Sikkim Manipal University: Excellence Through Innovation

Sikkim Manipal University: Excellence Through Innovation

Summary: Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), the UGC recognized educational institution, is a government—private initiative between the Government of Sikkim and Manipal Education Group in India.

The SMU is an umbrella educational institute, which shelters a number of other institutes catering to the field of Engineering, Medical, Management, Fashion Design etc.—recognized by the Ministry of HRD & is a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Established in 1995, SMU has successfully carved a niche for itself, and won many accolades for imparting top-grade education and inspirational educational environment for overall personality development of its students. Last year too, the University won two prizes for its excellence namely, an e-India award for "ICT enabled University of the year and an e-Rajasthan award for "ICT enabled University of the year, 2009". Like other Regular-cum-Open Universities, SMU is an expert in providing on –campus, distance learning, online and vocational education and training to students.

SMU was set up with the objectives to undertake, promote & sustain the advancement of academy education & encourage research, advancement and dissemination of knowledge through extension and community service. However, the mission of the University stays to help develop global leadership in Human Development and excellence in Education & Healthcare.

Let us have a glance at the institutes headed by SMU:

 Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT)
 Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS)
 College of Nursing
 College of Physiotherapy
 School of Basic and Applied Sciences
 Sikkim Manipal institute of Hotel Management
 Sikkim Manipal School of Architecture
 Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education (SMU DDE)

These institutes attract enrollments from students across the length & breadth of the country, and address all the educational requirements through its vast range of regular & distance learning courses approved by the UGC. SMU has opened over 700 distance learning centers across different parts of India, which cater to the need of those students, who are unable to enroll themselves in regular institutes or university. The University is center of excellence and its presence is not only noticed in India, but it has also been able to create a buzz in the global education scenario. It has opened its centers across 25 countries with 25 learning centers. It is offering various Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses through distance learning.

The beautiful campus of SMU is located in the picturesque locations of Majitar and Rangpo amidst the cool breezes of River Teesta and Kanchendzonga mountains. The University with the objective of providing health care facilities to masses has established a big hospital in Sikkim, in fact the second largest in Sikkim. SMU owing to its breath-taking location and top-grade facilities is largely preferred by the students in North –East region. SMU is renowned for its state-of-the-art IT infrastructure inclusive of Wi-Fi & high-speed Internet connection, excellent administrative set-up, superior grade academic faculty & UGC recognized learning centers. The varied range of courses beats all geographic, distance and time barriers.

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), College of Nursing
and College of Physiotherapy are situated in Tadong. The Institute offers nursing and medical courses at bachelors and master’s level to students inclusive of courses such as MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing and Physiotherapy courses besides M.Sc. Programs in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physiology and Anatomy. To enable the medical students gain the much-needed practical exposure, the University has established a hospital with the aid of institute, which has BSI Management Systems with advanced Medical Record Library, Medical Auditing and computerized Hospital Information System. The Institute is nine-storeyed residential building with over 200 rooms and all undergraduate students are required to stay in the hostel. Only permanent local residents are exempted.

The Institute has earned its name for other professional courses too. The courses offered at Sikkim Manipal University are quite diverse and particularly skill set oriented, which eventually unlock the doors of employment opportunities for students like you. Sikkim Manipal University is famous for its Management and Fashion Designing courses. However, SMU’s distance learning MBA is equally renowned as its regular MBA because of its rich course curriculum and other features. The education at SMU is imparted at quite affordable cost & does not create a hole in the pocket of students. Unlike the hefty amount, you are supposed to pay for any professional course at major institutes here you can get best education by paying the nominal fee and in return get the best education from top faculties.

To keep the mental & physical spirits of students high, various cultural & sports functions are organized from time to time. The intent behind organizing such meets is to help students explore their talent pool & get a refreshing break from the studies to rejuvenate themselves. To keep their enthusiasm alive, students can play both in-door and outdoor games & take quick refreshment after their hectic day of studies at the University. Students can join sports club like volleyball club, football club, tennis club etc. and can also actively participate in various inter-college sports competitions held from time to time.

Sikkim Manipal University is expected to spread its reach & horizon to address the challenges of providing ‘education to all’ in the times to come.