SMU - Sikkim Manipal University Gangtok Answered Questions

Yes, it considers JEE Main scores for some engineering programs of this institution. Thus, with high rank in JEE Main, direct applications for a relevant course will be done. Then check for the eligibility criteria and cut-offs for a course in which you're interested and provide all mandatory documents along with a score card of JEE Main.

SMIT offers Merit-cum-Means (EWS) scholarships to economically weaker students with an annual family income below INR 8 lakh. The scholarships are offered for different courses, and BTech is also offered except for CSE. Awarding is done after verifying the documents and recommendation by the institutional scholarship committee.

To successfully submit your application, follow all five steps carefully: complete registration, phone number verification, form submission, fee payment, and document upload. Double-check all details and documents before final submission.   

If you do not secure admission to your desired course at SMIT, consider exploring other related programs or preparing for the next application cycle. SMIT offers a range of courses that might align with your career goals. Alternatively, you can work on improving your qualifications or entrance exam scores. Guidance from counselors can help identify alternative options.

Yes, SMIT provides scholarships to the PG students of MBA, M.Tech, and MCA courses. The 20% fee concession can be provided to students having marks more than 75% or CGPA more than 7.5 in their qualifying exam, while those having marks ranging from 65% to 75% or a CGPA of 6.5 to 7.5 are eligible for 10% concession. It has been offered to promote excellence in academics.

The key highlights of Sikkim Manipal University placements 2023 and 2022 for popular courses are tabulated below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)Total students (PG-2 year)245252Students placed (PG-2 year)6158Median package (PG-2 year)INR 4.15 LPAINR 4.50 LPATotal students (MBBS)122122Students placed (MBBS)85100Median package (MBBS)INR 5.40 LPAINR 7 LPANOTE: The aforementioned details are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

Sikkim Manipal University MBA dates were already out for 2024. As per the SMU website the admission started on May and ended in July with the commencement of classes. The SMU MBA deadline for the 2024 admission was on June 25. The new admission dates will be out soon. 

Yes, Sikkim Manipal Unievrsity does offers MBA at postgraduated level.  The MBA course at SMU is offered via the Department of Management. The PG-level course is offered across nine specialisations such as MBA in Finance, HR, Marketing, Systems, Operations, Project, Quality, Banking, and International Business. The programme curriculum is spread across four semesters and conducts regular training and development programmes for Government officers, professional managers, and students. SMU also offers an MBA as a dual degree and an integrated degree such Integrated BCA + MBA, Integrated BBA+MBA,  Artificial Intelligence and Data Science + MBA, and many more.

As per the Sikkim Manipal University's admission guidelines, the Department of Management accepts only graduate students who has 50% aggregate (45% for Reserved Category) in theis bachelor's degree. Additionally, students are selected based on performance in the Management Aptitude Test (MAT)/ (CAT)/ University Entrance Test. Qualified candidates must apply on the official website of SMIT by filling out an online application form. Candidates will be selected based on their performance in Group Discussions and Interviews. 

Sikkim Manipal University only accepts entrance exam scores for admission to the MBA course along with the basic qualification for the management course. National-level exams such as CAT and MAT are accepted by the university. However, students can opt for the University Entrance Test to get shortlisted for the MBA course. SMIT Online Test 2024 Counselling is mandatory for students to participate to finalise their seats. Further, candidates' performance in group discussions and interviews is also considered for final admission.Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50% aggregate (45% for Reserved Category).