MET Institute of Pharmacy organised a Blood Donation Drive in association with Tata Memorial Hospital at the MET Campus. The drive witnessed an overwhelming response from blood donors at Mumbai Educational Trust including Students, Faculty and Staff.
It is the finest gesture one can make to save a life by donating Blood and contributing to society. Kudos to the pharmacy students for creating awareness and making it a successful event.

Mumbai Educational Trust (MET) celebrated India’s 76th Independence Day with immense patriotism. The celebration commenced with a bike rally by students and faculty of all MET Institutes. The students were soaked in the colour of Tiranga chanting ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’.
It was followed by a splendidly co-ordinated march-past and the dignitaries hoisting the National Flag with stunning rendition of the National Anthem by the MRV Primary Choir. Shri Pankaj Bhujbal, Honourable Trustee, MET gave an inspiring speech followed by our Chief Guest Ms Yatri Vitekar, Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board - Mumbai, under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India who enthralled the audience with her thought provoking words.
The bright and young MRV students from Preschool to Grade 10 and AS & A Levels presented dynamic speeches in Hindi and English, a drama on Savitribai Phule, a street play, amazing dance and music performances, which were infused with patriotic melodies, a special performance by MET IIS, and finally closing with a fabulous singing performance by our very own MET faculty and music legend Mr. Vinay Mandke. It was a memorable day at MET and MRV.

The term \'Gu\' in Guru stands for darkness and \'Ru\' means removal of darkness thus, a guru is someone who removes all darkness from our lives. People in India celebrate the ‘Guru Purnima’ festival by paying their respect to their spiritual leaders. It is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashadha, which is from June to July.
This year, Guru Purnima was celebrated on July 13. The students of MET Institute of Pharmacy (Degree) celebrated this year\'s Guru Purnima by gifting goodie bags and gifts to the principal, all the faculty and non-teaching staff as a token of respect.

The World Pharmacist’s day 2022 was celebrated by the students of MET IOP (Degree) along with class 10th students of Chatrapati Shivaji Vidyalaya, Sion on 26th September 2022. Career prospects after their boards and pharmacy as a potential career option was introduced to the students in a presentation given by our students. The presentation included various options the students can opt for after 10th, followed by the introduction of pharmacy and its core subjects, a detailed map was given to the students to become a pharmacist and the role of pharmacist in our society was explained.
A skit was performed by our students which revolved around the topic of vaccine hesitancy. The message of the skit and natural acting of our performers impressed our audience and left them with a positive attitude towards vaccinations. Snacks and drinks were distributed by the students, among the audience, who were thankful for these hampers of gratitude.

On the occasion of World Pharmacist Day, MET Institute of Pharmacy and The Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Maharashtra State Branch - Student’s Forum conducted a session. The session was chiefly organised to honour a few invaluable personalities in the pharmaceutical industry under guidance of Dr. Anand Shedge, Professor, MET IOP and Vice President, IPA-MSV. The event was graced with the presence of Dr. Abha Doshi, Principal, MET IOP (Degree) Dr. Suryakant D. Bhosale, Principal, MET IOP (Diploma), Pharmacy Faculties and Students.
Eminent Speaker and Chief Guest - Mr. Mahesh Zagade, IASx, Ex- Principal Secretary to Government of Maharashtra and Guest of Honour - Mr. Subodh Priolkar, CEO, Wincoat Colours and Coatings Pvt. Ltd delivered the speech. The event also featured awards ceremony recognising the splendid work pharmacists did toward the well-being of people.
This event proved to be immensely valuable for more than 360 attendees including people from academic, student and industry fraternity to enhance their learning.

MET Institute of Pharmacy (Degree) celebrated its Annual Day- \'Lumiere\' on 15th March 2022. The event was graced by Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon. Trustee - MET, Mrs. Vishakha Bhujbal, Dr. U.B. Hadkar, Director, MET Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Abha Joshi, Principal, MET Institute of Pharmacy (Degree), Dr. S. D. Bhosale, Principal, MET Institute of Pharmacy (Diploma).

Lumiere, the annual festival of MET IOP is scaling to newer heights with each passing year. Standing true to its name, Lumiere, which means ‘the gleam of the light’ brought fun, happiness and excitement to the students of MET Institute of Pharmacy (Degree). MET IOP (Degree) presented its annual magazine, \'The Nest\'. This year’s concept of the magazine follows ‘Chaos to Cure’ is based on ‘How in chaos we can always find a cure!’ This annual magazine is a Student Council 2021-22 Presentation of MET Institute of Pharmacy (Degree), showcasing articles, features, visuals, poems, graphics etc.

