The Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok is incorporated under the State Legislative Act (Act IX of 1995) of the Government of Sikkim.
- Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education is recognised by
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University Grants Commission(UGC)
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Ministry of HRD
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Member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
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Sikkim Manipal University, Directorate of Distance Education offers programs spread across 9 disciplines.
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Sikkim Manipal University - Directorate of Distance Education offers programs in Masters, Bachelors, Diploma and PG Diploma levels in various disciplines like Information Technology, Management, Journalism and Mass Communication, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Apparel & Fashion Design, Allied Health Sciences, Hospitality, Telecom and Commerce.
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SMU had been granted an Approval by the Distance Education Council (DEC) vide letter F.No. DEC/Recog/2009/3947dated 15.10.2009, for its several Programs in different streams. As the Approval was granted for a period of THREE years and would come up for renewal on 15.10.2012, the University applied on 10.7.2012 itself for a renewal of the said Approval.