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Prof-Bijay-Singh

Prof Bijay Singh

Vice Chancellor

Message from the Vice Chancellor

Greetings!
Dear Young Friends,

You will be pleased to know that the ICFAI University Mizoram (IUM) has opened its admission for the year 2023, for 3 Ph.D. Programs (Management, Social Work, and English). 10 Master Degree Programs (MBA, M.Com, MA Eco, M.Sc. Geography, MSW, MA Pol. Sci., MA History, MA Edn, MA Eng, & MA Mizo & Cultural Studies) and 8 UG Programs {BBA, B.Com, BBA Hospitality & Tourism & BSW, BCA General, BCA Data Science and BCA Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Internet of Things (IoT)}. I take this opportunity to welcome students from all over the country, especially Mizoram, to come and join this upcoming university; and give us a chance to attend to your uniqueness, individuality, and special talents so as to help you become what destiny wants you to be.

The ICFAI University, Mizoram (IUM) was established in 2006 through an Act of State Legislature (Mizoram Act No.4 of 2006). The University has been recognised by the University Grants Commission, under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, and for the award of degree under Section 22 of UGC Act 1956. Besides, the university is the member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London. Within a short span of 16 years the university has established itself as one of the leading institute for providing quality higher and professional education in the region.

We have a well qualified and experienced faculty, who are committed to provide quality education. Around 39% of faculty members of the university are having Ph.D. Degree, 18% have Ph.D. and M.Phil. Degree, 11% have M. Phil. Degree, and around 25% of the faculty members are registered for their Ph.D., and are at different stages of their work. Our faculty has been regularly publishing their research work in refereed and UGC CARE List Journals. The University has been organising many state, national and international level seminars, conferences and workshops on relevant and contemporary areas of academic interest every year. Such events provide a variety of experiences to the students, and inculcate skills such as leadership and team spirit which are helpful in their future career.

The University focuses on allround development of its students through curricular, co-curricular & extracurricular activities, cultural & sports events, educational tours, and community services that are held at the University on a regular basis. We have Red Ribbon club, White Ribbon, Adventure Club, Photography Club, Sports Club, Cultural Club, Music Club, Book club Evangelical Union, Eco Club, Yuva Tourism Club, Quiz & Debate Club and NSS Unit for our students. Besides, we strongly believe in developing an entrepreneurial mindset among our graduating students. All such activities and experiences in the campus pave a strong path for enhancement of overall development of the students. The serene environment and lush green surroundings of the university prove to be a mesmerizing setting for higher attainments of students not only in the professional careers but also contribute significantly to their physical, mental, spiritual and intellectual growth of students. We bring out the best in our students and prepare them to become competent enough to meet the challenges of the world. We make all efforts to ensure that our students’ life is filled with excitement, enthusiasm and experiences that they might like to treasure for a lifetime.

The University focuses on all-round development of its students through curricular, co-curricular & extracurricular activities, cultural & sports events, educational tours, and community services that are held at the University on a regular basis. We have Red Ribbon club, White Ribbon, Adventure Club, Photography Club, Sports Club, Cultural Club, Music Club, Book club Evangelical Union, Eco Club, Yuva Tourism Club, Quiz & Debate Club and NSS Unit for our students.

The University is aware of the various recommendations of NEP 2020 on higher and professional education, and is actively engaged in making required changes in the content and pedagogy of its various academic programmes by making them more multidisciplinary, holistic experiential, integrated, inquirydriven, discovery-oriented, learnercentred, discussion-based, flexible, and at the same time, enjoyable in order to bring out unique capabilities of each student with an objective to transform Mizoram into a flourishing knowledge society.

While foreseeing a close interaction among the universities, industries, and business houses; the university is redesigned its UG and PG curriculum, and has made them more and more vocational and skill based for better employability and greater productivity. The university has drafted its LOCF Based CBCS for all its UG and PG Programs with the provision for multiple exits and multiple entries for the convenience of students as recommended by NEP 2020. The university has already adopted the UGC Ph.D. Regulations 2022, and all its Ph.D. Programs shall be governed by theses regulations.

We believe in Total Quality Management, and are committed towards achieving excellence in all of our activities and services. I would like to assure the students’ community and civil society of the state that we will leave no stone unturned to give back another good university to Mizoram. The university fraternity is working hard to take the IUM to far greater heights and make it a beacon of hope for our students.

Dear students other significant reasons, why you should come and join IUM to realize your dreams at your door step amidst your own people and culture:

  1. The ICFAI University Mizoram is sponsored by the ICFAI Society, which is a ‘Not for Profit Society’ with the broad objective of empowering citizens through world class quality education.
  2. The university offers all of its courses are offered at highly subsidized rates compared to equivalent courses run by similar institutions in the mainland.
  3. The University offers Merit Scholarship for meritorious students in each semester in the name of Dr. N.J Yasaswy, the Founder of ICFAI Society.
  4. The ICFAI Society has 11 ICFAI Universities across India, and 9 ICFAI Business Schools (IBS), and If you wish you can pursue your further education in any of these institutions as per your convenience.
  5. The national and international visibility of ICFAI Group will allow you to establish contacts with a variety of cultures, technologies, and societies which will go a long way in paving the way of your success.
  6. Follows student centric approaches to teaching-learning and evaluation.
  7. The education you shall receive at IUM will not only open the door for you to top level positions in teaching and administration at state, national and international institutions, but will also develop in you leadership qualities, innovativeness, entrepreneurship and the required hard & soft skills to initiate your own start-ups.
  8. The success of IUM is mainly due to our students’ intelligence and hard work. Together with our great alumni, faculty, students, parents and staff, we are committed to cultivate an educational environment that will enable our graduates to grow academically & socially, and enable them to take up leadership role in their chosen professions and organisations.
  9. The University has state of the art infrastructure laboratories, smart classrooms; Wi-Fi enabled campus, computer labs, and well equipped library that prepare students for a highly competitive environment involving digital business and transformation practices requiring an ever evolving mind set.
  10. The University campus is free from the madding crowd, providing a serene and tranquil ambience in teaching, learning, and acquisition of knowledge.

I once again invite all the young ignited minds to join ICFAI University Mizoram to realize your dreams. I assure you that we will do everything possible to further refine your knowledge, skills & talents to make you excel in your respective domain of knowledge.

Prof Bijay Singh
Vice Chancellor
The ICFAI University, Mizoram