Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), East Sikkim is ranked 201 by NIRF 2022. SMIT comes under the aegis of Sikkim Manipal University (SMU). The institute offers UG and PG degree courses in the disciplines of Computer Applications, Information Technology and Management. The flagship courses of the institute are a 4-year B.Tech course in 7 specializations and a 2-year M.Tech course. Other popular courses of SMIT include BCA, MCA, BBA, MBA in 4 specializations and an M.Sc degree in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Admission to SMIT Sikkim is done on the basis of merit and the SMIT entrance test.  Accepted entrance scores for the B.Tech course are JEE/MET/SMIT Online Test. For enrollment into the MBA course, candidates must appear and obtain a valid score in CAT/MAT/SMU Entrance Test and accepted scores for the M.Tech course are GATE or SMIT Entrance Test. 

Direct Link to Apply for SMIT Admission

The institute has a state-of-the-art infrastructure including a world-class indoor sports complex and an environment conducive to meeting the academic, extracurricular and co-curricular aspirations of the students. The innovation & incubation centre of SMIT is funded by NITI Aayog, GoI which is incubating currently over 40+ startups. SMIT also has a robust research culture with a good number of faculty and staff actively engaged in research projects and consultancy work from funding agencies like DRDO, AICTE, DST, ISRO, etc. To date, SMIT has been awarded research projects worth approximately INR 21 Crores and consultancy work worth over INR 1 Crores. 

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1997 | Private
Approved by AICTE | UGC
Affiliated to Sikkim Manipal University, East Sikkim
Accredited by NAAC A+ Grade | NBA
Entrance Exam

National: CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ GATE/ JEE

Institute: SMIT Online Test/ MET

Popular Courses B.Tech, BCA, BBA, M.Tech, MCA, MBA, M.Sc
Courses Offered 7 Courses across 16 streams
Application Mode | Fees Online | INR 500
Admission Criteria Merit-based + Entrance Test
Top Recruiters Microsoft, Dell, Shell, Boston Scientific, Commvault, Medtronic, Godrej & Boyce
No. of Regular Faculty 200+
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports
Official Website https://smu.edu.in/smit.html/

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Key Facts

  • Consistent above 95% placements.
  • 3+ Crores of Institute Scholarship
  • 47+ Start ups | 50+ Patens filed
  • 21+ Crores of funding from Govt. & Pvt. agencies for R&D
  • SMIT B.Tech in 4th year is completely dedicated to Research in Foreign Universities / 1 year Industrial Exposure 
  • Only institute in East India to have Niti Aayog, Government of India funded Atal Incubation center.
  • Institute has completed more than 70 research projects worth more than 16 Crore from funding agencies like DRDO, ISRO, AICTE, DIETY, etc.
  • Pollution-free and peaceful atmosphere – Excellent ambiance for teaching-learning.
  • Attractive scholarship and benevolent fund to meritorious students.
  • Extracurricular activities are facilitated by modern amenities for wholesome development.
  • Sikkim Quota: 20% of the seats are reserved for the candidates selected by the Govt. of Sikkim, with the concession of 75% of the Tuition fee.
  • SMIT has contributed 1300+ Scopus Index national and international publications and over 50 patents have been filed/granted. 

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Rankings

With an experience of 22 years in the industry, SMIT has been ranked among some of the best engineering colleges in India. Some of them are as follows:

India Today Rank
  • Best Engineering Private College Overall (Rank - 19) 
  • Best Private Engg. College (East Zone) (Rank - 02) 
  • Top 10 Emerging Private Colleges (Rank - 05)
CSR-GHRDC (Competition Success Review)
  • Top Engineering colleges of superexcellence (Rank -06)
  • Top Engineering colleges Within state (Rank -01)
  • Top Engineering colleges ranked by Faculty Research, Consultancy, EDP & other programs (Rank -13)
  • Top Engineering colleges ranked by Placements, USP, Social Responsibility, Networking & Industry Interface (Rank -13)
Outlook Ranking 2021
  • India’s Top 100 Private Engineering College (Rank -17)
The Week
  • Top Private Engineering Colleges (All India) (Rank -42)
  • Top Private Engineering Colleges (East Zone) (Rank -03)
NIRF 2020
  •  101-150 (Rank Band)

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Courses

SMIT East Sikkim offers UG and PG courses in the discipline of Technology and Business Administration. Tabulated below are the details for the same:

Course Specialization Eligibility
B.Tech Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
 
  • 10+2 (HSC) with Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Biotechnology/ Biology as one of the optional subjects with a minimum of 50% of aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates)
  • Obtained a valid score in JEE/ MET/ SMIT Online Test
B.Tech (Lateral Entry)
  • Diploma or B.Sc with Mathematics as one of the subjects with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for reserved category candidates)
  • Obtained a valid score in Entrance Test conducted by SMIT
BCA -

10+2 (HSC) in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks

BBA - 10+2 (HSC) in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Digital Electronics & Power Engineering, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Structural Engineering
  • Graduation with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved category candidates)
  • Obtained a valid score in GATE/ Screening Test/ SMIT Entrance Test
MBA Finance, Marketing, Systems, HR, Operations, Quality, International Business, Banking & Project
  • Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates)
  • Obtained a valid score in CAT/ MAT/ SMU Entrance Test 
M.Sc. Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
  • Graduation with Mathematics/ Statistics with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates)
  • Obtained a valid score in Entrance Test conducted by SMIT
MCA

Check: SMIT East Sikkim Courses and Fees

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Admission

Online Mode

Step 1: Visit the official website of the college and go to the ‘Admission’ tab. Apply here

Step 2: Click on ‘Apply Now’ and register yourself with a valid email id and contact number.

