M.A. in Political Science 

at Sikkim Manipal University Gangtok, Gangtok

Sikkim Manipal University conducts separate entrance tests, and Personal Interview (PI) rounds to evaluate the candidates. Candidates willing to apply for the BTech, MTech, and MCA must first apply for the University entrance test known as SMIT (Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology). However, candidates with a valid JEE Main and GATE score can apply at the University's official website. For those who have qualified SMIT, JEE Main or MET, counselling will be conducted separately for seat allotment. The candidates will also have to select their preferred course. SMIT 2025 seat allotment will be done by the authorities based on the candidate's rank and other factors. 

Yes, The University has a good placement record. During 2025 placements, the highest package recorded was INR 54 LPA.  The table below mentions the Sikkim Manipal University placement statistics 2025 for popular courses:

Sikkim Manipal University is recognised by the UGC and is approved by various regulatory bodies. These include Medical Council of India, Nursing Council of India, Indian Association of Physiotherapy, All India Council for Technical Education, UGC and the Distance Education Council. SMU is the first ever Public Private Partnership (PPP) in the country for higher Education and Health Care services.

The number of students placed during Sikkim Manipal University placements 2025 is yet to be released. However, students can have a look at the table below to see the placement highlights:

Sikkim Manipal admission to the majority of the courses is based on valid scores of national/ university-level entrance exams, whereas for other courses admissions are granted on a merit basis. The university offers 100% placement assistance to its students. Sikkim Manipal University is visited by popular recruiters like Microsoft, Dell, Shell, Boston Scientific, Commvault, Medtronic, and Godrej & Boyce during placement. As the 2023 placement data is not yet. However, 567 UG and 65 PG students were placed during Sikkim Manipal University placements 2022. Further, the median package for UG courses ranged between INR 3 LPA and INR 5.40 LPA. For PG (2-year) and MD/ MS courses, the median package stood at INR 4.15 LPA and INR 10 LPA, 

Sikkim Manipal University has five institutes. The names of these institutes are as follows:

1.     Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS)

2.     Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT)

3.     Sikkim Manipal College of Physiotherapy

4.     Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing

5.     Department of Humanities & Social Sciences (SMU)

The last date to apply for SMIT online test will be announced soon. Candidates must not wait for the deadline and complete the application process well in advance.

Sikkim Manipal University has been ranked by various ranking bodies. Some of them include The Week, IIRF, Outlook, etc. The below table shows some of the details regarding SMU ranking 2023:

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According to unofficial online sources, most Sikkim Manipal University alumni work in the Operations sector with a 20% share. The pie chart below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Education, Healthcare Services, Customer Success and Support and Administrative.

The salary packages offered during Sikkim Manipal University placements are given in the table below: