The Nation on 15th August 1974 not only commemorated the anniversary of India’s independence but also witnessed the beginning of a new chapter within the annals of India’s education in the state of Telangana.
This eventful day saw the birth of MNR Educational Trust, founded by Sri M. N. Raju, Chairman of MNR Educational Group. He perceived and believed the idea of a network of MNR institutions long before it was given a concrete shape. Since then he has been the guiding and motivating force that continues to inspire his dedicated staff members and the ever-growing numbers of the student community.
MNR Educational Trust is established to enrich lives through quality education. It has charted a path of molding the students into competent future experts and successful professionals who cooperate and contribute to make the world a better place.
The legacy of the Trust is built on a student-centric approach that involves honing their inherent skills and addressing their psychological and spiritual needs. To impart quality education and academic growth Sri M. N. Raju along with the strong rock-like support of Sri Ravi Varma Mantena, overcame many challenges and steered the Trust by establishing several institutions in various fields.
The philosophy of Sri M. N. Raju is ‘to enrich lives through quality education’, and shape them into competent and dignified citizens of this great nation, by highly emphasizing honing their innate skills and addressing their psychological and spiritual needs.
His rich and varied experience has helped the group to evolve into a unique student-centric teaching approach. This teaching approach has been able to transform the students into competent professionals that can build successful careers in life.
In all these years, MNR Educational Group has made an indelible mark in the education sector with our Chairman Sri M. N. Raju at the helm of affairs and the rock like support of our Vice-Chairman Sri Ravi Varma Mantena.
Sri Ravi Varma has imbibed the legacy of Sri M. N. Raju and is working for the holistic development of the Trust. He accepted the responsibility with great enthusiasm and picked up the baton cheerfully, and combined with his dynamic leadership skills and sheer intelligence steered and accelerated the growth of the Trust.
Over the years He has faced many challenges. However, with his optimistic and pragmatic growth approach, took bold initiatives, and with timely wise decisions overcame all hurdles and challenges and has given this nation a modern Takshashila imparting value education. Today we are proud to see that MNR has become a household name in the Education sector.
MNR Educational Trust aims to provide a student-centric learning environment that blends theory with high-tech, practical, and globally relevant approaches.
Our mission focuses on:
MNR Educational Trust envisions becoming a recognized center of excellence in education, healthcare, and technology, committed to enriching lives and contributing to national and global societal development.
Our vision is to:
MNR began its journey in 1974 with the establishment of a small school in Hyderabad. What started as a humble initiative soon grew into a strong movement that transformed the educational landscape, eventually becoming a symbol of quality education.
Over the years, MNR has expanded to 78 institutions, offering education from KG to PG, making it one of the rapidly growing educational groups in South India. With its presence extending to North India and abroad, MNR offers a wide range of diversified courses, enabling students to pursue their aspirations and excel in their chosen fields.
Countless students have graduated from MNR and are now leading successful professional lives. Today, more than 49,000 students are pursuing their educational journey at MNR, making it one of the premier educational groups in the country.
The MNR Higher Education and Research Academy (MNR-HERA) campus in Sangareddy, Telangana, spans 110 acres of aesthetically designed infrastructure. Surrounded by greenery, shaded walkways, and a serene atmosphere, the campus provides an ideal environment for learning and overall development.
MNR-HERA houses all Medical Education Institutions under MNR Educational Trust, including Medical and Dental Colleges with teaching hospitals offering Graduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Certificate programs.
The campus also includes Colleges of Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Paramedical Sciences, Ayurvedic and Homeopathic Medicine, Engineering & Technology, and a dedicated Medical Research Center. All these institutions operate collaboratively within the same integrated campus.
The primary objective of the MNR Educational Trust in establishing various institutions at Sangareddy is to serve rural communities—especially the poor, underprivileged, and weaker sections of society. The Trust strives for rural transformation through accessible healthcare and quality education.
Eminent doctors, dedicated nurses, skilled lab technicians, and highly qualified professors form the backbone of these institutions. With decades of experience and deep commitment, they work tirelessly to enhance healthcare standards in the region.
The MNR Medical team remains dedicated to spreading health awareness, improving services, and nurturing future healthcare professionals with compassion and excellence.
MNR Educational Trust continuously aspires and strives to establish a system of Quality Assurance, which consistently evaluates and monitors the quality of education and training imparted across all MNR institutions.
The Trust takes necessary steps to enhance the teaching-learning process, while also aiming to inculcate technological competence, discipline, and professional dignity among all students.
The ultimate goal is to develop every MNR institution into a Centre of Excellence for Quality Education and Research.
MNR University (MNRU), located in Fasalwadi, Sangareddy (Greater Hyderabad), is a private university established under the Telangana State Private Universities Act. As a future-focused academic institution, MNRU is built on a vision that transcends traditional education — inspiring discovery, innovation, and real-world impact.
Spread across a well-developed 100-acre campus, the University offers state-of-the-art facilities including advanced laboratories, smart classrooms, specialized research centers, and the MNR Knowledge Center — a comprehensive library enriched with vast print and digital resources. Comfortable hostels, sports amenities, and dedicated student zones create a vibrant and holistic campus environment.
MNRU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the School of Engineering, Technology & Artificial Intelligence, the School of Clinical Research, Medical & Health Sciences, and the School of Physiotherapy. Each program is designed to combine strong academic foundations with hands-on training, research exposure, and industry-oriented learning.
At MNR, education means learning without boundaries — in laboratories, startups, clinics, studios, and communities. The University's future-ready curriculum spans AI, biotechnology, health sciences, and the humanities, empowering students to become adaptable innovators.
MNRU shapes graduates not only as skilled professionals, but as leaders who create positive change — contributing to research labs, hospitals, corporate boardrooms, NGOs, and global technology hubs.
Driven by a commitment to excellence and holistic development, MNR University nurtures competent, ethical, and industry-ready individuals prepared to excel in a rapidly evolving world.