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Mizoram
University was established on 2nd July 2001 by
the Mizoram University Act, 2000 which appeared in the
Gazette of India (Extraordinary) 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.
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Mizoram
University in the current
Scenario has changed immensely since the recent move of the
main administration to its permanent campus at Tanhril . The
University is now well consolidated in its main campus
however, the Sports Cell, the Medical Clinic and Central
Library as well as a few remaining academic Departments,
continue to function in Aizawl and will be moved to the
permanent campus shortly.
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. 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.
The UGC, on the basis of its Expert Committee’s
recommendation approved Rs. 70 crores worth of Schemes/Programmes
during Xth Plan period. This approval includes 77 each of
teaching and non-teaching posts. Action has been initiated
to utilize this fund within the Plan period of 2002-2007.
The UGC accorded Mizoram University a NET examination
Centre wherein the first examination was conducted on
29/12/2002. Similarly, the North-Eastern Council of SLET
based at Guwahati also accorded Mizoram University the
status of SLET examination centre since 2004.
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At present, there are 27 under-graduate Colleges including
2 professional institutions affiliated to the University.
The total roll-strength in these institutions is
approximately 8279 students.
The academic expansion programme of Mizoram University
includes the establishment of the MHRD/UGC sponsored School
of Management and School of Engineering. Mizoram University
commissioned Educational Consultants of India Limited (A
Government of India enterprise) to prepare a draft project
report on the establishment of School of Management.
Accordingly Educational Consultants of India Limited
prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) which has since
been approved by Mizoram University and forwarded to MHRD
and UGC for further necessary action. Mizoram University has
also decided to commission EDCIL to prepare DPR on School of
Engineering. These two schools are likely to start
functioning very soon.
In commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of the Indian
Council of Historical Research (ICHR), MZU had the unique
distinction of being selected to offer Golden Jubilee Chair
in History. Prof. Sudhir Chandra, an eminent historian who
specialized in tribal history and folklore culture of
South-East Asia had been appointed as the first Golden
Jubilee Professor in History and finished his tenure in June
2006.
Our University marches ahead and despite some initial
teething problems, has achieved many notable results. It has
a clear vision for its future growth and has the promise and
potential of becoming one of the more reputed institutions
in the country.
Brief
Summary of the University :
1.
Number of Schools functioning
at present : 7.
2. Number of departments
functioning at present : 28
3. Start of academic
session : July.
4. Invitations for
application for admissions : May.
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