Spotlight Series

25 Questions with
MIT Director

An interactive, in-depth conversation with Cdr. (Dr.) Anil Rana. Click any of the timestamps below to jump directly to his thoughts on the 75% attendance policy, research support, placements, and the evolution of the college.

MTTN Spotlight Interview

Key Focus Areas

  • • Placements and industrial career support systems
  • • Rationale behind the 75% attendance criteria
  • • Student workshop autonomy and projects funding

About Cdr. (Dr.) Anil Rana

With a robust background in the Indian Navy and extensive experience in academic administration, Cdr. Rana spearheads MIT Manipal's progressive education models.

Interview Timestamps

About This Interview

MTTN's Spotlight team sat down with Cdr. (Dr.) Anil Rana, Director of Manipal Institute of Technology, to ask 25 questions that freshers and students genuinely want answered. Topics covered include the 75% attendance rule, what happens if you fall below the attendance threshold, placement statistics and strategy, undergraduate research opportunities at MAHE, the director's Indian Navy background, and his vision for MIT Manipal's future infrastructure and academic programs.

The 75% Attendance Rule

Why it exists, how it's enforced, and what students can do if they're at risk.

MIT Manipal Placements

What the director says about placement rates, top recruiters, and how to improve your chances.

Research at MIT Manipal

How undergraduate students can access MAHE's research programs and funding.

Navy Discipline & Leadership

How Cdr. Rana's naval background shapes the culture and governance of MIT Manipal.

Campus Infrastructure Plans

Upcoming developments, new facilities, and the long-term vision for the MIT campus.

Advice for Freshers

The director's direct message to students joining MIT Manipal for the first time.