M.Sc. in Zoology 

at Sikkim University, Gangtok

About the Sikkim University

• Vision: To achieve intellectual, academic, and cultural development of the people of Eastern Himalayas
• Mission: To provide quality higher education.
• Motto: Quest Knowledge Wisdom.

Sikkim University is at present located in and around Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, which borders Bhutan, China, and Nepal on its east, north, and west respectively. Sikkim is one of the world’s the richest bio-diversity hot spots and one of the twenty top tourist destinations. The University is mandated to contribute to the nation-building process by mobilizing the rich intellectual heritage of the State of Sikkim, by promoting the creative talents of its youths and by developing itself as a premier national institution.

As it is common knowledge, your choice of subjects will determine your area of specialisation for your B.Sc. from Sikkim University. However, the Sikkim B.Sc. in Physics specialty usually covers a wide range of physics subjects, including thermodynamics, optics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and classical mechanics. The curriculum's goal is to give students a strong grounding in both experimental and theoretical physics. Students might also be able to participate in research projects, practical applications of physics principles, and hands-on laboratory work. It is advisable to check whether Sikkim University's Physics specialisation matches your academic and professional goals by looking over the particular course offerings and faculty competence in this area.

Check the table below depicting the total strength and the number of students placed from Sikkim University placements 2021 to 2023:

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

Yes, the University has a decent placement record. During 2023 placements, 2 UG (3-year) and 20 PG students were placed. Check the complete insights of Sikkim University placements 2023 from the table below:

NOTE: The aforementioned placement data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

According to unofficial sources, a large share of Sikkim University alumni is working in the Operations sector with a 27% share. The pie chart below represents the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

It is unique for several reasons -

First, it offers courses in some endangered languages like bhutia, lepcha and limbu.

Second, the university has the strong focus on research and its faculty members have published extensively in international journals.

Third, It is located in the state of sikkim which is famous for its beautiful mountain scenery and rich cultural heritage.

Sikkim University cutoff 2024 is based on CUET scores. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the Sikkim University CUET UG scores for the General category All India

Check the cutoff for all courses offered at Sikkim University, here.