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{{Infobox university
| name = Mizoram University
| image_name =Mizoram University logo.png
| motto = Greater Deeds Remain
| established = {{start date|df=yes|2001}}
| type = [[Public university]]
| vice_chancellor = K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao
| city = [[Aizawl]]
| state = [[Mizoram]]
| country = [[India]]
|faculty = 246<ref name="NIRF 2021 Data"/>
|students = 3,132<ref name="NIRF 2021 Data">{{cite web|title=Mizoram University Data for NIRF'2021'|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kJ_w_pnl3z6sW5qel7uThhOlXBxXdYfz/view|publisher=Mizoram University}}</ref>
|undergrad = 424<ref name="NIRF 2021 Data"/>
|postgrad = 1,948<ref name="NIRF 2021 Data"/>
|doctoral = 760<ref name="NIRF 2021 Data"/>
| campus = [[Rural areas|Rural]]
| language = English
| affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]], [[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]]
| postcode = 796004
| coor = {{coord|23.7394|N|92.6651|E|format=dms|type:edu_region:IN-MZ|display=inline, title}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.mzu.edu.in}}
}}
'''Mizoram University''' is a central university under the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]], [[Government of India]], and was established on 2 July 2001, by the Mizoram University Act (2000) of the [[Parliament of India]].<ref>[http://video.disc.iisc.ernet.in/vigyan/mizo_univ.htm The Mizoram University Act of 25 April 2000] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803150529/http://video.disc.iisc.ernet.in/vigyan/mizo_univ.htm |date=3 August 2012 }}</ref> The [[President of India]] is the official [[Visitor]], and the [[Governor of Mizoram]] acts as the Chief Rector as per Mizoram University (Amendment) Bill, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Further Discussion On The Mizoram University |url=http://indiankanoon.org/doc/1403505/ |publisher=indiankanoon.org|access-date=15 August 2012}}</ref>

==History==
The university is the fruit of the [[Mizoram Peace Accord]] between [[Mizo National Front]] and [[Government of India]] on 30 June 1986.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/mizoram/documents/papers/mizoram_accord_1986.htm|title=Mizoram Accord, 1986|website=www.satp.org}}</ref> However, it was not created [[Wiktionary:de novo|de novo]]. The [[North Eastern Hill University]], with its headquarters at [[Shillong]] had already run its Mizoram campus since 1978.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nehu.ac.in/library/over.html|title=Library, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India}}</ref> The Mizoram University Act by the Parliament of India officially established the school on 2 July 2001, incorporating all the facilities of the existing Mizoram campus of NEHU. The jurisdiction of the university, therefore, extends to the whole of Mizoram. Initially, the university had seven academic departments inherited from NEHU, but it now has a total of 18 academic departments. It hopes to bring the number to a total of 27 departments within the current Xth Plan. The university under NEHU functioned from various rented buildings in Aizawl for over two decades.[[File:Mizoram University Entrance.JPG|thumb|Mizoram University Entrance]]

==Campus==
[[File:Mizoram University DSCN3193.jpg|thumb|Mizoram University with surrounding tropical forests in the campus]]
Mizoram University has changed immensely after the recent move of the main administration and some academic departments to its permanent campus at Tanhril, Aizawl. Except for a few remaining academic departments, the Sports Cell, the Medical Clinic and Central Library, the university is now well consolidated in its main campus. A plot of land measuring {{convert|978.2|acre}} with lush greenery and scenic hills, leased by the Government of Mizoram at Tanhril, serves as the permanent campus of Mizoram University.<ref>{{cite web|title=Introduction|url=http://www.mzu.edu.in/about%20mzu.html|publisher=Mizoram University Website|access-date=19 August 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714170441/http://www.mzu.edu.in/about%20mzu.html|archive-date=14 July 2011}}</ref> 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.

=== Forests and flora ===
The Mizoram University campus contains regenerating tropical wet evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, including a protected forested water catchment reserve in the north and a small biodiversity park. Several streams flow through the campus. Setlak Lui (''Lui'' means river in [[Mizo language|Mizo]]) runs along the valley and is joined by Rultawi Lui, Hratdawng Lui, Lalmangkhawng Lui, and Lungsumzau Lui. Kel Lui and Chengkawl Lui also flow through the area. These streams mostly flow in a north-westerly direction to join the [[Tlawng|Tlawng River]].

