Mizoram University, Aizawl
- Fees / year
- ₹34,000
- Courses
- 6+
- NIRF University
- #82
- Established
- 2001
About Mizoram University, Aizawl
Mizoram University (MZU) is a central university at Tanhril, on the outskirts of Aizawl. It was created by an Act of Parliament (No. 8 of 2000) and began functioning on 2 July 2001, replacing what had been the Mizoram campus of North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. The campus covers about 978 acres, and its academic buildings, hostels and streetlights run on power from solar photovoltaic plants. NAAC graded the university A in 2014 and 2019, and A+ in 2025.
MZU has 39 departments in 10 schools of study, along with 40 affiliated colleges. Its School of Engineering and Technology, set up in 2007, runs AICTE-approved B.Tech programmes in Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Electronics and Communication Engineering and in Information Technology, with 30 seats each; half are filled on JEE Main ranks through JoSAA and half through the university's own entrance test, MZUEEE. The Department of Planning and Architecture, recognised by COA, has admitted B.Arch students since 2015. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 82nd among universities and placed in the 101–150 band overall.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2001
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Aizawl, Mizoram
- Affiliation
- Central University
- Approvals
- NAAC, AICTE, COA
- NIRF 2025
- #82 University
- Programmes
- 6Engineering, Architecture
- UG fees
- ₹34,000 a year
- Students enrolled
- 2,3022023–24
- Website
- mzu.edu.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
- #82UniversityScore 49.21 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 101–150OverallRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
6 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 5 | ₹34,000 |
| Bachelor of Architecture | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹34,000 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
- JEE Main
- JEE Main Paper 2
Seats here are filled on JEE Main ranks. JEE Main 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs
In each B.Tech programme, 50% of seats are filled on JEE Main ranks through JoSAA and the rest through the Mizoram University Engineering Entrance Examination (MZUEEE); B.Arch seats appear in JoSAA on JEE Main Paper 2.
Mizoram University, Aizawl Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)
Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes
Closing ranks, round 5: All India quota, gender-neutral seats
| Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 81,646 | 13,293 | — | 15,217 | 7,087 |
| Information Technology | 91,673 | 15,606 | — | 15,461 | 8,246 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 98,953 | 16,236 | — | 16,439 | 8,773 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1,06,124 | 16,810 | — | 16,440 | 7,412 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,11,490 | 17,707 | — | 15,229 | 5,991 |
| Bachelor of ArchitecturePaper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) rank | 1,011 | 435 | — | 346 | 146 |
Closing rank is the last JEE Main category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
14.2%
of students reimbursed
327
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 327 of 2,302 students at Mizoram University, Aizawl (14.2%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
Mizoram University, Aizawl: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Mizoram University, Aizawl?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Mizoram University, Aizawl is ranked #82 among universities and in the 101–150 band overall.
What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Engineering at Mizoram University, Aizawl?
In JoSAA 2026, Computer Engineering at Mizoram University, Aizawl closed at JEE Main rank 81,646 for General gender-neutral seats (opening rank 68,966). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 13,293, SC 15,217 and ST 7,087.
What is the fee at Mizoram University, Aizawl?
First-year tuition at Mizoram University, Aizawl is ₹34,000 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Mizoram University, Aizawl offer?
Mizoram University, Aizawl offers 6 programmes in Engineering and Architecture, including Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Architecture.
Which entrance exams does Mizoram University, Aizawl accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Mizoram University, Aizawl is through JEE Main and JEE Main Paper 2.
What is the admission process at Mizoram University, Aizawl?
In each B.Tech programme, 50% of seats are filled on JEE Main ranks through JoSAA and the rest through the Mizoram University Engineering Entrance Examination (MZUEEE); B.Arch seats appear in JoSAA on JEE Main Paper 2.
Is Mizoram University, Aizawl a government or private institution?
Mizoram University, Aizawl is a government institution in Aizawl, Mizoram, established in 2001. It is affiliated to Central University.
Which bodies approve or accredit Mizoram University, Aizawl?
Mizoram University, Aizawl lists approval or accreditation from NAAC, AICTE and COA.
Do students at Mizoram University, Aizawl get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 327 of its 2,302 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 301 through state and central government schemes and 26 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Mizoram University, Aizawl?
2,302 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 47.7% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Mizoram University, Aizawl on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
