Updated on Feb 22, 2021
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) is a constituent institute of Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) located in Tadong, Gangtok. Established in 1997, the Institute is approved by the AICTE and the UGC. It is also accredited by the NBA and holds ISO 9001 accreditation vide NS-EN ISO 9001:2000. It offers more than 20 programmes in the field of Engineering, Business Management Studies, Science and IT at UG as well as PG level. The syllabus of all the programmes is prepared in consultation with industry experts and leading academicians from premier institutes such as IIT Kharagpur, Jadavpur University, TAPMI etc. The content of all the courses is revised every three years to meet the dynamic demands of the industry.
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Latest Update February 17, 2021: The institute has started admission for BTech 2021 batch. |
Spread across a landscape of 35 acre, SMIT campus accommodates nearly 3,500 students, 250 faculty and industry experts, along with efficient support staff. The Institute has a state-of-the-art infrastructure with a well-stocked air-conditioned library, advanced technology laboratories, a food court, a sports complex with swimming pool, hostels and many other ame
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) is a constituent institute of Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) located in Tadong, Gangtok. Established in 1997, the Institute is approved by the AICTE and the UGC. It is also accredited by the NBA and holds ISO 9001 accreditation vide NS-EN ISO 9001:2000. It offers more than 20 programmes in the field of Engineering, Business Management Studies, Science and IT at UG as well as PG level. The syllabus of all the programmes is prepared in consultation with industry experts and leading academicians from premier institutes such as IIT Kharagpur, Jadavpur University, TAPMI etc. The content of all the courses is revised every three years to meet the dynamic demands of the industry.
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Latest Update February 17, 2021: The institute has started admission for BTech 2021 batch. |
Spread across a landscape of 35 acre, SMIT campus accommodates nearly 3,500 students, 250 faculty and industry experts, along with efficient support staff. The Institute has a state-of-the-art infrastructure with a well-stocked air-conditioned library, advanced technology laboratories, a food court, a sports complex with swimming pool, hostels and many other amenities. It also houses an Entrepreneurship and Incubation Cell, which promotes the start-up culture among the students. Additionally, a high-performance computing facility called 'Param Shavak' has been installed at SMIT in collaboration with C-DAC, Pune.
The Institute has academic collaborations and twinning programmes with several universities, such as Leicester University, Lancaster University, Andrews University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, etc. It has also signed six major MoUs, including the Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Baekseok University (BU), Jan Witkowski University, College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), University of Padova and Firma Polkowski. Such tie-ups result in collaborative educational and research activities besides the exchange of students and faculty. Apart from this, SMIT has completed 52 sponsored projects worth Rs 15.4 crore. The Institute's list of sponsors comprises government organisations, such as AICTE, DST, DBT, DIETY, DRDO, ISRO and many others.
SMIT Highlights
| Particulars | Statistics |
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| Establishment year | 1997 |
| Also known as | SMIT |
| Location | Sikkim |
| Accreditation |
- NBA
- NAAC - ISO 9001 accreditation vide NS-EN ISO 9001:2000 |
| Approvals | AICTE, UGC |
| Campus size | 35 acre |
| Rankings 2019 |
- 17 in India’s Top Private Engineering College by India Today
- 2 in Top Private Engineering College (East Zone) by India Today - 3 in Top 25 Emerging Private Colleges of this Century by India Today |
| Number of courses | 22 |
| Departments | 12 |
| Student strength | 3,500 |
| Expert faculty | 250 |
| PhD qualified faculty | 63 |
| Faculty-student ratio | 1:15 |
| Placement rate (2018-20) | 90% and above |
| Highest package offered (2020) | Rs 24 LPA |
| Gender intake | Co-ed |
| Mode of education | Full-time |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application fee (per course) | Rs 500 |
| Official website |
www.smu.edu.in/smit.html/viewpage.php
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SMIT Admission Process
The application process for all the courses generally begins in March every year. Candidates, who wish to take admission to SMIT, can fill and submit the online application form available at the Institute's website. SMIT admission process for all the UG and PG courses is mentioned in a brief below:
UG Courses
- SMIT BTech admission is based on a candidate's performance in the SMIT Online Test/ JEE Main/ MET