The plant life includes 384 species of vascular plants in 290 genera and 107 families.<ref name=":0">Lalchhuanawma (2008) Ecological studies on plant diversity and productivity of herbaceous species in Mizoram university campus at Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram (N.E. India). PhD Thesis, Mizoram University, Aizawl. http://hdl.handle.net/10603/1207</ref> Common plants species include trees like ''Aporusa octandra, [[Castanopsis tribuloides]], [[Schima wallichii]], [[Bischofia javanica]],'' and ''Anogeissus acuminata,'' shrubs like ''Melastoma nepalensis'' and ''[[Clerodendrum infortunatum|Clerodedrum infortunatum]],'' herbaceous plants like ''[[Imperata cylindrica]],'' ''Erianthus longisetosus,'' ''Bidens biternata,'' and ''Knoxia corymbosa'', and invasive alien species including ''[[Chromolaena odorata]]'' and ''[[Mikania micrantha]]''. Bamboo species present include ''[[Melocanna baccifera]], [[Dendrocalamus hamiltonii]]'' and ''[[Dendrocalamus longispathus]]''.<ref name=":0" />

=== Animal diversity ===
[[File:EurasianWryneck DSCN3223.jpg|thumb|Eurasian Wryneck photographed on campus]]
The campus also has a rich diversity of animal species. Among reptiles, there are 23 species of snakes in four families, including ''[[Boiga cyanea]], [[Oreocryptophis porphyracea|Elaphe porphyracea]], [[Gonyosoma prasina]], [[Common slug snake|Pareas monticola]], [[Rhabdops bicolor]], [[Trachischium tenuiceps]], [[Rhabdophis subminiatus]], [[Trimeresurus erythrurus|Trimerusurus erythrurus]], [[Greater black krait|Bungarus niger]], [[Monocled cobra|Naja kaouthia]]'', and ''[[King cobra|Ophiophagus hannah]]''.<ref>Laltanpuia TC, Lalrinchhana C, Lalnunsanga, Lalrotluanga, Hmingthansanga R, Kumari A, Renthlei V, Lalrintluangi S, Lalremsanga HT (2008) Snakes of Mizoram University Campus, Tanhril, Aizawl with notes on their identification keys. ''Science Vision'' 8(4): 112-127. URL: http://www.sciencevision.org/current_issue/dl/Lalremsanga%20et%20al.%20Snakes%20Reptilia%20Serpentes%20of%20Mizoram%20University%20Campus%20Tanhril%20Aizawl%20with%20notes%20on%20their%20identification%20keys.pdf</ref> The campus is noted as an eBird hotspot with about 60 species listed at present including species such as [[Eurasian wryneck|Eurasian Wryneck]], [[Black-crested bulbul|Black-crested Bulbul]] and many others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L3160733|title=eBird--Mizoram University Campus|last=ebird|website=eBird|access-date=2016-11-06}}</ref> Mammals such as [[Irrawaddy squirrel|Hoary-bellied Squirrel]] and [[Pallas's squirrel|Pallas's Squirrel]] also occur.[[File:Mizoram university Building.JPG|thumb|Mizoram university Building]]

