SMIMS: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Pratiki Patra Pratiki Patra | May 22, 2023
Pratiki Patra
Pratiki Patra

Updated on - May 22, 2023

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SMIMS, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences is a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University. The institute was established in 1997 as a central referral hospital. Admission for the students was taken from the year 2001. The institute is approved by MCI, NCI, and IAP. Admission for the MBBS course is based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance test, NEET UG, and the admission for MD or MS is based on the NEET PG exam.

Admission for the year 2022 offers various undergraduate and postgraduate level courses, one can apply online through the official website of the institute. The campus area of the institute is spread over an area of 25 acres of mountainous land and provides good infrastructure facilities for the students of the institute. At present, the institute has 323 expert faculties, 17965+ books, and 151 journal subscriptions in the Central Library of the institute.

 

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SMIMS Quick Insights

SMIMS was laid out in the year 1997 and is a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University. Some of the highlights of the institute such as the type of institute, and location of the institute are mentioned below

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences
Year of Establishment 1997
Type of University Private
Approvals MCI, NCI
Faculties 323
Courses offered Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctorate
Infrastructure facilities Library, classrooms, Central Library, Medical facilities.
Campus Area 25 acres
Location Gangtok, Sikkim

SMIMS Ranking

SMIMS, since its inception, has secured many rankings and awards. Some of the rankings that the institute has earned are mentioned below

  • In the year 2022, the institute ranked 13 as the Best Medical institute in India by India today.
  • The institute ranked 8 among the top ten medical universities in the year 2022 by Outlook.
  • The university secured a rank between 101-150 by the NIRF ranking 2022.
  • The institute secured 13th rank in the year 2021 by India today.
  • The institute has secured 6th place among India's top 21 medical universities in the year 2021 by the outlook.

SMIMS Courses

SMIMS offers various courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctorate levels for the students of the institute. Some of the courses that the institute provides are mentioned below.

Departments Courses
Medical MBBS, MD, MS
Science B.Sc, M.Sc
Paramedical BMLT, BMIT

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SMIMS Departments

SMIMS offers various courses and specializations for the students of the institute. All the activities are segregated into different departments. Some of the departments of the institute are mentioned below.

Biotechnology Microbiology
ENT Biochemistry
Gynecology Obstetrics
Community Medicine General Medicine
Psychiatry Pediatrics
Pharmacology Anaesthesiology

SMIMS Admission

SMIMS admission for the year 2022 is now open. The institute has lot many courses to offer in the medical field. Students who are eligible and seeking admission to the institute can apply online through the official website or can visit the campus directly and apply.

SMIMS Eligibility Criteria

In order to get admission to the institute, one should meet the eligibility criteria of the college. Some of the courses with the eligibility criteria are given below.

MBBS Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates should have completed 10+2 with biology as a mandatory subject and the candidates should be 17 years of age.
  • Candidates should secure a valid NEET UG score.

MD Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates should have completed MBBS in any recognized university.
  • candidates should have secured valid marks in the NEET PG exam.

M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have passed in the subject of physics, chemistry, biology/biotechnology individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in PCB for General Caste & 45 %  for candidates belonging to SC, ST & OBC. 

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Why Choose SMIMS?

SMIMS is one of the best medical institutes in India that is awarded by India today and outlook. The institute has been ranked 13th and 8th subsequently by India today and outlook. The institute also offers various specializations in undergraduate and postgraduate level courses and is approved by MCI and NCI as well.

SMIMS Academic advantages

The Institute offers medicine-related courses, some of the academic advantages of the institute are given below.

  • The institute has secured various rankings throughout the year.
  • The institute has highly qualified professionals and knowledgeable faculties.
  • Even though the institute is private, it provides the courses at reasonable fees for the students.

SMIMS CutOff

SMIMS cutoff for the year 2022 is yet to be released. The institute offers courses like MBBS, MS, MD, M.Sc, etc. Students who are seeking admission to the institute will have to secure valid marks in the entrance exams such as NEET UG and NEET PG and should meet the cutoff criteria of the institute.

SMIMS Infrastructure

SMIMS campus is spread over an area of 25 acres of mountainous land and hence the institute provides good infrastructure facilities for the students of the institute. Some of the infrastructure facilities that are provided are mentioned below

  • Classrooms
  • Auditorium
  • Labs
  • Medical facilities
  • Hostels
  • Sports

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SMIMS Placements

SMIMS, in the year 2022 provides paid internship opportunities for the students of the institute. The institute provides training and career guidance services to shape the career of students by developing their personalities. The students who graduate from this institute will undoubtedly become great doctors. Some students choose the government sector and some students get placed in the private sector. A graduate with a certificate can start their own clinic in their hometown. The highest package offered in the institute is around INR 20LPA and the average package offered is INR 10LPA.

Some of the top recruiters are

Daya hospital Indian Airforce Apollo hospitals
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Manipal hospital Fortis Healthcare
AIIMS Krishna Hospital KGMU

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SMIMS Scholarships

SMIMS supports its students by providing scholarships under the government scheme to the students. Some of the scholarships that are provided are mentioned below.

