Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS), Aizawl was set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India in 1995-96 under North Eastern Council (NEC).  The objective of the Institute is to create and provide adequate Paramedical man-power to the various Health Sectors of the North Eastern Region in particular and other parts of India and overseas in general. The Institute was transferred to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare w.e.f. 01.04.2007.  It is situated in the outskirt of Aizawl city having a separate complex of 13.2 acres.

Board of Governors (BOG):  The BOG of the Institute is headed by the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare as its President which is the highest authority empowered to take all measures necessary for the attainment of the objects specified in the Memorandum of Association of the Institute.  

Executive Council (EC) : The Executive Council is headed by the Secretary, Health & Family as its Chairman to supervise the overall administration and take decision on question of policy specified in the Memorandum of Association.  

Director : The Director, RIPANS, Aizawl is the Principal Executive Officer and Head of all Academic, Finance, Purchase & Tender, Recruitment for Group B & C posts and Core Committees.  He is appointed on the recommendation of the Board of Governors or its President, Government of India.