== Organisation and administration ==
===Schools and departments===
;There are 9 schools functioning.
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!School of [[Economics]] [[Management]] & [[Information Sciences]]!!School of [[Earth Sciences]] & Natural Resources Management
|-
|
*[[Commerce]] department
*[[Economics]] department
*[[Management]] department
*[[Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University|Library & Information Science]]
* [[Mass Communication]] department
* Tourism and Hospitality Management department
||
*[[Geology]] department
*[[Forestry]] (Agro Forestry) department
*[[Geography]] department
*[[Horticulture]], [[Aromatic]] & [[Medicinal plants]] department
*[[Environmental Sciences]] department
*Extension Education and Rural Development department
|-
!School of [[Life Sciences]]!!School of [[Physical Sciences]]
|-
|
*[[Botany]] department
*[[Zoology]] department
*[[Biotechnology]] department
||
*[[Physics]] department
*[[Chemistry]] department
*[[Industrial Chemistry]] department
*[[Mathematics]], & [[Computer Science]] department
|-
!School of [[Social Sciences]]!!School of [[Education]] & [[Humanities]]
|-
|
*[[Psychology]] department
*[[Social Work]] department
*[[Sociology]] department
*[[Political Science]] department
*[[History]] & [[Ethnography]] department
*[[Public Administration]] department
* Tribal Studies and Ethnomedicine department
||
*[[Mizo language|Mizo]] department
*English department
*[[Education]] department
*[[Hindi]] department
|-
!colspan="2" align="center"|School of [[Engineering]] & [[Technology]]
|-
|colspan="2" align="center"|
[[Computer Engineering]] department ([[undergraduate education|UG]]) 
[[Electronics and Communication Engineering]] department ([[undergraduate education|UG]] & [[postgraduate education|PG]]) 
[[Electrical Engineering]] department ([[undergraduate education|UG]]) 
[[Information Technology]] department ([[undergraduate education|UG]]) 
[[Civil Engineering]] department ([[undergraduate education|UG]]) 
[[Food Technology]] department
|-
!School of [[Fine Arts]], [[Architecture]] & [[Fashion]]!!School of [[Medical]] & [[Paramedical]]
|-
|
*[[Planning]] & [[Architecture]] department
*[[Fashion design]] Department (to be started soon)
||
*[[Clinical Psychology]] department
|-
|}

===Centers===

====Centre for study on disability====
The centre for the study on disability is the first of its kind in the country which was inaugurated by Mizoram CM Pu [[Lalthanhawla]] in 2018. It joint initiative of the National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities, Calcutta and the department of social work, Mizoram University.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Khojol |first1=Henry |title=Centre for study on disability |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/centre-for-study-on-disability-242669 |access-date=12 August 2018 |publisher=The Telegraph}}</ref>

==== Incubation Centre ====
The incubation centres are the first of its kind to be hosted by a central university in the eastern region which will cater to the needs of people having novel ideas and provide them facilities to work with their ideas for startups. The Management Department of Mizoram University supports the Incubation Centre.<ref>{{cite news |title=Centre for ideas at university |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/centre-for-ideas-at-university-242194 |access-date=12 August 2018 |publisher=The Telegraph India}}</ref> Mizoram Kailawn, a platform to promote entrepreneurship in Mizoram is one of the outcomes of the Incubation Centre.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mizoram Kailawn-A platform to promote entrepreneurship |url=http://egov.eletsonline.com/2018/04/mizoram-kailawn-a-platform-to-promote-entrepreneurship/ |website=egov.eletsonline.com |access-date=12 August 2018}}</ref>

====Women's study center====

===Constituent college===
{{Main|Pachhunga University College}}
Pachhunga University College is the only [[constituent college]] of the university.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Pachhunga University College|url=http://www.pucollege.in/about-us/the-college.html|publisher=PUC Website|access-date=15 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120731145813/http://pucollege.in/about-us/the-college.html|archive-date=31 July 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It is located toward the hub of Aizawl, at College Veng. It was established on 15 August 1958. It had been the constituent college of NEHU, and with the establishment of Mizoram University, the legal administration was automatically handed over to the new university. The college offers 19 subjects - 11 [[arts]], seven [[science]] and one commerce. Annual enrolment of students averages 1280. There are 86 permanent teaching faculty.

===Software Technology Park of India===
Mizoram University has provided 5 acres of land to establish [[Software Technology Parks of India]] for which an MoU has been signed for a 66-year lease.<ref>{{cite web|title=Signing of MOU for Software Technology Park of India|url=http://dict.mizoram.gov.in/gallery/album/signing-of-mou-for-software-technology-park-of-india|publisher=Department of Information & Communication Technology|access-date=5 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MoU signed for Software park in Mizoram|url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=may0612/oth07|access-date=5 September 2012|newspaper=Assam Tribune}}</ref>