- Admission to rest of the UG programmes is merit-based
PG Courses
- The Institute accepts CAT/ MAT scores for admission to the MBA programme. The shortlisted candidates are selected through Group Discussion and Personal Interview round
- Candidates seeking admission to the MTech programme need to qualify GATE/ SMIT Entrance Test
- For admission to MCA and MSc IT, candidates are required to qualify an entrance exam conducted by SMIT
- Admission to other specialisations in MSc is based on the candidate's academic merit
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SMIT Courses
The Institute offers over 20 full-time programmes at UG and PG level. The duration of the BTech programme is four years and that of the rest of the UG programmes is three years. On the other hand, the duration of all PG programmes is for two years. The selection criteria for all the programmes is either based on the academic merit of the candidate, or their merit in the respective qualifying exam. The Institute also conducts its own entrance exam to accept admission to some of the courses. The exam is generally held in the last week of April every year. Check out some of the top SMIT courses and specialisations in the table below, to discover their eligibility criteria:
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Fee (in Rs) |
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| BTech - Computer Science Engineering - Civil Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
Qualifying exams: SMIT Online Test/ JEE Main/ MET Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as compulsory subjects and a minimum of 50% aggregate |
2,60,000-3,05,000 (depending upon the specialisation)
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| Lateral BTech |
Qualifying exams: SMIT Online Test Eligibility: Diploma in appropriate branch or BSc with Mathematics with 60% marks |
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| MTech - Structural Engineering - Computer Science Engineering - Information Technology |
Qualifying exams: GATE/ SMIT Entrance Test Eligibility: BTech/BE with minimum 55% aggregate from a recognised university |
1,74,000 |
| MBA | Qualifying exams: MAT/ CAT/ University entrance test Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% relaxation for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates) |
2,75,000 |
| MCA | Qualifying exam: SMIT Entrance Test Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any stream with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the compulsory subjects in Class 12 with minimum 50% marks |
1,50,000 |
Read more: SMIT Courses
SMIT Placements
SMIT is known for its quality placement records. In the last placement session i.e., 2020 the institute has reported over 400 job offers for 378 students. Compared to previous years, this year the institute witnessed a significant hike in the highest salary package despite the difficult situation due to the Covid pandemic. The highest salary offered to students this year was Rs 24 lakh per annum with an average salary of Rs 5.43 lakh per annum. The top recruiters include Mu Sigma, Boston Scientific, Microsoft, Shell, IBM Labs, Byju's, Dell, Extramarks, Go Speedy Go, Ixia (A Keysight Business), Nomura Fintech, Edurekha, Daikin, Idemia, Paragyte, Cognizant, Capgemini, Ericsson among others.
Read more: SMIT Placements
SMIT Scholarships
The Institute offers up to 30% fee concession to the meritorious students, depending on their aggregate percentage in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) in Class 12. The SMIT scholarships are granted to BTech students on the basis of the following criteria:
| Aggregate Percentage in PCM | Percentage of Fee Concession |
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90 and above |
30 |
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85-90 |
20 |
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80-85 |
10 |
SMIT also offers a concession of 20% on course fee to the candidates of Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Also, 10% concession on course fee is offered to the immediate siblings of SMIT students. Those sponsored by the Government of Sikkim are granted 75% of fee concession.
The top two meritorious students on the basis of GATE score/ SMIT entrance test are offered a 50% scholarship in the course fee.
The scholarship scheme for BTech lateral entry is as follows:
| S.No | Eligibility (Diploma %) | Scholarship % |
| 1 | >90% | 50% |
| 2 | >80% to <90% | 40% |
| 3 | >70% to <80% | 30% |
| 4 | >60% to <70% | 20% |
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Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), Rangpo is the first technological campus in Sikkim. The institute offers around 30 degree programmes to candidates at UG and PG level. The popular courses of this institute correspond to Engineering and Management streams. The institute stood 2nd Top Private Engineering College in East zone by India Today and 3rd Top Private Engineering College in East Zone by The Week.
