The education system started growing with the arrival of the British missionaries in Manipur brought a change in the educational scenario of the state. Reverend Pattigrew became the first Inspector of Schools of the state in 1903 and brought many reforms strengthening the educational structure of the state. The introduction of a separate education department in 1950 was a step forward towards improved educational conditions in Manipur. Today top of the line schools, colleges, technical institutions, universities and training establishments have made Manipur one of the leading educational hubs of the north east.
Some of the schools in Manipur are:
- Amusana Girls' High School, Keinou
- Anallon Christian Institute, Charongching
- Agape Jr. High School, Sangaikot
- Ajad English School, Meitram Awang Leikai
- Alice Christian High School, Ukhrul
- Bethany Christian College, Churachandpur
- Biramangol College, Saombaong
- Canchipur College, Kyamgei
- Churachanpur College, Churachanpur
- Damdei Christan College, Kanglatombi
Manipur University
The Manipur University was established on 5th June 1980 under the Manipur University Act 1980 as a teaching cum-affiliating University at Imphal. In 2005, it was converted into a Central University. The Manipur University is the ultimate governing board for most of the colleges in Manipur and Manipur Institute of College - MIT. The university has a sprawling campus covering an area of 287 acres in Canchipur near Imphal. The academic officer and the chief executive of the university is the Vice Chancellor who is assisted by the Pro Vice Chancellors and the Deans. There are around 76 University-affiliated colleges in Manipur.
Manipur University has eight centers for Studies which focus on a particular stream, they are:
- Center for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
- Centre for Human Rights and Duties Education
- Computer Centre
- Education Multimedia Research Center
- Center for Manipur Studies
- Center for Myanmar Studies
- University Museum
- Center for Gandhian Studies
Central Agricultural University
The Central Agricultural University was established by the Central Agricultural University Act in 1992 and the university became functional on 13th September 1993. The university's jurisdiction extends to the six North-Eastern Indian states with its headquarters at Imphal in Manipur. The University has a mission to be the centre of excellence in teaching, extension education and research in the field of agriculture and related sectors.
The University aspires to develop an extension and effective distribution of advanced agricultural technologies in North-East India. It acts as a vital link for converting agriculture and related profession into profitable endeavors offering food and nutritional security for the people of North-East.
Central Agricultural University has established seven colleges and three Krishi Vigyan Kendras in the six states of North-East India. They offer Undergraduate as well as Postgraduate Degree Programmes in agriculture and allied sciences. The Central Agricultural University or CAU has an importance in the overall education in Manipur.
Main Campuses of the Central Agricultural University
:- College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram
- College of Fisheries, Lembucherra, Agartala, Tripura
- College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
- College of Home Science, Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya
- College of Agricultural Engineering and Post-Harvest Technology, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim
- College of Postgraduate Studies, Barapani Shillong, Meghalaya
- College of Agriculture, Iroisemba, Imphal, Manipur
