Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana - Ambala, erstwhile known as Maharishi Markandeshwar Education Trust was founded with the objective of social, educational and economic upliftment of society in the year 1993, in the name of Lord Shiva's devotee, "Maharishi Markandeshwar Ji". MM University Trust, Mullana - Ambala has become a symbol of quality education in technical, professional and medical streams in northern India and has been carrying on its lineage for over 25 years. In exercise of powers conferred under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, the Central Government, on the advice of the University Grants Commission, has declared Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana – Ambala comprising ten of its teaching institutions, as "Deemed University" vide Notification No. F.9-65/2006-U.3 (A) dated 12-6-2007. The constituent institutions of the University are :MM Engineering CollegeMM Institute of Computer Technology & Business Management (MCA)MM College of Dental Sciences & ResearchMM Institute of Physiotherapy & RehabilitationMM Institute of Computer Technology & Business Management (Hotel Management)MM Institute of Medical Sciences & ResearchMM Institute of ManagementMM College of NursingMM College of PharmacyMM Institute of NursingThese institutes are also approved by the regulatory bodies like Medical Council of India, Dental Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, Indian Association of Physiotherapists, All India Council for Technical Education etc.