ICFAI University, Nagaland

ICFAI University, Nagaland
Established2006
ChancellorCol. (Dr.) V. R. K. Prasad[1]
Vice-ChancellorDr. Damodar Reddy (OSD)
Location, ,
25°50′13″N 93°45′43″E / 25.837°N 93.762°E / 25.837; 93.762
WebsiteOfficial website

ICFAI University, Nagaland, formerly known by its full name Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University (Nagaland), is a private university located in Sovima, Nagaland, India.[2] The university was established in 2006 under the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, (Nagaland) Act 2006[3] and renamed in 2015 under the ICFAI University, Nagaland (Amendment) Act, 2014.[4]

C.P. Alexander was the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the university from 2016 until his death in 2019.[5] Arun Kumar Varma was appointed VC in April 2021.[1]

Industry collaborations

In 2025, ICFAI University Nagaland partnered with NexusCipherGuard India, a cybersecurity firm based in Kohima, for a series of cybersecurity education sessions aimed at students and faculty. The collaboration included an expert talk on AI and a cybersecurity workshop held at the university's campus.[6] NexusCipherGuard India has also cited the university as a key institutional partner in its cybersecurity awareness initiatives across Nagaland.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "ICFAI University Nagaland gets new VC". The Morung Express. 17 April 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  2. ↑ "Private University Nagaland". University Grants Commission (India). Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University (Nagaland) Act, 2006". bareactslive.com. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  4. ↑ "ICFAI University, Nagaland (Amendment) Act, 2014" (PDF). Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "ICFAI University bids farewell to its vice chancellor". easternmirrornagaland.com. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  6. ↑ "Expert talk on AI, cybersecurity workshop held at ICFAI University Nagaland". Morung Express. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  7. ↑ "Cybersecurity in Nagaland's Schools: Bridging the Digital Safety Gap". Morung Express. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025.