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Latest Update February 17, 2021: The institute has started admission for BTech 2021 batch. |
SMIT Admission Process 2021
SMIT admission process 2021 for all the courses is mentioned below:
- SMIT BTech admission is based on the candidate's rank in SMIT Online Test. Candidates can also get admissions based on their score in Manipal Entrance Test (MET). Candidates with a valid JEE Main rank are given preference
- Admission to BBA, BSc and BBA are accepted based on meri
Exams Conducted by Institute
1 Dec ' 20 - 10 Apr ' 21 | Application form availability |
1 Dec ' 20 - 30 Jun ' 21 | BTech Lateral Entry (Last date of application) |
Highlights
- SMIT 2021 Application Open – Apply @ www.bit.ly/SMIT-2021
- Scholarships yearly worth rupees INR 2+ Crores offered every year to more than 400 students
- 2 nd Top Private Engineering College – East Zone, India Today, June 2020
- Consistent placement in renowned companies with an average package of INR 4.85 LPA in the year 2019
- MOUs with foreign universities such as Baekseok University (BU), Republic of Korea, Firma POLKOWSKI, CompExpert, Polkowice, PolandAUREL VLAICU University of Arad, Romania etc
Infrastructure/Facilities
- LibraryCafeteriaHostelSports ComplexGymHospital / Medical FacilitiesShuttle ServiceLabs
Scholarships
SMIT Scholarship:
Concession on course fee for B.Tech. candidates based on the average percentage of (PCM):
1) 90% and above - 30% concession on the course fee
2) 85% to 90% - 20% concession on the course fee
3) 80% to 85% - 10% concession on the course fee
4) 20% concession on Course fee for B.Tech. candidates of Nepal and Bhutan
5) 50% concession on course fee to the immediate siblings of SMIT students for taking admission in B.Tech courses
6) 75% concession in tuition fees are given to students sponsored by Govt. of Sikkim
Candidates can avail only one type of scholarship. For continuation of scholarship 1 to 5 students will have to maintain CGPA 6.5 during the entire duration of study with no backlog and no disciplinary case.
M.Tech : 50% scholarship in course fee for the Top 2 meritorious (GAT
College Events
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SMIT FAQs
Q. What is the exact location of SMIT?
A. SMIT is located at Majitar, Rangpo. The distance between SMIT and Bagdogra airport is 90 km and it is approximately 80 km away from Siliguri/ New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
Q. How big is the SMIT campus?
A. The campus of the Institute is spread on a land of 35 acre and accommodates around 3,500 students, 250 faculty members and industry experts, along with efficient support staff.
Q. What all courses are offered by SMIT?
A. It offers more than 20 programmes in the field of Engineering, Business Management Studies, Science and IT at UG as well as PG level.
Q. Is SMIT approved by the AICTE?
A. Yes, it is approved by the AICTE and the UGC. It is also accredited by the NBA.
Q. Are there any part-time courses at SMIT?
A. No, the Institute only offers full-time courses at UG and PG level.
Q. How old is SMIT?
A. SMIT is a constituent institute of SMU, founded in 1997.
Q. What is the admission process for MBA at SMIT?
A. Admission to the MBA programme at SMIT is based on a candidate's performance in CAT/MAT. The shortlisted candidates are finally selected through a GDPI round.
Q. What is the total fee of BTech in Computer Science & Engineering offered at SMIT?
A. The total fee of BTech CSE programme is Rs 12.2 lakh.
Q. Is the GATE score necessary for admission to MTech at SMIT?
A. No, the Institute conducts its own entrance test as well for those who do not have a GATE score.
Q. What all companies have hired from SMIT in the past few years?
A. Some of the top companies that have hired students from SMIT include Dell, Microsoft, Wipro, TCS, Capgemini, Cognizant, Byju's, etc.
Q. Is there any fee concession for the siblings of SMIT students?
A. Yes, the Institute offers 10% fee concession to the immediate siblings of SMIT students.
Comments
The choice is yours, but since Manipal University Jaipur is in a metropolitan city. You have access to better faculty members, placement and coaching classes aswell (for GRE and other competitive exams)
CSE at Manipal University Jaipur is a good choice.
D
2020-02-23 19:10:27
How is the SMIT institute?
