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{{Short description|College in India}}
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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| name = Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
| name = Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
| image = Sikkim_Manipal_Institute_of_Technology_Logo.png
| image = Sikkim_Manipal_Institute_of_Technology_Logo.png
| caption = [[Logo]] of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
| caption = [[Logo]] of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
| established = 1997 <ref name="overview">{{cite web|url=http://smit.smu.edu |title=Overview, SMIT|publisher=Manipal.edu}}</ref>
| established = {{Start date and age|1996}}<ref name="overview">{{cite web|url=http://smit.smu.edu |title=Overview, SMIT|publisher=Manipal.edu}}</ref>
| type = [[Private school|Private]]/[[Research]]
| type = [[Private school|Private]]-[[research]]
| director = Dr. Gurdaman Lal Sharma<ref name="director">{{cite web|url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/know-smit/leadership1/Director.html |title=Director, SMIT}}</ref>
| director = Ashis Sharma
| academic_staff = 250+ <ref name="overview"/>
<ref name="director">{{cite web|url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/know-smit/leadership1/director-message.html |title=Director,SMIT}}</ref>
| academic_staff = 240<ref name="overview"/>
| students = 3500+ <ref name="overview"/>
| city = [[Majitar]], [[Pakyong district]]
| students = 3000<ref name="overview"/>
| city = [[Majitar]]
| state = [[Sikkim]]
| country = India
| state = [[Sikkim]]
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| country = [[India]]
| accreditation = {{hlist|[[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]|[[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]|[[National Board of Accreditation|NBA]]}}
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| colours = Pickled bean and Black {{color box|#633E1D}}{{color box|#000000}}
| colours = {{color box|#633E1D}}{{color box|#000000}} Pickled bean & black
| website = https://smu.edu.in/smit.html/
| website = {{URL|https://smu.edu.in/smit.html}}
| affiliations = [[Sikkim Manipal University]]
| academic_affiliation = [[Sikkim Manipal University]]
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'''Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology''', a constituent college of [[Sikkim Manipal University|Sikkim Manipal University (SMU)]], formerly known as Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences is a private institute located in [[Majitar]], [[Pakyong district]], [[Sikkim]], India. The institution offers various undergraduate and post-graduate courses in [[engineering]], [[management]], [[computer application]] and [[basic science]].
'''Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology''' ('''SMIT''') is a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University that specializes in the fields of [[Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and research. It was established in the year of 1997 as a part of [[Government of Sikkim|Sikkim Government]] and [[Manipal University|Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG)]] joint venture to establish one of the first [[public–private partnership]] (PPP) based institutions in India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://smu.edu.in/smit/know-smit/history.html|title=History - Sikkim Manipal University|website=smu.edu.in|access-date=2016-06-27}}</ref> SMIT is part of the renowned Manipal Group that has made its mark in the field of education and health services in India and abroad. The first view of SMIT is awe inspiring and more than enough to motivate any one to be a part of this beautiful, resort like campus nestling on the banks of River Teesta in the verdant hills of East Sikkim. SMIT enjoys approval by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and University Grants Commission (UGC). It is also accredited by NBA and NAAC. In addition, it also holds ISO 9001 accreditation vide NS-EN ISO 9001:2000. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/know-smit.html|title=SMIT {{!}} SMIT - Sikkim Manipal University|website=smu.edu.in|access-date=2016-06-27}}</ref>

The institute, having 11 academic departments and awarding undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctoral (Ph.D) degrees, is one of the premier institutes for technical education in [[East India|East]] and [[Northeast India|North-East India]].


