History of College

The history of Government Aizawl West College can be traced to the late 1980s when the idea of a college which would cater to the college-going students from the western part of Aizawl took roots in the minds of four prominent citizens of Aizawl West area. They believed that since the existing colleges at that time were stationed at quite a distance away, there were quite a few number of dropouts. At the same time, the four friends held that the establishment of a college would lead to opportunities and development for people living in the area. Mr. Lalkhama IAS, the then Chief Secretary of Mizoram was approached with the idea and he gave his wholehearted support. Funds were donated by the four friends as well as collected from the local communities. With the approval of the local communities in the western area of Aizawl and the donated funds, Aizawl West College was established on 2 May, 1990 in Dawrpui Vengthar locality. Subsequently, the Government of Mizoram granted permission and acknowledged it on 14 October, 1990. The College irst started as an Evening College to cater to those who could not attend regular Day Classes for reasons that they had to support themselves. Thereafter, the Government of Mizoram took over the College on 11 October, 2007 and was rechristened Government Aizawl West College.