Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing, Gangtok was established in the year 2001 as a Private Educational Institution. Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing Gangtok is approved by INC, and is affiliated with SMU, East Sikkim. Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing offers admission in the field of Paramedical at UG/ PG level with scholarship benefits to deserving students. Prof. Mridula Das is the Principal.
| Institute Name | Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing, Gangtok |
| Estd. Year | 2001 |
| Affiliated to | SMU, East Sikkim |
| Approved/Recognised by | INC |
| Type | Private |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG |
| Principal | Prof. Mridula Das |
| Address | 5th Mile, Tadong Gangtok - 737102 Sikkim, India |
| Contact Number | 8001360843, 03592-232263 |
| Official Website | https://smu.edu.in/smcon.html |
Sikkim College of Nursing is a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University. Nestled in Gangtok, the college was established in 2001. The college offers two courses. Admission in this college is offered at the UG level in B.Sc Nursing. M.Pharm is available in multiple specialisation at the PG level. The degree at the college of nursing is offered by Sikkim Manipal University who also manages the same. Both the courses are recognised by the Sikkim Nursing Council and Indian Nursing Council.
Vision: The college plans to become a global leader in providing healthcare education and human development.
Mission: The college aims towards promoting education in health and innovative research related to patient care. Additionally, it aims to contribute in rehabilitative, preventive, promotive and restorative healthcare.
Those looking for nursing admission can apply in B.Sc Nursing and M.Sc Nursing. They need to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria before beginning with the admission formalities:
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B.Sc Nursing |
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M.Sc Nursing |
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* In case of M.Pharm admission, the minimum qualifying score is 50% for SC/ST/OBC category applicants.
Admission Process
The final admission letter is provided only after the document verification process. Candidates need to bring along with them their parents or guardian for physical verification and admission fee payment. The documents listed below need to be carried along in original and photocopies:
The college offers multiple scholarships provided under government schemes. SC, ST, OBC and MBC students can avail post matric scholarships offered by various State Governments. Students can also avail merit-based scholarships known as Nagaland Merit Scholarship.
National Foundation Scholarship for the wards of school teachers, NEC stipend under the NER plan scheme for admission in professional courses and scholarship by Human Resource Development Department of Sikkim Government are some other scholarship options available.
The college has achieved a 100% placement record for all its batches since its inception. Internship opportunities are also provided. Most of the students after their final year are placed in the Central Referral Hospital in Sikkim. Students are also placed in other reputed organisations like Neotia HealthCare from Ambuja Group, Tata Cancer Centre, Apollo Group, Narayana Hrudayalaya and many more.
The nursing college is nestled at 5th Mile at Tadong in Gangtok. The facilities provided to the students in this college include classrooms, labs, library, medical and sports facilities. Students are provided education in ICT-enabled smart classrooms. The library is big. There are over 19000 books, national and international journals, magazines and publications. There is also a 500-bedded hospital that provides students with emergency medical facilities as well as practical experience to develop clinical related skills. The college provides hostels for undergraduate students with mess facilities. Three students share a hostel room. The hostel fees are to be paid every year. Students need to pay the utility, mess and the hostel facility fees every month.
