Manipur University has been included in the list of Universities maintained by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.
Being a Central University, the Manipur University is eligible for receiving Central assistance under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956.
[vide UGC Notification No.F.9-1/2006(CPP-I) dated 07.02.2006 – copy enclosed[pdf]].