SMU-DE Admissions Open: Invites Applications for its UGC Approved MBA, MCA and Other Programs for Academic Year 2016-2017

BANGALORE, April 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Sikkim Manipal University is the First University Approved by UGC to Offer Distance Programs for the Academic Year 2016-2017 

• Admissions Open for Academic Year 2016-2017
• All Programs Approved by UGC
• SMU-DE In-line With ISO 9001-2008 Certification
• SMU-DE students in Accord with CIMA-UK
• Convenient Admission Procedure
• Dedicated Academic Advisors
• Updated Self-learning Material

Sikkim Manipal University, Directorate of Distance Education (SMU-DE), invites applications for its Postgraduate and Undergraduate programs - MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, M.Sc. (IT) and B.Sc. (IT). SMU-DE is a leading distance education provider of the country, with over 4 lakh students having graduated in its wide variety of programs.

"Degrees awarded in distance mode are on par with campus degrees. SMU-DE takes pride in contributing to the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of the country. Convenient admission procedure, updated Self Learning Material (SLM), flexible exam cycles with robust evaluation, and dedicated academic advisor support helps SMU-DE deliver highest quality education," informed SMU-DE Director,Prof. N.S. Ramesh Murthy.

Apart from being ISO 9000:2001 certified, SMU-DE is also recognized by Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK. The recognition qualifies SMU-DE MBA students to accelerate their career by opting directly for the strategy level of CIMA certifications.

Key facets of SMU-DE's distance learning education entail:

Convenient Admission Process: All the admissions to SMU-DE are done directly by the university. The admission process may be initiated at http://www.smude.edu.in. Competent and qualified counsellors help students with pre-admission queries and the admission procedures. Flexible payment plans through net banking, bank draft, credit or debit cards and an option to pay in EMIs offer additional convenience to students.

Dedicated Academic Advisor: Each SMU-DE student is provided with a first-of-its-kind dedicated academic advisor, who helps them throughout their journey of obtaining the degree. It includes support with internal assessments as well as project works. To add further, MyZone, the student services mobile app, allows a single window access to multiple student services including re-registration, fee payments, results and SMU-DE helpdesk.

Updated Self Learning Materials (SLM): SMU-DE delivers to its students, self-explanatory and self-contained SLM with clearly stated objectives and learning outcomes, in print form. These SLMs are regularly updated with inputs from industry experts and form the core of the academics of SMU-DE.

Multiple Exam Cycles with Robust Evaluation: SMU-DE exams are descriptive and MCQ based. Students can book their exam dates and location according to their convenience. Rigorous process of development of question papers, question banks, moderated assignments and continuous evaluation ensure quality education and superior academic outcomes.

About Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) and Sikkim Manipal University-Directorate of Distance Education (SMU-DE) 

Sikkim Manipal University is a unique public-private initiative between the Government of Sikkim and Manipal education. SMU, a State Private University, is recognized by the UGC, and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities. The Directorate of Distance Education, SMU is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Over the years, SMU-DE has consistently raised standards in distance education. Some of the recognitions and awards received include:

• SMU-DE is ISO 9001:2008 certified
• ASSOCHAM Award for best university in open and distance learning for two consecutive years - 2014 and 2015.
• Winner of e-India and e-Maharashtra awards for digital learning ICT enabled university of the year
• Winner of the Golden Peacock Award
• Ranked #1 as the students' most preferred university by CAREER360 magazine
• Ranked #1 among the top 20 distance learning MBA colleges by Silicon India
• Ranked #1 among the top distance learning B-Schools by Competition Success Review

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