Sikkim Manipal University

Infobox University
name = Sikkim Manipal University


motto = EXCELLENCE THROUGH INNOVATION
established = 1995
chancellor =
vice_chancellor= Dr K. Jayakumar
city = Manipal, Sikkim
country = India
type = Public
campus = Tadong,5th Mile
affiliations = UGC
website = [http://www.smu.edu.in] | The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, established in 1995, is the first government-private initiative in the region. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission [http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/univmore.php?id=215] and approved by the Government of India. It is a branch of the Manipal University in Manipal, Karnataka. Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) is a unique private-government partnership in the field of higher education between the Manipal Group and the Government of Sikkim. This university was established with the objective of providing the best in education for students in East India. SMU has two constituent institutes - Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) and Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT). These two institutes were established with the mission of providing excellent educational opportunities for the young minds of Sikkim.

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS)

The Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), located at Tadong, is a constituent college of the Sikkim Manipal University (SMU). SMIMS offers MBBS, Nursing and Physiotherapy courses, besides M.Sc. programs in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physiology and Anatomy. The Central Referral Hospital and STNM Hospital in Gangtok offer clinical training opportunities to students.

Courses

* Medicine
* MBBS Paramedical

*Bachelor of Physiotherapy
*B Sc. Nursing
*Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
*Diploma in Medical Radiography

Science

*Master of Science (M Sc.) in Medical Microbiology
*Master of Science (M Sc.) in Medical Bio-Chemistry
*Master of Science (M Sc.) in Medical Anatomy
*Master of Science (M Sc.) in Medical Physiology

Departments

*Anesthesiology Biochemistry
*Community Medicine Anatomy
*Clinical Biochemistry ENT
*Forensic Medicine Medicine
*Medical Education Microbiology
*Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ophthalmology
*Orthopaedics Paediatrics
*Pathology Pharmacology
*Psychiatry Radiology
*Skin & STD Surgery
*TB It is located 8 km (5 miles) before (below) Gangtok, Sikkim on the National Highway (NH) 31A, at a place called "Tadong 5 mile". It is about 4 km after (above) Ranipool, overlying the river Ranikhola. It is one of the most well known universities in India imparting distance education in various disciplines.

Infobox University
name = Manipal Institute of Technology,Sikkim
motto = EXCELLENCE THROUGH INNOVATION
established = 1997
location = Manipal, Sikkim
country = India
type = Public
campus = Majitar
affiliations = AICTE
website = [http://www.smit.smu.edu.in] |

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) was established in 14th June 1997 and has its own campus at Majitar, Rangpo, near the West Bengal and Sikkim border. The academic session commenced in July 1997. The Institute attracts students from all over the country, with over 1700 students enrolled in the various engineering disciplines. 102 full-time faculties are on hand to deliver quality education. SMIT is a new developing centre of excellence with the latest laboratory facilities, good library and modern means to teaching. With the help of Sikkim Government, the institute has a mission of being the best institute in the country. SMIT is a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University.

PROGRAMMES 1) Names of the Programmes approved by the AICTE i) B. Tech.

*a) Computer Engineering.
*b) Electronics & Communication Engineering.
*c) Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
*d) Information Technology (Engineering).
*e) Mechanical Engineering. ii) M. Tech.
*a) Power Electronics. iii) Master in Computer Applications.

iv) Master in Business Administration.

The institute has been graced by visits of several high profile personalities from the field of technology. The students of the college had an opportunity to interact with Dr. Raja Ramanna, India’s pioneering nuclear scientist. The college was also graced by the visit of Mr. B. Bhattacharya, DGM- Tata Technologies. Not only this, Prof. Rajib Mall, Professor Computer Science & Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and Prof. Pankaj Jalote, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi visited the campus recently and enlightened the students on current trends in computer technology.The campus is self sufficient and also provides hostel facilities to both boys and girls. State-of-the-art infrastructure, a well stocked library, technical labs set up in collaboration with industry, industry-interaction, a placement cell and green surroundings make it one of the best engineering institutes in the country today. The institute offers a staggering array of graduate and post-graduate programs in diverse technical fields.The institute organizes several fests like Vaastusasmitam of Computer Science and Engineering, Bremsstrah of Department of Electronics and Communication. Recently, the institute had organized the National Conference, which attracted participants from all across the country. The institute completed its 7th Annual Convocation recently. Kaalrav, is the annual fest of the institute, which attracts several colleges. The event is studded with several competitions like Solo Dance, Quiz competitions, Group Dance etc.

The Placement Boom

In the year 2007, the institute broke all campus recruitment records, when three giant corporates viz. Tata Consultancy Services, Cognizant Technology Solutions and Infosys visited the campus on the same day and selected more than 300 students. The highest number of students was selected by Tata Consultancy Services, 143. Other companies like TechMahindra, HCL, Microland, IBM Global Services, Tata Elxsi and many more visited the campus subsequently. The Training and Placement Cell is headed by Dr. Shudhir Ranjan Dey, who played an instrumental part during the recruitment process. Off-Campus Placements was also done where several unplaced candidates went to Guwahati to attend the interview process. Companies like Satyam etc. selected some of the institute's students.

Distance Education

The of Sikkim Manipal University provides unique distance Education programs for students and working professionals. For more details visit the website www.smude.edu.in

External links

* [http://www.smudde.edu.in Official site of Sikkim Manipal University]
* [http://www.smudde.edu.in Directorate of Distance Education]

Note: Many People have not sured this recognised or not from UGC and AICTE. But All India Counsil for Technical Counsal (AICTE) latest website announces that SMU starting classed MBA,MCA, ect without his approval.