Is Sikkim Manipal University good for an MBA?

Sikkim Manipal University offers a regular MBA and a Distance MBA under its Directorate of Distance Education, with the option of choosing two of the 9 specializations available in Finance, HR, Marketing, etc. The most popular specialization amongst aspirants is Marketing.

The MBA program at Sikkim Manipal University has been ranked 35th by Chronicle All India B-School Survey and Education Post Magazine has ranked the program at the 16th.

Graduate engineers or bachelor's degree holders with 50% marks and the required MAT/CAT score, can apply to the program.

The table below highlights the features of the SMU MBA-

Apart from this, the following are some of the highlights of the Management department and the program-

Curriculum Design

• The SMU Management department has a Practice School which facilitates the industry training oriented curriculum, where MBA students spend 10-12 months in practical training.
• The curriculum has been formulated according to the latest changes in the field of business and it includes a 10 week summer project, Service Marketing and Global Marketing, and Technology Management and Strategy.

Infrastructural Facilities

• Sikkim Manipal University has an Institute Library which is the only library in Majitar, Rangpo region.
• SMIT also has residential spaces for over 3,000 students. It has a canteen, a food court, and facilities for Divyangajana as well.
• The training and placement cell has a Seminar Hall, Conference Room, Lounge, Panel Rooms and a Video Conferencing Facility.

Placement Highlights

• Sikkim Manipal University provides internships to MBA students after The Training and Placement Cell facilitates pre-placement with well known industries like AMAZON, SAFRAN MORHO, Thought Works, Wells Fargo, JUST DIAL and DIAKIN.
• The major recruiters in 2020 were Microsoft, Shell, Dell, Daikin, JLL and Boston Scientific.
• The average placement rate at SMU is 90% and in 2020 431 job offers were made to 378 students.
• In 2019, the highest package offered was INR 18 LPA and this year it was INR 21 LPA offered by MuSigma and INR 14 LPA by IBM Labs. The average package offered was INR 5.4 LPA.

Sikkim Manipal University has a dedicated placement cell with a 90% average. It has a state-of-the-art infrastructure and provides extensive hands-on experience. Hence, students may decide accordingly.