Saluting the pillars of our Great Indian Constitution: Justice, Equality, Liberty & Fraternity.

Mumbai Educational Trust celebrated the 73rd Indian Republic Day by hoisting tricolour at the hands of Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Trustee - Mumbai Educational Trust in the presence of MET Directors, Principals, Heads of the Institutes and Departments.

MET Utsav 2021, an eagerly awaited Mega Annual Cultural and Sports fest of the Mumbai Educational Trust (MET) is here again, with so much gusto and enthusiasm all around. What makes it special this time is the fact that it\'s after the pandemic lockdowns in the new normal, first time ever being celebrated in hybrid mode with all the safety SOPs and precautions in place.

The MET Utsav 2021 was inaugurated at the hands of MET Trustee Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal in the presence of all MET Directors, Principals, HODs and students joining online on 22 October 2021. The annual fest saw a plethora of events lined up for all METizens and MRVites.

As we are aware, ‘Ludo’ became the king of games during the pandemic. It\'s fun and entertaining for all age groups, therefore was featured as one of the enlisted Online Gaming Competitions as part of MET Utsav 2021. Gamers from across MET Institutes gathered virtually for a ‘Battlegrounds Mobile India’ (BGMI) gaming tournament held on day two of the fest. Battleground Mobile India Series is one of the biggest Battle Royale Esports events in the country. The competition drew over MET student gamers in large numbers who battled it out online. Being awarded as one of the best mobile games ‘Call of Duty’ (COD) was included in the MET Utsav 2021 online gaming tournaments too. The participating teams of COD exhibited the attributes such as unity, tactics and focus. These extremely engaging online gaming competitions saw hundreds of MET students contending for the winning titles. The enthusiastic students ensured that the event was a resounding success.

During the week long celebrations, a fun event ‘Antakshari’ was organised for the MET students, faculties and management staff. As part of MET Utsav 2021, the evergreen game \'Antakshari\' was organised on 25^th October 2021, in which all MET staff - Teaching and non-teaching, participated with great enthusiasm and had a great time of fun and joy.

The online game competitions were followed by the sports day in which the students participated in a series of indoor games displaying their caliber in extracurricular events. Indoor games included chess, carom board and table tennis.

The MET Utsav 2021 concluded with a ‘Grand Finale’ on 30th October, 2021. For the first time the Cultural Event was organised in a hybrid form (both offline and online). Keeping in view the current scenario of Covid-19, MET Utsav 2021 was themed as ‘All is Well’ to convey the positive behavioural approach to overcome the circumstances everyone is facing. The audience witnessed flawless skilled performances recorded offline and presented online for large audience that joined online for this event. The solo and group dance performances were well choreographed by professionals and performed beautifully by MET students. Right from the MRV school to MET postgraduate students all came together to make the event entertaining and successful, demonstrating a positive outlook towards the situation. MRV student’s band performance along with Navdurga and Corona Warriors themed dance exhibits were the main highlights of the evening that infused so much of optimism in hope in the audience.

The event also witnessed melodious solo singing performances of peppy songs by MET students. Stand-up comedy made the audience laugh out louder. On the other hand, students and staff showed extraordinary creative skills in the field of photography, sketching, sculpture artifacts and illustration by submitting their entries in the ‘Creative Exhibition’; which was displayed in a 3D walk through. Students created a nostalgia for all the alumni by Bollywood Reunion Dance which was shot in college premises.

On this occasion the ‘MET Gaurav Awards’ were given to members of the MET staff & students who had shown the highest level of achievement and excellence at the international or national level whereas ‘MET Ratna Awards’ were felicitated to the sharpest minds of MET who have topped in their respective courses making the MET family feel proud. These awards were bestowed at the hands of MET Trustee, Mrs. Meena Bhujbal. Indeed, MET Utsav was a great hit even in the newer hybrid form. Everyone had a gala time with an entertaining evening. MET students deserved a great appreciation and therefore won the applause from students, faculty, and parents. Kudos to all the METizens.

