National Institute of Technology Mizoram

To provide facilities for research in all Engineering

departments, Basic and Applied sciences and Humanities and Social Sciences leading to doctoral degree.

National Institute of Technology Mizoram (Hindi:

) also known as NIT Mizoram or NITMZ is one of the 30 National Institutes
of Technology situated in Aizawl,[1] Mizoram. NIT Mizoram was one of the ten new NITS established by the
Ministry Of Human Resources Development, Govt. of
India vide its order no. F. 23-13-2009-TS-III Dated 30
October 2009 and 3 March 2010.[2]

2 Campus

In view of the above NIT Mizoram was started in the

year 2010 in the state of Mizoram with an objective to
impart education, research & training leading to B.Tech,
M.Tech, M.Sc. & PhD. degrees. This institute has been
declared as an Institute of National Importance by an Act
of Parliament. Here the students are admitted through All
India Entrance Exam- Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Main).

NIT Mizoram campus was initially planned in

Thenzawl[3] by the Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu
Lalthanhawla[4] it was later shifted to a place located
near Lengpui Airport, which is very close to Aizawl,
Capital of Mizoram.

The Institute is currently functioning in a temporary campus in the city of Aizawl. It comprises 1 AdministraNIT Mizoram is an Institute situated in the scenic beauty tive Block and 4 Academic Blocks at Chaltlang, 3 Hostel
of Mizoram, wrapped between clouds and mountain Blocks at Tanhril and 1 Hostel Block at Zemabawk.[5]
rocks, which adds to its beauty. Being amongst the most
educated states of our country with a literacy rate of 91%, The permanent campus is proposed to be located at Lengit beholds a very peaceful and calm environment suit- pui, Aizawl district. The total demarcated land area is
[5]
able for studies. The Institute, to cope with the present 190.35 acre (770319.12 sqm).
competitive needs, comprises laboratories with the latest The permanent campus site has been chosen and acequipments and installed with best & latest software.
quired. Construction has started and in progress, and as
any other NIT, we can expect some state of the art facilities here, amidst the lush green hills and cool winds of
this mesmerizing place called Mizoram.
1 Vision and Mission
VISION: To serve the societal needs of the country in
particular and the world in general through achieving ex- 3 History
cellence in innovative scientic and technical education
and cutting edge research.
The Bachelors programme B. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication EnMISSION:
gineering and Electrical & Electronics Engineering were
started in the year 2010 11. The classes of NIT Mi To impart and enhance quality technical and scien- zoram were started from 2010 in Visvesvaraya National
tic education to young men and women.
Institute of Technology, Nagpur and shifted to Aizawl
only in 2011.[6] The classes are currently operating from
To promote research in both fundamental and ap- Dawrkawn, Chaltlang locality of Aizawl. NIT Mizoplied knowledge for the betterment of the society.
ram Lengpui Campus Foundation stone was laid by Kapil
Sibal, Minister of Human Resource Development on 13
October 2012.[7]
OBJECTIVE:
To oer modern Under Graduate (UG),Post Graduate (PG) and Doctoral (PhD) programmes in var- 4 Departments
ious branches of Engineering, viz., Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electron- NIT Mizoram started admitting students from the acaics Engineering, Electronics & Communication En- demic session 2010-11 with an intake of 30 students in
each of the following branches of Bachelor of Technolgineering, Computer Science & Engineering, etc.
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6 ACCOMMODATION

ogy (B.Tech) programmes. Currently it oers Bachelor S4O(Search for Origin): the Science Club of NITMz
of Technology (B.Tech) degree in following ve depart- which brings together the elite minds of NITMz to underments:
stand the source of technical skills(science beyond technology). With the motto Science of Today is the Technology of Tomorrow the club organizes seminars, work Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
shops and act to sow the seeds of innovation and creativity
into the minds that is not well versed in this arena. S40
Electrical & Electronics Engineering(EEE)
organizes MANTHAN(Science Olympiad) in the state of
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) Mizoram coupled with Quiz Competition in all Aizawl to
provide platform for the technocrat to grow.
Mechanical Engineering (ME)(started in the year
DRISTHI: The Photography Club of NITMz. Photogra2013)
phy records the gamut of feelings written on human face,
Civil Engineering (CE)(started in the year 2014)
the beauty of the earth and skies that man has inherited,
and the wealth and confusion man has created. It brings
Admissions to the (B.Tech) programme in the Institute a union among persons with the same interest.
are based on JEE(Main)(replacing AIEEE) conducted by HackerRank Club: The Coding Club of NITMz. It supthe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and ports all the passionate programmers by creating a Codthrough the counselling conducted by the Joint Seat Al- ing Culture in the Campus. Motto: It put NIT Mizoram
location Authority (JoSAA) (earlier CSAB).
in the global map of Coding. CODING Events are orThe Institute has even started PhD programme in the fol- ganized inter college and intra college in association with
HackerRank, the ever growing Coding platform.
lowing departments:

