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Indian scholar and educationist

M. V. Pylee

Born 5 October 1922 · Kerala — Died 30 December 2017

Founded the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, Kerala's premier management institute.

Moolamattom Varkey Pylee was an Indian scholar, educationist and management guru, considered by many as the father of management education in Kerala and an authority on Constitutional Law. He was awarded Padmabhushan in 2006 by Government of India for his contributions to the fields of education and management.

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The M. V. Pylee Award, instituted by Cochin University of Science and Technology, is given once every three years with a cash prize of Rs 200,000 to honor excellence in teaching and research.

The Story

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In 1919, M. V. Pylee was born in Pulinkunnoo, Kerala, setting roots in a region that would later witness his educational revolution.
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🌟 In 1953-54, he became a Fulbright Smith-Mundt Scholar at Harvard University, an experience that enriched his understanding of constitutional law and management education.
3By 1998, Pylee had published 'An Introduction to the Constitution of India,' a textbook that became a staple in Indian legal and political studies.
4🎓 Serving as Vice Chancellor of Cochin University of Science and Technology, he influenced academic policies and initiated the M. V. Pylee Award, fostering excellence in teaching and research.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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In 1953–54, Pylee was a Fulbright Smith-Mundt Scholar at Harvard University, a rare honor for an Indian scholar in the early post-independence era.

📸 Through the Years

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🗓️ A Life in Moments

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Birth
Birth in Pulinkunnoo, Kerala
Moolamattom Varkey Pylee was born on 5 October 1919 in Pulinkunnoo, Kerala, marking the beginning of a life deeply rooted in Kerala's educational milieu.
1919
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Education
Fulbright Smith-Mundt Scholar at Harvard
Between 1953 and 1954, Pylee studied at Harvard University under the Fulbright Smith-Mundt program, gaining exposure to international legal and management education.
1953
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Publication
Publication of Constitution Introduction
Published 'An Introduction to the Constitution of India' in 1998, a textbook widely used across Indian universities for understanding constitutional law.
1998
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Other
Death of Wife Elsie Pylee
Elsie Pylee, wife of M. V. Pylee, passed away in 2004, a personal loss amidst his academic commitments.
2004
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Award
Awarded Padma Bhushan
Received the Padma Bhushan from the Government of India in 2006, recognizing his contributions to education and management.
2006
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Award
M. V. Pylee Award presented
On 7 February 2013, the M. V. Pylee Award was presented at Cochin University of Science and Technology to Dr. Lalji Singh, exemplifying Pylee’s legacy in academia.
2013
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Death
Death of M. V. Pylee
M. V. Pylee passed away on 30 December 2017, closing a chapter on decades of influence in Kerala’s education and constitutional scholarship.
2017
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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

Pylee authored over 200 research papers spanning constitutional law, management, and education, reflecting a prolific scholarly output seldom matched in Kerala's academic history.

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👤PERSONAL

His Malayalam autobiography, 'Sevanathinte Rajapathayil', provides a rare personal narrative blending Kerala's cultural context with academic evolution in the 20th century.

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🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

The M. V. Pylee Award was established with a prize of Rs 200,000, a significant sum aimed at encouraging innovation and research excellence in Kerala's universities.

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🌱 What changed because of them

M. V. Pylee's integration of constitutional law with management education introduced a multidisciplinary approach at Kerala's academic institutions, notably Cochin University of Science and Technology. His works, especially his constitutional textbooks, remain authoritative references in Indian polity studies. The endowments and awards established from his trust continue to nurture academic excellence in Kerala's higher education community.

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