The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, Gangtok is incorporated under the State Legislative Act (Act IX of 1995) of the Government of Sikkim.

• Sikkim Manipal University is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of HRD and is a member of Association of Indian Unviersities (AIU).
• Recognised by Distance Education Council (DEC) for three academic years - 2009-10 to 2011-12.
• Sikkim Manipal University, Directorate of Distance Education offers programs spread across 10 disciplines.
• Sikkim Manipal University - Directorate of Distance Education offers programs in Masters, Bachelors, Diploma and PG Diploma levels in various disciplines like Information Technology, Management, Journalism and Mass Communication, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Apparel & Fashion Design, Allied Health Sciences, Hospitality, Telecom and Commerce.
• The programs are made accessible through 700+ University Authorised Learning Centres across the country.
• So far 2.55 lakh students have benefited from the Distance Education programs, taking full advantage of the 65 core faculty members and the 6,300 supporting faculty members present at the learning centres.
• Apart from the widespread presence in India – covering 205 districts and 310 towns and cities – the University has also spread its reach overseas across 20 countries, with 25 learning centres

Our distance learning experience blends flexibility and convenience from the learner's perspective with academic rigour and quality in instruction. The SMU way is learner-centricand puts the student at the core of an experience that combines four distinct learning delivery systems:

Self Learning:

High quality self learning material is made available both in print and digital form.

Counseling at Learning Centres:

Students can avail face-to-face counseling at our Learning Centres located across the country.

VSAT delivered lectures:

Supplementary instruction and expert sessions delivered across our VSAT network.

EduNxt:

Makes innovative use of technology as an essential element of the learning experience. Learning is delivered using the Manipal Education Technology Network for Learning Optimised (MENLO) platform.