Sikkim Manipal University

Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), formerly Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, is a private university located in Gangtok, Sikkim, India. The Sikkim Manipal University started its journey in 1992, after the signing of an agreement between the Government of Sikkim and the Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG).^[1] The university was officially established in 1995 as Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences through The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Science Act, 1995.^[2] The name was changed to Sikkim Manipal University in 2010 through The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical, and Technological Sciences (Amendment) Act, 2009.^[3]

Sikkim Manipal University

Former name	Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences
Motto in English	Inspired Learning
Type	Private
Established	1995; 29 years ago (1995)
Academic affiliations	UGC, NAAC, AIU, AICTE
Chancellor	Governor of Sikkim
Vice-Chancellor	Lt. Gen. (Dr) Rajan S Grewal
Location	Gangtok , Sikkim , India 27°19′01″N 88°35′49″E / 27.317°N 88.597°E / 27.317; 88.597
Campus	35 acres, Suburban / Rural
Colours	Maroon and Black
Website	smu.edu.in

Notable alumni

• Satyarup Siddhanta, B.Tech. (2008)

See also

• List of universities in India

References

1. "Genesis". Sikkim Manipal University. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
2. "The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences Act, 1995" (PDF). Sikkim Gazette. Government of Sikkim. 15 November 1995. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
3. "The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences (Amendment) Act, 2009" (PDF). Sikkim Gazette. Government of Sikkim. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2019.

External links

• Official website