Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education (SMU DE) was founded in the year 2001 under Sikkim Manipal University. Sikkim Manipal University is a public-private partnership between the Government of Sikkim and Manipal Education and Medical Group launched in the year 1995.
SMU-DE is the distance education arm of SMU offering courses MCA, MBA, BCA and BBA courses which is recognised and approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Students get self learning materials, seamless anywhere-anytime access to courses through EduNxt along with facilities of 24/7 access to webinars, online classes, and counsellors which ensures that students get instant support whenever needed from SMU-DE.
SMU-DE has multiple awards which includes ‘Most preferred distance education university among students’. SMU-DE helps a number of working professionals in corporates such as TCS, Infosys, HCL and Airtel to achive their career dreams through programs that are conveniently delivered.
SMU DE Center for Distance Learning is deemed to be a university and more highlights about the university are mentioned below.
Type of University |
Private - Public Partnership |
Year of Foundation |
2001 |
Recognised by |
University Grants Commision (UGC) |
Approved by |
University Grants Commision (UGC) |
Accreditation |
NAAC |
ISO Certification |
9000:2015 |
No. of Mentors |
6800 |
Programs offered |
Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
SMU DE offers different undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the distance learning schema. Various programs are listed below.
Course |
Specialisation |
B.B.A, B.Sc, B.C.A, B.A, M.C.A |
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M.B.A |
Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Systems |
For a career into management, M.B.A is the seed as it provides better opportunities. A Master of Business Administration Distance Education from SMU-DE will make a student continuously upgrade skill set without worrying about attending regular classes.
Advantages of the program:
The university has its own special features that sets it apart from other universities which are listed below.
SMU DE focuses on career development of its students and its programs bridge the gap between skills demanded in the industries and the job market. SMU DE placement organises job fair program which runs across India and top companies from various industries take part.
Via.com, Axis Securities, Capgemini, Genpact, Fidelity, Jet Airways, HDFC Realty, Kotak Mahindra Bank, American Express, Motilal Oswal and Sodexo are some of the recruiters from SMU DE.
So far 670 placement drives has been conducted and 8500+ offers were given by 400+ corporations among the 40k candidates who walked in.
What Distance Education mean?
- Distance Education is education imparted remotely using the help of modern communication technology like laptop and mobile phone.
What are the difference between distance education and correspondence courses?
- In an correspondence course, students don't have the benefit of a teacher and are expected to study on their own from self learning material. But in distance education module is structured and allows learners to learn at their own place and pace with self learning materials as well as teachers guidance.
Is it mandatory to attend classes in distance learning?
- Attendance is not mandatory, students can access learning materials and teachers from their place.
Will there be a convocation at the end of the course completion?
- Yes, the university holds an annual convocation between September and December for which the students are invited.
How do can I access my academic information such as fees, materials and results?
- Using the Student ID provided during admissions you can login and access all the academic information.
SMU DE offers various courses in different specialisation. Eligible candidates need to attend the SMAT exam organised by SMU-DE and obtain a rank for M.B.A admission.
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
B.A, B.Sc, B.B.A, B.C.A |
|
M.B.A |
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MCA |
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Interested candidates could apply through SMU DE admission online. Candidates need to fill the application form online on the site and upload the essential documents. The fees can be paid through net banking, credit card, debit card or challan.
Institution Type | Private |
Website | http://smude.edu.in |
Accredited by | NAAC |
Recognised by | AIU |
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