M.A. in Political Science 

at Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok

Yes, you can join Sikkim University with or without entrance exams. The University offers admission via an entrance exam and merit based on the candidate's performance in the qualifying exam. Merit-based admission is offered for courses such as BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, etc.  However, for the flagship course, BTech admission is based on either JEE Main or SMIT Entrance Exam.  Candidates only have to qualify for the eligibility criteria, and based on their performance in the qualifying exam, a merit list will be prepared. 

The admission criteria for Sikkim Manipal University varies for the undergraduate, postgraduate, and Diploma courses. Most of the courses offer admissions on an entrance basis. However, students must also fulfil the basic eligibility to be able to apply for the desired course at the university. Admission to UG courses requires students to pass Class 12 or its equivalent with the relevant subjects from a recognised board. For PG course admissions, students need to pass graduation in the relevant field from a recognised university. For a detailed eligibility criteria for SMU course admission, candidates can visit the official website of the university.

Candidate who has twelve years of school education in Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics. As per the Sikkim University’s admission guidelines, admission is based on the candidate’s performance in the above-mentioned qualifying exam. The university offers BSc as an undergraduate programme at an regular mode. Canidadate meeting the eligibility criteria and completing the entire addmission will defenitely secure the MHA seat in the Sikkim Manipal Univeristy.

Sikkim Manipal admission to the majority of the courses is based on valid scores of national/ university-level entrance exams, whereas for other courses admissions are granted on a merit basis. The university offers 100% placement assistance to its students. Sikkim Manipal University is visited by popular recruiters like Microsoft, Dell, Shell, Boston Scientific, Commvault, Medtronic, and Godrej & Boyce during placement. As the 2023 placement data is not yet. However, 567 UG and 65 PG students were placed during Sikkim Manipal University placements 2022. Further, the median package for UG courses ranged between INR 3 LPA and INR 5.40 LPA. For PG (2-year) and MD/ MS courses, the median package stood at INR 4.15 LPA and INR 10 LPA, 

During Sikkim Manipal University placements 2022, according to the NIRF report 2022, the median package for UG courses range between INR 3 LPA and INR 5.40 LPA. For PG (2-year) and MD/ MS courses, the median package stood at INR 4.15 LPA and INR 10 LPA, respectively. Moreover, a total of 567 UG and 65 PG students were placed during the placement drive. Additional, the placement rate recorded for MBBS courses was nearly 70% in the year 2022.

Sikkim Manipal University has been ranked by various ranking bodies. Some of them include The Week, IIRF, Outlook, etc. The below table shows some of the details regarding SMU ranking 2023:

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Sikkim Manipal University has a total of five institutes. The names of these institutes include Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), Sikkim Manipal College of Physiotherapy, Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences (SMU). For applying online, candidates can visit the official website.

Sikkim Manipal University offers BSc at an undergraduate level under multiple specialisations. Admission are based on the candidates performance in te qulifying exams. BSc is also offered in an integrated mode for four to five years duration.

The specialisations are as follows:

• Physics/ Physics (Hons)
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Economics
• Computer Science (with specialisation in AI & IoT)
• Clinical Psychology
• Physical Education and Sports
• 4 years integrated BSc with banking
• 5 years integrated BSc -MBA s

The application process is completely online at Sikkim Manipal University. Candidates must visit the official website and click the ‘Apply’ icon. Candidate mut first register in the University’s official page by filling the online register form. While filling out the registration form, provide an accurate phone number and email ID. After completion of the registration candidates will get access to the online application form which must be filled as per the application form instructions. Once the application form is completed, pay the application fee and upload all the documents finally submitting the for.

The table below represents the Sikkim Manipal University placement package for the past three years of placements for UG and PG courses: