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 '''Sikkim Manipal University''' ('''SMU'''), formerly '''Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences''', is a [[private university]] located in [[Gangtok, Sikkim]], [[India]]. The Sikkim Manipal University started its journey in 1992, after the signing of an agreement between the [[Government of Sikkim]] and the Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG).<ref name=genesis>{{cite web |title=Genesis |url=https://smu.edu.in/smu/about-us/history/genesis-smu.html |publisher=Sikkim Manipal University |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref> The university was officially established in 1995 as Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences through ''The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Science Act, 1995''.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences Act, 1995 |url=https://indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/4151/1/G.No-184.pdf |work=Sikkim Gazette |publisher=[[Government of Sikkim]] |access-date=18 November 2019 |date=15 November 1995}}</ref> The name as changed to Sikkim Manipal University in 2010 through ''The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical, and Technological Sciences (Amendment) Act, 2009''.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences (Amendment) Act, 2009 |url=http://www.lawsofindia.org/pdf/sikkim/1997/1997Sikkim8.pdf |work=Sikkim Gazette |publisher=[[Government of Sikkim]] |access-date=18 November 2019 |date=8 April 2010}}</ref>
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{{Short description|Private university in Sikkim, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2013}}

{{Infobox university
| name = Sikkim Manipal University
| former_name = Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences
| image_name = Logo_of_Sikkim_Manipal_University.jpg
| image_size =
| caption =
| mottoeng = Inspired Learning
| established = {{start date and age|1995}}
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
| chancellor = [[Governor of Sikkim]]
| vice_chancellor = Lt. Gen. (Dr) Rajan S Grewal
| academic_staff =
| city = [[Gangtok]]
| state = [[Sikkim]]
| country = [[India]]
| coordinates = {{coord|27.317|88.597|display=title,inline}}
| campus = [[Suburban area|Suburban]] / [[Rural area|Rural]]
| colours = Maroon and Black <br/> {{color box|##800000}}{{color box|#000000}}
| nickname =
| website = {{URL|https://smu.edu.in/}}
| footnotes =
| academic_affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]], [[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]], [[AICTE]]
}}

'''Sikkim Manipal University''' ('''SMU'''), formerly '''Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences''', is a [[private university]] located in [[Gangtok, Sikkim]], [[India]]. The Sikkim Manipal University started its journey in 1992, after the signing of an agreement between the [[Government of Sikkim]] and the Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG).<ref name=genesis>{{cite web |title=Genesis |url=https://smu.edu.in/smu/about-us/history/genesis-smu.html |publisher=Sikkim Manipal University |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref> The university was officially established in 1995 as Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences through ''The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Science Act, 1995''.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences Act, 1995 |url=https://indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/4151/1/G.No-184.pdf |work=Sikkim Gazette |publisher=[[Government of Sikkim]] |access-date=18 November 2019 |date=15 November 1995}}</ref> The name as changed to Sikkim Manipal University in 2010 through ''The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical, and Technological Sciences (Amendment) Act, 2009''.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences (Amendment) Act, 2009 |url=http://www.lawsofindia.org/pdf/sikkim/1997/1997Sikkim8.pdf |work=Sikkim Gazette |publisher=[[Government of Sikkim]] |access-date=18 November 2019 |date=8 April 2010}}</ref>

==About SMU==
Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) is the result of a unique partnership between the Government of [[Sikkim]] and [[Manipal]] Education. Established in 1995, it is the first government-private initiative in the region. It was set up with the objective of providing the best in education for students. SMU is recognised by the University Grants Commission and approved by the Government of [[India]].

The university has two campuses located in [[Majhitar(Rangpo)]] and [[Gangtok]], amongst the picturesque settings of the [[Himalayas]] The medical campus in Gangtok hosts the second largest hospital in Sikkim, providing healthcare to the masses, and offers courses in medical, pharmacy, allied health and nursing while the technology campus in Majitar offers courses in engineering, management, Applied Sciences and Twinning Programmes.

Sikkim Manipal University has the following constituent institutions:
* Sikkim Manipal Institute of [[Medical Sciences]] (SMIMS)
* Sikkim Manipal Institute of [[Technology]] (SMIT)
* College of [[Nursing]]
* College of [[Physiotherapy]]
* School of [[Basic science|Basic]] & [[Applied Sciences]]
Competition Success Review - October 2009, ranked Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) as the 8th Best University Engineering College of India. SMIT Ranked amongst 17th in the Best Engineering Colleges of Excellence in India. SMIT also secured 27th amongst the Top 50 Engineering Colleges of India.

Sikkim Manipal University's Directorate of Distance Education also offers various post graduate and undergraduate programs.
The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, [[Gangtok]] is incorporated under the State Legislative Act (Act IX of 1995) of the Government of Sikkim. Sikkim Manipal University is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of HRD and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Recognised by Distance Education Council (DEC)
Sikkim Manipal University, Directorate of Distance Education offers programmes spread across 10 disciplines
Sikkim Manipal University - Directorate of Distance Education offers programmes in [[Master's degree|Masters]], [[Bachelor's degree|Bachelors]], Diploma and PG Diploma levels in various disciplines like [[Information technology|Information Technology]], [[Management]], [[Journalism]] and [[Mass communication|Mass Communication]], [[Biotechnology]], [[Bioinformatics]], Apparel & [[Fashion design|Fashion Design]], [[Allied Health Sciences]], [[Hospitality]], [[Telecommunication|Telecom]] and [[Commerce]]
The programmes are made accessible through 700+ University authorised Learning Centres across the country
So far over 3 lakh students have benefited from the Distance Education programmes, taking full advantage of the 65 core faculty members and the 6,500 supporting faculty members present at the learning centres
Apart from the widespread presence in India – covering 205 districts and 310 towns and cities – the University has also spread its reach overseas across 20 countries, with 25 learning centres

==Course Offered==
SMU Directorate of Distance Education offers various program like
* Masters in Business Administration - MBA with 15 Specialization options,
* Master of Science in Computer Science - MScCS,
* Master of Computer Applications - MCA,
* Bachelor of Computer Application - BCA,
* Bachelor of Business Administrator - BBA,
* Bachelor of Commerce - BCOM,
* Bachelor of Science - BSc,
* PG Diploma in Business Administrator - PGDBA,
* MBA in Health Care Services MBAHCS,
* MSc in Biotechnology MScBT,
* Master of Science in Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs (MScCRRA)
* PG Diploma in Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs (MScCRRA)
* Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (BScMLT)

== Notable alumni ==
* [[Satyarup Siddhanta]], B.Tech. (2008)
* [[Muskan RAj|Muskan Raj]], 2010 IPS, [[Mountaineering|mountaineer]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Biswas |first1=Nefertiti |title=Funds proved a tougher challenge than peaks |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/funds-proved-a-tougher-challenge-than-peaks/cid/1506116 |access-date=1 December 2019 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]] |date=2 January 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of universities in India]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|https://smu.edu.in/}}

{{Universities in Sikkim}}
{{Universities in smaller states and territories of India}}
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[[Category:Sikkim Manipal University| ]]
[[Category:Business schools in Sikkim]]
[[Category:Private universities in India]]
[[Category:Universities in Sikkim]]
[[Category:1995 establishments in Sikkim]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1995]]