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Sikkim University was established in 2007 to provide quality higher education in the state of Sikkim. Sikkim University is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of “A”. Sikkim University Gangtok is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The mission and vision of the university is to provide quality education and nurture professionals to serve the society and the nation.
The popular courses offered by Sikkim University are B.A., B.P.A., M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, M.B.A, M.C.A., M.P.A., M.T.T.M., M.Ed., L.L.M, M.Phil and Ph.D. Admission to UG and PG programmes are done on the basis of merit score of the CUET entrance test, candidates approaching admission UG programmes in Sikkim University must appear in CUET UG and PG courses should appear in CUET PG examination. The Sikkim University has six schools of studies. Sikkim University also has three research centers, namely Centre for Endangered Languages funded by the UGC, Maulana Azad Centre for Northeast Studies funded by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata and Centre for Bioinformatics funded by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
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The Sikkim University provides many facilities. The facilities provided by the university are boys hostel, girls hostel, library, sports, gym, medical clinic, transport, wifi, IT infrastructure, guest house and many more. Sikkim University also has a placement cell. The placement cell of the Sikkim University conducts various pre-placement training. The university also provides scholarships to meritorious students and financially backward students. Students can also apply for UGC scholarships. The university also has a counselling cell and NSS.
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The university is located at 6th Mile, Samdur, PO- Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim, India.
Parameter | Description |
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Established | 2007 |
Exam | CUET UG, CUET PG, GPAT |
Courses | 25 Degrees and 178 Courses |
Institute Type | Central Universities |
Gender | Co-ed |
Faculty Count | 163 |
Campus Size | 265 acres |
Gender Percentage | Male 56% and Female 44% |
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States | 12% |
Domain | Year | Score | Rank Band | Rank |
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Universities | 2024 | -NA- | 151-200 | -NA- |
Universities | 2023 | -NA- | 151-200 | -NA- |
Universities | 2022 | -NA- | 151-200 | -NA- |
Universities | 2021 | -NA- | 101-150 | -NA- |
The university offers scholarships to help financially constrained students in pursuing their dream career. Sikkim University scholarships are offered to meritorious students and needy aspirants. The university provides Merit-cum-Means scholarships for the students whose annual family income is up to Rs 60,000. Students at Sikkim University Gangtok can also avail scholarships like Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder, Post Graduate Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates, Ishan Uday for students of North East Region (NER) and many more. Candidates aspiring to avail the university scholarship have to meet the Sikkim University scholarship eligibility criteria. Similarly, students aspiring for scholarships offered by UGC, have to apply directly in the UGC portal after meeting the eligibility criteria. After meeting the eligibility criteria, students are awarded the scholarship amount. The various Sikkim University scholarships with their eligibility criteria and scholarship amount are given in the table below.
Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Amount |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Annual family income up to Rs 60,000 | Fellowship: Rs 3,000 per month Freeship: Full tuition fee and laboratory fee is waived off Half Freeship: 50% tuition fee and laboratory fee is waived off |
Ishan Uday-Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region | Passed 10+2 or equivalent and pursuing first year degree course Annual family income up to Rs 4,50,000 | Rs 5,400 per month for general degree course Rs 7,800 per month for technical/professional course |
PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (1st and 2nd rank holders) | 1st and 2nd rank holders at UG level and pursuing full time postgraduate course Maximum age upto 30 years Minimum 60% marks at UG level | Rs 3,100 per month |
PG Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students for pursuing Professional Courses | Should be pursuing professional courses from the institution/college/university recognised by the UGC or funded by central or state government | Rs 7800 per month (for M.E/M.Tech) Rs 4500 per month (for other professional courses) |
The Sikkim University offers admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes. Sikkim University admissions to some of the popular courses are discussed here. The popular courses offered by the Sikkim University are B.A., B.P.A., M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, M.B.A, M.C.A., M.P.A., M.T.T.M., M.Ed., L.L.M, M.Phil and Ph.D.
The Sikkim University admissions are based on the CUET examination scores, candidates must score valid scores in the entrance exam to get Sikkim University admissions. For M.Phil and Ph.D programme admission, selected candidates have to appear for written test and interview. Those who have appeared for UGC- NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR-NET (including JRF) / ICAR-NET/ ICMR-NET/ DBT-NET/ SLET / GATE / Teacher Fellowship and M.Phil are exempted from the written test. Submission of the documents and payment of the fees are the final steps of the Sikkim University admission process.
