Dr. Ramakumar Ambatipudi
Vice Chancellor
Dr. Ramakumar Ambatipudi, MBA, Ph.D., is a distinguished academic leader and transformation strategist with more than three decades of experience across higher education leadership and industry. With an extensive background as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Chief Transformation Officer, and Head of management Institutions and Professor, Dr. Ramakumar brings a rich blend of academic governance, industry insight, and change leadership. He has played a pivotal role in building international collaborations, strengthening industry-linked curricula, and implementing outcome-based, value-added academic frameworks which enhances student employability and institutional reputation. His leadership is deeply rooted in innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on bridging academia and industry. A scholar and Ph.D. guide in management, his research focus on rural tourism marketing reflects his commitment to socio-economic development and responsible education. He authored many a number of research articles which published in eminent national and international research journals and has written three books in his areas of expertise. As a vice chancellor (Provost) for this distinguished university, he is committed to provide strategic direction for academic excellence, institutional growth, internationalization, and industry integration, aligning the university’s vision with global best practices. Guided by the National Education Policy (NEP), his vision for BMU is engrained in the powerful synergy of Academic Rigor, Robust Research, and Dynamic Industry-Institute Linkages.
Dr. Vijay K Matawala
Registrar
Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Matawala is a distinguished academician and administrator with over 26 years of experience in teaching, research, and university governance. Dr. Matawala holds B.Tech, M.Tech (IIT-Bombay) in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Thermal and Fluid Engineering and PhD (MS University-Vadodara). Throughout his career, Dr. Matawala has held numerous leadership positions within the university ecosystem. He is Playing a vital role in quality assurance, institutional accreditation, NEP-2020 Implementation and contributing to the modernization of the academic framework. He believes, BMU is a dynamic academic community that promotes intellectual development, career preparedness, and personal values in addition to being a centre for education. The university has consistently worked to provide top-notch facilities, technologically advanced processes, and a rigorous yet welcoming campus community that promotes study outside of the classroom. Effective institutional procedures, transparent governance, and seamless academic administration are all made possible by the Office of the Registrar. His goal is to establish a secure, welcoming, and well-organized environment where teachers and students can flourish with assurance and clarity. BMU could achieve academic excellence on the foundation of robust administrative processes. The university continues to innovate and adapt as the global education landscape changes in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, equipping students to face challenges in the future with integrity and competence. We welcome the student community to Bhagwan Mahavir University (BMU), Surat—an institution committed to academic achievement, innovation, and holistic growth.