Sikkim Professional University (formerly known as Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University), West Sikkim established in 2008 is a Private University. Sikkim Professional University West Sikkim is approved by UGC, PCI, INC and AIU. Admission in Sikkim Professional University is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
Sikkim Professional University has been imparting education to young minds since 2008. Formerly known as Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University, this institute was established to provide students with an excellent learning and training environment. The university is approved by UGC and is recognised by PCI & INC.
Vision |
Mission |
The primary vision of SPU is to become a global educational hub that transforms lives and imparts talent through excellence in training, teaching, research, and learning. Additionally, the institute focuses on providing the students with international standards facilities which enhances the personality of the students and grooms them. |
The mission of SPU is to develop and grow an academic environment that offers high-quality values and ethics. The institute focuses on contributing to the development of society through quality education, professional skills, and effective thinking. |
This private university runs multiple colleges under its supervision, namely:
SPU also offers multiple vocational courses in programs like Fashion & Interior Design, Tourism & Hotel Management, Mass Communication & Journalism, Paramedical, and Media & Interior Design.
Students seeking admission to SPU need to fulfill the eligibility criteria first. The minimum eligibility criteria for taking admissions in any UG or PG degree is to score a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2.
* Students can check out the eligibility criteria of their desired course by visiting the site of the institute.
Interested students can apply for admission here in two ways, offline and online. For offline admissions, students need to follow the steps mentioned below:
To provide financial aid to the students and to help them complete their higher education without any barriers, the institute offers multiple scholarships to the students. Different scholarships provide different facilities to the students and their details are mentioned below:
Merit Scholarships are given to students for scoring valid marks in their last exam. For scoring 75% to 84% in academics, the institute offers.
Scholarship Names |
Requirements |
Concession on Tuition Fees |
Merit Scholarship |
Score between 75% to 84% on last exam |
25% |
Score between 85% to 94% |
50% |
|
Score between 95% to 100% |
100% |
Types of Scholarship |
Concession on Tuition Fees |
Ward of University Employee |
50% |
Physically Handicapped |
25% |
Sibling Concession |
25% |
Ward of Freedom Fighters/ Police/ Paramilitary etc. |
25% |
Higher Degree Concession |
20% |
Sikkim Quota Allotment |
20% |
Women Empowerment |
20% |
Minority Concession (Jain, Christians, Sikh, Muslim, etc.) |
10% |
Institute Name | Sikkim Professional University, West Sikkim |
Formerly Known As | Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University, West Sikkim |
Estd. Year | 2008 |
Approved/Recognised by | UGC, PCI, INC, AIU |
Type | Private University |
Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate |
Address | 8th Mile, Budang, Soreng, West Sikkim West Sikkim - 737121Sikkim, India |
Official Website | https://www.spu.ac/ |
At SPU, students are provided with a professional platform that fulfills the student’s placement desires and requirements with the help of a Training and Placement Cell. This cell is responsible for facilitating job opportunities to each and every student of the university. It organises various activities and programs like mock interviews, aptitude tests, and group discussions to train and prepare the students. Apart from this, to provide corporate experience and networking, the cell organises Industry Internship Programs, Soft Skills Programs, and Entrepreneurship Development Programs. Other major objectives of this cell are:
The cell conducts two types of campus placement drives, namely, On-Campus Placement Drives and Pool / Off-Campus Placement Drives. The cell follows a certain placement process during the on-campus placement drive i.e. Interview followed by Technical Interview and HR Round.
Cipla, Sun Pharma, Nexus, Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Lemon Tree Hotels, ICICI Life Insurance, Aristo Pharmaceuticals Limited, etc. are some of the companies that visit SPU with the purpose of placement.
Located at 8th Mile, Budang, Sikkim, the institute provides a well-constructed campus to the students offering excellent learning, interaction and adventure opportunities. The institute provides the students with the facilities of smart classrooms, theatre, music, dance, and cultural festivals and events to enjoy and socialise. Apart from this, the institute offers other amenities and facilities like:
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