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2 years agoBeginner-Level 5
Sikkim University campus considered to be a well-regarded institution of higher learning in India. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities. It was established in 2007, and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in various disciplines. The Sikkim University campus is currently located in Gangtok, the capital town of Sikkim, and operates from several rented buildings along NH-10.
The main administrative office of the university is located at Samdur, 6th Mile, Tadong. However, the permanent campus of the university is under construction at
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2 years agoBeginner-Level 5
Yes, you can get direct admission at Sikkim University. Admission to Sikkim University is either merit-based or first-come-first-served. Admission to courses like B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, B.A (Hons) are based on CUET UG scores, while admission to courses like MBA, MA, M.Com, MCA is provided by the merit list curated based on 12th as well as graduation marks and CUET PG. For admission to all courses in UG and PG, Central Admission Test (CAT) is conducted at eight venues. MBA admissions are based on CAT or MAT or CMAT scores along with scores in a bachelor’s degree.
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2 years agoBeginner-Level 5
No, Sikkim University, Gangtok is not a regular college. It is a central university established under an Act of Parliament of India. The university has six schools of studies and 32 academic departments offering various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. The university is currently located in Gangtok, the state capital, and operates from several rented buildings located along NH-10. The main administrative office of the university is located at Samdur, 6th Mile, Tadong. The permanent campus of the university is under construction at Yangang in South Sikkim.
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2 years agoBeginner-Level 5
Sikkim University, Gangtok is not a private university. It is a central university established under an Act of Parliament of India. The university is fully funded by the University Grants Commission in New Delhi. The university has six schools of studies and 32 academic departments offering various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. The university is currently located in Gangtok, the state capital, and operates from several rented buildings located along NH-10. The main administrative office of the university is located at Samdur, 6th Mile, Tadong. The permanent campus of the university is under construction at Yangang
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2 years agoBeginner-Level 5
Yes, the degree offered by Sikkim University is valid. The university is a central university established under an Act of Parliament of India. The degree offered by the university is deemed valid for higher studies. However, the university is recognized by various regulatory bodies such as UGC, AICTE, NCTE, BCI, PCI, MCI, and approved by ICAR, Indian Nursing Council, and DCI. The university is also in the process of constructing a permanent campus at Yangang in South Sikkim. Furthermore, the Sikkim High Court has validated the degree offered by the university. Therefore, it can be concluded that the degree offered by Sikkim Univer
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2 years agoBeginner-Level 5
For admission in Sikkim University students need to appear for CUET. The minimum eligibility is class 12 with 45-55% graduation with 50% and selection will be based on CUET.
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2 years agoBeginner-Level 5
Sikkim University Scholarships with Eligibility Criteria and Scholarship Amount are mentioned below;
Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Amount |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Annual family income up to INR 60,000 | Fellowship: INR 3,000 per month Freeship: Full tuition fee and laboratory fee is waived off Half Freeship: 50% tuition fee and laboratory fee is waived off |
Ishan Uday-Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region | Passed 10+2 or equivalent and pursuing first year degree course Annual family income up to INR 4,50,000 | INR 5,400 per month for general degree course INR 7,800 per month for technical/professional course |
PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (1st and 2nd rank holders) | 1st and 2nd rank holders at UG level and pursuing full time postgraduate course Maximum age upto 30 years Minimum 60% marks at UG level | INR 3,100 per month |
PG Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students for pursuing Professional Courses | Should be pursuing professional courses from the institution/college/university recognised by the UGC or funded by central or state government | INR 7800 per month (for M.E/M.Tech) INR 4500 per month (for other professional courses) |
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2 years agoBeginner-Level 5
Sikkim University, Gangtok has six schools and 32 departments offering various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes. Sikkim University has 10 affiliated colleges located in Sikkim. These colleges include institutions such as Damber Singh College, Government College Rhenock, and Namchi Government College, among others. The six Schools of Study at Sikkim University are:
- Human Sciences
- Languages and Literature
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Professional Studies
- Social Sciences.
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2 years agoBeginner-Level 5
No, Admission to PhD programme shall be in the beginning of each academic year and shall be done once in a year along with admission to other programmes of the University.
A. All applicants for Ph.D programme shall appear in the written entrance test followed by an interview to be conducted by the concerned Department.
B. A weightage of 70% to the written test and 30% to the performance in the interview shall be given while preparing the merit list. (2nd Amendment, 2018)
B.A candidate who has qualified UGC-NET (including JRF)/CSIR-NET (including JRF) / SLET / GATE / Teacher Fellowship or a candidate with M.Phil de
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