Imphal is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. The metropolitan centre of the city contains the ruins of Kangla Palace, the royal seat of the former Kingdom of Manipur, surrounded by a moat. Spread over parts of the districts of Imphal West and Imphal East, the former contains the majority of the city's area and population. Imphal is part of the Smart Cities Mission under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Manipur University was established on 5 June 1980, under the Manipur University Act 1980, as a teaching cum-affiliating university at Imphal with territorial jurisdiction over the state of Manipur. It was converted into a Central University w.e.f. 13 October 2005. The Manipur University Act No.54 of 2005 received the assent of the president on 28 December 2005.
Central Agricultural University is an agricultural university at Lamphelpat, Imphal in the Indian state of Manipur.
The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) was established on 14 September 1972 in the name of the Regional Medical College. It is situated in a picturesque locality at Lamphelpat in Manipur, India. The objective of this premier institute is to impart quality medical education and ameliorate the health condition of the eight states of North Eastern Region including Sikkim. It is run by a society named "North Eastern Regional Medical College Society" which was duly registered under the Manipur Societies Registration Act, 1989.
Manipur Cricket Association is the governing body for cricket in the state of Manipur in India and organizes the Manipur cricket team. It is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India as a full member.
Rayburn College was founded in 1994. It is situated at New Lamka which about 62 kilometers from the state capital of Manipur, Imphal and 2 kilometers from the heart of the town, Lamka. The college is named after the American pastor and educator Robert G. Rayburn.
Elam Endira Devi, is an Indian classical dancer and teacher, known for her expertise and scholarship in the classical dance form of Manipuri, especially in the genres of Lai Haraoba and Raas. The Government of India honored her, in 2014, with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for her services to the field of art and culture.
Moirangthem Kirti Singh is an Indian writer, scholar and educationist from Manipur. Born on 1 February 1943 at Kongba Uchekon near Imphal to M. Borajao Singh, Singh completed his education from Johnstone Higher Secondary School, Imphal and D. M. College, which were under Guwahati University during those days, securing a BA (Honours) and MA in philosophy. Later, he obtained a bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from LMS Law College, Imphal in 1965, followed by a doctoral degree (PhD) in 1972, making him the first Meitei to be awarded a PhD. He is also the first Meitei to receive a DLitt. He served various colleges in Manipur as a member of faculty and has also been involved in social activism.
Rajkumar Jhalajit Singh is an Indian writer, historian, gandhian and academic, best known for his book, A Short History of Manipur. Born on 14 September 1924 at Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai, Imphal, in the Northeast Indian state of Manipur to Maipak Sana and Ningthemcha Rajani Devi, he did his schooling at local schools and graduated from Guwahati Cotton College. His post graduate studies were at Calcutta University from where he secured his master's degree (MA) in Economics, followed by a graduate degree in Law (LLB). He was active in student politics during his college days and participated in the All India Students' Congress, held in Delhi. He carried on his political activities after studies and was involved with Indian National Congress as a member of the Assam Congress Working Committee and as the general secretary of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee. His contributions are reported in getting Manipur seceded from the undivided Assam state and eventually getting it full statehood.
Imphal College, established in 1952, is one of the oldest general degree college in Imphal, Manipur. It offers undergraduate courses in science and arts. It is affiliated to Manipur University. It is one of the best general degree college in Manipur.
Manipur College, established in 1958, is one of the oldest degree college in Imphal, Manipur. It offers undergraduate courses in science and arts. It is affiliated to Manipur University.
Modern College, Imphal, established in 1963, is a general degree college in Imphal, Manipur. It offers undergraduate courses in science and arts. It is affiliated to Manipur University.
Oriental College, Imphal, established in 1963, is a general degree college in Imphal, Manipur. It offers undergraduate courses in science and arts. It is affiliated to Manipur University.
Standard College, Kongba, established in 1981, is a general degree college in Kongba, Imphal, Manipur. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences. It is affiliated to Manipur University.
Nongmeikapam Gopal College, Imphal, established in 1970, is a general degree college in Imphal, Manipur. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences. It is affiliated to Manipur University.
Biramongol College, established in 1973, is a general degree college in Sawombung, Imphal East district, Manipur. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences. It is affiliated to Manipur University.
Ideal Girl's College, Imphal, established in 1970, is a women's degree college in Imphal, Manipur. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences. It is affiliated to Manipur University.
Liberal College, Imphal, established in 1979, is a general degree college in Imphal, Manipur. It offers undergraduate courses in science, arts and commerce. It is affiliated to Manipur University.
L.M.S. Law College is a college imparting education in law in Imphal, Manipur. It was established in the year 1958 and offers undergraduate (L.L.B) and postgraduate (L.L.M.) degree sin law. The college is affiliated to Manipur University.
Kamakhya Pemton College, established in 1973, is a general degree college in Hiyangthang, Imphal, Manipur. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences. It is affiliated to Manipur University.
