Sikkim Manipal University, (SMU) Sikkim

Sikkim Manipal University, (SMU) Sikkim Highlights

Highlights

Feature	Details
Full Name	Sikkim Manipal University
Popularly Known As	SMU
Location	Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim
Established Year	1995
Type	Public-Private Partnership University
Approved By	UGC, AICTE, NMC, INC, PCI
Accreditation	NAAC ‘A+’ Grade
Campus Size	35 acres with modern academic and residential facilities
Governing Body	Government of Sikkim & Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG)

Sikkim Manipal University, (SMU) Sikkim Important Dates

(Tentative)

Important Dates (Tentative for 2025 Admissions)

Event	Date
Application Start Date	January 2025
Last Date to Apply	June 2025
Entrance Exam / Interview (if any)	May – July 2025
Merit List / Admission Offers	July 2025
Academic Session Begins	August 2025

Refer to official notifications for exact dates.

Sikkim Manipal University, (SMU) Sikkim Admission Process

Admission Procedure

Mode of Admission:

• MBBS / MD / MS: Through NEET-UG / NEET-PG conducted by NTA/NBE
• B.Tech: Through SMU Entrance Test / JEE Main scores
• MBA: Through SMU-MAT / CAT / MAT / CMAT scores
• M.Tech: GATE / SMU-PG Entrance
• Nursing, Pharmacy & Allied Health Sciences: Based on merit and/or university entrance
• Ph.D.: Entrance Exam + Interview (as per UGC norms)

Sikkim Manipal University, (SMU) Sikkim Scholarship

Scholarships

Scholarship Type	Eligibility
Merit-Based Scholarships	Based on academic scores in qualifying exams
Entrance Exam Scholarships	For top scorers in SMU Entrance or National Exams
Need-Based Scholarships	Based on family income criteria
Government Scholarships	Central & State Govt. schemes applicable
Special Category Scholarships	For wards of defence personnel, differently-abled students

Sikkim Manipal University, (SMU) Sikkim Placements

Placements

Parameter	Details
Top Recruiters	TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Apollo Hospitals, Fortis, Dr. Lal PathLabs, Medanta
Highest Package (2024)	Rs 22 LPA (Medical), Rs 12 LPA (Engineering)
Average Package	Rs 4.5–6 LPA (Engineering/Management), Rs 8–10 LPA (Medical)
Placement Rate	85–90% overall
Career Support	Dedicated Placement Cell, Industry tie-ups, Internship Programs
Entrepreneurship Support	Incubation Center & Startup Mentoring Hub

Sikkim Manipal University, (SMU) Sikkim Rankings

The Week Ranked 48 for Overall by out of 92 in India 2024

The Week Ranked 51 for Overall by out of 85 in India 2023

The Week Ranked 56 for Overall by out of 81 in India 2022

 

Ranking Body	Ranking/Recognition (2024)
NIRF (University Category)	Top 150 Universities in India
NAAC	Accredited with ‘A+’ Grade
AIU	Member of Association of Indian Universities
Medical Council Recognition	Recognized for MBBS and PG Medical courses
Distance Education	One of India’s pioneers in online and distance education

Sikkim Manipal University, (SMU) Sikkim Courses & Fees

Course	1st Year Fees	Eligibility
MBBS	₹19.5 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees )	10+2 with 50%
MBA	₹3 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees )	Graduation with 50%
BCA	₹1 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees )	10+2 with 50%

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Sikkim Manipal University, (SMU) Sikkim Ratings & Reviews

Academics

9.7 / 10

Faculty

9.3 / 10

Infrastructure

9.1 / 10

Placement

9.2 / 10

Social Life

9.8 / 10

Accommodation

9.2 / 10

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Sikkim Manipal University, (SMU) Sikkim FAQs

Is SMU recognized by UGC?

Yes, Sikkim Manipal University is recognized by UGC and various statutory councils like AICTE, NMC, INC, PCI.

Does SMU offer distance education?

Yes, SMU is a pioneer in distance learning, offering UGC-approved online and correspondence programs.

Is hostel accommodation available?

Yes, SMU provides secure, modern hostels for boys and girls on campus.

Are there international tie-ups?

Yes, SMU has collaborations with global universities for research, faculty exchange, and dual-degree programs.

Is medical training integrated with hospital practice?

Yes, students receive hands-on clinical exposure at the 500+ bed Central Referral Hospital.