  • Post matric scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/MBC by various state Govt.
  • National Foundation for teacher’s welfare for the professional education of children of school teachers
  • Scholarship by Human Resource Dev. Dept., Govt of Sikkim
  • Nagaland Merit Scholarship
  • NEC stipend /book grant under the NER plan scheme for professional courses

SMIMS Collaboration

SMIMS has signed MoUs with many institutes and organizations for the benefit of the students and the institute as well. Some of the organizations and institutions that are collaborated with the institute are mentioned below.

International Collaboration

Country Partnering Institute
USA University of Pennsylvania

National Collaboration

  • NITTE Karnataka
  • Regional Ayurveda Research Institute
  • Software Technology Parks of India
  • Sikkim government 

SMIMS Alumni

SMIMS is a medical science institute that has provided some great personalities to the nation. Some of the notable alumni who had previously studied in the institute are mentioned below.

Notable Alumni Profession
Dr. Korpu Divya MD Internal Medicine, Chicago
Dr. Harneet Singh Founder of Nulife Hospital
Dr. Jayanth Kumar Pancreatic Surgeon
Dr. Deepika Chettri Captain, Indian Army

SMIMS Highlights

Affiliate University Sikkim Manipal University
Institution Type Private
Total Faculty 323
Year of Establishment 2001
Genders Accepted Co-Ed
Total Area (In Acre) 25.11
Construction Area (Sq. M) 81240.67
Website smu.edu.in
Recognised by MCI

SMIMS Student Diversity

Category ST SC OBC General
Male 26 6 35 156
Female 49 10 56 252
Total 75 16 91 408

SMIMS PTR Table

Particulars Count
Student Enrolment(Male) 392
Student Enrolment(Female) 216
Student Enrolment Total 608
Teaching Staff(Male) 69
Teaching Staff(Female) 85
Teaching Staff Total 154

SMIMS Rankings

Publisher Ranking & Year Criteria
#35 in 2022 Medical
#34 in 2021 Medical
#16 in 2020 Medical

SMIMS Courses & Fees 2024

Course Average Fees Duration
BMLT -- 3 Years
MD -- 3 Years
MSc -- 2 Years
M.S -- 3 Years
MBBS -- 5 Years 5 Months

SMIMS Courses and Fee Structure

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Courses offered by SMIMS

MBBS [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted: NEET

Exams Accepted: NEET

MS [Master of Surgery]

Offline On Campus

M.Sc [Master of Science]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted by SMIMS

NEET

Exam Date: May 05, 2024

NEET PG

Exam Date: Jun 23, 2024

SMIMS FAQs

What is the fees of MBBS in Sikkim Manipal University?

The fee for MBBS as per the record in the institute is INR 1700000.

Does the SMIMS have hostel facilities?

Yes, the institute provides hostel facilities for the students of the institute.

Does Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences provide internships?

Yes, the institute provides internships for students who have completed the MBBS course.

What are the courses offered in SMIMS?

The institute offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as MBBS, MD, MS, M.Sc, etc

SMIMS Reviews

Overall Rating

3.3

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Distribution of Rating

>4-5 star

0

>3-4 star

2

>2-3 star

3

1-2 star

0

Placements & Internships

3.8

Fees & Scholarships

3.3

Academics & Faculty

3.5

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

3

Clubs & Associations

3.2

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Dichen Sherpa Batch 2021 BSc [Bachelor of Science]
2.5
Reviewed on Jun 05, 2018
2.5 Campus

Clubs & Associations : There is a basketball court where we can free our mind so good campus to let our mind get free Life is really good its very helpful and a fresh environment

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Nishchay Singh Batch 2018 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
2.5
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2018
2 Placements
2.5 Fees
3 Academics
2.5 Infrastructure
2.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : Well, these are some of the companies: List of Recruiters: AGE ERICSSON RECHNER SOFTWARE WELLS FARGO AMAZON FL SMIDTH SAFRAN WIPRO Highest salary- INR 12.5 LPA Average: INR 4.5 LPA And the alumni network is quite good.

Entrance Exams & Admissions :

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Gargi Dwivedi Batch 2023 MBBS [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]
3.9
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2017
4 Placements
3.5 Fees
4 Academics
3.5 Infrastructure
4.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : Once internship is completed students can apply to various colleges for further qualifications.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Sikkim Manipal Institute Of Medical science is a college under the sikkim Manipal University. NEET is the qualifying ex

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Anju Wary Batch 2023 MBBS [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]
5
Reviewed on Dec 07, 2017
5 Placements

Placements & Internships : Internships are also there.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : You have to appear for NEET and also have to qualify with good marks. You have to fill an extra form of SMIMS if you are under the cut off marks as per SMIMS you will be called for counse

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Yugal Grg Batch 2021 MBBS [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]
4
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2017
4 Placements
4 Fees

Placements & Internships : I do not have much knowledge about internship or alumni network.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : The eligibility criteria and admission procedure of MBBS course in SMIMS Gangtok were as follows: 12 result (50% min)&l

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  • Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Gangtok - 5th Mile,Tadong 5th Mile,Tadong
  • smu.edu.in

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