Sikkim Manipal University

Sikkim Manipal University

Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) is a NAAC A+ accredited private university in East Sikkim, known for its strong engineering, medical, and healthcare programs, and excellence in research and placements.

  • Address: Technical campus: Majitar, East Sikkim – 737136 Medical campus: Upper Tadong, Gangtok – 737102
  • Website: https://smu.edu.in
  • Founded: 1995
  • Type: Private
  • Accreditation: NAAC Accreditation: A+ (CGPA 3.28, valid till August 2027) .AICTE and UGC recognized ..NBA: Approved for engineering & technical programs .Other approvals: MCI for medical, IAP for physiotherapy, Nursing Council — distance learning via DEC .

About Sikkim Manipal University

Founded in 1995 as a public-private initiative between the Government of Sikkim and Manipal Group, Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) is one of the premier higher education institutions in Northeast India. Spread across its medical campus in Gangtok and technical campus in Majitar, SMU offers a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs through its institutes—SMIT, SMIMS, SMCON, and others. Accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade, the university emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, innovation, and career readiness. Facilities include world-class hostels, research centers, incubators, and sports complexes. SMU reports consistent placement rates of over 90% with leading recruiters like Microsoft, Amazon, and Wipro, and a highest package of ?29.25?LPA in recent years.

Facilities

Facility Description
Campus SMIT at Majitar (~33?acres), scenic riverside location
Hostels Twin-sharing + AC options, attached baths, night canteen, Wi?Fi, power backup
Sports & Wellnes Swimming, squash, gym, yoga, auditorium, indoor courts, medical centre
Academic Resources Libraries, digital access, research labs; Atal Incubation Centre hosting startups

Placement Highlights

₹6.50

Average Package

₹29.25

Highest Package

90.00%

Placement Rate

Over 500 offers in 2022. Top recruiters include Amazon, Microsoft, Wipro, Capgemini, and ICICI Bank.

 

University Rankings

NIRF – Engineering

Ranked 201–300 band in 2024

SMIT recognized for regional excellence

India Today

Ranked #2 Private (East) in 2022

Best private engineering college in East India

FAQs

A: No. It is a private, deemed university through a public-private model.

A: SMIT JEE or JEE Main.

A: Yes. Separate hostels with modern amenities are provided.

A: Yes. Merit and need-based scholarships are offered.

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