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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.
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 PG, GPAT, CUET UG |
Courses | 24 Degrees and 177 Courses |
Institute Type | Central Universities |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student Count | 2014 |
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) |
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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