What is the Difference between Sikkim Manipal University and Manipal University
 

Can you tell me if there is any difference between Sikkim Manipal University and Manipal University, as I find that both are distance learning Universities in India? Are they not the same? What courses are offered by both Sikkim Manipal University and Manipal University?

Re: What is the Difference between Sikkim Manipal University and Manipal University
 

What is the Difference between Sikkim Manipal University SMU and Manipal University can you tell me?

Re: What is the Difference between Sikkim Manipal University and Manipal University
 

The Sikkim Manipal University SMU is the sister Campus of Manipal University in Sikkim.

Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) is a funded, co-educational, public-private university in Gangtok, Sikkim, India.

The Sikkim Manipal University came into existence on November 15, 1992, after the signing of an agreement between the Government of Sikkim and the Manipal Pai Foundation.

The aim was to impart exemplary educational opportunities and health care services in the State of Sikkim and elsewhere.

The university was established in 1995 with the passing of the Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences Act (Act No. 10 of 1995).

The university is credited as being the first P3 education and health care initiative in the region.

SMU is a UGC-recognized, private university.

Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok is recognised by UGC to continue offering programs through Open & Distance Learning (ODL) mode

The university has two campuses: the Medical campus and the Technology campus.

Manipal University, is a private research institute deemed to be university located in the university town of Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, India.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education has branch campuses in Dubai and Mangalore.

It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.