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. Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education is recognized by Union ministry of HRD, UGC and DEC. SMU DDE offers more than 40 programs at Diploma, Graduate, PG diploma and PG degree levels in various disciplines like Information Technology, Telecom Technology, Management Studies, Commerce, Allied Health Science, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Journalism & Mass Communication, Fashion Design, Hospitality and Tourism and Ecology and Environment.

 

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 recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of HRD and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), it is recognized by Distance Education Council (DEC).

 

Sikkim Manipal University, Directorate of Distance Education offers programs spread across 10 disciplines, these programs are 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.

 

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 centers

 

Sikkim Manipal University-Distance Education (SMU-DE) program has been voted the Best Distance Learning Institute in India in terms of Results & Efficiency. It is the only institute in the top 3 that is not an open university. What’s more, SMU-DE has been ranked no.1 in terms of results & efficiency and rank 2 in learning & experience, which are the two most important parameters for every student.

 

Management
Post Graduate
Program	Duration	Eligibility
Ma	2 years (4 semesters) Lateral Entry option available	3 year Graduation
Graduate
Bachelors in Business Administration | BBA	3 years (6 semesters)	10+2 or equivalent / 3 year Diploma from a State Board of Technical Education
Bachelors in Business Administration in Retail Operations | BBARO	3 years (6 semesters)	10+2 or equivalent / 3 year Diploma from a State Board of Technical Education
PG Diploma
Post Graduate Diploma in Business sters in Business Administration| MBAAdministration | PGDBA	1 year (2 semesters)	3 year Graduation
PG Diploma MBA	1 year (2 semesters)	An MBA degree from a recognized University, or an equivalent of a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from an AICTE approved institution.
Information Technology
Post Graduate
Program	Duration	Eligibility
Masters of Computer Application | MCA	3 years (6 semesters) Lateral Entry option available	3 year Graduation
Masters of Science in Information Technology | MScIT	2 years (4 semesters) Lateral Entry option available	3 year Graduation
Graduate
Bachelors of Computer Application | BCA	3 years (6 semesters) Lateral Entry option available	10+2 or equivalent / 3 year Diploma from a State Board of Technical Education
Bachelors of Science in Information Technology | BScIT	3 years (6 semesters) Lateral Entry option available	10+2 or equivalent / 3 year Diploma from a State Board of Technical Education
PG Diploma
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application | PGDCA	1 year (2 semesters)	3 year Graduation
Arts and Commerce
Graduate
Program	Duration	Eligibility
»  Bachelors of Commerce         in Information Systems | »  B.Com »  B.A. (History, Eco., PO.         Science, Sco) »  M.A. (History, Political         Science) »  M.Com	3 years (6 semesters) 3 years (6 semesters) 3 years (6 semesters) 2 years (4 semesters) 2 years (4 semesters)	10+2 or equivalent / 3 year Diploma from a State Board of Technical Education Graduate
Health Care
Post Graduate
Program	Duration	Eligibility
MBA in Health Care Management	2 years (4 semesters)Lateral Entry option available	3 year Graduation

 

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