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The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences (SMU), Gangtok is incorporated under the State Legislative Act (Act IX of 1995) of the Government of Sikkim. The University is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) UGC Act vide Ref. No. F-9-7/96(CPP-I) dated 9th December 1998, and is also recognized by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD). Sikkim Manipal University is a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The distance learning programs offered by SMU are approved by Distance Education Council (DEC).
Sikkim Manipal University - Directorate of Distance Education (SMU-DDE) offers programs in Bachelors, Diploma, PG Diploma and Masters level in various disciplines like Information Technology, Management, Mass Communication, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Apparel & Fashion Design, Allied Health Sciences, Hospitality, Telecom and Commerce.
The Distance Education arm of Sikkim Manipal University has over 55 programs spread across 10 disciplines. The programs are made accessible by 600+ Learning Centres across the country, connected by sophisticated VSAT technology. So far 2.55 lakh students have been benefited from the Distance Education programs, taking full advantage of the 65 core faculty members and the 6,300 supporting faculty members present at the Learning Centres. Apart from our widespread presence in India, covering 205 districts and 310 towns and cities, we have also spread our reach overseas across 20 countries, with 25 Learning Centres.
Leveraging technology and human interface, SMU-DDE unique distance educational approach uses satellite-based lectures and face-to-face interaction, delivered through the Learning Centres across the country and overseas.
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