Candidates can register by visiting the official website of the Sikkim University.
Candidates have to fill out the application form with the required information.
Then the candidates should submit all the required documents without fail.
Final stage of the application procedure is to pay the Sikkim University application fees.
Sikkim University offers a course at BA at UG level. The duration of the courses is for 3 years. The below table shows the UG courses offered by the Sikkim University with its eligibility criteria.
Courses | Seats Intakes | Eligibility Criteria |
20-23 | Should have passed 10+2 from a recognised board |
Candidates should have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
Candidates must appear in the CUET UG and secure valid scores in the entrance exams.
Eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website.
Candidates are shortlisted based on their CUET UG scores and on the past academic performances.
At last, candidates have to pay the Sikkim University UG admission fees.
The Sikkim University offers full-time two-year M.A./M.Sc./M.Com/M.P.A./M.T.T.M./M.Ed. programme. M.C.A. is a three-year full-time postgraduate programme and L.L.M is a one-year full-time postgraduate programme in Law.
Courses | Seats Intakes | Eligibility Criteria |
20-35 | Candidates should have 40% marks in subject in graduation | |
12-22 | Candidates should have 45% marks in honors subject in graduation in the relevant stream | |
27 | Candidates should have 45% marks in B.Com (H) | |
22 | 50% aggregate marks in graduation in any stream and passed in Mathematics at 10+2 | |
22 | Should have passed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university | |
20 | 40% marks in B.Music Or 45% marks in graduation in honors subject Or B.P.A./B.A. in Music Or 56% marks in postgraduation | |
17 | 45% marks in L.L.B | |
32 | 40% marks in graduation in honors subject Or 56% marks in postgraduation with Tourism | |
22 | 50% marks in B.Ed./B.A. B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed./B.El.Ed. Or 50% marks in D.El.Ed. with UG degree |
Candidates first have to meet the eligibility criteria.
Once the eligibility criteria is met, candidates have to fill the university application form.
Next, they have to appear for the CUET PG..
A merit list will be prepared on the basis of performance in CUET PG.
Selected candidates have to submit the documents and pay the fees.
M.Phil is a two-year full-time programme, whereas Ph.D is a six year full-time programme, offered by Sikkim University. The eligibility criteria for M.Phil/Ph.D programme is minimum 55% marks in masters degree.
Course Name | Seat Matrix | Eligibility Criteria |
M.Phil/Ph.D | 1-8 | Minimum 55% marks in M.A./M.Sc. in the relevant stream |
Candidates should meet the Sikkim University eligibility criteria.
Next, they have to fill out the university application form.
Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a written test.
Candidates securing minimum 50% marks in the entrance test have to appear for an interview.
Candidates who have appeared for UGC- NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR-NET (including JRF) / ICAR-NET/ ICMR-NET/ DBT-NET/ SLET / GATE / Teacher Fellowship and M.Phil are exempted from the written test.
Selected candidates have to submit the documents and pay the fees.
Original mark sheet and self- attested photocopies of all examinations.
Original certificate of age proof and self-attested photocopy of the same.
Original income certificate.
Passport size photographs.
Candidates have to submit all the required documents without fail, then the candidates must take a hard copy of the application form for future reference.
Yes, the university provides scholarships. Students can also avail UGC scholarships.
Yes, Sikkim University has an NSS and Counselling cell.
Sikkim University accepts scores of CAT, MAT, CMAT, UGC- NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR-NET (including JRF), ICAR-NET, ICMR-NET, DBT-NET, SLET, GATE.
Yes, Sikkim University has many national and international collaborations.
The nearest railway station is Siliguri Railway Station and is located at a distance of 105 km.
Yes, Sikkim University provides hostel facility for both boys and girl students.
Yes, Sikkim University Gangtok conducts an entrance test called Common Admission test for admission to its UG and PG programmes.
Yes, Sikkim University is recognised by the UGC.
Yes, Sikkim University is accredited by NAAC with grade A.
There are six schools of studies operating under Sikkim University.
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