Does Sikkim Manipal University falls in premier category?
As said in earlier answer, premier Institute means a reputed Institute and Sikkim Manipal University is a reputed Institute. The Sikkim Manipal University is a partnership between the Government of Sikkim and Manipal Education. It was established in 1995 and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (India). It is a branch of the Manipal University in Manipal, Karnataka. SMU has two constituent institutes – Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) and Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT). Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) was established in 14 June 1997. The Institute attracts students from all over the country, with over 2200 students enrolled in the various engineering disciplines. 102 full-time faculties are employed. SMIT is a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University. It also provides courses in distant education mode through Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education (SMU DDE). All the degrees provided in distance m