Summary
Sikkim Professional University, erstwhile Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University,[1] Gangtok, Sikkim, India is a State Private University founded in the year 2008[2] under Sikkim Professional University Act, Sikkim (Act No. 11 of 2008) of Sikkim State Assembly. SPU is recognized by the University Grants Commission of India (UGC), The Indian Nursing Council (INC), and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Formerly, the University was well known by Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University but now the name has been amended to Sikkim Professional University as per The Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University (Amendment) Act, 2020; (Act No 09 of 2020).
| Motto | An Abode of Knowledge |
|---|---|
| Type | University established by Sikkim |
| Established | Founded on 2008 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. (Dr.) H. S. Yadav |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Semi-Urban |
| Colours | Blue and Orange |
| Affiliations | UGC, INC, AIU, PCI |
| Website | www |
Academics edit
Sikkim Professional University offers Under Graduate Degree Programme & Post Graduate Degree Programme in all major disciplines including Arts, Commerce and science.[3]
- College of Arts and Social Science
- College of Engineering & Technology
- College of Business Management and Administrative Studies
- College of Computer and Information Technology
- College of Pharmaceutical and Paramedical Science
- College of Library & Information Science
- College of Nursing
- College of Agriculture
- College of Commerce
- College of Pharmaceutical & paramedical Science
- College of Hotel Management
- College of Physiotherapy
- College of Allied Health Study
Recognition & Approvals edit
- University Grant Commission (UGC)
- Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
- Indian Nursing Council (INC)
- Sikkim Nursing Council (SNC)
- Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
Awards & Achievements edit
- Best Private University of Sikkim in Professional & Skill Education 2023
- SPU Received International Life Saver award and Certificate from World Book of Record
- Innovation in Teaching Pedagogy Award 2023
- Sikkim Professional University Top 100 Universities in The Country
- Most Inspirational University of the Year 2021
- Sikkim Professional University- ISO 9001:2015 Certified for Quality Management System
References edit
- ^ "Sikkim Professional University Act, 2008" (PDF). Sikkim Government Gazette. Government of Sikkim. 12 May 2020.
- ^ "State-wise List of Private Universities in India" (PDF). ugc.ac.in. University Grants Commission. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Sikkim Professional University". SPU, Courses Offered.
External links edit
- Official website