Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology

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Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Logo.png
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TypePrivate/Research
Established1996 [1]
AffiliationSikkim Manipal University
DirectorProf. (Dr.) Ashis Sharma [2]
Academic staff
250+ [1]
Students3500+ [1]
Location
Majitar
,
Sikkim
,
India
Campus33 acres (0.1 km2)
ColoursPickled bean and Black   
AffiliationsUGC, NAAC, NBA
Websitehttps://smu.edu.in/smit.html/

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), formerly known as Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences is a private institute located in Majitar, Sikkim, India. The institution offers various undergraduate and post-graduate courses in engineering, management, computer application and basic science.

History[]

SMIT came into existence in year 1997 as a result of the agreement signed on 15 November 1992 between the Sikkim Government and Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG)[3] as a joint venture to establish one of the first public–private partnership (PPP) based institutions in India.,[4] with the aim of imparting exemplary education and health care services in the state of Sikkim and country wide. It first started from its temporary campus in Tadong, Sikkim and later moved to its permanent campus in Majitar in the year 1999. SMIT is part of the renowned Manipal Group that has made its mark in the field of education and health services in India and abroad. It is one of the premier institutes for technical education in East and North-East India. SMIT enjoys approval by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and University Grants Commission (UGC). It is also accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). In addition, it also holds ISO 9001 accreditation vide NS-EN ISO 9001:2000.[5]

Campus[]

The campus is located in Majitar on the banks of River Teesta in the hills of East Sikkim. It is spread across 35 acres. The campus is home to 3500+ students, 250+ faculty and industry experts and a large and efficient team of support and service staff. Facilities include Wi-Fi enabled campus, well stocked library, laboratories with advanced technologies and international standard sports complex.

The institute has an ultra-modern indoor sports complex and a sprawling Food Court is also a part of the complex. Various facilities available are: Temperature Controlled Swimming Pool, Bowling Alley, Squash Court, Multi-Purpose Gym Hall, Yoga Room, Aerobics Room, Meditation Room, Table Tennis, Foos Ball, Carrom, Sauna Bath, Steam Bath, Badminton Court, Basket Ball Court, Auditorium and Tennis Court. The shopping Centre of the campus consists of the following facilities: Union Bank of India, ATMs of State Bank of India, Axis Bank & Union Bank of India, post office, stationery shop, general store, binding, lamination, xerox shop, beauty parlour, barber shop, pharmacy etc. The campus has the following buildings divided into several blocks ranging from block A to block H.[6]

  • Academic Building 1 (Block A to E)
  • Academic Building 2 (Block F)
  • Workshop Buildings
  • School of Basic Sciences
  • Hostel 1 (Boys)
  • Hostel 2 (Boys)
  • Hostel 3 (Girls)
  • Hostel 4 (Girls)
  • Sports Complex (Marena)
  • Central Library
  • Guest House
  • SMIT Health Center
  • Staff Quarters

Departments[]

The institute have 11 academic departments, awarding undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctoral (Ph.D) degrees. The various departments are as follows [7]

  • Department of Civil Engineering
  • Department of Computer Science & Engineering
  • Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Department of Information Technology
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Department of Management Studies
  • Department of Computer Application
  • Department of Chemistry
  • Department of Physics
  • Department of Mathematics

Student Culture and Activities[]

There are 7 active technical and cultural clubs on campus and students have taken part and gained accolades in various events and fests such as SAE Supra, ACM-ICPC, Nasscom Smart City Hackathon, Spring Fest among many others. Students also arrange for and participate in various intra-collegiate events such as the annual techno-cultural festival, Kaalrav (held in March), TEDxSMIT (held in October),inter-departmental fests etc. The Editorial Board publishes the annual college magazine, The Smitsonian (September). Some clubs are.

  • Chatter
  • Chromatics
  • Crew
  • Decoders
  • Illusion
  • Innovision
  • SMITMUN
  • UDAAN

In order to address student grievances, the college also has an active Student Council and a Mess and Canteen Committee.

Main Entrance to SMIT

Atal Incubation Centre[]

AIC-SMUTBI (Atal Incubation Centre - Sikkim Manipal University Technology Business Incubation Foundation) is one of the Technology Incubator supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Govt of India. The incubator has received a grant in aid of Rs 8 Crores to encourage startups/entrepreneurs and create an ecosystem for the entrepreneurial activities in the entire North Eastern Region. The incubator is located within the campus of SMIT.[8]

Some of the companies that are presently incubated are:

  • Yonika Infotainment Private Limited [9]
  • Untapped Technologies Private Limited [10]
  • Amazing Adventure Private Limited [11]
  • Shoten Group [12]
  • Gladiolus Language Nectar [13]
  • Asal [14]
  • Shield Tech Infosec Private Limited [15]
  • The Chakras Farm [16]

Notable alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Overview, SMIT". Manipal.edu.
  2. ^ "Director, SMIT".
  3. ^ "MEMG | www.manipalgroup.com". Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  4. ^ "History". smu.edu.in. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  5. ^ "SMIT". smu.edu.in. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  6. ^ "SMIT history". smu.edu.in. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  7. ^ "SMIT departments". smu.edu.in. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  8. ^ "AIC SMUTBI | AIC-SMUTBI". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  9. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Yonika". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  10. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Untapped". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  11. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Amazing Adventure". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  12. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Earthier". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  13. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Gladiolus". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  14. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Asal". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  15. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Shield Tech". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  16. ^ "AIC SMUTBI Chakara Farm". smutbi.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.

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  1. ^ https://smu.edu.in/smit/smit-experience/student-clubs/student-clubs-societies-smit.html
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