NIT Conclave(Mizoram Chapter) : NITMz even participates every year in NIT Conclave, a pan NIT Initiative
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
by NITIAN. Its the platform where student represenDepartment of Electrical & Electronics Engineering tative of each of the 30 NITs have a meeting where presentations and negotiations are made for noble cause.
Department of Physics
Even this year the Research and Innovation Club has
Department of Chemistry
been formed.

Department of Humanities & Social Sciences

The Literary Club, Dramatics Society are coming soon.

In addition to these clubs, there are certain societies

The Institute is even going to start M.Tech from 2016- which are run by the student body (i.e., Students Activity
Centre) which plays the vital role in organizing the fests.
2017 session.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Technical Society of NITMz: Major contribution in

Technical Events of ANUNAAD includes imparting
knowledge on Articial Intelligence and Coding domains.

Cultural Society of NITMz: The heart of ANUNAAD

Apart from the hectic schedule all throughout the year, to in Cultural Events Organizing besides motivation students
return the vigour and refreshment, the Institute organizes for Short Film Making, Documentary presentation etc.
two fests every year namely:
Sports Society of NITMz: SHAURYA is organized by
the mentioned Society.
ANUNAAD: the annual Techno-Cultural Fest of
NITMz. As the name suggests, it is two days of ut- Last but not the least; the Institute publishes its annual
ter exhilaration and unrestrained fun. The venue is Newsletter InNITy.
rife all night long with throngs of students enjoying
to the hilt.

6 Accommodation

SHAURYA : the annual Inter Department Sports

Fest of NITMz. The platform whooping students
The Students at present are being lodged in Saizahawla
from all over to participate and exhibit the SportsBoarding School (SBS) in Tanhril, near Mizoram Univermen inside..!!
sity There are 2 more Halls of Residence : One in Tanhril
and the other in Zemabawk.
The Institute also has certain clubs for extra-curricular activities which are maintained by the students body under
Boys Hostel-1 : SBS,Tanhril for 1st Yearites
the guidance of faculties-in-charge for all-round develop Boys Hostel-2 : Tanhril, for 2nd Yearites.
ment. These include:

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Boys Hostel-3 : Zemabawk, for 3rd and Final
Yearites.
Girls Hostel-1 : SBS,Tanhril for female students.
[8][9]

See also
National Institute of Technology Meghalaya
National Institute of Technology Goa
National Institute of Technology, Srinagar

References

[1] Lalsawta (22 Junly 2012).

Education Minister.
Vanglaini. Check date values in: |date= (help);
[2] NIT Mizoram Established by Ministry of Human Resource, Govt of India. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
[3] NIT hmun tur sawn vangin darkar 2 lirthei dang dawn.
Vanglaini.org. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
[4] Site for NIT in Mizoram nalized. Meghalaya Times.
Retrieved 11 August 2012.
[5] http://nitmz.ac.in/DisplayPage.aspx?page=g&ItemID=2
[6] Times News Network (25 June 2011). Students slam Mizoram NIT for attempting to commence classes sans infrastructure. Times of India. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
[7] Chawngte, Lalramliana. HRD MINISTER IN NIT
MIZORAM CAMPUS DINNA TUR LUNGPHUM A
PHUM. DIPR Mizoram. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
[8] NIT, Mizoram-in tun thla ni 20 atangin Aizawl-ah class
tan tum. The Zozam Times. Retrieved 13 September
2012.
[9] NIT MIZORAM ZIRTIRTUTE LEH ZIRLAITEN MIZORAM SAWRKAR CHUNGAH LAWMTHU AN
SAWI. DIPR Mizoram. Retrieved 13 September 2012.

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