Sikkim Skill University [SSU], South Sikkim established in 2022 is a Private University. SSU South Sikkim is approved by UGC, BCI and AIU. Admission in Sikkim Skill University is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
Institute Name | Sikkim Skill University, South Sikkim |
Estd. Year | 2022 |
Approved/Recognised by | UGC, BCI, AIU |
Type | Private University |
Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate |
Chancellor | Pravesh Dudani |
Address | Namthang Bazaar, South Sikkim - 737137, Sikkim, India |
Contact Number | +91-9289456781, 9289456782 |
Official Website | https://www.sikkimskilluniversity.ac.in/ |
Sikkim Skill University was formed in 2022 to provide students with a learning and training environment that is technology-enabled and flexible. This university is approved by UGC & AICTE and it is recognised by PCI, INC, and BCI.
Vision |
Mission |
The vision of SSU is to become a university that offers vocational education and learning along with professional skill development training so that the students can benefit the society in future. |
The mission of SSU is to graduate youth who are employable and aim to provide a sustainable and smooth livelihood. The university focuses on delivering a wide-ranging skill development training program to the students to make their future secure and financially healthy. |
This private university offers UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses to students in multiple fields like Digital Marketing, Retail Management, Marketing & HR, Finance International Business, Logistic Operations, Computer, Healthcare Management, Medical Lab Technology, Optometry, Hotel Management & Culinary Arts, Pharmacy, Hospitality & Tourism Management, etc.
Candidates interested in being a part of this university can apply here for admissions by visiting the official page of SSU. The students can apply by either sending a e-mail to the email id of the university or through an offline process by visiting the campus of the university. The university follows certain admission eligibility criteria as per different programs. For courses like MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Sc, and BA, general and OBC candidates need to score a minimum of 45% marks in their previous examination and candidates of ST and SC categories need to score a minimum of 40%. For other UG courses, the candidates need to score at least 50% marks in 10+2, and for other PG courses, the candidate should have a bachelor’s degree.
Candidates going for admission must carry photocopies of the documents mentioned below:
* In case of any confusion or doubt related to admissions in its criteria, the aspirants are free to visit the admission office and they can also meet the education counselor of the university. |
SSU believes that education and higher training are the right of every individual and there should be no financial obstacles in between the two. To provide financial support and benefit to the students, the university provides a number of scholarships for tuition fees with different eligibility criteria and scholarship amounts and the details are mentioned in the table below:
Scholarship Names |
Eligibility Criteria |
Scholarship Percentage |
Merit Scholarship (marks in the last examination) |
95% to 100% |
100% |
85% to 94% |
50% |
|
75% to 84% |
25% |
Scholarship Names and Criteria |
Scholarship Percentage |
University Employee’s Ward, Sibling, Spouse |
50% |
Ward of Freedom Fighter, Police, Paramilitary, etc. |
25% |
Physically Handicapped |
25% |
Sibling of Continuing Student |
25% |
Women Empowerment |
20% |
Minority Students (Sikh, Christians, Buddhist, Parsis, Muslims) |
10% |
The university also offers Sports Scholarships to students who have excellent performance in sports at different levels like State and National.
* Students can contact the university directly in case of any doubt related to the scholarships.
To facilitate the students of Sikkim Skill University with excellent placement and employment opportunities, the university has established a well-functioning and effective Placement and Career Guidance Committee Or a Career Guidance and Placement Cell. This cell is headed by expert team members with the objective of assisting and guiding the students throughout their academic careers and specifically training the final-year students for their professional roles, with the help of proper training, guidance, and counseling. The cell also facilitates various internship programs for the students so that they can succeed in the future and become employable and independent.
Companies that visit the campus of SSU for the purpose of on-campus placement drives are Abbott Laboratories, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Hindustan Times, ICICI Bank, Hilti India Private Limited, etc.
Located near Reteypani, Namthang Bazaar, South Sikkim, the campus of the university is well connected with air and road transportation. The infrastructure of the university is modern and is equipped with all the major amenities and facilities like smart classrooms, a library with internet facilities & e-library services, a well-equipped computer lab with the latest software, a comfortable & homely accommodation facility for students, etc. The safety of the students is the priority of the university and therefore it has 24/7 live help facilities, medical facilities, and security.
Yes, Sikkim Skill University is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission).
Sikkim Skill University, Namthang has been established in 2022 by State Act.
Yes, in 2023 Sikkim Skill University received approval letter from PCI.
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