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), East Sikkim is ranked 101-150 band by NIRF and 16th among Top Private State Universities by Outlook-care India University Ranking. SMIT has a 95% placement record. The highest package amounts to INR 22 LPA. SMIT comes under the aegis of Sikkim Manipa...Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), East Sikkim is ranked 101-150 band by NIRF and 16th among Top Private State Universities by Outlook-care India University Ranking. SMIT has a 95% placement record. The highest package amounts to INR 22 LPA. SMIT comes under the aegis of Sikkim Manipal University (SMU).
Is there any industry interaction in the management programme at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology?
The programme outcome of MBA related to industries are given below. 1. Exposure to various sectors through industrial visits. 2. An ability to visualize and work on multidisciplinary projects in industry. The MBA specific outcome is as under. 1. To actively support the growth and quality improvem...The programme outcome of MBA related to industries are given below.
1. Exposure to various sectors through industrial visits.
2. An ability to visualize and work on multidisciplinary projects in industry. The MBA specific outcome is as under.
1. To actively support the growth and quality improvements of a student, to enhance, prepare and train the student to face the corporate world. So from above MBA programme of SMIT have industry interaction.
Ye, Time to time the industry experts are invited; also industrial tours are organized for management students where they can get real-life industrial exposure as well they get the opportunity to interact with the industry experts.
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2020-02-17 17:15:10
What is SMIT all about?
The Bachelor of Business Administration program at SMIT is designed to provide competency in basic management, leadership, communication, decision making and problem-solving in organizations with subjects spanning finance, marketing, human resource, information technology, operations, and interna...The Bachelor of Business Administration program at SMIT is designed to provide competency in basic management, leadership, communication, decision making and problem-solving in organizations with subjects spanning finance, marketing, human resource, information technology, operations, and international trade.
ELIGIBILITY: 10+2 or equivalent from any stream from recognized Board/ University with 50% marks in aggregate for general (5% relaxation for North Eastern States ST, SC & OBC).
Course fee: RS 8,96,000 (For general) and RS 1,92300 ( For Sikkim quota students)
FACILITIES: The campus has first-rate facilities like laboratories, workshops and practice schools for hands-on learning. There are also cafeterias and transport facilities for students' ease.
Number of faculties: 209+
Ranking: 9th in Private Engineering Universities and 2nd top private college in East zone
Admission criteria: Merit based.
Placements: No data is available
What is the percentage of Ph.D. holder management faculty members in Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology?
SMIT Management Department is a rich blend of experience and enthusiasm. 70% of the faculty members are Ph.D holders having wide experience and expertise in their field of specialization and research, with a good number of research scholars working under them. Rest of the faculty members have alr...SMIT Management Department is a rich blend of experience and enthusiasm. 70% of the faculty members are Ph.D holders having wide experience and expertise in their field of specialization and research, with a good number of research scholars working under them. Rest of the faculty members have already enrolled for Ph.D and some are on the verge of completion.
What are the placement options for management students in Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology?
Placements are offered to Management students. Generally Banking, Finance, Pharma and Insurance sectors are the major recruiting companies.
Is there any hostel facility for management students in Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology?
Yes, Separate for boys and girls. AC as well as Non-AC. Single Occupancy as well double occupancy. With attach bathroom. With Lift, water purifier, hot water for bath and Wi-Fi facility.
What are the ongoing management research activities in Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology?
The ongoing research activities in the Department include a funded project by AICTE on the topic Impact of Active Reminders in Medication Adherence, a project on Kitchen Gardens in Collaboration with C-DRASTA Kolkata. One Research work has been published recently in a book form in collaboration w...The ongoing research activities in the Department include a funded project by AICTE on the topic Impact of Active Reminders in Medication Adherence, a project on Kitchen Gardens in Collaboration with C-DRASTA Kolkata. One Research work has been published recently in a book form in collaboration with Government of Sikkim titled Intersections of Green Tourism and Organic Mission. The department has research projects in Pharmaceutical Marketing, orphan drugs, Homestays, Online Patient Support groups, Renewable energy products and so on.
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2020-08-08 18:23:58
Should I go for CSE in manipal university Jaipur or CSE in smit sikkim if I want to pursue Masters after my B.Tech.
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