M.Sc. in Agronomy 

at Sikkim Professional University, Gangtok

Sikkim Professional University was established in the year 2008 under the name of Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University, on a 5-acre land. It was later named as Sikkim Professional University and much later earned recognition by the UGC. It has recognition of several other institutional bodies such as AIU, INC, BCI, PCI and SNC. The University ranks 54 as per the India Today rankings of 2024 in the Govt/Pvt universities category. Apart from this, the University offers more than 50 specialisations through 13 department colleges and 100+ faculty.

The Sikkim Professional University admission process consists of an online/offline application process. Candidates must visit the official website and submit the online application form with a demand draft of the first instalment of the fees. Candidates are shortlisted once the forms are collected based on the stipulated grading system. The admission of candidates depends on the merit rating, the higher the merit rating, the higher the chance of securing a seat.

Sikkim Professional University offers around 50+ courses in UG, PG, Diploma and PhD level. The University provides specialisation in various fields with minimum eligibility criteria of 50% aggregate in the previous education record. There are 100+ faculty members to conduct these courses and 5 more fields within vocational studies with 10+ specializations.  Name of the colleges that provide Sikkim Profession University courses:

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Sikkim Professional University falls under Tier III colleges as per NIRF ranking 201-250. When it comes to education quality it does not fall under the Tier 1 which has NIRF ranking 1-10 and Tier 2 having NIRF ranking of 11-50 but still is good. Key statistics include: NIRF ranking of 201-250 , Approval of UGC, AICTE, Placement percentage of 70-80% , Average package of INR 3-5 lakhs per annum,Top recruiters include IBM, Infosys, Wipro, TCS.

Overall if I talk about Sikkim professional University it's a very good option to consider.

Admission to Sikkim Professional University is based on merit, and the process is not that easy.

 Candidates who have passed Class XII with at least 50% aggregate marks fulfil Sikkim Professional University eligibility criteria for UG course admissions. Candidates who possess a graduation degree are eligible to apply for PG courses offered at the university.

Sikkim Professional University offers placement support through various modes such as internships, industry visits, on-site experiences and corporate training facilities conducted by the Career Development Centre. The University facilitates on-campus placement drives and off-campus/ pool campus placement drives. The companies shortlist candidates based on pre-placement talks, written tests and group discussions. The University has around 100+ companies that take part in the placement drives or the training process of the students.

Sikkim Professional University courses offer BTech, MTech and Diploma in 4 specialisations, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and CS. The College of Engineering offers BTech as an 8-semester-long course and the eligibility criteria for it involve a minimum aggregate of 50% in 10+2 with PCM. The University offers M.Tech with a 4-semester duration and requires a minimum of 50% aggregate in the respective BE/BTech specialisation. For a Diploma, candidates get 6-semesters and are required to qualify for Class 10 with a 50% aggregate.

Sikkim Professional University offers specializations in UG, PG, Diploma and PhD level. The fee structure contains various components such as tuition fees, hostel fees, exam fees, and several other services that a candidate avails of during the period of study. The fee structure varies as per the duration of the course as well as the level of the course. Candidates have the provision to pay the fees semester-wise or yearly. Apart from this, the University provides relaxation through various concession schemes that a candidate can avail of while seeking admission. For precise details about the fee structure, candidates must check out the university brochure before seeking admission. 

Sikkim Professional University offers a Diploma as well as a Bachelor of Ophthalmic Technology within the vocational subjects of Paramedical. The University offers a 3-year course with the eligibility criteria of PCB/PCM in Class 12. Apart from this course, Sikkim Professional University’s vocational course department offers Bachelor's and Diploma in specialisations such as Operation Theatre Technology, Radiology and Medical Imaging Technology, Dialysis Therapy and Lab Technology.

Sikkim Professional University provides placement assistance and training through the medium of its Career Development Centre. The University has 100+ companies that participate in on-campus and off-campus placement drives. Apart from this, the University provides training in terms of interview rounds, group discussions and various other mediums of exposure to the practical industry approach.

 On the other hand, ICFAI University Sikkim observed the NIRF 2024 report, with the median package for the course LLB and BA LLB for the year 2023 that stood around INR 10 LPA and INR 7 LPA. It has top recruiters such as IBM, Deloitte, Accenture, Wipro, Infosys, Adani Group etc. The MBA placement for the year 2023 stood around INR 5 LPA simultaneously.