Arth Prakash Institute is an Authorized Centre of Sikkim Manipal University. GET A DEGREE THAT WORKS... SMU-DE PROGRAMS Courses Duration Eligibility MBA MBA- L.E. to 2nd sem 1.5 Years 18 Months MBA-Re-Entry to 3rd sem MBA-HCS MBA-HCS 1.5 Years (L.E. to 2nd 18 Months MBADS (MBA Dual Specialization) PGD (Post Graduate Diploma) in Specialization Areas of MBA: Graduation from a recongised univ. Semester FEE 14,200 3 year Grad+PGDBA from a Recg. 14,200 + OR BBA/BBM/BE/B.Tech from 6,450 LEF a recg. OR 3 year Grad. With 6- month dip. In Mgt. From a recg. Inst. & min. work exp., thereafter, OR 3 Year. Grad. From Recognised University & Min.3 year work exp.,thereafter. PGDBA of SMU 14,200 Graduation from recg. 14,200 MBBS/BDS/B.Pharma/BHMS/ 14,200 + BAMS/BUMS/ BSSM/BVSc/4 yrs 6,450 LEF Grad.In Allied Health Science/ Life Science Graduates from Recg. Graduation from a recg. 14,200 MBA Degree from Recg. 14,200 after 3 year Grad. OR PGD in mgmt. PGDBA BBA B.Com-FP 3 year Graduation from recg. 14,200 10+2 or Equivalent/ Dip. 12,150 From state Board of Tech. Edu. 10+2 or Equivalent/ 9,700 Dip. From state Board of Tech. Edu.
MCA (Master of Computer Applications) MCA (L.E. to 2nd MCA (L.E. to 3rd MCA-Direct Entry to 3rd sem MCA (Re-entry to 3rd MCA (Re-entry to 5th M.Sc. - CS (M.Sc. in Computer Science) M.Sc. -IT (M.Sc. in Information Technology) MSc-IT (L.E.to 2nd MSc-IT (Dir. Entry - 3rd MSc-IT (Re-Entry - 2.5 Years 1.5 Years Information Technology 3 year Graduation from recg. Grad. + 6 Months Comp. Course from Reputed Institute. BCA/BSc(IT/CS/AIT) from Recg./B.E./B.Tech(Non IT) B.E./B.Tech(CS/IT) OR 3 Years Grad. from Recg. with 1year PGD in IT/ CA from Recg. OR DOEACC 'A' Level,thereafter OR Grad. With Dip. from NIIT/APTECH,thereafter 13,400/ 14,400 13,400+ 6050 LEF 14,400 + 6,550 LEF 14,400 + 6,150 DEF PGDCA of SMU 14,400 MSc - CS of SMU 14,400 Graduation from a recongised university. Graduation from a recongised university. of Grad. + 6 Months Comp.Course from Reputed Inst. OR BCA/BSc(IT/CS/AIT)from recg. B.E./B.Tech(CS/IT) OR 3 year rad.from Recg. + PGDIT/ PGCA OR DOEACC 'A' Level, thereafter OR 3 Years Grad. + Dip. From NIIT/APTECH 13,400/ 14,400 12,400 12,400+ 5,550 LEF 12,400+ 5,150 DEF of Grad. + 6 Months 12,400 PGDIT
3rd PGDCA PGDIT PGDTN BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) BCA (L.E. to 2nd 2.5 Years BCA 2.5 Years (Direct Entry- 3rd B.Sc. - IT (B.Sc. in Information Technology) BSc-IT (L.E. to 2nd BSc-IT (Dir.Entry- 3rd BSc-IT (Re-entry to 3rd B.Sc. - NT (B.Sc. in Network Technologies) BSc-NT (L.E. to 2nd 2.5 Years 2.5 Years of SMU 3yrs of Graduation from recg. 13,400 3yrs of Graduation from recg. 12,400 3yrs of Graduation from recg. 13,400 10+2 or Equivalent 12,150 10+2 or Equivalent/3 yr Dip. From State Board of Tech. 12,150 Edu. & 6 Months of Comp. + 5,425 LEF Course from Reputed Institution 10+2 or Equivalent/3 yr Dip. 12,150 From State Board of Tech. + 5,025 LEF Edu. & 6 Months of Comp. Course from Reputed Institution 10+2 or Equivalent 12,150 10+2 or Equivalent/ Dip. From State Board of Tech.Edu. & 6 Months of Comp. Course from Reputed Institution 12,150 + 5,425 LEF 10+ Dip in IT/CS from 12,150 State board of Tech Education + 5,025 LEF DIT of SMU 12,150 10+2 or Equivalent 16,700 10+2 or Equivalent & 616,700 Months of Comp. Course from + 7,700 LEF Reputed Institution OR 10+3 Years Dip. In CS/IT from State Board of Tech. Edu. OR 10+ Dip.In any
ADCA DCA DIT MAJM MAJM (L.E. to 2nd BAJM 1.5 Years Discipline from State Board of Tech. Edu. & 6 Months Comp.Course from a Reputed Institution 10+2 or equivalent/3 year dip. 12,150 From a State Board of Tech. Edu. 10+2 or equivalent/3 year dip. From a State Board of Tech. 12,150 Edu. 10+2 or Equivalent/ 12,150 Dip. From a State Board of Tech. Edu. Journalism & Mass Communication 3 yr Grad. From a Recg. Uni 12,900 BAJM from Recg. Uni OR 312,900+ year Grad. With PGD 5,800 LEF in Journalism & MC from Recg. OR Grad. with work Exp. in the field related to Journalism & MC, thereafter 10+2 or Equivalent/ 11,650 Dip. From State Board of Tech. Edu. Features There are host of advantages to be a part of SMU-DE programs. 1. SMU -DE has been ranked No. 1 Distance Learning Institute in India by careers 360 + Yahoo! sur 2. SMU has now tied up with the reputed UK based Edinburgh Napier University, to provide a uniqu 3. Ideal for working professionals.