== History ==
== History ==
SMIT came into existence in year 1997 as a result of the agreement signed on 15 November 1992 between the [[Government of Sikkim|Sikkim Government]] and [[Sikkim Manipal University|Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG)]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manipalgroup.com/memg.html|title=MEMG {{!}} www.manipalgroup.com|access-date=2020-05-27}}</ref> as a joint venture to establish one of the first [[public–private partnership]] (PPP) based institutions in India.,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://smu.edu.in/smit/know-smit/history.html|title=History|website=smu.edu.in|access-date=2016-06-27}}</ref> with the aim of imparting exemplary education and health care services in the state of Sikkim and countrywide. It first started from its temporary campus in Tadong, [[Sikkim]], and later moved to its permanent campus in [[Majitar]] in the year 1999. SMIT is part of the Manipal Group that is in the field of education and health services in India and abroad. It is one of the institutes for technical education in [[East India|East]] and [[Northeast India|North-East India]]. SMIT enjoys approval from the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is also accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). In addition, it also holds ISO 9001 accreditation vide NS-EN ISO 9001:2000.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/know-smit.html|title=SMIT|website=smu.edu.in|access-date=2020-05-27}}</ref>
Established in the year 1997,<ref name=":0" /> in a public-private partnership between [[Government of Sikkim]] and [[Manipal University|Manipal]] Global, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology ('''SMIT''') first started from its temporary campus in Tadong, [[Sikkim]] and later moved to its permanent campus in 1999.


== Campus ==
== Academics ==
SMIT has thirteen degree-granting departments which that offer undergraduate and post graduate programs in engineering, business, computer application and basic science and doctoral degrees in the above areas.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://smu.edu.in/smit.html/ | title=Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology – Sikkim Manipal University }}</ref>
The institute is situated in a 33-acre, mountain-terrain [[Residential college|residential]] campus, located in [[Majitar]] in the north-eastern state of [[Sikkim]]. The institute has an ultra-modern indoor sports complex and a sprawling Food Court is also a part of the complex. Various facilities available are: Temperature Controlled Swimming Pool, Bowling Alley, Squash Court, Multi-Purpose Gym Hall, Yoga Room, Aerobics Room, Meditation Room, Table Tennis, Foos Ball, Carrom, Sauna Bath, Steam Bath, Badminton Court, Basket Ball Court, Auditorium and Tennis Court. The shopping Centre of the campus consists of the following facilities: Union Bank of India, ATMs of State Bank of India, Axis Bank & Union Bank of India, Post Office, Stationery Shop, Binding, Lamination, Xerox Shop, Beauty Parlour, Barber Shop, Pharmacy etc. The campus has the following buildings divided into several blocks ranging from block A to block H.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://smu.edu.in/smit/smit-experience/hostel-smit-smu.html|title=Hostel {{!}} SMIT - Sikkim Manipal University|website=smu.edu.in|access-date=2016-06-27}}</ref>
[[File:SMIT Guest House.jpg|thumb|SMIT Guest House]]
[[File:Summit sikkim campus.jpg|thumb|SUMMIT SIKKIM hoardings on Campus.]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Academic Building 1
|-
|Academic Building 2
|-
|Workshop Buildings
|-
|School of Basic Sciences
|-
|Hostel 1 (Boys)
|-
|Hostel 2 (Boys)
|-
|Hostel 3 (Girls)
|-
|Hostel 4 (Girls)
|-
|Sports Complex
|-
|Central Library
|-
|Guest House
|-
|Health Center
|-
|Staff Quarters
|}


== Departments ==
== Departments ==
The institute has 13 academic departments, awarding undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees.
The institute offer various courses in the following departments <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smu.edu.in/smit.html|title=SMIT departments {{!}} SMIT - Sikkim Manipal University|website=smu.edu.in|access-date=2016-06-27}}</ref>

:* Department of Civil Engineering
== Admission ==
:* Department of Computer Science & Engineering
SMIT Online Admission Test, a national level entrance test is conducted by the institute every year to select bright students. The test is being conducted for undergraduate engineering programs. Few seats for engineering courses are also reserved for MET and JEE. The institute grants different scholarships to meritorious and needy students.<ref>https://www.applysmit.in/ {{bare URL inline|date=April 2023}}</ref>
:* Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

:* Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
== Ranking ==
:* Department of Information Technology
{{Infobox India university ranking
:* Department of Mechanical Engineering
| type = University and college
:* Department of Management Studies
<!----------Engineering---------->
:* Department of Computer Application
|NIRF_E_2024=201-300}}
:* Department of Chemistry

:* Department of Physics
Among engineering colleges in Eastern India, SMIT was ranked 2nd best private engineering college in 2022 and by India Today and The Week ranked it 3rd in 2022. Outlook ranked it 12th among top 100 Private Engineering Colleges of India in 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/know-smit/rankings.html | title=Rankings - Sikkim Manipal University }}</ref>
:* Department of Mathematics

The [[National Institutional Ranking Framework|National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)]] ranked the university between 201-300 in the engineering rankings in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIRF Ranking 2024 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2024/pdf/Report/IR2024_Report.pdf}}</ref>

== Accreditation ==
SMIT has been accredited with the following:
• "A+" grade by NAAC (National Accreditation and Assessment Council.
• The undergraduate (B.Tech.) programs run by CSE and IT department of SMIT has been accredited by the NBA (National Board of Accreditation).
• All courses of SMIT have been approved by AICTE and UGC.
• Institute has also been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification and the same has been certified under Norsk Akkreditering, Norway.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/know-smit/accreditations-and-affiliations.html | title=Accreditations and affiliations - Sikkim Manipal University }}</ref>

== Research ==
Research at SMIT is headed by an associate director (R & D) with the other faculty members. Currently many research scholars are pursuing their Ph.D.s and some of them have been awarded doctoral degree. Currently, SMIT has thirteen research centres for basic and fundamental research. SMIT has successfully completed 52 sponsored projects worth Rs. 15.40 crores. The sponsors of those projects are AICTE, [[DST]], [[Department of Biotechnology|DBT]], DIETY, [[DRDO]] and [[ISRO]] and many other Govt. organizations .
Many Professors of SMIT are among the top 2% scientists of the world as shown in a survey conducted by [[Stanford University]], USA in 2022.
<ref>{{cite web | url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/research-smit.html | title=Research - SMIT &#124; SMU }}</ref>

==Atal Incubation Centre==
AIC-SMUTBI (Atal Incubation Centre - Sikkim Manipal University Technology Business Incubation Foundation) is one of the Technology Incubators supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Govt of India. The incubator has received a grant in aid of Rs 8 Crores to encourage startups/entrepreneurs and create an ecosystem for the entrepreneurial activities in the entire North Eastern Region. The incubator is located within the campus of SMIT.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smutbi.com/|title=AIC SMUTBI {{!}} AIC-SMUTBI|website=smutbi.com|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref>

Some of the companies that are presently incubated are:
:* Yonika Infotainment Private Limited <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smutbi.com/incubation/yonika-infotainment|title=AIC SMUTBI Yonika|website=smutbi.com|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref>
:* Amazing Adventure Private Limited <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smutbi.com/incubation/amazing-adventure|title=AIC SMUTBI Amazing Adventure|website=smutbi.com|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref>
:* Shoten Group <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smutbi.com/incubation/earthier|title=AIC SMUTBI Earthier|website=smutbi.com|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref>
:* Gladiolus Language Nectar <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smutbi.com/incubation/gladiolus-language-nectar|title=AIC SMUTBI Gladiolus|website=smutbi.com|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref>
:* Asal <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smutbi.com/incubation/asal|title=AIC SMUTBI Asal|website=smutbi.com|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref>
:* Shield Tech Infosec Private Limited <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smutbi.com/incubation/sh1eld-tech-infosec-private-limited|title=AIC SMUTBI Shield Tech|website=smutbi.com|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref>

== Campus and facilities ==
The campus is situated in Sikkim on the bank of river Teesta.

