SMU - Sikkim Manipal University Gangtok Answered Questions

As of my knowledge and findings there is no direct admissions or management seats at SMIT Sikkim. According to the official website of SMIT Sikkim, admission to most courses is based on the SMET exam scores, which is an entrance exam conducted by the university. The eligibility criteria for admission to BCA and BBA courses at SMIT Sikkim is passing 10+2 with 50% for general category and 45% for the reserved category.Admission to all the courses at SMIT Sikkim is merit-based or entrance exam score-based.The selection of candidates for MCA/M.Sc (IT) courses will be done on the basis of an entrance test conducted by SMIT.

Yes, SMIT Sikkim has an on-campus hostel facility for students. The hostel has separate blocks for boys and girls, each with a fixed capacity. The rooms are double bedded with attached toilet, comfortably-furnished and make for a good home away from home. Cot, ceiling fans, reading lights, mattress with cover, bed sheet, pillow & pillow covers, bucket & mug are provided free by the institute to first year students.

SMIT is one of the best colleges and also have the best infrastructure, better than most of the college in Sikkim. It has a huge vicinity and an amazing sports facility. Excellent infrastructure, well-experienced faculty & one of the best learning environments in India. There are 95% placements for all those who wish to sit for it (despite there being many who quit the placement rounds at the last moment to opt for better opportunities [read: off campus]). However, there is a downside to it: Mechanical and Civil departments barely have any good on-campus placements in core companies due to the relatively low sizes of the departments and the fact that, yes we are stuck on a mountain.The faculty at SMIT, like any other college, is a mixed bag. You’ve got some great faculty members from the likes of IIT, NITs and even IISC, some others who are great at teaching and open to deliberation on topics and then you also have some who are quite simply put, pathetic. And if the person hasn’t been transferred to MUJ yet, you’ll most likely get profs from the first two categories!

SMIT requires applicants to have obtained at least 55% of the possible points in their final recently qualifying exam in the relevant field to get to be admitted. Still, for B.Tech programs, the candidate's performance in the SMIT entrance exam or other recognized entrance examinations, for example the JEE/MET/SMIT Online Test, and for M.Tech programs, the candidate's performance in the SMET test or a valid GATE score, determines the admission process.

Deciding if doing an MBA from SMIT Sikkim is a good idea depends on your own situation and what you want to achieve. Here are some things to think about:1. Your Education: To get into SMIT Sikkim's MBA program, you need to have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks overall. If you've done well in your studies, this programme might suit you.2. Your Career Goals: If you're thinking about working in business, having an MBA can really help. The MBA programme at SMIT Sikkim lets you specialize in finance, marketing, or human resources, which can prepare you for the kind of job you want.3. Costs: The MBA programme costs 5,50,000 rupees for two years. This is a big amount, so make sure you can manage it financially.4. Getting a Job: Students who finish their MBA at SMIT Sikkim often find good jobs. Last year, the average salary for SMIT Sikkim MBA graduates was 6.5 Lacs per year.5. Quality of Education: SMIT Sikkim is a private university connected to Manipal University. The MBA programme is checked and approved by the National Board of Accreditation, which means it meets good quality standards.In my opinion, if you want an average college then it's a good college otherwise prepare for CAT to get IIM's

Here are some scholarships that are offered by SMIT:-Institute Scholarships: If you do well in your studies, you might get a discount on your course fee. The amount can be from 10% to 40% off, depending on how well you do.Government Scholarships: Sometimes the Indian Government or the Sikkim Government gives money to students as scholarships. The rules for these scholarships can be different, depending on what they are.Corporate Scholarships: Some companies offer scholarships to their workers or their workers' kids. The rules for these scholarships can change from one company to another.Merit-cum-Means Scholarships: If you do well in your studies and also need financial help, you might get this scholarship.Sports Scholarships: If you're good at sports and have played at the state or national level, you could get a scholarship.Extraordinary Achievement Scholarships: If you've done something amazing, like winning a big competition nationally or internationally, you might get this scholarship.

In 2023, at SMIT Sikkim, the lowest salary given was INR 4.5 LPA for Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) students. On average, BCA graduates from SMIT Sikkim got around INR 7 LPA. The highest salary package of the year was INR 22 LPA for Master of Business Administration (MBA) students. Typically, MBA graduates from SMIT Sikkim received about INR 6.5 LPA on average.

The total cost for doing an MBA at SMIT Sikkim is INR 5,50,000 for two years if you're not from Sikkim. But if you're from Sikkim, it's INR 2,23,000 for two years.The fees is like this:First Year: INR 2,75,000Second Year: INR 2,75,000This money covers your classes, staying in the hostel, food in the mess, using the library, and other small things you might need.You might also need to pay some extra money:Safety Money: INR 5,000 (Refundable)Signing Up Money: INR 1,000Exam Money: INR 1,000 each time you have examsSports Money: INR 500 each semester (That's two times in a year)Library Money: INR 500 each semesterComputer Money: INR 500 each semeste

SMIT Sikkim is well recognised institution SMIT enjoys approval by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and University Grants Commission (UGC). It is also accredited by NBA SMIT is one of India’s premier technology and management institutes. Spread across 35 beautifully landscaped acres, the campus is home to over 3200 students, 220 members of faculty and a large and efficient team of support staff.The academic standard of SMIT is at par with the best institutes in the country. A highly qualified and dedicated faculty ensure that the students are provided with a holistic education that makes them job ready, industry ready and most important, life ready.   

Yes, SMIT Sikkim is a private institute.SMIT College is ranked 22 as the Best Engineering Private College by India Today 2022 under the Overall category. Manipal Institute of Technology Sikkim is accredited by NBA and is approved by UGC and AICTE. The college is ISO certified. SMIT, through 12 departments and one centre, offers UG and PG courses to students across the Engineering, Computer Application, Management, and other streams.