SMU DDE (Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education) is deemed the best distance learning institute in India in terms of results and efficiency.

Study Centre

There is no study centre of SMU DDE (Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education) in Jharsuguda as there is no study centre in India or anywhere else.




SMU-DE offers MBA, BBA, B.Sc. IT, M.Sc. IT, MCA, BCA courses. All admissions continue to take place directly at Directorate of Distance Education, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok.

Sikkim Manipal University is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok is incorporated under the State Legislative Act (Act IX of 1995) of the Government of Sikkim. It is recognised by UGC under section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956.

Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education has received the CSR Award as the ‘Top Distance Learning Institute’ for three Consecutive years since 2011.

SMU-DE was recognised by the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) at the National Education Excellence Awards 2014 for its valuable contribution towards innovation and excellence in the field of Distance Education.

Sikkim Manipal University has been awarded with the prize of Best University in Distance Education.

Sikkim Manipal University-Directorate of Distance Education (SMU-DDE) was conferred the 'Digital Learning ICT Enabled University of the Year" for its new technology infused learning system EduNxt at the 5th e-India 2009 Awards Conference and Exhibition organised by Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies in Hyderabad on August 26, 2009.