4. Learn anywhere, anytime through interactive online Learning Platform EduNxt. 5. Direct/ Lateral Entry to higher semesters & Exit options. 6. Affordable Fee structure & Free Study Material. 7. No Entrance Test & No minimum percentage. 8. On-Line Examinations. 9. SMU-DE Online Examination Booking. 10. Exam pattern is objective type (MCQ) & No Negative Marking. 11. Certificate does not mention Distance Education i.e.the Degree is as good as regular Degree. 12. Well qualified and experienced faculty. 13. Morning/ Evening & Weekend Classes available. 14. A unique opportunity for placement through irize towards 100% employability in corporate h
15. VidyaDeep Scholarship-Rewarding Merit. 16. Regular industry interaction and acceptance. 17. On-time delivery of course-ware, exams and results. 18. 4 exams cycles per year. 19. Delivery of marks card/degree/diploma certificate on-time. 20. SMU-DE Enable Credit Transfer in Distance Education. Academic Calendar The SMU-DE admissions are held four times in a year. Session Spring Session Summer Session Fall Session Winter Session Admission February- Mar May-June August-Septem November-De DOCUMENTS REQUIRED 1. Course/Semester Fee Demand Draft in favour of Sikkim Manipal University, DE payable at Manip 2. Xth Standard Certificate or Birth Certificate for age proof. 3. Educational Proof Certificates starting from Xth Standard for verification of eligibility criteria.
4. Mark Sheets of all the three/four years, as the case may be, for graduation and post-graduation pro 5. Candidates who have working experience have to enclose the Experience Certificate obtained from 6. Original documents along with two sets of photocopies of all the supporting documents dully attest 7. Two recent passport size photos. FAQ's What is Sikkim Manipal University (SMU)? The Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) is a university located at Gangtok and established in accordance with the Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences Act 1995 (Act 9 of 1995) of Govt. of Sikkim. It is a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) model between the state of Sikkim and Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG),the first of its kind in the country. The most advantageous part of SMU is to provide regular as well as distance learning at affordable cost for those who are unable to go to the colleges due to some financial problems or otherwise. What is the difference between Correspondence Course and Distance Education? In a Correspondence Course, a student is expected to study on his/her own using the Self Learning Materials (SLMs) provided by the University. A student does not have the benefit of a teacher for most part of the learning process, who can provide him/her with academic counseling. Distance Education is more structured and allows learners to learn at their own place and pace. Two-way communication permits the students to contact the teachers through electronic media. Well-established student support services like virtual class-rooms, practical lab facilities, peer group interactions, mentor chats, counseling and advising sessions at authorised Learning Centers, help-desk, etc. ensure quality learning outcomes. Is SMU recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)? Yes, SMU is recognized by the UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, vide its letter no. F.9/76 (CPP-I) dated 9 December, 1998 and all programs / courses offered by SMU in distance mode have been approved by the DEC vide letter no. DEC /Retd/2009/4250 dated 06.11.2009. Are SMU Distance Eductaion programs/ courses approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)? SMU being a university (duly recognised by the UGC ) is authorized to start and conduct new programmes, without obtaining prior approval of the AICTE. However, for the purpose of ensuring coordinated and integrated development of technical education and maintenance of standards, the AICTE may cause an inspection and render advice. Are SMU degrees recognized for employment and at par with regular degrees?
