Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College Explained

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College
Motto:	"Sathwath Sanjayathe Jnanam"
Established:	1949
Type:	Private
Principal:	Prof. Laxminarayana Karanth
Campus:	Urban

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College is a degree college located in the town of Udupi, Karnataka, India. MGM College is run by the Academy of General Education, Manipal. The college also emphasizes on Sports and other Extra-curricular activities.

History

The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College was founded by Dr. T.M.A. Pai in 1949 under the University of Madras.^[1]

Academic Programmes

The college offers degree programmes in the arts, commerce and science, as well as diploma courses in German language and computer science affiliated to the Mangalore University.^[2] The college has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with the "A+" Grade (CGPA 3.36 out of 4).^[3]

Research

The college has three research centres; one for Yakshagana and another is RG Pai Research Centre, which has done a Tulu lexicon project and published a Tulu dictionary. There is a regional resource centre for folk performing arts at the college campus.^{[4] [5] [6]}

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College Udupi.
2. Web site: Archived copy . 21 June 2020 . 21 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200621195733/https://mangaloreuniversity.ac.in/sites/default/files/gradation/2016/college%20list.pdf . dead .
3. http://naac.gov.in/images/docs/AccreditationResults/152SC/152SC_Cycle4.pdf
4. Web site: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College Udupi.
5. Web site: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College Udupi.
6. Web site: 'Novels, stories should be translated to Tulu'. 15 September 2019.