About Pillai University
A legacy of excellence in education since 1998
Our History
Founded in 1965, the Pillai Group of Institutions (Mahatma Education Society - MES) has grown from a visionary initiative into a distinguished name in education. With a commitment to academic excellence, research, and holistic development, MES has nurtured thousands of students, empowering them to become leaders in various fields. Over the decades, we have expanded into a network of prestigious institutions offering engineering, management, commerce, arts, science, architecture, and professional studies.
Today, we stand as a multi-disciplinary educational powerhouse, recognized for our world-class faculty, cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and industry-integrated learning experiences. Our institutions emphasize innovation, inclusivity, and global perspectives, ensuring that every student is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow
Our Vision & Mission
Guiding principles that drive our commitment to excellence in education.
Our Vision
To have a transformative impact on society by ensuring that all individuals have an opportunity for learning and self improvement.
Our Mission
- To establish institutions of excellence that advance education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, sports, arts and impart a sense of social responsibility.
Core Values
The principles that guide our actions and decisions.
Excellence
Committed to achieving the highest standards in education, research, and administration, ensuring academic and professional excellence.
Inclusivity
Embracing diversity and fostering an environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, has equal opportunities to thrive.
Innovation
Encouraging creative thinking and novel approaches to address complex challenges.
Global Perspective
Fostering an international outlook and preparing students for a globalized world.
Integrity
Upholding ethical standards, honesty, and transparency in all our actions.
Social Responsibility
Contributing positively to society and promoting sustainable development.
Leadership
Meet the visionaries guiding Pillai University towards excellence.
Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai
Chairman & CEO
We are committed to provide a holistic education based on new generation academics that creates powerful global career options to our students and at the same time make them key contributors to the society at large. We strive to achieve nation building by emphasizing on character building of individual. This is done through approach of mentoring.
Dr. Daphne Pillai
Secretary
In this fiercely competitive world, success has several dimensions far widespread than the vortex of academia, spreading its tentacles into diverse fields which one has to adapt to. Our objective at Pillai is to provide you the right environment which will enable you to fulfill all aspirations and ambitions. Very often one is not even aware of one’s own capabilities and we at Pillai’s believe that even if we succeed in making the student scratch the tip of iceberg, we have set the ball rolling for individuals to achieve ultimate success in life.
Dr. Sandeep Joshi
Principal PCE
Dr. Joshi holds a Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bombay and has over 23 years of professional experience. His research areas include Heat Transfer, Sustainable renewable energy, Low cost solar energy utilization, Waste heat recovery and Energy management. He has two Indian Patents on Solar Air Heater and Solar Agro produce Dryer. He also has 14 papers in International Journals of well repute and 18 papers in peer reviewed international conferences.
Dr. Gajanan Wader
Principal PCACS
India has emerged as a powerful nation on the map of the World and that the youth of India must be prepared for the future challenges is the need of the hour. We at Pillai’s endeavor to equip our students with all the skill-sets required to face the challenges of life. Here the student community is privileged and feels inspired by the multicultural atmosphere and academic excellence of its teaching faculty.
Dr. Sudnya Mahimkar
Principal PICA
The mother art is architecture. Without architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization.” – F. L. Wright. An architect can truly leave imprints of his creativity on this planet through his work and PiCA proudly shapes architects of the future, in turn, shaping a better world. PiCA is one of the pioneering Architecture School – Established in 1992. We, with a team of experienced and young teachers, strive to the holistic development of students to be a great person and the architect who is sensitive towards society and the environment.
Dr. R. Chandran
Executive Director, PIMSR
Knowledge is a universal property, accessible to everyone. Skill sets are to be honed and practised consistently. Attitude and wisdom are mandatory determinants to acquire success in any professional or entrepreneurial mission. For half a century now, a proportionate blend of these qualities has enabled human assets to shoulder corporate responsibilities across the globe. Their cross-border mobility and industrious efforts have witnessed thousands of billion-dollar enterprises. These assets are alert, technology-driven and ever ready to forge ahead as warriors for their organizations.
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