Manipal Academy of Higher Education Answered Questions

The basic eligibility criteria required for admissions to the BBA course at SMIT, Sikkim Manipal University, is that candidates must complete their Class 12 in any stream with at least an aggregate of 50% marks. If candidates have secured 60% in their Class 12, they are eligible to enroll in the course, and there is a chance that they will get admission.However, this is not definite if the candidate has secured 60% in their Class 12, so they will definitely get admission to the BCA course. Because the admission is based on merit, and the institute offers a limited number of seats. Hence, there is a chance that candidates with higher scores will fill the seats of the BCA course. 

Yes, SMIT, Sikkim, has separate hostels for boys and girls and provides accommodation to BBA students. The hostel rooms are two-seaters, well-furnished, and have attached bathrooms with hot water supply during winter. There are separate student messes for boys and Girls. Canteens & food courts are also available for vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. Recreation rooms with TVs, separate gymnasiums for boys and girls, and sports facilities are available. 

The total tuition fee for the BCA course at SMIT Sikkim, Manipal University, differs for general category students and fees for Sikkim Quota students. Check out the difference between the fee structure for both in the table below: Academic Year Fees For General CategoryStudentsFees For SikkimQuota StudentsFirst YearINR 1.16 lakhINR 74,900Second YearINR 1.16 lakhINR 74,900Third YearINR 1.16 lakhINR 74,900Total FeesINR 3.49 lakhINR 2.24 lakh The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology offers a BCA course for a duration of over three years and integrated courses for a duration of over four to five years. Further divided into six, eight, and ten semesters. The eligibility criteria to get admissions into any of these courses are candidates must complete their Class 12 from any stream with at least an aggregate of 50%. 

The total fee for a BCA course at Arunachal University of Studies is INR 1.2 lakh. On the other hand, SMIT, Manipal University BCA fees range from INR 3.3 Lacs to INR 8.4 lakh. Hence, Arunachal University of Studies is more affordable for BCA courses compared to SMIT. However, to consider which institute is the best option for a BCA, the fee structure can be one component that candidates can consider, but several other factors can be counted while competing with the universities, such as placement package, recognition, average packages, ranking, accreditation, etc.  

Yes, SMIT Manipal University does offer BCA courses for a duration of over three years and integrated courses for a duration of four to five years. Moreover, SMIT Manipal University also offers BBA courses in honours and honours with research types. The eligibility criteria for admission to BBA courses are that candidates must complete their Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50%.   

Admissions to SMIT BBA programmes are open early, and students are encouraged to apply early since the institute has limited seats. Applicants can apply before appearing for their final exams. The admissions committee will take into account the marks of previous years/exams in processing the applications. Applicants who receive offer letters can join with a provisional admission and submit their results later. To retain their admission, students must have received a minimum of 55% in a board recognised by the Government of India. 

The total number of seats offered for the BBA course of the duration of three years is 120, from which the highest number of seats are offered in the general BBA course. Check out the number of seats allocated to the BBA course in the table below: CoursesSeatsBBA in Business Analytics and Fintech20Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)120 

As per the information sourced from the official website of the institute, the deadline to apply for BCA courses at SMIT Manipal University was in June, 2025. From now on, candidates can apply for the BCA course. The deadline also lies around the dates when Class 12 results are usually released. This is suggested that to avoid the rush of the last minute, candidates must apply for the course now, and once Class 12 results are announced, they can attach/submit the Class 12 mark sheet in the application form.    

To get admissions into BCA courses at SMIT Sikkim, Manipal University candidates are required to complete their Class 12 with at least an aggregate of 50% in any stream. Additionally, on the official website of the institute, it does not mention that the institute accepts direct admissions to BCA courses. However, it is still suggested to the candidates that they can reach the admission department of the institute directly for the queries related to direct admissions at SMIT, Manipal University.