Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), formerly Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, is a
private university
Private universities and private colleges are higher education institutions not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. However, they often receive tax breaks, public student loans, and government grants. Depending on the count ...
located in
Gangtok, Sikkim,
India
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. The Sikkim Manipal University started its journey in 1992, after the signing of an agreement between the
Government of Sikkim and the Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG).
The university was officially established in 1995 as Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences through ''The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Science Act, 1995''. The name was changed to Sikkim Manipal University in 2010 through ''The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical, and Technological Sciences (Amendment) Act, 2009''.
In 2023, Sikkim Manipal University established Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) and started offering UGC-entitled online bachelor's and master's degree programs in Arts, Commerce, and Computer Applications.
Currently, the university offers MA in English, Political Science, Sociology, BA with combinations of English, Sociology and Political Science, MCA, MCom, and BCom programs throug
Online Manipal the digital hub of Manipal institutions.
Notable alumni
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Satyarup Siddhanta B.Tech. (2008)
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Pamin Lepcha MBA (2008)
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Athar Khan, Indian activist
See also
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List of universities in India
References
External links
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Education in Sikkim
Business schools in Sikkim
Private universities in India
Universities in Sikkim
1995 establishments in Sikkim
Universities and colleges in Sikkim
Educational institutions established in 1995