Sikkim Manipal University recognised by the Distance Education Council of India

The distance education council of India has granted recognition and endorsement to all distance education programs offered under the aegis of SMU (Sikkim Manipal University). This recognition covers all the SMU distance education programs including Graduate, Post Graduate, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate programs.

On this Occasion Brig. (Dr) R.S Grewal, Pro Vice Chancellor, Sikkim Manipal University said “This recognition is also on a post facto basis and covers all students who have passed and those who are presently pursuing SMU’s programs on the distance mode”.

Further, Brig. (Dr) R.S Grewal, Pro Vice Chancellor, Sikkim Manipal University added that “the SMU distance education programs are designed and structured to provide flexibility and convenience and delivered in an innovative manner. The key features of the Programs are its industry focussed programs and curriculum and use of technology like VSAT to broadcast the lectures. The SMU programs are available at over 500 authorised Learning Centres across India. These Centres are the basis of all communication between the student and SMU. All faculty lectures, presentations, counselling or advice are channelled through this medium,”

SMU currently offers over 40 Distance Education courses across 10 disciplines and has over 100,000 students. Students successfully completing the programs are eligible for Central Government jobs.

The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, Gangtok was incorporated under the State Legislative Act (Act IX of 1995) of the Government of Sikkim with the objective of offering High Quality Value based, career oriented education to students and working professional.

The courses offered by SMU are designed to enable students to gain not only knowledge but skills that make them employable in a competitive global environment. SMU is recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development - Government of India and University Grants Commission under section 2(f). SMU's Degrees/ Diplomas/Certificates are recognized by all members of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

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About Manipal Education Group:

MEG today is the leading Education provider in the private sector in India. The Manipal education network began with a single institution in a small, seaside town. The Kasturba Medical College (KMC) at Manipal opened its doors to 100 young persons in 1953. Today KMC is among India’s top ranked medical colleges.

MEG, for over five decades, has been offering world-class education to young minds and molding them into thought leaders. Manipal is a global powerhouse in education today, with a presence in 20 countries. It comprises of 2 universities, 9 campuses, 24 professional colleges, 12 professional streams offering 169 courses, with 96,000 students and 270,000 alumni. Manipal University was formerly known as MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education).

MEG delivers Vocational Education in the fields of Banking, Retail, Infrastructure, IT, Telecom, BPO and Media. MEG also offers Distance Education Courses via 450 Learning Centres across India and select overseas locations. Campuses are located in Antigua, Bangalore, Dubai, Goa, Malaysia, Manipal, Mangalore, Nepal and Sikkim. Every institute of Manipal has a well-integrated infrastructure with facilities of international standards.

This release was published on openPR.