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 Shivas 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 15 years.

The idea of starting a University at Lucknow was first mooted by Raja Sir Mohammad Ali Mohammad Khan, Khan Bahadur, K.C.I.E. of Mahmudabad, who contributed an article to the columns of "The Pioneer urging the foundation of a University at Lucknow. A little later Sir Harcourt Butler, K.C.S.I., K.C.I.E, was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of the United Provinces, and his well-known interest in all matters under his jurisdiction, specially in matters educational, gave fresh life and vigour to.......

The Vidyapith aims at the synthesis of spiritual values and scientific achievements of the East and the West. Its educational Programme is based on the concept of "Panchmukhi Shiksha" and aims at all round harmonious development of personality. Emphasis on Indian culture and thought and simple living including khadi wearing are hall marks of life at Banasthali.