New Delhi : As higher education rapidly evolves amid technological disruption and changing workforce demands, universities are increasingly being viewed not just as centres of learning but as ecosystems that nurture future talent and leadership. Speaking as an esteemed speaker at The Economic Times Education Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Mr. Vishnu Manchu, Pro Chancellor of Mohan Babu University (MBU), shared the university’s vision for reimagining higher education by combining AI-led education, industry-aligned learning, modern campus infrastructure, and value-based education to prepare students for the future.
Drawing from his experience across both the entertainment industry and higher education, Mr. Vishnu highlighted that, much like cinema connects with audiences through experiences, identity, and aspiration, universities today must create environments that go beyond academics to nurture confidence, ambition, exposure, and personal growth. He emphasised that while artificial intelligence will continue to reshape industries and redefine the future of work, universities have an equally important responsibility to cultivate the human skills that technology cannot replace, including critical thinking, adaptability, creativity, communication, empathy, and ethical leadership.
Commenting on the evolving role of universities, Mr. Manchu Vishnu, Pro Chancellor, Mohan Babu University, said, “Universities can no longer be places that simply award degrees; they must become launchpads for ambition, innovation, and lifelong learning. As AI continues to redefine the future of work, universities have a greater responsibility than ever to help students develop the human skills that technology cannot replace. At Mohan Babu University, we are committed to creating an environment where students are prepared not just for their first job, but for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and opportunity.”
Over the years, Mohan Babu University has built a comprehensive ecosystem that blends academic excellence with industry relevance. From AI-enabled learning, smart classrooms, advanced laboratories, Centres of Excellence, and innovation and incubation centres to industry-integrated curricula developed in collaboration with leading technology partners, the university equips students with practical, future-focused skills. Regular internships, live industry projects, research opportunities, professional certifications, expert interactions, and global academic collaborations ensure students graduate with real-world exposure alongside academic rigour. Supported by modern campus infrastructure and a strong foundation of ethics, leadership, and holistic development, MBU continues to prepare graduates who are ready to lead and succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Established in 1992, Mohan Babu University has grown into one of the leading higher education institutions in Tirupati, serving over 18,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes.
