M.A. in Sociology 

at Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok

Yes, you can join Sikkim University with or without entrance exams. The University offers admission via an entrance exam and merit based on the candidate's performance in the qualifying exam. Merit-based admission is offered for courses such as BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, etc.  However, for the flagship course, BTech admission is based on either JEE Main or SMIT Entrance Exam.  Candidates only have to qualify for the eligibility criteria, and based on their performance in the qualifying exam, a merit list will be prepared. 

Sikkim Manipal admission to most of the courses is based on valid scores of national/ university-level entrance exams. But for some of the courses admissions are merit-based. Candidates need to clear the entrance exam and fulfil the eligibility criteria for Sikkim Manipal University course admissions. The entrance exams accepted include CAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT, JEE Main, NEET, University Entrance Exam, etc.

The University has a decent placement record. During 2023 placements, out of 122 MBBS graduates 100 were successfully placed. Further, 58 out of 252 PG (2-year) students were placed. The table below mentions the Sikkim Manipal University placement statistics 2023 for popular courses:

NOTE: The aforementioned details are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

Candidate who has twelve years of school education in Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics. As per the Sikkim University’s admission guidelines, admission is based on the candidate’s performance in the above-mentioned qualifying exam. The university offers BSc as an undergraduate programme at an regular mode. Canidadate meeting the eligibility criteria and completing the entire addmission will defenitely secure the MHA seat in the Sikkim Manipal Univeristy.

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 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:

For more details, click here.

Sikkim Manipal University has a total of five institutes. The names of these institutes include Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), Sikkim Manipal College of Physiotherapy, Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences (SMU). For applying online, candidates can visit the official website.

Sikkim Manipal University and Tezpur University are both prestigious universities located in the northeast of India. The undergraduate-level BSc course is available in both universities in a full-time mode. Candidates can compare both universities to know which is better for the BSc course: 

The application process is completely online at Sikkim Manipal University. Candidates must visit the official website and click the ‘Apply’ icon. Candidate mut first register in the University’s official page by filling the online register form. While filling out the registration form, provide an accurate phone number and email ID. After completion of the registration candidates will get access to the online application form which must be filled as per the application form instructions. Once the application form is completed, pay the application fee and upload all the documents finally submitting the for.

Sikkim Manipal University provides various undergraduate, postgraduate, doctotal, and certificate programmes. Some of the courses offered by the Sikkim Manipal University include BTech, BBA, BCA, BSc at UG levels, MTech, MSc, MCA, MBA, PhD, MBBS, BSc, BPT, MD, MS, MSc, MPT, Masters in Hospital Management, etc. Moreover, for admissions to these courses, it is compulsory for the candidates to fulfil the eligibility criteria.