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'{{Short description|College in India}} {{primary sources|date=August 2021}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}} {{Use Indian English|date=May 2020}} {{Infobox university | name = Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology | image = Sikkim_Manipal_Institute_of_Technology_Logo.png | caption = [[Logo]] of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology | established = 1996 <ref name="overview">{{cite web|url=http://smit.smu.edu |title=Overview, SMIT|publisher=Manipal.edu}}</ref> | type = [[Private school|Private]]/[[research]] | director = Ashis Sharma<ref name="director">{{cite web|url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/know-smit/leadership1/director-message.html |title=Director, SMIT}}</ref> | academic_staff = 250+ <ref name="overview"/> | students = 3500+ <ref name="overview"/> | city = [[Majitar]] | state = [[Sikkim]] | country = India | campus = {{convert|33|acre|km2|1|abbr=on}} | accreditation = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]], [[National Board of Accreditation|NBA]] | colours = {{color box|#633E1D}}{{color box|#000000}} Pickled bean & black | website = {{url|https://smu.edu.in/smit.html}} | academic_affiliation = [[Sikkim Manipal University]] }} '''Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology''' ('''SMIT'''), 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, Sikkim]], India. The institution offers various undergraduate and post-graduate courses in [[engineering]], [[management]], [[computer application]] and [[basic science]]. == 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 [[Manipal University|Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG)]]<ref>{{Cite document|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 renowned Manipal Group that has made its mark in the field of education and health services in India and abroad. It is one of the premier 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> == Campus == The campus is located in [[Majitar]] on the banks of River Teesta in the hills of East Sikkim. It is spread across 35 acres. The campus is home to 3500+ students, 250+ faculty and industry experts, and a large and efficient team of support and service staff. Facilities include Wi-Fi enabled campus, a well-stocked library, laboratories with advanced technologies, and an international standard sports complex. 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, Foosball, Carrom, Sauna Bath, Steam Bath, Badminton Court, Basketball 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, general store, binding, lamination, xerox shop, beauty parlor, barbershop, pharmacy, etc. The campus has the following buildings divided into several blocks ranging from block A to block H.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/know-smit/history.html|title=SMIT history|website=smu.edu.in|access-date=2016-06-27}}</ref> :* Academic Building 1 (Block A to E) :* Academic Building 2 (Block F) :* Workshop Buildings :* School of Basic Sciences :* Hostel 1 (Boys) :* Hostel 2 (Boys) :* Hostel 3 (Girls) :* Hostel 4 (Girls) :* Sports Complex (Marena) :* Central Library :* Guest House :* SMIT Health Center :* Staff Quarters == Departments == The institute has 11 academic departments, awarding undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees. The various departments are as follows <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smu.edu.in/smit.html|title=SMIT departments|website=smu.edu.in|access-date=2020-05-27}}</ref> :* Department of Civil Engineering :* Department of Computer Science & Engineering :* Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering :* Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering :* Department of Information Technology :* Department of Mechanical Engineering :* Department of Management Studies :* Department of Computer Application :* Department of Chemistry :* Department of Physics :* Department of Mathematics == Student culture and activities == 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). Some clubs are: * Chatter * Chromatics * Crew * 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]] ==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> :* Untapped Technologies Private Limited <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smutbi.com/incubation/untapd|title=AIC SMUTBI Untapped|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> :* The Chakras Farm <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smutbi.com/incubation/chakras-farm|title=AIC SMUTBI Chakara Farm|website=smutbi.com|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref> ==Academics== ===Rankings=== Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology was ranked in the 201–250 band overall among all engineering college in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2021. {{Infobox India university ranking | type = University and college <!----------Engineering----------> | NIRF_E_2021= 201–250 }} ==Notable alumni== * [[Satyarup Siddhanta]], Indian mountaineer. * [[Shivangi|Shivangi Singh]], first female Indian naval pilot. * Premendra Manipradhan, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, SMIT == References == {{Reflist}} *{{Cite web|url=https://smu.edu.in/smit/smit-experience/student-clubs/student-clubs-societies-smit.html|title=Student-clubs-societies-smit}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:enjoy animal Institute of Technology}} [[Category:Education in Sikkim]] [[Category:Sikkim Manipal University]] [[Category:Engineering colleges in Sikkim]] [[Category:Engineering universities and colleges in India]] [[Category:Manipal Academy of Higher Education schools]] [[Category:Manipal Education and Medical Group]] [[Category:1997 establishments in Sikkim]] [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1997]]'