Manipur International University

Manipur International University

Type	Private
Established	2018
Academic affiliations	UGC
Vice-Chancellor	Harikumar Pallathadka
Location	Imphal, Manipur , India 24°46′41″N93°54′29″E / 24.778°N 93.908°E / 24.778; 93.908
Campus	Urban, Rural
Website	https://www.miu.edu.in

Manipur International University (MIU) is an autonomous State private university situated in the State of Manipur, India. It is recognised by the State Government of Manipur. It is recognised and listed by UGC as a "State Private University" under sections 2(f) and 22 of UGC Act, 1956.

Achievements

The School of Biological Sciences at Manipur International University (MIU) has published the first-ever bacterial shotgun metagenomic gene sequence of Utong Ngari, a traditional fermented fish delicacy of Manipur. ^[1]

History

The Manipur International University was established as per the Manipur International University Ordinance, 2018 (Manipur Ordinance No.1 of 2018) which was notified in the Official Gazette on 26 June 2018. ^{[2] [3] [4]} It was continued and permanently recognised through the Manipur International University Act, 2018 (Manipur Act No. 2 of 2019) which was notified in the Official Gazette on 14 February 2019. It is recognised and listed by UGC as a "State Private University" under sections 2(f) and 22 of UGC Act, 1956. ^[5]

References

1. "Manipur International University Achieves Global First, Publishes Genetic Blueprint of Fermented Fish 'Utong Ngari'". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
2. "The Manipur International University Ordinance, 2018 – Manipur".
3. "Monsoon session ends amid protest".^{[ dead link ]}
4. "Manipur People's Bill, Manipur International University Bill passed". 24 July 2018.
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