===Affiliates===
At present, there are 31 undergraduate colleges, including two professional institutions and one constituent college. The total roll-strength in these institutions is approximately 87,500 students, excluding that of the constituent college.
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*[[College of Teachers Education, Aizawl]]
*[[Government Aizawl College]]
*[[Government Aizawl North College]]
*[[Government Aizawl West College]]
*[[Government Champhai College]]
*[[Government Hrangbana College]]
*[[Government J. Buana College]]
*[[Government J. Thankima College]]
*[[Government Johnson College]]
*[[Government Kolasib College]]
*[[Government Mizoram Law College]]
*[[Government Saiha College]]
*[[Government Serchhip College]]
*[[Government T. Romana College]]
*[[Government Zirtiri Residential Science College]]
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*[[Government Mamit College]]
*[[Government Saitual College]]
*[[Government Lawngtlai College]]
*[[Government Khawzawl College]]
*[[Government Hnahthial College]]
*[[Government Zawlnuam College]]
*[[Helen Lowry College of Arts & Commerce]]
*[[Kamalanagar College]]
*[[Lunglei Government College]]
*[[Mizoram College of Nursing]]
*[[Mizoram Institute of Medical Education & Research]]
*[[National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aizawl]]
*[[Pachhunga University College]] (constituent college)
*[[St. Xavier's College, Lengpui]]
*[[Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Aizawl]]
*[[Higher and Technical Institute of Mizoram]]

{{col-end}}

==Academics==
=== Rankings ===
{{Infobox India university ranking
| type = University and College

| NIRF_U_2020 = 67
}}

The university was ranked 67th among universities in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2020<ref name="Rankings_NIRF_U_2020"/> and in the 100th overall.<ref name="Rankings_NIRF_U_2020"/> According to Outlook-ICARE rankings 2019 of top Central universities, Mizoram University ranked 12th overall.<ref>{{cite web |title=Outlook-ICARE India University Rankings 2019: Top 25 Central Universities |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/outlook-icare-india-university-rankings-2019-top-25-central-universities/301950 |website=Outlook India |access-date=7 August 2019}}</ref>

==Student life==
===Student Union===
Mizoram University Students Council (MZUSC) is primarily responsible for building and preserving a healthy political culture in the campus. The Students Council holds Freshers to welcome new students and also a University festival called Vibrio.

===Publication===
Mizoram University has an Annual Magazine called '''Lunglohtui''' and a monthly newsletter called '''Silhouette''' published by the Department of Mass Communication.
It has several journals such as Science & Technology Journal, Administrative Studies, Management Convergence, Contemporary Social Scientist, Geographic Journal, Journal of Literature and Culture Studies and the Mizoram University Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences that are published by various departments and schools of Mizoram University.<ref>https://www.mzu.edu.in/</ref>

===Library===
The library has barcode technology and an RFID library management system. Free online access is available through the Internet.

===Sports===
Mizoram University has a well-equipped gym with football, basketball and table tennis facilities. An annual sports meet is held once a year in September.
Mizoram University has a football team which has been champion of East Zone Inter University Tournament in 2008 and 2009, Runner up in 2010. Quarter finalist of all India Inter university football tournament in 2008 and 2010 and Champion in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|last1=PC Lala|title=MZU-in East Zone Inter University Football Tournament thleng dawn|url=http://www.inkhel.com/index.php/football/tualchhung/item/8554-mzu-in-east-zone-inter-university-football-tournament-thleng-dawn|website=Inkhel.com|access-date=8 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108081255/http://www.inkhel.com/index.php/football/tualchhung/item/8554-mzu-in-east-zone-inter-university-football-tournament-thleng-dawn|archive-date=8 November 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

===Accommodation===
Mizoram University has two girls' hostel with a capacity of 100 and a girls' hostel with a capacity of 30. Four units of a boys' Hostel (capacity of 100) are available.2 more hostels are under construction in the Campus.
The campus also has a University Guesthouse for guests and students. There is also a Church inside the campus.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Mizoram University}}
*{{Official website|http://www.mzu.edu.in}}
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[[Category:Universities in Mizoram]]
[[Category:Central universities in India]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 2001]]
[[Category:Education in Aizawl]]
[[Category:2001 establishments in Mizoram]]

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