Mizoram University was established as a Central University by an Act of Parliament of India on 25th April 2000 and started functioning from 2nd July 2001.Prior to this, the University inherited from North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) had functioned as Mizoram Campus for 24 year since 1979.

The main campus of Mizoram University rests on a plot of land measuring 978.1988 acres with its lush green scenic hills, at Tanhril, a village in the western outskirt of Aizawl City. It is now undergoing a sea change, and has embarked on various programmes/schemes in terms of academic, administrative and infrastructural development. It is pertinent to mention here that Mizoram University received nearly Rs. 170 Crores under GDG during the XIth Plan period and the amount has been fully utilized for creating a modern infrastructure, for teaching and research, and other support services.

Mizoram University as NET centre successfully conducted its first NET examinations in December 2002, and is approved as a centre for SLET since 2004.

The Kendriya Vidyalaya School (KVS) has been functioning within the University premises since 2010 from Class I to Class V with provisions to expand to Class XII in a phased manner; banking facilities have been brought within reach with the provision of space to United Bank of India, so also with postal facilities.

Today, we look ahead to the future with enthusiasm under the able leadership of our new Vice-Chancellor Prof. R. Lalthantluanga, in order to continue to be a blessing for its stakeholders, the region and the nation, while constantly striving to achieve greater goals in keeping with its motto, ‘Greater Deeds Remain’.