M.Sc. in Physics 

at SMIT Sikkim, Rangpo

There are several unique features of being an student/faculty at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, below mentioned are a few of them:

• The perfect college life one desires to live and enjoy at it's the fullest with a wonderful environment of engaging activities to do around the institute.
• The annual functions that the institute organises every year for the students/faculties which offers them with several activities to take part in and learn about new projects within.
• Worth full of collaboration with reputed industrial projects, guest lecturers, leadership talks, workshops etc.

To get admission into SMIT Sikkim, first check the eligibility criteria for your desired course because some of the admissions are based on merit and others entrance-based. Apply online through the official website of Sikkim Manipal University. The applications are usually opened in November. Candidates are shortlisted based on scores obtained in national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, NET, CAT, or MAT. For those candidates who do not have scores from such exams, SMIT conducts its entrance exam. In addition to GDPI, an MBA aspirant has to go through Group Discussion and Personal Interview. On getting shortlisted, they have to pay the admission fee to reserve the seat.

As per the latest report, the SMIT average package offered during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 6.48 LPA. The average package offered during Sikkim Manipal University placements between 2022 and 2024 are tabulated below:    

For an International Candidate to get an admission at Manipal institute of technology who can be a Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) or a Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Foreign Nationals or Indian Workers in Gulf Countries, Candidates seeking admission under this category should be a Foreign Nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries must undergo a test that shall be conducted by the SMU in order for the International Students to obtain Registration Certificate or No Objection Certificate from Foreign Registration Office of India. And then follow the specified directions from the Officials at SMU for the finalisation of the admission process.

At Sikkim Manipal institute of technology for the students who are in the category of Foreign National/Person Of Indian Origin/Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries must go through a screening that will be conducted by SMU in order to get admission here. The Foreign Candidates need to obtain a registration certificate or no objection certificate from the foreign registration office located at Gangtok, India for admission.

At Sikkim Manipal Institute Of Technology there is a Proper Training and Placement Department (T&P) which is also the hub of all the possible in tractions between the Academic Institutions, Corporation Industries and others with SMIT. The aim of this department is to provide assistance in the placements for all eligible students of Pass-out Batches throughout the Campus Placement. The Training And Placement Department also arranges pre-placement training for the students with the assistance of Reputed Training Agencies.The department has been highly successful as an industry academy interaction for the students in the recent years.

At Manipal Institute of Technology there are several Extra Curricular Activities and Clubs available for the Students to participate in and enhance several skills. Given below is a list of few Clubs and their Activities:

• ILLUSION: ILLUSION, a group filled with never ending energy and boldness is the oldest dance group on the campus. Inspiring students of SMIT to dance and let it out since 2000. Its members receiving the highest praise for their diverse forte from bollywood to b-boying, their musicality, and their sheer human authenticity.
• UDAAN: UDAAN has been consistently performing in various inter- and intra-college dance competitions and events and has always won the heart of audience. UDAAN came together to represent SMIT in Kaalrav ’16 and ‘17 and secured Second Prize in the Group Dance Competition. The soul and whole motive of UDAAN is to entertain people and express themselves which is reflected in their performance.
• CHROMATIX: Chromatix is the first ever Music Club of SMIT founded and established in the year 2016.The club functions as a family and gives platform for the daily advancement of an individual. Their consistency and hardwork handed the club its very first opportunity to perform in Kaalrav’17.

P.S. : There are also Sports Club, Photography Club and Innovation Clubs for the Students to enhance their skills and make endless memories at SMIT.

Some helpful tips for students starting their career at Sikkim Manipal institute of technology as a first year student are as follows:

• The GPA is a must. One must one must work hard and balance it up to an extent to maintain a perfect GPA for the placement in the future from the institution
• A very helpful tip for the first year students will be to start learning new skills with the amiding course they are studying at the University and focus on their goals and achieve more and more great internship and prepare for big placements that come up at this university.
• Take party in extra curricular activities and learn to give importance to your physical life as much as you to give to your study life.
• Try to make new friends at the Manipal institute of technology as there are all kinds of souls you will meet here.
• Try to get into the clubs that are of your interest and try to join in the first year itself so that you can understand how club works and all.

Faculty is moderate but better than other Bachelor colleges in Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology. Teachers are very helpful and the way they approach academically is impeccable too. The course curriculum is relevant and upto the mark for students. Undoubtedly, SMIT provides one of the best education in India. The faculty members are more like parents providing all sorts of help in terms of annual Academics and well as non-academic matters and activities. Along with the course curriculum, every department organizes numerous workshops, industrial visits and seminars to make the student's industry ready.

Based on the previous highlights of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology it had been observed that the ratio between faculty-to-Students has been:

• Student count: 8719
• Faculty count: 640