Manipal Education signs Anil Kumble as brand ambassador

New Delhi: Manipal Education has announced Anil Kumble as their brand ambassador.

The Indian test cricket captain will now be the face of Manipal Education.

Manipal Education is an academic and education services provider in India, comprising two universities, Manipal University, and Sikkim Manipal University, with over 30 institutions in India, besides colleges & university campuses in Antigua, Dubai, Malaysia & Nepal.

The education group has currently has over 1, 25,000 active students studying under-graduate, graduate & doctoral programmes.

A well established educational institution, Manipal Education''s brand values are mirrored in Anil Kumble''s personality, a release said.

Says Anand Sudarshan, managing director and CEO, Manipal Education, "For the last six decades, we have been offering education to young minds and helping them mould themselves into thought leaders. Our excellent academic record has made us the preferred choice for students, faculty and employers across all industries. We have emerged as a leading light in the arena of higher education for students not only from India but from 51 other countries".

Manipal Education offers courses in medicine, dentistry, nursing, allied health, pharmacy, information sciences, engineering, management, mass communication, jewellery designing, hotel management and biotechnology.

Speaking on the endorsement, the Indian test cricket captain Anil Kumble said, "I have followed Manipal Education''s success in developing all rounded students, who have succeeded in their respective areas. It gives me great pleasure to represent Manipal Education globally and lead young minds to new vistas of learning.

Speaking on Manipal Education and its values, Dr. Ranjan Pai, CEO, Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), "We have always ensured that our students were balanced in terms of academic and extra-curricular performance. Anil Kumble personifies our brand values. Aside from being a world class cricketer, Anil has also excelled academically. We have been providing world-class education to our students and hence a world-class player like Anil Kumble is the appropriate choice for Manipal Education. This association will assist Manipal Education in achieving their mission of providing their students with well rounded development".

With the vision of attaining global leadership in human development and excellence in education, Manipal Education strives to provide their students with an all rounded approach to academic and extra-curricular activities.