Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education Courses, Fee Structure & Admission Procedure

SMU DE

Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education

Sikkim Manipal University came into existence in 1992 when Government of Sikkim and Manipal Pai Foundation signed an agreement together of imparting education for the betterment of Indian education system and the citizens of India. The whole structure of Sikkim Manipal University was established in 1995. The University is approved by government of India and recognized under the UGC Act Section 2(f), 1956 vide letter No F. 9-7/96(CCP-I) dated 9th December 1998.

Sikkim Manipal University offers multiple courses through Distance Learning Mode. Distance Learning is fruitful fortitude for all those who are willing to take higher studies but due to some personal or other reasons, they fail to gain higher education. SMU DE offers many courses like BBA, MBA, IT, MCA, BCA, M.Sc. and B.Sc. There are many professionals who want to pursue higher education but due to their regular working schedule, they are not be able continue their education. Considering this fact SMU DE has come up with a new concept of education, which is flexible from many points of view. This new knowledge based culture will be helpful in the development of your personality, make you adaptable and versatile. With all this, it is very much clear that SMU DE has taken a challenging task in education development field and they are giving their best in preparing young talented managers from future perspective. SMU DE is one of the recognised and best universities in India for higher studies. The university delivers good and quality education with 6800 committed and qualified mentors through online mode.

SMU DE is IOS 9001: 2008 certified. It is responsible for enrolling more than 5,00,000 students across the globe. Students who complete their degree from SMU DE successfully are placed in many top multinational companies. Many placement drives, skill enhancement programmes, scholarship programs, personality development programs and other student orientation programs are also organised by the university for the betterment of students. Joining SMU DE will offer you a better opportunity in your career as it has experienced faculties and competitive education environment.

SMU-DE Awards & Reorganization

In its education journey, SMU DE has won many awards and recognitions. Following are the awards gained by SMU DE: –

  • ASSOCHAM Award: Best University in Online and Distance Learning 2014
  • Silicon India
  • Winner of the ICT Award
  • CSR Award
  • Business World Award 2011

Sikkim Manipal Distance Education Courses

Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Education offers many Graduation and Post-Graduation Courses and admissions for MBA, MCA, M.Sc.(IT), BBA, B.Sc.(IT), BCA courses are open. Students can take counselling from the experts by filling the enquiry form mentioned at the home page. Moreover, all admissions continue to take place directly at SMU – the Directorate of Distance Education.

Under Graduate Courses

A bachelor’s degree is an Undergraduate academic degree awarded by SMU DE on successful completion of course.  Students continue with this degree after completing their Senior Secondary Education. Following are the graduation programmes offered by SMU DE: –

  1. BBA
  2. BCA
  3. B.Sc. (IT)

Post Graduate Courses

Post-Graduation degree plays a vital role in students’ life, especially those who want to pursue their career as Managing professionals. It involves the learning and studying for professional degree. PG degree is normally considered a part of higher education. All these programmes are beneficial for those students also who are working professionals and want to continue their education. Following are the PG programs offered by SMU DE: –

  1. MBA with Specialisation (HR Management, Finance Management, Marketing Management, IT Management)
  2. MCA
  3. Sc.
  4. MBA (TAB Enabled)

Course

Eligibility

Semester Fees

Exam Fee

Under Graduate

BBA

10+2 or equivalent/3-year diploma from a State Board of Technical Education

Rs. 13,950/-

Rs. 2,300/-

BCA

10+2 or equivalent/3-year diploma from a State Board of Technical Education

Rs. 13,950/-

Rs. 2,300/-

B.Sc.

10+2 or equivalent/3-year diploma from a State Board of Technical Education

Rs. 13,950/-

Rs. 2,300/-

* Exam Fee can be revised from time to time

Course

Eligibility

Semester

Exam Fee

Post Graduate

MBA

3-year Graduation from any recognized University

Rs. 17,000/-

Rs. 2,300/-

MBA (TAB Enabled)

3-year Graduation from any recognized University

Ist Semester: – 28,500/-

IInd Semester Onwards: – 17,000/-

Rs. 2,300/-

MCA

3-year Graduation from any recognized University

Ist & IInd Semester: – 15,200/-

IIIrd Semester Onwards: – 16,200/-

Rs. 2,300/-

M.Sc. (IT)

3-year Graduation from any recognized University

14,200/-

Rs. 2,300/-

* Fee Structure can be revised from time to time

Note: –

  • SMU DE conduct Entrance exams for those who want to apply for MBA. Those who want to be a part of SMU DE, must qualify this exam.
  • A candidate who has a scorecard of National/International MBA Entrance Exam Test is also considerable, but in that the student must have secured 45 percentiles or above. Moreover, scorecard should not be more than a year old, else it will be unacceptable.  
  • Students can pay their course fee collectively either at one time or annually. For any other details, please contact the university or check the official page of the university.

SMU DE also Offers Scholarship

  1. Gyandeep Scholarship Highlights: – This scholarship is available for undergraduate alumni of SMU DE for pursuing a postgraduate program. Up to 30% scholarships.
  2. Vidyadeep Scholarship: -This scholarship is for all those students who want to pursue their education through the distance education programs of the SMU DE.
  3. Vidyadeep Scholarship Highlights: –
  • Up to 100% scholarship
  • 10,000 Scholarships

Payment Process

SMU DE is continuously living up its reputation as a student centric university. It has proven many times that they have the best course structure with maximum flexibility in learning. SMU DE offers very easy and flexible payment process to students through SMU-Easy Pay Plan. These are the modes of payment offered by SMU DE: –

  • IPG mode, here students can do payment through credit card. They can enter their card details online for fee transaction.
  • Another is EMI options for completing the transaction. EMI Payment facility is available at HSBC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI, SBI-GE, American Express, Citibank, IndusInd and Standard Chartered.
  • EMI will be offered on an annualised rate of interest.

Students can collect all important news and updates from the official website of the university www.smude.edu.in. Here students can get to know more about how to be a good self-learner and about online learning process.