About 

The education department of Sikkim works under the government of Sikkim. The common counseling procedure is conducted under the jurisdiction of the education department. Other than medical courses there are different courses offered in Sikkim such as management courses, bachelors courses, etc.  

Address

Human Resource Development Department                       

Tashiling Secretariat, Secretariat Rd, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101

Official website

https://sikkim.gov.in/departments/education-department 

Websites to be referred for counseling updates: https://www.sikkimhrdd.org/.

or https://smu.edu.in/smu.html  

Counseling procedure

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences follows a Common Counseling procedure that is conducted under the direction and control of the state government of Sikkim. The relevant counseling information will be available at https://smu.edu.in/smu.html or https://www.sikkimhrdd.org/. During the physical counseling procedure, the physical presence of the candidate is mandatory. If unavoidable circumstances prevent a candidate from being physically present for the counseling, he/she may authorize another individual to represent him/her at the counseling. The representative must carry the authorization letter and must bring all the documents and the fees mentioned in the prospectus. Absence/late reporting of the candidate or his/her representative at the indicated reporting time/attendance time and date will result in the instantaneous forfeiture of any claim for a seat. The choice of course made by the candidate/ representative is final and binding and cannot be altered under any circumstances. Only the candidate/representative will be allowed into the counseling hall. The candidates will be called in the order of their ranks and offered the seats available then. Online Counseling Apart from Physical Counseling, the Institute may also follow Online Counseling for Admissions depending on the situation.

Online counseling procedures are as follows: 

1. For updates, the candidates should visit their application portal frequently.
2. The counseling dates mentioned in the SMU website/email communication are to be strictly followed and no extension of dates for counseling/admission will be permitted. Waitlist Candidates will be waitlisted as per their rank order in the counseling. Candidates who opt only to be waitlisted need not pay any fee until they receive the selection intimation from the institution that they have been selected for admission from the waiting list as a consequence of withdrawal or cancellation of admission of any originally admitted candidate.

FAQ’s

Q1 What are the eligibility criteria for admission in Sikkim for medical courses?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2/equivalent with 50% marks in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC) and must appear for the NEET UG exam. 

Q2 Is Sikkim an open state or a closed state?

Ans . Sikkim is an open state .

Q3 How many medical colleges are there in Sikkim?

Ans. There is only one medical college in Sikkim.

Q4 What are the documents required for MBBS counseling in Sikkim?

Ans. NEET Score Card

1. NEET Admit card- Original
2. Class X Mark sheet- Original
3. Class X Pass certificate – Original
4. Class XII Mark sheet – Original
5. Class XII Pass certificate – Original
6. Birth Certificate – Original
7. Migration certificate from previous University/ Board – Original
8. Conduct & Character certificate to be obtained on the school/college letterhead/pad. – Original
9. Transfer certificate or school/college leaving certificate issued by the school/college. – Original
10. Caste Certificate (if any)
11. AIU Equivalence Certificate for candidates with school-level qualifications from schools affiliated with the Foreign Board. – Original
12. Gap certificate if passed Class XII on or before 2020- Original
13. Sponsoring/domicile certificates for various reserved categories. – Original
14. Documents as required for admission in Defence & North East categories – Original
15. Four recent and identical passport-size photographs.
16. Aadhaar Card (candidate) Original – for Verification.
17. Pan Card (of the payee) Original -for Verification.
18. Four recent and identical passport-size photographs. (No other certificate in lieu of this will be accepted.

Q5 Are there hostel facilities for MBBS students?

Ans. Yes, a hostel facility is available for MBBS students. 

Contact info 

Phone: +91 97 97 97 2465

Address: 3rd floor C-56/30 sector-62 Noida
Email- info@rdledu.com