Yes, As per the Gazette Notification (44) of MHRD, Govt. of India, vide no. F. 18-15/93-TD.V/TS.1V, dated 1st March 1995, all degrees awarded through Distance Education by the Universities stand automatically recognized for the purpose of employment. All degrees awarded by the SMU care in terms of Sec 22, UGC Act, 1956. Further, all programs offered through Distance mode have been approved by the DEC. Moreover, a certificate issued by SMU-DE does not mention ' Distance Education' i.e b>the Degree is as good as regular Degree. Is the degree offered by SMU-DE credible? SMU-DE is recognized by the Distance Education Council and the HRD Ministry. SMU-DE is ranked the No.1 Distance Education University in India for Results and Efficiency, No.2 in learning and experience by careers 360 and No. 3 in overall ranking. /td> To obtain admission, do I need to go through an entrance examination? At present there is no entrance examination for admission to any of the programs offered under distance mode. The admission to various programs is purely based on eligibility criteria, as prescribed by the University in the Prospectus. I have work experience. Will I benefit because of it? We offer Lateral Entry to students with previous qualification / work experience. In the Lateral Entry scheme, students have to appear and pass the previous semester examination. Still, the books of the previous semester will be supplied by the University and internal assessment will be completed at the Learning Centre. For further details, refer to the Prospectus. What is the semester-wise fee for the course? Please refer to the prospectus for the detailed fees structure of the University. Is there any payment other than the stipulated course and examination fees that I need to make? No. For each program, the fees that are required to be paid will be stipulated in the Prospectus for every session. All payments are to be made in favour of the SMU-DE only. Can there be a refund of fees after admission or if a student withdraws from the course? Fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances. How do you make it easier for me to learn? What are the facilities offered? There are three ways in which you can learn at SMU DE : 1. SLMs Self Learning Materials that will be sent across to you. 2. EduNxt A virtual classroom that uses simulation, recorded presentations, interactive content, 3. self-study content and shared browsing. 4. Face-to-face Learning Centres are authorised to provide counseling to SMU-DE students. How will I get the Study material?
Every Student and Learning Centre is provided printed study material designed for independent study. Self-leaning Material is also available to students in a digital format made available on EduNxt so that they can log in anytime to their program from the Learning Centre. Once I enroll, how long does it take to get my study material? Normally 16 days from the date of receiving the application at the University. Is it compulsory to attend classes under Distance Education mode? Attendance is not compulsory. However, the learning Centres (LCs) will provide students a platform to interact with counselors/faculty, other students and use the library facility at the LCs. Students may also receive hands-on training at designated LCs. Students are well advised to attend such classes / sessions to get their doubt clarified. Where will the Practical Sessions be held? These will be held at the Learning Centres or specially designated centres. What are Internal Assessments? Their are assignments for Continous Assessment and Feedback. Will there be a face-to-face interaction with faculty? The Learning Centre's morning, evening & weekend classes involve a face-to-face interaction which you don't get with many Distance Educators. Yet you can study at your own place and pace. What is EduNxt? How difficult is it to use? Can I use it at a cyber café? EduNxt is a next generation interactive learning system that is designed to change the way a student learns. Convenient and easy to use. EduNxt creates a virtual classroom environment using simulation, recorded presentations, interactive content, self-study content and shared browsing. Yes, you can use it at cyber café. td> What is the passing percentage? 35% marks in the Project Examination (PE) conducted by the Learning Centre. 35% marks in the term-end comprehensive University Examination (UE), if any, and 40% aggregate of the Project Examination (PE) and the term-end examination. When will the results be declared? The results will be declared within 5 weeks from the last day of the examinations. When will I receive the Marks Card? Within one month of the declaration of the results, the individual Marks Card will be sent to the Learning Centre for distribution to the students. They are advised to visit the Learning Centre and collect the same without fail. Is there a scholarship available?
Vidyadeep is a nationwide scholarship program which is offered to 1500 meritorious students of Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education (SMU-DE) programs. This scholarship is a first of its kind pioneering initiative in the field of Distance Education in the country Is there convocation at the end of the course? SMU holds a convocation once in a year. Dates and location for the convocation are decided by the University. Usually, the Convocation will be held between September and December every year. However, please note that due to the space constraints only select Distance Education students, based on their merit position in the examination will be invited to attend the convocation.