SMU - Sikkim Manipal University Gangtok Answered Questions

Sikkim Manipal University has already begun its admission for the academic year 2025 for various courses. The application portal for the BBA course was open on November 15, 2024, and the last date to apply for the course is June 10, 2025. Further, the BBA admission counselling will be held from June 12 to June 19, 2025. Candidates who has valid qualification are eligible to apply on the official website of the SMU.

Yes, candidates can get admission to BSc at Sikkim Manipal University without any entrance exam. Admission to the BSc course is subject to a valid score in the last qualifying exam. Candidates must have twelve years of school education from a recognised board to be eligible for the BSc course. However, BSc in Nursing might requires candidates to appear for the online entrance exam conducted by the Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing. The online test is held in English and has multiple-choice questions (MCQ). A total of 60 questions are asked from Maths, Physics, Chemistry and English. The total marks in the test is 60, where each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative scoring. The exam is held for 1 hour 30 mins duration.

The total seat intake for BBA at Sikkim Manipal University is around 140. The seats are offered via its affiliated institutes, i.e., SMIT - Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Manipal University. To secure the BBA seats, candidates must make sure to complete the entire admission process. Further, the seats are reserved for different categories, where 96 seats are reserved for the general, and 24 seats for the Govt of Sikkim Nominated. 

Sikkim Manipal University mainly offers BSc courses via its in-house departments and affiliated institutes/colleges. To get admission in the BSc course, candidates must first check the qualifications required for admission. The admission process varies slightly for different specialisations. For, BSc in specialisation such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Applied Psychology, etc., candidates must have Class 12 exam scores with mandatory specialisation-wise subjects. Further, for BSc in Nursing, candidates must have Class 12 with a minimum of 45% and appear for the online Entrance examination conducted by SMCON, SMU. 

Yes, admission dates are out for BA at Sikkim Manipal University. The application form for the BA course was out on 15 November, 2024. The last date to submit the application form is 10 June, 2025. Further, the counselling rounds for the BA course will be conducted on 11 June, 2025. Candidates with a valid qualification can apply for the programme on its official website. 

Sikkim Manipal University and Guwahati University are reputable institutions located in the northeast of India. However, SMU is a fully private university and is famous for its engineering, health sciences, and technology programme. On the other hand, Gauhati University is a Public University which is quite reputable in the northeastern states. It is recognised for its commitment to research and quality education in a very affordable fees. Candidates can compare Sikkim Manipal University and Guwahati University for its BBA course based on multiple components:lege NameTuition FeeAverage PackageBBA at Sikkim Manipal UniversityINR 4.2 Lacs - INR 4.4 lakhINR 3 Lacs - INR 4.8 lakhBBA at Gauhati UniversityINR 36,000 - INR 3.1 lakhINR 81,000 - INR 5 lakhNOTE: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Sikkim Manipal University offers a BSc in Nursing via its affiliated college, Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing. The university has reserved a total of 100 seats for its BSc Nursing course. The seats are offered to students who have completed the entire admission procedure, which includes the application process, clearing the online entrance exam, and participating in the counselling process. 

Yes, there is seat reservation for BBA at Sikkim Manipal University. The total seat available for the BBA course is 120 at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology. Among the seats, 96 seats are offered for the General category, 24 seats for the Govt. of Sikkim Nominated students.

Yes, candidate can get into Sikkim Manipal University BBA course without any entrance exam. As per the official admission guideline of SMU, candidates must have completed twelve years of school education from a recognised board with atleast 50% aggregate (45% in Reserved Category) to get admitted in the BBA course.