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Sikkim University

Currently, Dr. Mahendra P Lama is holding the post of Vice chancellor of Sikkim University. He has been appointed on the suggestion of expert board from Ministry of Human Resource Development. Dr. Mahendra P Lama a professor of JNU, New Delhi and resident of Darjeeling. He is the youngest Vice chancellor of the country and the economic advisor of Chief Minister of Sikkim.

Vice Chancellor of Sikkim University holds the position for a term of five years from the date he enter his office. The Vice chancellor of Sikkim University is the Principal executive and academic officer who shall exercise general regulation and control over the affairs and give result to the decisions taken by the panels of the university.

Under the Sikkim University Act 2006, Sikkim University is established with objects to distribute latest knowledge by offering research and instructional facilities in branches of learning as it may believe vigorous. The act also emphasis on making provisions for integrated courses in natural, physical sciences, forestry, humanities and other associated disciplines in the educational programme. The Sikkim University act also focuses to train work force and educate people for the betterment of Sikkim, to take latest techniques in teaching and learning process, research and studies, to pay huge attention for the improvement of the social and economic condition of the people living in the state.

Before the establishment of Sikkim University, entire colleges of the state were affiliated to North Bengal university of West Bengal. The North Bengal University designed all the courses and syllabus, due to which it did not meet the specific requirement of the state. Due to lack of opportunity offered by the state, majority of the students do not posses higher degrees. Therefore, with the steady actions of chief Minister of Sikkim, The Sikkim University Bill 2006 has been able to be Act.

Courses Offered are:

Master of Arts (MA)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Master of Science (MSc)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Master of Technology (MTech)
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan)
Master of Planning (M.Plan)

For details visit: www.sikkimuniversity.in

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