Manipur University at Canchipur: from State university to Central university

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Manipur University at Canchipur: from State university to Central university

Background

Manipur University was established as a State University under the Manipur University Act 1980.
It became a Central University through the Manipur University Act 2005, passed by the Parliament.
The university has nine Schools of Studies, forty-seven departments and seven Centres of Studies attached to the Schools of Studies.
Its total student strength is 7,396, and it has 119 affiliated colleges, including three medical colleges.
The Manipur Institute of Technology (MIT), under the School of Engineering, is a constituent college of the university.
The campus is located in Canchipur, Imphal, and spans 287.53 acres.
Its declared authorities include the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, the College Development Council, the Board of Studies and the Finance Committee.
Among its stated objectives is to educate and train manpower for the development of the state of Manipur.

Statute that established it as a State University: Manipur University Act 1980 Statute that made it a Central University: Manipur University Act 2005 Schools of Studies: nine Schools of Studies Departments: forty-seven departments Total student strength: 7,396 Affiliated colleges: 119 affiliated colleges Campus area: 287.53 acres NAAC accreditation: 'B+' grade (2023)

Why it matters for exams: The conversion of a state university into a Central university by an Act of Parliament, and the institution's structure, are standard education-sector questions.

Kerala PSCUPSC

10 October 2026 Source: Manipur University – About Manipur University

In plain words

Central University A university established or incorporated by an Act of Parliament — Manipur University became one through the Manipur University Act 2005, passed by the Parliament.

NAAC National Assessment and Accreditation Council — The body that assessed and accredited Manipur University.

Constituent college A college that is part of the university itself rather than merely affiliated to it — The Manipur Institute of Technology is one such college.