The Manipur University came into existence on June 5,1980. It is constituted under the Manipur University Act,1980(Manipur Act NoVIII of 1980). The objects of the University shall be to disseminate and advance knowledge, wisdom and understanding by teaching and research and by the example and influence of its corporate life. In the light of the above objectives ,t he approach of the Manipur University is to evolve policies and programmes which will make the University a distinct addition to the national resources in higher education rather than a mere quantitative expansion of facilities which already exist .The university has identified and will concentrate upon some major distinct academic programmes ,which are relevant to the progress and development of the country in general and the north-eastern region in particular.

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Located in the historic Canchipur with the ruins of the old palace of Manipur in the background , the University has a big campus with beautiful surroundings .A successor to the Jawaharlal Nehru University Post-Graduate Centre since 1st April,1981( the day the Centre was merged in the University) , the University has its administrative headquarters and Post-Graduate classes and research in the premises of the erstwhile Post-Graduate Centre. The University which has jurisdiction all over the state of Manipur has affiliated colleges and 3 permitted colleges situated at different parts of the state.