Mizoram University (MU) was established in 2nd July, 2001. It is spread over 978.1988 acres in an area on the outskirts of the city Aizawl. Prior to the existence of the Mizoram University, the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) with headquarters at Shillong was operating a campus in Mizoram.
Since its inception Mizoram University has made considerable progress in terms of infrastructure, academic programmes, manpower and support services.
Headed by a Pro-Vice Chancellor, the then Mizoram Campus of NEHU consisted of seven Post-Graduate Departments, namely, Economics, Education, English, Forestry, Mizo, Psychology and Public Administration.
Mizoram University (MU) was accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC in 2019. It was ranked as one of the top 100 Universities in India, assessed by the NIRF rankings in 2016, 2017 and 2018 under MHRD. The University has 33 functioning academic departments offering UG, PG, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes under 8 Schools of Study. The University has 35 affiliated colleges and one constituent college.
