INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION CELL

TRANSPORTATION

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is well connected by road from Siliguri. The closest airport, Bagdogdra, is located at 90 kilometers distance from SMIT. Cabs/buses are available from Bagdogra.

HOUSING/ACCOMMODATION

Hostel accommodation is available for all students. The hostel provides a cot, a mattress, a study table, a chair and a cupboard for each student. Every hostel has uninterrupted electricity, solar heated water facility, water cooler with aqua guard filter etc. Gym and other facilities may be availed by students upon arrival. No student should stay away from his/her room during the night except with prior written permission of the Warden. Students are requested to avoid singing aloud; shouting or making all types of noises that is likely to distract the attention of those who may be studying in their rooms or hostel libraries. Pets of all kinds are prohibited inside the hostel. Any damage caused to hostel property will be charged to the occupants of the room/block with a fine. Cooking in hostel rooms is not permitted.

SECURITY IN THE CAMPUS

SMIT is a secured campus. Complete safety and security is ensured by the Block Supervisors, Warden and Chief Warden (inside the Hostels) and by the Security Staff and Chief Security Officer (inside the Campus). All students are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of the Institute and the code of conduct as applicable to Indian Students doing the same course. Any act within the campus that may violate or spoil the academic atmosphere in the Institute will not be appreciated and the student found guilty of such offence will be dismissed and sent back to their country without any cost to the Institute.

STUDENT CLINICS

Student Health Clinics are made available to students for Non-Accident and Non-Emergency cases. Students can avail medical aid at this clinic.

FOOD

Students can avail the mess facility in the hostel on monthly basis. Food Court and Canteen are located on campus with wide variety of food and beverages made available on campus. Apart from these, students have plenty of options to taste different cuisines at the local restaurants outside located around the campus.

INTERNET FACILITIES

SMIT is equipped with excellent IT infrastructure. The campus is completely wired through Optical Fiber Communication with Wi-Fi at most of the locations including hostels.

SPORT FACILITIES

The campus has playground for cricket, football, tennis, basketball, badminton and volleyball with individual sports court. MARENA, an indoor sports complex, is a new attraction in SMIT. The arena houses gymnasium, badminton courts, basketball courts, squash courts, swimming pools, separate area for practicing yoga etc.

IDENTITY CARD

Each student is issued an ID card. This card will also function as Access Control card. Duplicate/replacement ID card will be issued on additional payment.

DRESS CODE

While we respect the dressing norms of different societies and culture, we also expect the students to adhere to a befitting dress code while visiting the University office, attending the college and at the University’s formal functions. The dress code is applicable to all students on campus, hence we seek your cooperation in abiding to these regulations.

VISA REQUIREMENT

Foreign national has to have a valid Student/Intern Visa. Tourist visa is not acceptable. Student/s should:

• Mandatorily apply for a ‘Student/Intern’ visa with a special endorsement mentioning the purpose of visit. Students visiting on a ‘Tourist’ visa will not be entertained. The university has every right to withdraw the internship if the student comes on a tourist visa.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced an e-Student visa facility for foreign students who are eligible for S-1 and S-3 student visas as well as those registered on the Study in India portal. The e-Student X visa facility is also available for the dependents of those coming under the above-mentioned e-Student visas.
• If the visa expires during the course of their study, then such students have to apply for an extension of the visa through the e-FRRO portal at least 60 days prior to its expiry.
• Foreign students should also renew their RC and RP through the e-FRRO portal as and when they expire or if they come with a new student visa. They should also carry the document every time they travel to their country as these will have to be produced at the Immigration Counter in India before departure.
• Services such as Visa extension, Registration, Registration extension, etc. are now available online on the e-FRRO portal: https://indianfrro.gov.in.

Note: The students belonging to the following countries will require to obtain special clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India in order to pursue their courses in SMIT viz., China, Nigeria, Pakistan & Myanmar or as notified by the Ministry of  Home Affairs, Government of India time to time.

INNER LINE Permit

Foreign students must obtain Inner Line Permit (ILP) to visit Sikkim. These can be obtained from all Indian Missions, Sikkim Tourism Offices at New Delhi, Kolkata, District Magistrates Office of Darjeeling, Siliguri, and Rangpo on the strength of an Indian Visa. The 15 days duration Permit is issued on the spot without any delay provided passport and visa (in original) are produced and two passport photos of the applicants are made available at the time of issuing the ILP. The permissible duration of the stay for foreign tourists is 15 days initially. The State Government is authorized to extend the same by a further period of 30 days.

The extension of the permit can be obtained from FRO at Gangtok and office of Superintendent of Police of the North, West and South Districts.

REGISTRATION AT FRRO

All foreign students holding a Student/Intern Visa are required to register with the FRRO within 14 days of their arrival in India. The registration is done by the student through the e-FRRO portal and applying for the RC/RP through it. The office of International Collaborations will facilitate your visit to the FRRO if required. Our office will guide you through the FRRO formalities. Please bring along your original passport and 4 passport size photographs on your way into the office.

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