Sikkim Manipal University-Distance Education: A Family of over 1.77 Lakh Students

PARENTS' DAY celebrated every year on the fourth Sunday of July is a form of tribute to the most influential figures in every human beings life. Pillars of strength and support, they guide every child in the right direction till they can take it up on their own.

A reflection of the most fundamental institution called family; parents are the sustainers of well-being. Taking cue from these iconic figures, Sikkim Manipal University-Distance Education (SMU-DE) has modeled itself as an institution that follows the virtues of family and parents. With a family of 1.77 lakh students, SMU-DE has been a constant pillar of support guiding students to a great career in their chosen field.

Offering a plethora of courses across 10 disciplines, SMU-DE over the years has created a benchmark for quality education that is practical and industry oriented. The disciplines include Allied Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mass Communication & Journalism, Biotechnology, Apparel & Fashion Designing, Hospitality, Telecom Technology, Commerce and Management.

In addition, SMU-DE has recently launched new and advanced specializations in Banking & Finance, Total Quality Management, Operations Management and Project Management for its MBA program.

Aided by courses designed by industry experts and a faculty boasting of more than a decade of industry experience, SMU-DE offers students a degree that works in the real world. With a heavy emphasis on imparting practical skill sets, the university has gained the trust of many high profile firms such as IBM, Wipro, HCL, Aditya Birla, Dabur Pharma, Nokia-Siemens and many more. Blurring the lines of college based education and distance learning is our multi award winning interactive online learning system EduNxt.