== Hostels ==
All the students are provided twin sharing well furnished rooms with attached bathrooms. Limited Single (AC/Non AC) and Double (AC) also available. Night Canteen is available in all the hostels. Non interrupted electricity and water supply is ensured throughout the year. Automated Laundry System is being established. All the hostels have round the clock Wi-Fi connectivity and medical facilities.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/smit-experience/hostel-smit-smu.html | title=Hostel &#124; SMIT - Sikkim Manipal University }}</ref>

== Food Court & Indoor Sports Complex (MARENA) ==
The institute has an ultra-modern indoor sports complex and a sprawling Food Court is also a part of the complex. Various facilities available are:Swimming Pool,Squash Court, Multi-Purpose Gym Hall, Yoga Room, Aerobics Room, Meditation Room, Table Tennis, Football, Carrom, Sauna Bath, Steam Bath, Badminton Court, Basketball Court, Volleyball, Futsal Court, Auditorium and Tennis Court.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/smit-experience/hostel-smit-smu/sports-facilities-smit.html | title=Sport Facilities - SMIT }}</ref>


== Student Culture and Alumni ==
== Central Library ==
The Central Library is a two storied building with 2960 sq m carpet area. The total seating capacity of Library is 428 users at a time. SMIT Library has built up a collection on all branches of Engineering, Science and Management.
There are 7 active technical and cultural clubs on campus and students have taken part and gained accolades in various events and fests such as SAE Supra, [[ACM-ICPC]], [[NASSCOM|Nasscom]] Smart City Hackathon, [[Spring Fest]] among many others. Students also arrange for and participate in various intra-collegiate events such as the annual techno-cultural festival, [http://www.kaalrav.in/%20Kaalrav Kaalrav] (held in March), TEDxSMIT (held in October),inter-departmental fests etc. The Editorial Board publishes the annual college magazine, The Smitsonian (September).
• Central Library is a member of DELNET and National Digital Library for online access of e-journals and e-books.
• Library LAN has become a part of campus wide Network, which has made it possible for the academic community of various departments to access information.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/smit-experience/library.html | title=Library }}</ref>


== General Facilities ==
In order to address student grievances the college also has an active Student Council and a Mess and Canteen Committee.
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 Parlor, Barber Shop, Pharmacy etc. In addition, stationery shop, general store and SBI ATM are located within the academic premises.
[[File:Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Entrance.jpg|thumb|Main Entrance to SMIT]]


== Student culture and activities ==
==Training & Placements==
There are seven active technical and cultural clubs on campus and students have taken part and gained accolades in various events and fests such as SAE Supra, [[ACM-ICPC]], [[NASSCOM|Nasscom]] Smart City Hackathon, [[Spring Fest]] among many others. Students also arrange for and participate in various intra-collegiate events such as the annual techno-cultural festival, Kaalrav (held in March), TEDxSMIT (held in October), inter-departmental fests, etc. The editorial board publishes the annual college magazine, The Smitsonian (September).
SMIT has an MUTBI Satellite Center here in campus. MUTBI or Manipal University Technology Business Incubator is an initiative of [[Manipal University]] for developing innovation and entrepreneurial skills among its faculty and students.
Some clubs are:
MUTBI in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Cell will be providing infrastructural support and seed funding to the budding entrepreneurs of SMIT.
* Chatter
* Chromatics
* Crew
* Google Developer Student Clubs - SMIT
* Decoders
* Illusion
* Innovision
* SMITMUN
* UDAAN
In order to address student grievances, the college also has an active Student Council and a Mess and Canteen Committee.
[[File: Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Entrance.jpg|thumb|Main Entrance to SMIT]]


==Notable Alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Satyarup Siddhanta]], Indian mountaineer.
* [[Satyarup Siddhanta]], Indian mountaineer.
* [[Shivangi|Shivangi Singh]], first female Indian naval pilot.
* [[Shivangi|Shivangi Singh]], First female Indian naval pilot.
* [[Mr. Kunal Munshi]], Entrepreneur .
* Anurag Rathor <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smitalumni.in/newsroom/news/Anurag-Singh-Rathor-Cofounder-Zify.dz|title=Anurag Rathor - Cofounder Zify|publisher=SMIT Alumni Association|accessdate=2017-07-11}}</ref>, Founder & CEO, [[Zify]].
* [[Mr. Bibeth Sharma]], Academician.
* [[Dr. Avik Bhattacharya]], Academician.
* [[Mr. Anchal Kumar]], Author and Engineer.


