The University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted autonomous status to Churachandpur College, near District Hospital, Tipaimukh Road Junction, Churachandpur. The decision, made during the UGC meeting on January 16, 2024, follows the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Autonomous Colleges. The autonomous status, granted for a period of five years, spans from the academic year 2024-2025 to 2028-2029, in accordance with clause 7.4 of the UGC (Conferment of Autonomous Status upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023. The UGC has intimated to Manipur University to issue the necessary notification within 30 days to formalize the autonomous status granted to Churachandpur College.
With this latest addition, the hill districts now has three autonomous colleges, the other two being Don Bosco College, Maram in Senapati district, and Rayburn College in Churachandpur district.
The Kuki Students’ Organization General Headquarters expressed heartfelt gratitude to the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the decision to confer autonomous status upon Churachandpur College. “This decision reflects the recognition of the college’s commitment to academic excellence and its potential to contribute significantly to the higher education landscape in Churachandpur,” said KSO.
The autonomy granted to Churachandpur College will empower the institution to innovate, develop its academic programs, and foster a culture of quality education and research. It is a significant milestone for the college and a testament to its dedication to maintaining high standards of education, it added.
The Kuki Students’ Organisation Churachandpur said they are immensely proud to hear that Churachandpur College – one of the premier institutes in the district – is conferred Autonomy Status by the University Grant Commission (UGC). “This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of their faculty, staff, and students who have consistently strived for excellence in education.”
This milestone achievement will enable the College to tailor their curriculum, teaching methodologies, and administrative practices to best meet the needs of our students and society.
“We also extend our gratitude to the University Grants Commission for this recognition, which will further motivate the College to elevate the standards of education and contribute meaningfully to the educational landscape of Churachandpur,” said KSO Churachandpur.
