Sikkim Manipal University was established in 1995 vide Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences Act (Act No. 9 of 1995). SMU is recognized by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 vide letter No F. 9-7/96 (CPP-I) dated 9th Dec 1998 and approved by the Government of India.
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) formerly known as Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences came into existence in year 1997 as a result of the agreement signed on 15th November, 1992 between the Government of Sikkim and the Manipal Pai Foundation, with the aim of imparting exemplary education and health care services in the state of Sikkim and country wide. SMIT enjoys approval of all the courses by regulatory bodies like All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and University Grant Commission (UGC). It was accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA)/ACCR-860/06 dated 22 January 2008 and the renewal process is on. In addition, it also holds ISO 9001 accreditation vide NS-EN ISO 9001:2000.
SMIT started with courses in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering in the year 1997 with the approval sought form AICTE on 8th August 1996. Present day all the engineering courses viz; Civil Engineering (CE), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), CSE (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning), Electronics and Communication (ECE), Electrical and Electronics (EEE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Information Technology (IT), Artificial Intelligence & Data Science and various Post Graduate Courses viz; MBA and MCA are approved by AICTE. In addition it also runs a various UGC approved courses viz; BBA, BCA, MSc (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
Set up at Majhitar, the campus is spread across 35 beautifully landscaped acres. The campus is home to 3500 students, 250 faculty and industry experts and a large and efficient team of support and service staff. The institute is reputed for its state of the art infrastructure: Wi-Fi enabled campus, well stocked library, and advanced technology laboratories. From 2010 - 2015 academic collaborations and twinning programs with several universities viz; Leicester University – UK, Lancaster University – UK, Andrews University – US, Milwaukee School of Engineering – US ensured that students get international exposure and expertise. All these facilities and amenities have made SMIT one of the best and most sought after engineering and management institutes in the nation.
The institute location on the banks of River Teesta, surrounded by green hills, adds to the vibrancy of the campus and makes it an ideal place for learning.
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Top 10 Promising MBBS college in India, 2024 award by Higher Education Review
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AICTE Approval granted for Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication and Computer Engineering with intake of 60 students each.
Establishment of SMIT at 5th Mile, Tadong
AICTE Approval granted for Information Technology with intake of 60 students.
Establishment of SMIT at Majhitar, Rangpo.
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AICTE Approval granted for PG course on MCA with intake of 60 students, Computer Engineering intake revised to 90, Electronics and Communication intake revised to 90 students and Electrical and Electronics revised to 40 students respectively.
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AICTE Approval granted for Mechanical Engineering with intake of 60 students. AICTE Approval Computer Engineering intake revised to 120, Electronics and Communication intake revised to 120 students and Electrical and Electronics revised to 60 students respectively.
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Hostel No 2 for Boys with (164 rooms)
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AICTE Approval granted for PG course on MBA with intake of 60 students and M.Tech in Power Electronics with intake of 18 Students.
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P & M Wings of Hostel No 2 Completed
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AICTE Approval Information Technology with intake revised to 45 students.
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Staff Housing 1BHK with 10Flats
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AICTE Approval for PG Course on MCA with intake revised to 45 students.
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Three Floors of MSC Building
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AICTE Approval Information Technology intake revised to 90, Electrical and Electronics revised to 90 students respectively.
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AICTE Approval granted for AEI with intake of 60 students. AICTE Approval Mechanical Engineering intake revised to 120.
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AICTE Approval granted for PG course on M. Tech. (CSE), M. Tech.(DEC), with intake of 18 students each.
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AICTE approval for Civil Engineering revised to 120 students, Computer Science and Engineering intake revised to 180.
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