions that promise high impact inclusive growth and development. Students get an opportunity to work on live projects in the institute’s areas of focus that includes health, energy, water, education, urban development and economic empowerment, thereby getting invaluable experience in understanding and tackling critical social problems of the day.

Workshop of the Future – It is a virtual-cum-physical laboratory and here, engineering students pursuing B.Tech., will use advanced 3D software to conceive, design, produce and test real-life products, for example, a motor part. In the physical facility, students will produce and test the object conceived in the virtual lab. This could entail the use of different tools such as mills, drills, saws, lathes, and CNC systems, where end-to-end component design is highly automated using CAD and CAM programmes.

Industry Partnership - BMU has inked an alliance with Siemens, it will benefit students as they will get exposure to real industry working. Siemens will organize industry seminars, establish internship programmes, initiate industry projects, facilitate industry visits, organize student contests, and offer career counselling.

Student Health - A nurse and a visiting doctor are available to meet the medical needs of students on campus.

Sports facilities - The campus offers various recreational, fitness and sporting facilities. Besides indoor sporting facilities, the campus has tennis, volleyball, basketball, and badminton courts; a gymnasium and a cricket-cum-football field.

Clubs and Societies - A variety of cultural, social, athletic and academic clubs and societies are available for University students. The activities of these are focused on allowing every individual to express his or her talent and to encourage them to attempt new pursuits within a safe and supportive environment. Some of these clubs are Photography Club, Debating Club, Culinary Club, Adventure Club etc.

Community Outreach - Community Outreach program is an innovative attempt by School of Management, BML Munjal University to address the problems of the rural community. The program aims to connect and empower the students to achieve socially relevant goals of life. However, the mission is not only restricted to students but also envisions improving the quality of life of villagers in nearby areas. The program focuses on health and sanitation, edutainment, rural empowerment, alternative livelihood and energy conservation.

Career Centre - There is a career services office at the campus with career counsellors to help students with their internship and job opportunities.

Placement and Internship - Hero Group’s extensive cross-industry linkages assists in the placements and internships. BMU’s campus is located near India’s industrial, financial, IT and corporate heartland which also helps in this process. Candidate’s meets with prospective employers through on-campus events, recruitment drives, career fairs and other networking programmes. A student will spend between 10 to 28 weeks, which is around 10 to 22% of contact hours, interning with industry and gaining real world knowledge.