Experience the MET Utsav 2021 virtually –

• Welcome Speech by Shri Chhagan Bhujbal, Hon. Founder Chairman, MET
• Mimicry by Sandesh Ramraje
• MET Utsav 2021 Pooja
• MET Bollywood Reunion Dance
• Utsav Solo Dance
• Utsav Sports Day
• Zindagi Kuch Toh Bata by Aadarsh Singh (B.Pharm)
• Me Nach De Phira by Ananya Bhoir (MRV)
• Mere Naam Tu by Mittali Kamat (B.Pharm)
• Sochege Tumhe Pyaar by Neeraj Jivtode (eMBA)
• Aatach Mann Baavarla by Shivani Sali (MMS)
• O Sayyain by Swarit Kale (MMS)
• Song by Veda Shet
• Playlist Link
• Orchestra Medley Band Performance | MRV Students
• MRV Primary School Students
• Navdurga Dance | MRV Primary School Students
• Corona Warriors Dance | MRV Students

Marking the freedom and glory of the nation, Mumbai Educational Trust (MET) celebrated India’s 75th Independence Day with immense patriotic zeal and enthusiasm.

The celebration commenced with the flag-hoisting ceremony, in the presence of Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon. Trustee - MET, Chief guest Mr. D. Sivanandhan, Retd D.G.P (Maharashtra state), MET students, faculty, and staff where the unfurling of the National Flag was followed by the National Anthem.

MET Rishikul Vidyalaya students had their spirits high and exhibited musical skits, patriotic songs and speeches to honour the countless sacrifices of the freedom fighters, soldiers and heroes who fought for our country’s freedom. As every year, the MET Bhushan Awards were given to members of the MET family for their fifteen years of service and commitment towards their work. This was followed by the inauguration of ‘MET INSIGHTS’ - a special learning initiative by MET Institute of Management which aims to enhance the learning, receptivity and interaction with students. Guest speaker Mr. Amrut Deshmukh - CA, Founder of Booklet App, TEDx speaker & Social Entrepreneur addressed the MET IOM students on this occasion.

Lumiere 2021 and the inauguration of The Nest was conducted virtually this year. Our honorable Trustee, Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal addressed the audience and appreciated students and faculty members for their grueling efforts in these unprecedented times. This was followed by the digital inauguration of the annual magazine, The NEST of METIOP degree. The theme for this year was rightly so , ‘The New Normal\' was introduced by the editors Ms. Aqsa Khan, Ms. Vidushi Dhakad, Ms.Sachi Parab, and Ms. Siddhi Jain. The Cultural Incharges, Dr. Sonali Naik and Mrs. Bhagyashri Joshi gave a presentation wherein the academic toppers of the year 2019-20 and the winners of many Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities held in 2020-21 were felicitated and a recap of various co-curricular and extra-curricular events conducted during the year was also done. Director, Dr. U. B. Hadkar, Principal, Dr. Abha Doshi (IOP degree) Principal Dr. S. D. Bhosle (IOP diploma) and Course Co-ordinator, Dr. Rashmi Srivastava also shared their words of wisdom. The General Secretaries of the student council Mr. Gaurav Rajpurohit and Ms. Rajvi Shah shared their experience about this virtual journey alongwith the Cultural Secretaries, Ms. Shruti Kotian and Ms. Mehreen Patel. They enlisted a few of the council\'s accomplishments. Mr. Ashish Srivastava from the Marcom department also shared his thought about the life in the pandemic and assured a helping hand for students if they need it. The event was hosted by Mr. Aditya Daware and Ms. Mehak Makhija.

The 72nd Republic Day was celebrated on January 26, 2021 at MET to honour the day on which the Constitution of India came into effect. The event began with unfurling of the Indian National Flag by Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon. Trustee – MET in presence of MET Directors, Principals, HODs, faculty, and staff. MET echoed with patriotic fervour as MRV students and faculty presented an instrumental performance, a patriotic song rendition and speech to mark the occasion.

The highlight of the event was the ‘I Live Simply’ initiative by MRV, wherein MET family pledged to plant more saplings and take up composting and biodegradation of waste on Institute’s premises.

MET celebrated India\'s 74^th Independence Day while maintaining social-distancing protocol. The celebration was filled with patriotic spirit, honouring the countless sacrifices of the nation\'s brave hearts who laid down their lives for the freedom of our country. The ceremony constituted unfurling of Tricolor, followed by singing of national anthem, and an Independence Day address by Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon. Trustee - MET.