Sikkim Manipal University Gangtok UG, PG Courses 2025

Yes, there is BA course at tSikkim Manipal University. The course  is offered as a regular and honors degree. The UG-level course is offered in full-time and online mode lasting for three to four years. BA (Hons) in English, BA (Hons) in Political Science, BA in Sociology, BA (Hons) in Sociology, etc., are some of the specialisations. 

SMU BA admission is subject to valid scores in the last qualifying exam. The BA admission is ongoing for the academic year 2024. Students can visit the official website of SMU and apply for the BA course online. However, before applying candidates must make sure to qualify for the BA eligibility criteria, as follows:

Eligibility Criteria: Twelve years of school education from a recognised board.

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.

Sikkim Manipal University has multiple dance and music cultural clubs. Through these clubs, students get the overall exposure and brush up their skills. Some of the clubs are as follows:

• ILLUSION: Illusion, a group filled with never ending energy and boldness is the oldest dance group on the campus. Inspiring students of SMIT to dance and let it out since 2000. Its members receive the highest praise for their diverse forte from Bollywood to b-boying, their musicality, and their sheer human authenticity. Their achievements have even made the college proud when their few dancers shined in springfest, IIT kharagpur. The mission of these Illusionists is to develop, promote and sustain dance on the grounds of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology and enrich the students with the art of dance.

•  UDAAN: The soul and whole motive of UDAAN is to entertain people and express themselves which is reflected in their performances.

•  CHROMATICS: Music is a soul to the world, wings to mind, flight to imagination and life to everything. When the name itself has it all it doesn’t need an introduction to define its position in SMIT and in the hearts of the students. This group has a range of artists of different genres who as a group strives to create musical wonder. The club functions as a family and gives a platform for the daily advancement of an individual. 

Some of the specialisations offered by Sikkim Manipal University Gangtok for BTech course include BTech in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machines Learning), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Information Technology, etc. Moreover, the duration of these courses are for four years. The eligibility for admissions to BTech course is that candidate should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 45-50% aggregate. The entrance exams accepted include JEE Main, MET, and SMIT Online Test.

Sikkim Manipal University is renowned for offering a broad selection of courses in several subject areas. MBA, BTech, MSc, MTech, BSc, BCA, BBA, MA, BA, MHA, MBBS, MCA, MD, BPT, BCom, MPT, MCom, MS, Certificate, UG Diploma, and many more are some of the well-liked courses the institution offers. The institution serves as a one-stop shop for higher education by providing doctorate programmes in a variety of subjects. The University accepts national level entrance (JEE Main, CAT, XAT) exams for admission. Also the university conducts its own entrance exam for admission to most of its programme. 

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)

SMU - Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok is one of the premier institutions for courses in the field of Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences and Business & Management Studies, etc. With a total of 130 courses, the institution has been recognised by ranking bodies, such as NIRF, India Today, Outlook, Outlook-ICARE. The University offers courses with a total tuition fees ranging from INR 44.7 K to INR 1.05 Cr.

Sikkim Manipal University gives admission to different BTech courses based on MET scores followed by round-wise counselling. The closing cutoff for some of the BTech courses for MET last round (General-All India) is given below:

The mode of admission to various courses at Sikkim Manipal University Gangtok is online. Students have to apply online and give the required entrance test for the desired course. It is also important to check the eligibility criteria for the specific course before applying for the admission.

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, 

The University has a Training & Placement Cell, which is the hub of all interaction between the corporate, industries, and academic/ research institutions. The data tabulated below provides the placement highlights recorded in 2025:

As per various sources Sikkim Manipal University BBA application fees is 1000 rupees. You may also have to make a caution deposit of 10,000 rupees. The caution deposit is refundable.

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 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. 

The eligibility criteria for the MBBS course at Sikkim Manipal University is that candidates should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate.The entrance exam accepted is NEET. Eligible candidates can apply for Sikkim Manipal University online. 

Sikkim Manipal University BA fee ranges from INR 75,000 to INR 1.7 lakh. You might have to pay a one-time admission fee of INR 2,000. At the time of registration, candidates need to pay INR 1,000 and a caution deposit fee of INR 5,000 that is refundable. 

Sikkim Manipal University eligibility varies for the undergraduate, postgraduate, and Diploma courses. Most of the courses offer admissions on an entrance basis. However, students must also fulfil the basic eligibility to be able to apply for the desired course at the university. Admission to UG courses requires students to pass Class 12 or its equivalent with the relevant subjects from a recognised board. For PG course admissions, students need to pass graduation in the relevant field from a recognised university. 

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.