Mizoram University is a central university established by an Act of Parliament in 2000. The university is located in Aizwal, Mizoram. The university is located in the sprawling campus of about 978 acres. Over the years, it has grown an infrastructure to facilitate students in their studies and promoted support services, academic programs. The university has also secured the NAAC A+ grade. It is further recognised for offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs. It has more than 40 affiliated colleges and one constituent college. The campus provides an eco-friendly environment.
Notable Aspects- Mizoram University
Mizoram University provides qualitative education to the students in order to attain their highest potential. The university is further equipped with many unique features. Find the notable aspects of the university tabulated below to get a better overview-
| Particulars | Details |
| Established | 2000 (operational since 2001) |
| Type / Category | Central University |
| Location | Outskirts of Aizawl, Mizoram (Campus 978 acres) |
| Number of Academic Departments | 39 active departments under 10 Schools of Study |
| Affiliated Colleges | 40 affiliated + 1 constituent college |
| Accreditation / Grade | NAAC A+ in 2025; earlier “A” grades in previous cycles |
| Ranking Highlights | In NIRF, it held the 76-77 rank in 2023-24, among the top central universities in the Northeast region. |
| Environmental / Eco Initiatives | Solar photovoltaic plants for power, solar streetlights, green audits, disabled-friendly infrastructure, etc |
Admission Process
The admission process can be followed step by step below-
- The first step is to apply online through the official website at https://mzu.edu.in/ and then appear in entrance exams such as CAT, CUET, and others.
- The submission of academic transcripts and required documents will be done.
- The shortlisted candidates must undergo an interview and counselling.
- The selection will be based on scores and merit secured by the student in the exam.
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria are mentioned below-
- The criteria for undergraduate studies are the completion of 12th grade with aggregate marks from a recognised board.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The university offers scholarships based on-
| National Fellowship for Higher Education for ST (NFST) | ₹37,000/month (JRF) & ₹42,000/month (SRF); Contingency; HRA 9% of fellowship. |
| National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste (NFSC) | ₹37,000/- JRF, ₹42,000/- SRF; Contingency; HRA 9%. |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students (MANF) | ₹37,000/- JRF, ₹42,000/- SRF; same contingency & HRA % scheme. |
| National Fellowship for OBC (NFOBC) | Same stipend and HRA norms as above. |
| National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities (NF-DIS) | Same norm. |
| Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child | Same norm as others; aimed at supporting single girl child scholars |
Important Links
Find all the important links below for the latest updates about the recruitments, admissions, courses and so forth.
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Programs | Click Here |
| News/Updates | Click Here |
Important Note:
- The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
- NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
- The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
- You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.
Programme(s) Information
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B. Com. | Commerce | Section IA English, Section II Accountancy | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination from either Commerce or Science stream with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates |
| 2 | B.A. | B.A. in Economics | Section IA English, Section II Economics | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates |
| 3 | B.A. | B.A. in Sociology | Section IA English, Section II Sociology | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates |
| 4 | B.A. | B.A. in Public Administration | Section IA English | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates |
| 5 | B.A. | B.A. in Psychology | Section IA English, Section II Psychology | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates |
| 6 | B.A. | B.A. in Political Science | Section IA English, Section II Political Science | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates |
| 7 | B.A. | B.A. in Mathematics | Section IA English, Section II Mathematics | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates with Mathematics as one of the subjects |
| 8 | B.A. | B.A. in Mizo | Section IA English | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates |
| 9 | B.A. | B.A. in History | Section IA English, Section II History | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates |
| 10 | B.A. | B.A. in Geography | Section IA English, Section II Geography/ Geology | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates |
| 11 | B.A. | B.A. in Education | Section IA English | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates |
| 12 | B.A. | B.A. in English | Section IA English | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates |
| 13 | B.A. | B.A. in Philosophy | Section IA English | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates |
| 14 | B.B.A. | Management | Section IA English, Section II Business Studies | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates. Preference may be given to Science/ Commerce background. |
| 15 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. in Statistics | Section IA English, Section II Mathematics | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates with Mathematics as one of the subjects |
| 16 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. in Biotechnology | Section IA English, Section II Biology/ Biochemistry, Biotechnology | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates with Biology as one of the subjects |
| 17 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. in Botany | Section IA English, Section II Biology/ Biochemistry, Biotechnology | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates with Biology as one of the subjects |
| 18 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. in Chemistry | Section IA English, Section II Chemistry | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates with Chemistry as one of the subjects |
| 19 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. in Environmental Science | Section IA English, Section II Biology/ Biochemistry, Biotechnology | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates with Chemistry as one of the subjects |
| 20 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. in Geology | Section IA English, Section II Chemistry | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates with Chemistry as one of the subjects |
| 21 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. in Mathematics | Section IA English, Section II Mathematics | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates with PCM combination |
| 22 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. in Physics | Section IA English, Section II Physics | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates with PCM combination |
| 23 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. in Zoology | Section IA English, Section II Biology/ Biochemistry, Biotechnology | Passed class XII/ equivalent examination with 50% marks for general/ OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates with Biology as one of the subjects |
FAQs- Mizoram University
Q.1 What’s the difference between JRF and SRF at MZU?
Ans. JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) is for the initial period of the research scholar’s tenure; after fulfilling certain progress and evaluation, the scholar is upgraded to SRF (Senior Research Fellowship) with a higher stipend.
Q.2 Is there an HRA (House Rent Allowance) component included in MZU fellowships?
Ans. Yes, many fellowships include HRA (~9%) of the fellowship amount for eligible candidates.
Q.3 Do Non-NET PhD students also get a stipend/fellowship at Mizoram University?
Ans. Yes, there is a UGC fellowship for Non-NET PhD students, though the amount is lower (for instance, ₹8,000/month).
Q.4 Are fellowship benefits the same across Science & Engineering vs Humanities & Social Sciences?
Ans. No, for many schemes, the rates of contingency, sometimes stipend, differ between Science/Engineering vs Humanities/Social Sciences.
Q.5 Can students outside Mizoram apply for the fellowships or programs at MZU?
Ans. Yes, many fellowships are national schemes (ST/SC/OBC/PWD/minorities, etc.), so eligibility is based on category and rules, not strictly domicile. However, some state-level scholarships may have domicile requirements.
Disclaimer
The above information is provided for student guidance. For accurate and updated admission details, eligibility, and CUET subject combinations, please refer to the official AMU website:
https://www.amu.ac.in and the NTA CUET portal:
https://cuet.nta.nic.in
We are not the official CUET or AMU website. Our goal is to simplify and compile information for easy access.
