Sikkim Manipal University is a public-private university in Gangtok, Sikkim. It was established in 1995. It was established as a public-private partnership between the Government of Sikkim and Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG).

Sikkim Manipal University, offers Ph.D in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Management, Humanities, Pre Clinical, Para Clinical, Clinical Subjects and Allied Medical Sciences. The students are encouraged to complete the course in 4 years, they can also finish in 5 years.

  • The minimum requirement for Ph.D at Sikkim Manipal University is a bachelor and a masters degree in the relevant field.
  • Apart from this the university also conducts an exam for shortlisting the candidates for interview

Sikkim Manipal University Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

  • Master degree, relevant to the department to which he/she applied for Ph.D, with a minimum aggregate of 55%.
  • A relaxation of 5% is allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non creamy layer) and differently abled candidates.
  • The candidate should clear the admission test conducted by the university.
  • The candidate should be recommended by the Department / Institute Research Protocol Evaluation Committee
  • Foreign candidate requires a clearance from the Government of India and must posses a research VISA

Sikkim Manipal University Ph.D Admission Guidelines

  • The candidate must first respond to the notification on the website or newspaper regarding the Ph.D admission
  • The candidate must apply online, and fill the registration form
  • The candidate must attach the attested copies of certificates, mark sheets etc
  • The candidate presently working must provide a “No Objection certificate” from the employer.
  • The candidate must post the application form along with the attested copies and a DD of INR 1000 to the mailing address given on the website.
  • The candidate must pass the entrance exam for the Ph.D admission
  • The candidate must give a interview cum presentation of Protocol to Department; D-RPEC

Sikkim Manipal University Ph.D Course Details

Department Specialization
Computer Science and Engineering Real-Time Systems, Sensor Networks, Wireless Networks, Computational Intelligence, Robotics, Immune System, Robot Path Planning, VoIP Security, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Soft Computing, Natural Language Processing, Cryptography and Network Security, Computer Networks, Distributed Systems, Soft Computing, Data Analytics, Machine Learning
Computer Application Data Mining, Digital Image Processing & RS & GIS
Electronics and Communication Engineering Antenna,IOT, 5G-IoT, Device/Nanotechnology, Digital Image Processing, Antenna/Microwave/Soft Computing, VLSI, Remote Sensing
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Renewable Energy, Soft computing, Power Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Machining & Optimization, Micromachining & Energy Engineering, Energy Management & Renewable Energy, Material Sc., Decision Making
Information Technology Computer Networks, Image Processing & Pattern Recognition
Civil Engineering Engineering Geoscience, Groundwater Hydrology, Hydrology, Hydrological Extremes, Water Resources, Geohazards & Natural Hazards, Remote Sensing & GIS Applications
Chemistry Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
Mathematics Algebra & Topology, Linear Algebra, Functional Analysis, Complex Analysis, Ordinary Diff. Equations, Probability,Statistics & Stochastic Processes, Numerical Analysis, Statistics
Physics Plasma Physics, Experimental High Energy, Material Science, Nanotechnology
Management Marketing, HR, Finance, Operation
Humanities and Social Sciences English
Clinical Subjects Anatomy, Community Medicine, Psychology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Psychiatry, Biochemistry, Pediatrics

Sikkim Manipal University Ph.D Fee Details

Candidate Type One Time Fee Tuition Fee Course Examination Fee Examination Fee
Full Time INR 10,000 INR 30,000 INR 1,000 per course INR 10,000
Internal Part Time INR 10,000 INR 30,000 INR 1,000 per course INR 10,000
External Part Time INR 10,000 INR 40,000 INR 1,000 per course INR 10,000

Sikkim Manipal University Ph.D Placements

Most of the students go for further postdoc positions at various national, international institutes, some go for the teaching line.

Startups

The institute has a startup incubation centre known as Atal Incubation Centre which has fostered many startups arising in the college. Some of them are as follows:

  • Amazing Adventure Private Limited: It is a web portal in the tourism sector. It provides all the tools and amenities required for the adventure undertaken so that the traveller enjoys the adventure and doesn't spend a minute in worry.
  • ASAL: ASAL is an authentic, traditional, handcrafted skin care brand with its foundations in the ancient science of Ayurveda. A pioneer of Luxurious Ayurveda, today we are trying to become the quintessential Indian beauty brand that combines the ancient beauty rituals of Ayurveda with a stylish, modern aesthetic for a more relevant emphasis on efficacy, sensorial experience and pleasure of usage.

Read More: Sikkim Manipal University Placement

Sikkim Manipal University Ph.D FAQs

Ques. How is the campus life at Sikkim Manipal University?

Ans. There are as many as 15 different clubs at Sikkim Manipal University including the literature, quiz, MUN and many more. As it is located on hilly terrain there are so many picturesque destinations in close vicinity. There are also many fests including Kaalrav, Vaastu Sasmita, Ankurit, Echelon, Celestus and many more. The campus life at Sikkim Manipal University is very good.

Ques. Which is the nearest airport to Sikkim Manipal University?

Ans. The newly constructed Pakyong Airport is the nearest airport and the nearest international airport is the Bagdogra International Airport in Siliguri.

Ques. Can I pursue a PhD directly after my bachelor degree at Sikkim Manipal University?

Ans. Yes, there is a provision for that. In exceptional cases, a candidate with B.Tech./B.E./M.B.B.S degree having high first class with relevant experience commensurate to his proposed research and experience equivalent to a postgraduate degree in the relevant field may be considered for registration on the special recommendation of the University Research Committee (URC). Such candidates will be required to complete a higher number of credits (24 to 36 credits) as coursework compared to 10 to 12 credits for those with postgraduate qualifications.

Ques. Do I have to send my original documents along with the registration form at Sikkim Manipal University?

Ans. No, You only have to send the attested photocopies of the documents along with the registration form. At the time of admission you need to show your original documents for verification.

Ques. From where can I get the syllabus for the Sikkim Manipal University entrance exam?

Ans. You can get the syllabus of each course from the official website of Sikkim Manipal University.