Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya (MMYVV) is a statutory private university in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, India, established by an act of the Madhya Pradesh state legislature in 1995. Named after its founder, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who introduced Transcendental Meditation, the university is part of the larger Maharishi Educational System, which reportedly serves up to 250,000 students and employs 10,000 staff across 250 districts in India. MMYVV has campuses in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Jabalpur, each equipped with libraries, computer labs, and sports facilities; the Jabalpur campus also houses the university's BEd program, recognized by the National Council of Teacher Education. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission and is affiliated with the Association of Indian Universities. Its academic offerings include BBA, BCA, PGDCA, DCA, and diploma programs in Vedic history, languages, and culture, as well as specialized courses like Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health, Transcendental Meditation, and Maharishi Jyotish. The university also provides distance education programs approved by the Distance Education Council, using audio-video and telecast formats. MMYVV emphasizes a 'consciousness based education system' incorporating Transcendental Meditation for personal development.