Sikkim

Sikkim University campus considered to be a well-regarded institution of higher learning in India. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities. It was established in 2007, and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in various disciplines. The Sikkim University campus is currently located in Gangtok, the capital town of Sikkim, and operates from several rented buildings along NH-10.The main administrative office of the university is located at Samdur, 6th Mile, Tadong. However, the permanent campus of the university is under construction at Yangang in South Sikkim. The campus is expected to be built at Yangang, which is approximately 56 kilometers from Gangtok.

Sikkim University, Gangtok is not a private university. It is a central university established under an Act of Parliament of India. The university is fully funded by the University Grants Commission in New Delhi. The university has six schools of studies and 32 academic departments offering various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. The university is currently located in Gangtok, the state capital, and operates from several rented buildings located along NH-10. The main administrative office of the university is located at Samdur, 6th Mile, Tadong. The permanent campus of the university is under construction at Yangang in South Sikkim.

Yes, the degree offered by Sikkim University is valid. The university is a central university established under an Act of Parliament of India. The degree offered by the university is deemed valid for higher studies. However, the university is recognized by various regulatory bodies such as UGC, AICTE, NCTE, BCI, PCI, MCI, and approved by ICAR, Indian Nursing Council, and DCI. The university is also in the process of constructing a permanent campus at Yangang in South Sikkim. Furthermore, the Sikkim High Court has validated the degree offered by the university. Therefore, it can be concluded that the degree offered by Sikkim University is valid and recognized.

Sikkim University Scholarships with Eligibility Criteria and Scholarship Amount are mentioned below;Scholarship NameEligibility CriteriaScholarship AmountMerit-cum-Means ScholarshipAnnual family income up to INR 60,000Fellowship: INR 3,000 per monthFreeship: Full tuition fee and laboratory fee is waived offHalf Freeship: 50% tuition fee and laboratory fee is waived offIshan Uday-Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern RegionPassed 10+2 or equivalent and pursuing first year degree courseAnnual family income up to INR 4,50,000INR 5,400 per month for general degree courseINR 7,800 per month for technical/professional coursePG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (1st and 2nd rank holders)1st and 2nd rank holders at UG level and pursuing full time postgraduate courseMaximum age upto 30 yearsMinimum 60% marks at UG levelINR 3,100 per monthPG Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students for pursuing Professional CoursesShould be pursuing professional courses from the institution/college/university recognised by the UGC or funded by central or state governmentINR 7800 per month (for M.E/M.Tech)INR 4500 per month (for other professional courses)