About
OfficialMizoram University is a public central university in Aizawl, Mizoram, established by an Act of Parliament in 2001.
- Established by an Act of Parliament, operational since 2001
- Public central university located in Aizawl, Mizoram
- NAAC A+ grade in 2025 (3rd Cycle)
- Ranked 77th under the University category in NIRF 2024
- 39 active academic departments under 10 Schools of Study
About
Mizoram University is a central university owned by the public sector. It is located at Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram, on the outskirts of Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram. Postal address: P.O Box No. 190, Tanhril – 796004, Aizawl, Mizoram.
History
Mizoram University was established by an Act of Parliament (No. 8 of 2000) and became operational on 2nd July, 2001. Before becoming an independent institution, it functioned as the Mizoram Campus of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, and was led by a Pro-Vice Chancellor.
Academics
The university has 39 active academic departments offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programmes, organised under 10 Schools of Study. It includes 40 affiliated colleges and one constituent college. The School of Earth Sciences & Natural Resources Management is one of the ten schools. The university has implemented the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) since 2013. Admission routes include CUET-based admission, the MZU Entrance Test, and separate admissions for MBA, B.Arch and M. Clin. Psy. (RCI).
Campus & Facilities
Academic buildings, hostels, administrative blocks, and campus streetlights are powered by solar photovoltaic plants. Listed facilities include Halls of Residence (Hostels), Central Instrument Laboratory, Engineering Workshop, Guest House, ICT Facilities, Natural History Museum & Research Centre, and a Health Centre with laboratory, emergency room, ambulance service and dental chamber. The university has 6 Research Centers, along with UGC-Women Study Center, UGC-Human Resource Development Center, MZU DST-Incubation Center, DST-BioNEST Incubator and DRDO-Industry-Academia-Centre of Excellence (DIA-COE).
Recognition
The university earned an 'A' grade accreditation from NAAC in 2014 and 2019 and was upgraded to A+ in 2025. Mizoram University obtained ISO Certification in 2018. It was ranked 77th under the 'University' category for 2024 in the NIRF rankings.
Quick stats
Courses offered
48
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Total intake
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Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources