SMU Ph.D programs
NOTE (Ph.D Admission 2026)
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- The foreign students will be required to produce clearance from the Government of India/relevant authorities for being considered eligible and are holding research visa.
The eligibility criteria for passing the Ph.D. entrance examination, based on the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2025, is as follows:
- The student should score 50% marks in the entrance examination to be eligible for the interview.
- A relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed in the entrance examination for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, differently-abled category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
- For the selection of candidates based on the entrance test conducted by the HEI, a weightage of 70% for the entrance test and 30% for the performance in the interview/viva-voce shall be given.
The same will be applicable with immediate effect for SMU Regulations for Research Programme Leading to Award of Ph.D. Degree.
Ph.D results
- DECLARATION OF PH.D. DEFENSE RESULT Durga Prasad Chapagai
- DECLARATION OF PH.D. DEFENSE RESULT Zeeshan Mustafa
- DECLARATION OF PH.D. DEFENSE RESULT Saurabh Sharma
- OFFICE ORDER REGISTRATION NUMBER OF PHD SCHOLARS 2026
- LIST OF SELECTED PH.D CANDIDATES FOR MAJITAR CAMPUS 2026
- LIST OF SELECTED PH.D CANDIDATES FOR TADONG CAMPUS 2026
- DECLARATION OF PH.D. DEFENSE RESULT Dhananjay Kumar
- PH.D. COURSE WORK UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION JANUARY 2026: OFFLINE
- RESULT OF PHD COURSE WORK EXAM
- DECLARATION OF PH.D. DEFENSE RESULT Dhrubajyoti Samanta
- DECLARATION OF PH.D. DEFENSE RESULT Sangita Saha
- DECLARATION OF PH.D. DEFENSE RESULT Abinash Thapa
- DECLARATION OF PH.D. DEFENSE RESULT Umananda Yumnam
- DECLARATION OF PH.D. DEFENSE RESULT Praveen Kumar Pradhan
- DECLARATION OF PH.D. DEFENSE RESULT Siddhartha Adhyapok
- PHD ENTRANCE EXAMINATION NOVEMBER 2025
- DECLARATION OF PH.D. DEFENSE RESULT Anil Reynold D'Souza
- DECLARATION OF PH.D. DEFENSE RESULT Allen Lobo
PHD PROGRAMS UNDER SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
SMIMS
- Department of Anatomy
- Department of Physiology
- Department of Peadiatrics
- Department of FMT
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Community Medicine
SMIT
- Department of Computer Science & Engineering
- Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Department of Artificial Intelligence And Data Science
- Department of Management Studies
- Department of Information Technology
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering (Engineering Geoscience)
- Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Department of Computer Applications
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Physics
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Environmental Science
- Centre for Material Science & Nano Technology
FHSSLA
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Commerce
ADMISSION DETAILS
- NAVIGATING PHD FOR ADMINISTRATORS
- NAVIGATING PHD FOR SCHOLARS
- PROCEDURE ADOPTED FOR ADMISSION
- SEAT AVAILABLE
- SYLLABUS
- APPLICATION FORM
- APPLY ONLINE
- IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
NAVIGATING PHD FOR ADMINISTRATORS
NAVIGATING PHD FOR SCHOLARS
PROCEDURE ADOPTED FOR ADMISSION
|
Sl. |
Department |
Number of Vacancy |
|
Technical Campus |
||
|
1. |
Computer Science & Engineering |
23 |
|
2. |
ECE |
07 |
|
3. |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
08 |
|
4. |
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI&DS) |
04 |
|
5. |
ME |
8 |
|
6. |
Civil Engineering |
12 |
|
7. |
Civil Engineering (Engineering Geoscience) |
02 |
|
8. |
Computer Applications |
08 |
|
9. |
Information Technology |
06 |
|
10. |
CMSNT(Nanotechnology) |
02 |
|
11. |
Mathematics |
09 |
|
12. |
Physics |
04 |
|
13. |
Chemistry |
07 |
|
14. |
Management Studies |
03 |
|
15. |
Environmental Science |
01 |
Medical Campus |
|
16. |
Anatomy |
01 |
|
17. |
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology |
01 |
|
18. |
Paediatrics |
01 |
|
19. |
Physiology |
01 |
|
20. |
Microbiology |
01 |
|
21. |
Community Medicine |
02 |
22. |
Faculty of Humanities, Social Science & Liberal Arts 1. Commerce 2. Political Science |
02 02 |
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION
- Fill the entries on the form neatly.
- Attach attested copies of certificates, mark sheets, etc.
- Refer to the checklist overleaf for the certificates required.
- A candidate presently working in an organization (including those on projects) must provide a “No Objection Certificate” from the employer.
CHECKLIST (CIRCLE THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS). SEND ONLY ATTESTED COPIES (NOT ORIGINALS).
- Date of Birth (DOB) certificate or High School (Class Ten) Certificate with DOB (Required for all candidates).
- SC/ST Certificate if applicable.
- Sponsorship certificate for sponsored candidates.
- UGC/CSIR (JRF)/GATE/SLET examination score card/ MPhil qualified (If appeared).
- Copies of marks/grade sheets.
- No Objection/relieving certificates from employer (for employed candidates).
- With the downloaded form, attach DD of Rs. 1000/- (application form + PhD Entrance exam fee).
Mailing Address for Applications:
For programmes at SMIT
Director
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Majitar Rangpo,
East
Sikkim,
PIN-737136
For programmes at SMIMS
Dean
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences
5th Mile Tadong,
Gangtok
East Sikkim,
PIN-737102
For Programmes at SMU
Registrar
Sikkim Manipal University
5th Mile Tadong, Gangtok
East
Sikkim, PIN-737102
PHD POLICIES
GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL POLICY FOR Ph.D SCHOLARS
The University is committed to safeguarding the interests of its PhD scholars alongside its UG and PG students, ensuring that their concerns are thoroughly addressed. In addition to the existing Student Grievances Mechanism available at both Majitar Campus and Tadong Campus, the University is pleased to announce the formulation of a Process Manual Exclusively for PhD Scholars. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive support to our research community.
The PhD Scholars' Grievance Redressal Policy will be presented for review and approval at the upcoming University Research Committee (URC) meeting in October 2025, with final ratification expected during the subsequent Academic Senate meeting 2025.
For further information on our existing Student Grievance Redressal System, please refer to the following links:
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
| Candidature | Revised Fee |
|---|---|
|
Full Time |
Rs.30,000/- per annum |
In addition to the above fees, an amount of Rs. 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand Only) shall be payable as the examination fee from the calendar year 2025 onwards, and must be remitted at the time of thesis submission.
