How Colleges in Sikkim Are Flourishing, MIT University Sikkim Emerging as Students’ Top Choice

Management & Information Technology (MIT), Sikkim University Sikkim is fast emerging as a preferred choice for students across India, with applicants increasingly selecting the institution over established colleges in their home states. Within a month of opening admissions for the 2026 academic session, the university received more than 1,000 complete applications along with registration fees, while nearly 5,000 inquiries were recorded from states such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, and other regions.

Despite the strong response, university authorities have clarified that admissions will remain highly selective. The institution plans to admit only 100 to 150 students in its initial intake after a detailed screening process. Vice-Chancellor Dr Deepak Kher stated that the limited intake is intentional, allowing the university to closely assess students’ aptitude and skills and focus on making them job-ready by the second year of study.

Education observers note that the growing interest in MIT University Sikkim reflects a shift in student and parent priorities. Rather than relying solely on established brand names, families are now giving greater importance to degree validity, employability, affordability, and campus safety. Many applicants reportedly chose the university despite already holding offers from colleges closer to home.
MIT University Sikkim is recognised by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, ensuring nationwide and international acceptance of its degrees. This recognition has become a crucial factor for students planning careers in both public and private sectors or aiming for higher education in India and abroad.

The university places strong emphasis on vocational and skill-based education, with a significant portion of its curriculum dedicated to practical learning, live projects, internships, and regular skill workshops. Programs are designed to align with industry needs and evolving job markets.

With annual fees ranging between approximately ₹60,000 and ₹1.5 lakh, combined with Sikkim’s reputation as a safe and peaceful state, MIT University Sikkim is increasingly being viewed as a credible and affordable higher education destination by students nationwide.