Mizoram University is situated in Aizawl of the state of Mizoram in India. Mizoram University was established on 2nd July 2001 by the Mizoram University Act, 2000 which appeared in the Gazette of India on 25th April, 2000 as a Central University having His Excellency, the President of India as its Visitor.
The objectives of the University, as laid down in the Act are "to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit, to make provisions for integrated courses in humanities, natural and physical sciences, social sciences, forestry and other allied disciplines in the educational programmes of the University to take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching-disciplinary studies and research to educate and train man-power in the development of the state of Mizoram and to pay special attention to the improvement of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people of that State, their intellectual, academic and cultural development". Keeping these objectives in view, Mizoram University has embarked on various programmes/schemes in terms of academic and administrative development.
The jurisdiction of the Mizoram University extends to the whole of Mizoram, the erstwhile jurisdiction of Mizoram Campus of North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, which functioned till 1.7.2001. Initially, the University had 7 academic departments inherited from NEHU, but now has a total of 28 academic departments. The University under NEHU had functioned from various rented buildings in Aizawl for over two decades. The permanent campus of Mizoram university rests on a plot of land measuring 978.1988 acres with its lush greenery and scenic hills, leased by the Government of Mizoram at Tanhril.
Campus
The permanent campus of Mizoram university rests on a plot of land measuring 978.1988 acres with its lush greenery and scenic hills, leased by the Government of Mizoram at Tanhril. The UGC, on the basis of its Expert Committee’s recommendation approved Rs. 70 crores worth of Schemes/Programmes during Xth Plan period. It is now undergoing a sea change, thanks to the development and construction works taking place with the help of the sum of Rs. 25 crores from DoNER and anticipated commitment of UGC Grant for the Infrastructure of Development of Mizoram University under Xth Plan amounting to Rs. 43.50 Crores. At present, there are 29 under-graduate Colleges including 2 professional institutions affiliated to the University. The total roll-strength in these institutions is approximately 5200 students. Number of Schools functioning at present : 7. Number of departments functioning at present : 26.
Courses Offered & Schools:
1. School of Life Sciences
* M.Sc.Ph.D.(Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology)
* Ph.D.(Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology)
2. School of Education & Humanities
* M.A.(Mizo, English, Education)
* Ph.D.(Mizo, English, Education)
* M. Phil. (English)
3. School of Physical Sciences
* M.Sc.(Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science)
* Ph.D.(Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science)
4. School of Engineering & Technology
* B.Tech.(Information Technology, Electronics Engineering)
5. School of Social Sciences
* M.A.(Psychology, Political Science, History & Ethnography, Public Administration)
* Ph.D.(Psychology, Social Work, Political Science, History & Ethnography, Public Administration)
* M.S.W.(Social Work)
* M. Phil.(Social Work)
6. School of Earth Sciences & Natural Resources Management
* M.Sc.(Geology, Forestry (Agro Forestry), Geography, Horticulture, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Forest Ecology, Biodiversity & Environmental Sciences)
* Ph.D.(Geology, Forestry (Agro Forestry), Geography, Horticulture, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Forest Ecology, Biodiversity & Environmental Sciences)
7. School of Economics Management & Information Sciences
* Ph.D.(Commerce, Economics, Library and Information Science)
* M.Com.(Commerce)
* M.A.(Economics)
* M.Phil.(Economics, Library and Information Science)
* M.B.A. (Management)
* M.L.I.S.(Library and Information Science)
List of Colleges affiliated to Mizoram University
* Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
* Aizawl College
* Zirtiri Residential Science College,Aizawl
* College of Teachers Education, Aizawl
* Lunglei College, Lunglei
* Kolasib College, Kolasib
* Champhai College
* Govt. Saiha College, Saiha
* Govt. Serchhip College, Serchhip
* Hrangbana College
* Counterinsurgency and Jungle Warfare School,Vairengte
* Aizawl North College, Aizawl
* Aizawl West College
* J.Thankima College, Aizawl
* Johnson College, Aizawl
* T.Romana College, Aizawl
* J.Buana College, Lunglei
* Mamit College, Mamit
* Saitual College, Saitual
* Lawngtlai College, Lawngtlai
* Khawzawl College, Khawzawl
* Hnahthial College, Hnahthial
* Zawlnuam College, Zawlnuam
* North Eastern College, Khawdungsei
* Kamalanagar College, Chawngte
* DOEACC Centre, Aizawl
* Aizawl Law College, Aizawl
* Lunglei Morning College, Lunglei
* Bualpui(NG) College, Bualpui
* RIPANS, Aizawl
* College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Selesih
Contact Us:
Mizoram University
Aizawl, Tanhril, Mizoram-796009.
Post Box No. 190, Gram MZU
Phone Number : 91 - 0389 - 2330654
Email : reg_mzu@yahoo.com
Website: www.mzu.edu.in
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