Education Department Government of Sikkim

Education Department Government 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, bachelor’s courses, etc. Until 1994, there were just three institutions in the State: Sikkim Government College in Tadong, Sikkim Government Law College located in Burtuk, and the Sikkim Institute of Nyingma Higher Studies at Deorali. Today, the State proudly features one Central University, ten Government Colleges, four Private Universities, and five Private Colleges.

The pursuit of quality education has consistently been a paramount concern and a driving force behind the policy decisions made by the Government of Sikkim. This government has prioritized the educational landscape by allocating nearly 20% of the State’s financial plan, and evidence indicates that significant advancements have been realized, reflected in the commendable achievements of its students.

Over the span of twenty-two years from 1994 to 2016, the Government’s dedication to this domain is evident in the emphasis placed not only on primary education but also on secondary and senior secondary stages.

Address

Human Resource Development Department

Tashiling Secretariat, Secretariat Rd, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101

Official website

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

Counseling procedure

Education Department, Government of Sikkim 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 at the time of the Education Department Government of Sikkim. 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 Education Department Government of Sikkim, may also follow Online Counseling for Admissions depending on the situation.

Online counseling procedures are as follows:

For updates, the candidates should visit their application portal frequently.
The counseling dates mentioned in the Education Department Government of Sikkim 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.