Sikkim Manipal University
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| Motto in English | Excellence through Innovation |
| Established | 1995 |
| Type | Private |
| Chancellor | Balmiki Prasad Singh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Somnath Mishra |
| Location | Gangtok, Sikkim, India |
| Website | smu.edu.in |
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Sikkim Manipal University is a public-private partnership between the Government of Sikkim[1] and Manipal Education in India. It was established in 1995 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a State Private University. SMU has two constituent institutes: Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) and Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT). Apart from regular college-based programs, the university provides courses in distant education through Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education (SMUDE). All the degrees provided in distance mode are approved by Distance Education Council (DEC). SMU is a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
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[edit] Manipal Education
Manipal Education is part of the Manipal Group that has business interests in healthcare, research, education, and retail merchandising. Manipal Education was founded by late Padmashree Dr. T. M. A. Pai in 1953. The group has three universities: Manipal University, Sikkim Manipal University and American University of Antigua.
[edit] Awards and rankings
- Winner of 'Digital Learning ICT Enabled University of the Year' at 5th e-India 2009 Awards Conference
- Chosen as the 3rd Best Distance Learning Institute overall in India by Careers360 magazine, August 2010 edition
- Chosen as the Best Distance Learning Institute under Results & Efficiency in India by Careers360 magazine, August 2010 edition
- chosen as 2nd best university by Forbes magazine
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[edit] External links
- Official website
- [http:// http://www.smuindore.com]
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