MIT Manipal Becomes First Engineering Institution in India to Join CFA Institute University Affiliation Program Network

Manipal, May 08, 2026: Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, has achieved a significant academic milestone by becoming the first and only engineering institution in the country to be onboarded to the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program (UAP) network.

MIT, Manipal, has been offering the B.Tech. (Computer Science and Financial Technology) programme since 2023, making it the first and only institute in the country to introduce this interdisciplinary engineering programme that integrates computer science, finance, analytics, and emerging financial technologies.

In recognition of this affiliation, the University Relations team of the CFA Institute, represented by Mr Saim Fakih and Ms Anjana Nahar, formally handed over the University Affiliation Program plaque to Dr P. Giridhar Kini, Registrar, MAHE, during a ceremony held on May 6, 2026, at Manipal.

The ceremony was attended by Cdr. (Dr) Anil Rana, Director, MIT, Manipal; Dr Kuncham Syam Prasad; Dr Yogesh Pai P, Associate Dean, School of Basic Sciences, Humanities and Management, MIT Manipal; and faculty members from the School of Basic Sciences, Humanities and Management, MIT Manipal.

The collaboration is expected to strengthen academic engagement in financial technology education and enhance student exposure to globally recognised standards in investment and financial analysis. The CFA Institute University Affiliation Program is a globally recognised initiative that acknowledges academic institutions whose curricula are closely aligned with the knowledge, ethics, and professional standards embedded in the CFA Program. Being part of the UAP network provides students with enhanced academic resources, industry exposure, and access to scholarship opportunities associated with the CFA Program.