Sikkim State University is a state university that was established in the year 2016 and located in Gangtok Sikkim, India. Started in the year 2008 by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly Act No. 04 of 2008, SSU is deemed and recognized by the University Grants Commission. Apart from the above NAAC has given B++ grade to the university in 2022. In NIRF rankings 2023, SSU has made its position in the band of 151-200 in the overall ranking among Universities in India.
The university provides courses and programs at the undergraduate, Post graduate and doctoral level in various fields of study including science, commerce, liberal arts, law, education, journalism and mass communication. Some of the general courses offered are B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Sc, M.Sc, B.A, M.A, B.B.A, M.B.A, L.L.B, B.Ed, M.Ed etc The semester exams are conducted in the middle of November/December and middle of April/May every year. The admission to these programs is given, based on merit in the qualifying exam. For PG courses SSU conducts a university level test.Instead of writing their own answers, students are asked to select from multiple choices, which makes the process easier. The application process begins in the month of May and the students who have been selected have to take a call to join the university after counselling sessions that are held in the month of September.
Sikkim State University Highlights 2024
| Feature |
Details |
| University Short Name |
SSU |
| Institute Type |
State Government University |
| Established |
2003 |
| Accepted Entrance Exams |
* Varies by program. May consider merit in qualifying exams, university entrance exams, or national exams like UGC NET, GATE etc. for some programs (details not available on official site). |
| Approved By |
UGC (University Grants Commission) |
| NAAC Grade |
YES, Not Available (as of July 4, 2024) |
| Last Year NIRF Ranking |
Not Ranked |
| Complete Address |
Samdur, 6th Mile, Tadong, Sikkim 737102 |
| Nearest Bus Stand |
Sikkim National Transport Sarva Bhawan Bus Terminus (SNT Bus Stand), Gangtok (around 18 KM) |
| Nearest Railway Station |
New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station (around 125 KM) |
| Nearest Airport |
Pakyong Airport (PKY), Gangtok (around 30 KM) |
Sikkim State University Courses Details 2024
| Program Level |
Program Category |
Examples |
Fee (Information Not Available) |
| UG (Bachelor's) |
Arts, Commerce, Science *Education * Engineering & echnology * Law * Management Studies |
BA, B.Com, BSc (various specializations), B.Ed, B.Tech (various specializations), LLB, BBA |
Not Available |
| PG (Master's) |
* Arts, Commerce, Science * Education * Engineering & Technology * Law * Management Studies * Social Sciences * Himalayan Studies |
MA, M.Com, MSc (various specializations), M.Ed, M.Tech (various specializations), LLM, MBA, MA (Social Work), MA (Himalayan Studies) |
Not Available |
Sikkim State University Placements by Category
| Course Category |
Possible Highest Salary Package (LPA) |
Possible Average Salary Package (LPA) |
| Arts, Commerce, & Social Sciences |
Up to 5 |
3-4 |
| Science & Himalayan Studies |
Up to 5 |
3-4 |
| Education (B.Ed, M.Ed) |
Up to 4 |
3-3.5 (Mostly Government Jobs) |
| Engineering & Technology (B.Tech, M.Tech) |
Up to 6 |
3.5-4.5 |
| Law (LLB, LLM) |
Up to 5 |
3-4 |
| Management Studies (BBA, MBA) |
Up to 5 |
3-4 |