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
<references />
*{{Cite web|url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/smit-experience/student-clubs/student-clubs-societies-smit.html|title=Student-clubs-societies-smit}}
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Latest revision as of 06:46, 30 December 2024

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Logo of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
TypePrivate-research
Established1996; 29 years ago (1996)[1]
Accreditation
Academic affiliation
Sikkim Manipal University
DirectorDr. Gurdaman Lal Sharma[2]
Academic staff
250+ [1]
Students3500+ [1]
Location
Majitar, Pakyong district
,
Sikkim
,
India
Campus33 acres (0.1 km2)
Colours   Pickled bean & black
Websitesmu.edu.in/smit.html

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), formerly known as Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences is a private institute located in Majitar, Pakyong district, Sikkim, India. The institution offers various undergraduate and post-graduate courses in engineering, management, computer application and basic science.

History

[edit]

SMIT came into existence in year 1997 as a result of the agreement signed on 15 November 1992 between the Sikkim Government and Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG)[3] as a joint venture to establish one of the first public–private partnership (PPP) based institutions in India.,[4] with the aim of imparting exemplary education and health care services in the state of Sikkim and countrywide. It first started from its temporary campus in Tadong, Sikkim, and later moved to its permanent campus in Majitar in the year 1999. SMIT is part of the Manipal Group that is in the field of education and health services in India and abroad. It is one of the institutes for technical education in East and North-East India. SMIT enjoys approval from the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is also accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). In addition, it also holds ISO 9001 accreditation vide NS-EN ISO 9001:2000.[5]

Academics

[edit]

SMIT has thirteen degree-granting departments which that offer undergraduate and post graduate programs in engineering, business, computer application and basic science and doctoral degrees in the above areas.[6]

Departments

[edit]

The institute has 13 academic departments, awarding undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees.

Admission

[edit]

SMIT Online Admission Test, a national level entrance test is conducted by the institute every year to select bright students. The test is being conducted for undergraduate engineering programs. Few seats for engineering courses are also reserved for MET and JEE. The institute grants different scholarships to meritorious and needy students.[7]

Ranking

[edit]
University and college rankings
Engineering – India
NIRF (2024)[8]201-300


Among engineering colleges in Eastern India, SMIT was ranked 2nd best private engineering college in 2022 and by India Today and The Week ranked it 3rd in 2022. Outlook ranked it 12th among top 100 Private Engineering Colleges of India in 2022.[9]

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked the university between 201-300 in the engineering rankings in 2024.[10]

Accreditation

[edit]

SMIT has been accredited with the following: • "A+" grade by NAAC (National Accreditation and Assessment Council. • The undergraduate (B.Tech.) programs run by CSE and IT department of SMIT has been accredited by the NBA (National Board of Accreditation). • All courses of SMIT have been approved by AICTE and UGC. • Institute has also been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification and the same has been certified under Norsk Akkreditering, Norway.[11]

Research

[edit]

Research at SMIT is headed by an associate director (R & D) with the other faculty members. Currently many research scholars are pursuing their Ph.D.s and some of them have been awarded doctoral degree. Currently, SMIT has thirteen research centres for basic and fundamental research. SMIT has successfully completed 52 sponsored projects worth Rs. 15.40 crores. The sponsors of those projects are AICTE, DST, DBT, DIETY, DRDO and ISRO and many other Govt. organizations . Many Professors of SMIT are among the top 2% scientists of the world as shown in a survey conducted by Stanford University, USA in 2022. [12]

Atal Incubation Centre

[edit]

