Sikkim Manipal University

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) for three academic years - 2009-10 to 2011-12
• Sikkim Manipal University, Directorate of Distance Education offers programmes spread across 10 disciplines
• Sikkim Manipal University - Directorate of Distance Education offers programmes in Masters, Bachelors, Diploma and PG Diploma levels in various disciplines like Information Technology, Management, Journalism and Mass Communication, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Apparel & Fashion Design, Allied Health Sciences, Hospitality, 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
  
  

The Sikkim Manipal University - Directorate of Distance Education offers various programmers at various levels such as Bachelors, masters, Diploma and PG Diploma levels in many disciplines such as Information Technology and Management, Biotechnology, journalism and mass communication. The courses include BBA,MBA, BCA, MCA, MSc(IT), BAJM, MAJM and many other courses in various disciplines.