Women’s mentoring schemes
At MAHE, mentorship is institutionalized through the Teacher Guardian (Mentor-Mentee) Program, where 100% of undergraduate women are assigned faculty mentors upon admission. Each mentor guides 5-10 mentees, meeting at least twice monthly and reporting progress quarterly to the Dean or Director of Student Affairs (MCOPS Mentoring Program; MCODS Mentoring Cells). This comprehensive system ensures universal participation and personalized support, exceeding THE’s 10% threshold for women’s mentoring engagement.
Beyond faculty mentoring, MAHE runs specialized programs like Project Uttaryan (2024)—a peer-led initiative by the Volunteer Services Organisation (VSO) and Network of Student Leaders—focused on women’s safety, health, and legal awareness. It covers topics like the POSH Act (2013), Domestic Violence Act (2005), and reproductive health education, reaching female staff and students through mentoring circles and interactive sessions ( sustainability.manipal.edu). Additional initiatives include Gender Champion Workshops, Career Guidance Cells, and leadership seminars on STEM careers and self-defence. In 2023-24, MAHE conducted 10+ women-focused programs, engaging over 70% of female students campus-wide.
By embedding mentorship into its academic fabric, MAHE creates a sustainable ecosystem for women’s empowerment and leadership. With a 1:7 mentor-mentee ratio and universal participation, the university demonstrates how structured mentorship can advance SDG 5 (Gender Equality) through holistic student development.