AIC-SMUTBI (Atal Incubation Centre - Sikkim Manipal University Technology Business Incubation Foundation) is one of the Technology Incubators supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Govt of India. The incubator has received a grant in aid of Rs 8 Crores to encourage startups/entrepreneurs and create an ecosystem for the entrepreneurial activities in the entire North Eastern Region. The incubator is located within the campus of SMIT.[13]

Some of the companies that are presently incubated are:

  • Yonika Infotainment Private Limited [14]
  • Amazing Adventure Private Limited [15]
  • Shoten Group [16]
  • Gladiolus Language Nectar [17]
  • Asal [18]
  • Shield Tech Infosec Private Limited [19]

Campus and facilities

[edit]

The campus is situated in Sikkim on the bank of river Teesta.

Hostels

[edit]

All the students are provided twin sharing well furnished rooms with attached bathrooms. Limited Single (AC/Non AC) and Double (AC) also available. Night Canteen is available in all the hostels. Non interrupted electricity and water supply is ensured throughout the year. Automated Laundry System is being established. All the hostels have round the clock Wi-Fi connectivity and medical facilities.[20]

Food Court & Indoor Sports Complex (MARENA)

[edit]

The institute has an ultra-modern indoor sports complex and a sprawling Food Court is also a part of the complex. Various facilities available are:Swimming Pool,Squash Court, Multi-Purpose Gym Hall, Yoga Room, Aerobics Room, Meditation Room, Table Tennis, Football, Carrom, Sauna Bath, Steam Bath, Badminton Court, Basketball Court, Volleyball, Futsal Court, Auditorium and Tennis Court.[21]

Central Library

[edit]

The Central Library is a two storied building with 2960 sq m carpet area. The total seating capacity of Library is 428 users at a time. SMIT Library has built up a collection on all branches of Engineering, Science and Management.

• Central Library is a member of DELNET and National Digital Library for online access of e-journals and e-books. • Library LAN has become a part of campus wide Network, which has made it possible for the academic community of various departments to access information.[22]

General Facilities

[edit]

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 Parlor, Barber Shop, Pharmacy etc. In addition, stationery shop, general store and SBI ATM are located within the academic premises.

Student culture and activities

[edit]

There are seven active technical and cultural clubs on campus and students have taken part and gained accolades in various events and fests such as SAE Supra, ACM-ICPC, Nasscom Smart City Hackathon, Spring Fest among many others. Students also arrange for and participate in various intra-collegiate events such as the annual techno-cultural festival, Kaalrav (held in March), TEDxSMIT (held in October), inter-departmental fests, etc. The editorial board publishes the annual college magazine, The Smitsonian (September). Some clubs are:

  • Chatter
  • Chromatics
  • Crew
  • Google Developer Student Clubs - SMIT
  • Decoders
  • Illusion
  • Innovision
  • SMITMUN
  • UDAAN

In order to address student grievances, the college also has an active Student Council and a Mess and Canteen Committee.

Main Entrance to SMIT

Notable alumni

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c "Overview, SMIT". Manipal.edu.
  2. ^ "Director, SMIT".
  3. ^ "MEMG | www.manipalgroup.com". Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  4. ^ "History". smu.edu.in. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  5. ^ "SMIT". smu.edu.in. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology – Sikkim Manipal University".
  7. ^ https://www.applysmit.in/ [bare URL]
  8. ^ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 (Engineering)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 12 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Rankings - Sikkim Manipal University".
  10. ^ "NIRF Ranking 2024" (PDF).
  11. ^ "Accreditations and affiliations - Sikkim Manipal University".
  12. ^ "Research - SMIT | SMU".
  13. ^ "AIC SMUTBI | AIC-SMUTBI". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  14. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Yonika". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  15. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Amazing Adventure". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  16. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Earthier". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  17. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Gladiolus". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  18. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Asal". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  19. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Shield Tech". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  20. ^ "Hostel | SMIT - Sikkim Manipal University".
  21. ^ "Sport Facilities - SMIT".
  22. ^ "Library".
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