Step 3: Once you get login credentials on your mobile and email, fill all the details on the application form.

Step 4: Pay the application fee of INR 500 via online mode.

Step 5: Click on ‘Submit’.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be selected on the basis of the following exams followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interviews:

Course  Entrance Test Read more
B.Tech JEE Click here
MET -
SMIT Online Test -
B.Tech Lateral Entry Entrance Test conducted by SMIT
BCA
M.Tech GATE Click here
Screening Test -
SMIT Entrance Test
MCA SMIT Entrance Test
MU Entrance Test
MBA CAT Click here
MAT Click here
SMU Entrance Test     -

Check: SMIT East Sikkim Admission

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Placement

The Training and Placement department is the hub of all possible interaction between the corporate, industries, academic/ research institutions and others with Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) with the aim of assisting in placements for all eligible students. The T&P cell of the institute functions with the following objectives:

  • To provide in-house training to students to supplement their curriculum.
  • To arrange the final semester projects in various industries to work on live problems (Practice Schools).
  • To bring industrial establishments to the campus for the recruitment of students.
  • To include entrepreneurial culture among the students and encourage them to start their venture with the support of the Atal Incubation centre funded by Niti Aayog Govt. of India.

Some of the placement highlights of SMIT are as follows:

Description 2021 2020 2019
Job offers 245 431

369

Highest salary offered

INR 29 LPA INR 21 LPA INR 18 LPA

Average salary offered

INR 5.07 LPA INR 5.4 LPA INR 4.67 LPA
Top Recruiters Commvault, Microsoft, Dell, Amazon, Boston Scientific, Godrej & Boyce, Shell, Erricson, Mphasis, Byju's, IBM Labs, Dell, Wipro, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)

Check: SMIT East Sikkim Placements

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Scholarships

SMIT provides Merit cum Means based scholarships. The scholarship will also be applicable to economically weak students based upon the income of the guardian/ parent subject to recommendation by the institutional scholarship committee on case to case basis along with verification of requisite documents. Details of the SMIT Scholarships are given below. 

  • 30% Scholarship on Course fee for B. Tech candidates having an average PCM percentage of 90 and above.
  • 20% Scholarship on Course fee for B. Tech candidates having an average PCM percentage between 85 and 90.
  • 10% Scholarship on Course fee for B. Tech candidates having an average PCM percentage between 80 and 85.
  • 20% Scholarship on Course fee for B. Tech candidates of Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh (SAARC Countries excluding India)
  • 10% Scholarship on Course fee to the immediate siblings of SMIT Students for taking admission in B.Tech course.
  • 75%Scholarship in tuition fee is given to students sponsored by Govt. of Sikkim.
  • 50% scholarship in M.Tech course fee for the Top 2 meritorious students on the basis of GATE Score/ SMIT Entrance Test.
  • The Scholarship scheme for B. Tech Lateral entry is as follows:

Percentage in Diploma 

Scholarship

Above 60%-70%

20%

Above 70%-80%

30%

Above 80%-90%

40%

Above 90%

50%

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Faculty

SMIT has a dedicated, highly qualified faculty with years of experience in academia. Among the 180+ highly qualified faculty of SMIT, 37 members hold Ph.Ds. The professors are not only experienced with Engineering and Management academia but also well equipped with relevant industry experience to prepare the students for their professional endeavors. 

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Facilities

Library: The institute has excellent library facilities serving the diverse needs of the students. Online journals and online access to libraries of various institutes are some of the resources available by the users.

General Facilities: The shopping centre of the campus consists of the following facilities: Union Bank of India, ATM of Axis Bank & Union Bank of India, Post Office, Stationery Shop, Binding, Lamination, Xerox Shop, Beauty Parlour, Barber Shop, Pharmacy, etc. In addition, stationery shops, general stores, and SBI ATMs are located within the academic premises.

Food Court & Indoor Sports Complex: The institute has an ultra-modern indoor sports complex and a sprawling Food Court. Facilities available are Temperature Controlled Swimming Pool, Bowling Alley, Squash Court, Multi-Purpose Gym Hall, Yoga Room, Aerobics Room, Meditation Room, Table Tennis, Foosball, Carrom, Sauna Bath, Steam Bath, Badminton Court, Basketball Court, Auditorium and Tennis Court.

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology FAQs

Ques. Does the SMIT provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, the SMIT provides scholarships on the basis of courses provided by the institute. To know more, click here

Ques. Does the SMIT provide a hostel facility?

Ans. Yes, the institute provides a hostel facility. All the students are provided twin sharing well-furnished rooms with attached bathrooms with limited single (AC/Non AC) and Double (AC) rooms. Non interrupted electricity and water supply is ensured throughout the year.

Check: SMIT East Sikkim Hostel Fees

Ques. What are the previous placement statistics of SMIT?

Ans. The previous placement statistics of SMIT are as follows:

Year of passing No. of Eligible Students No. of Job Offers Top Recruiters
2021 312 245 Microsoft, Dell, Shell, Boston Scientific, Commvault, Medtronic, Godrej & Boyce
2020 378 431 Microsoft, Dell, Shell, Boston Scientific, JLL, Daikin
2019 320 371 Microsoft, Dell, Shell, Boston Scientific, Parker Hannifin, Keysight Technologies, FL SMIDTH, TITAN, Amazon

Ques. What is the seat intake capacity for admission in SMIT?

Ans. The seat intake capacity for admission in SMIT is as follows:

Courses Seat Intake
B.Tech 711
B.Tech (LT) 09
M.Tech 108
MCA/M.Sc (IT) 30
M.Sc 60