Manipur International University (MIU) has been conferred the “Best University of Manipur” title under the Pride of Nation Award 2025 at a national-level ceremony held during Vijay Diwas celebrations at the NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi, on December 16, 2025.
The award was presented at an event organised by Veterans India, an organisation of former servicemen, in collaboration with national education bodies including AIU, AICTE, NAAC, NBA, NETF, and EPSI. MIU was selected from among over 1,000 universities across the country after a rigorous evaluation by a five-member jury headed by Justice P. N. Raveendran, former Judge of the Kerala High Court.
The selection was based on parameters such as nation-building, youth empowerment, community service, and value-based education. Receiving the award, MIU Chancellor Prof. Dr. Harikumar Pallathadka dedicated the honour to the people of Manipur, especially its students and faculty, acknowledging their resilience and commitment to education.
The ceremony was attended by several eminent dignitaries, including Union Minister of State for Defence Shri Sanjay Seth, Prof. Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe (NAAC/NBA/NETF), Prof. Dr. T. G. Sitharam (AICTE), and Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak (AIU).
Established under the Manipur International University Act, 2018, MIU is recognised by the UGC and aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, with a strong focus on research, innovation, and value-based education.
