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Shaping You

Success PROSPECTUS 2023-24

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Combination of English, Political Science & Sociology

UGC NAAC A+
Entitled Accredited

100%
Online
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ACCREDITED RANKED 101-150

ACCREDITED

Take a leap, dream big, and embrace the

opportunity towards a transformative
journey by pursuing an online higher
education from a university backed by a
rich academic legacy and accredited with
distinct honors.​
Accredited A+ Grade By UGC-entitled Online Degrees Among India’s top 150
National Assessment and Equivalent to On-campus Universities in 2023​
Accreditation Council (NAAC) Degree​ The flexibility to continue working while
supporting yourself or your family ensures
RANKED 06 RANKED 01 that you can maintain a stable income
while simultaneously acquiring valuable
knowledge and skills that will shape your
future.

Get ready to empower yourself.

Get learning.​
Among India’s top Amongst Top Private
multidisciplinary universities Universities in North East (2023)
in East Zone (2023)​

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Give an individual a
professional education
and you have given him a
lifestyle.
Padma Shri awardee
Dr. T M A Pai
Founder
Manipal Education & Medical Group

VISIONARY PHILANTHROPIST PHYSICIAN

EDUCATIONIST BANKER

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From the Vice Chancellor’s desk​

Providing quality and affordable education
for all has been the driving force behind
building Sikkim Manipal University to what it is
today. Renewing our efforts towards creating
student-centric learning experiences for
professional growth, SMU is excited to now
go online and cater to learners across various
geographies & backgrounds.

Air Vice Marshal (Dr) Dilip Chandra Agarwal, VSM (Retd)

Vice Chancellor,
Sikkim Manipal University

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Evolve into a better, accomplished

version of yourself with online degrees
from Sikkim Manipal University.​

Flexible​ Next-gen​
Learn at your convenience, Modular, easily learnable
as per your schedule and sets of study materials to
lifestyle. learn on the go!​

High-quality​ Cost-effective​ Recognized​

Learn from expert faculty No-cost EMI and SMU’s online degrees are
through a best-in-class learning scholarships available.​ UGC-entitled and accredited
platform.​ A+ by NAAC.​

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A university for your

aspirations ​

Flexibility to study on Placement assistance​ Attractive scholarships​

the go
24x7 learning with best-suited content​ Comprehensive services to help Exclusively for defense personnel,
kickstart your career​ differently-abled people, alumni of
Learn at your own pace, whenever you SMU, and learners from Sikkim &
want​ Includes interview tips, other Northeast regions of India​
employability assessments,
Flexible, modern curriculum for resume building, industry Learners can also avail an attractive
maximum industry relevance readiness programs, mock fee concession on full program
interviews, virtual placement fee or annual fee, provided they
Dedicated course mentors for a drives, and more​ make the payment before program
comprehensive learning experience
commencement​

Sikkim Manipal University was established in 1995 and is a NAAC A+ accredited

university. Popularly known for imparting quality education, it now also offers UGC-entitled
degree programs in the online mode. ​

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BA
Bachelor
of Arts
(Online)​
Combination of English, Political Science & Sociology

Eligibility Fee structure

Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a INR 75,000 or​
recognized national or state board institution or INR 12,500 per semester​
10+3 diploma from a recognized national or state
institute.​ INR 500 (non-refundable application fee)​

Duration
Minimum 3 years
(divided into six semesters)

Gain valuable skills and build a solid foundation for a diverse range
of career paths, with a combination of English, Political Science,
and Sociology.

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Bachelor of Arts - English (BA) | Program structure

This online program is designed to enable students to gain major credits in English by learning world literature, women writing in English, comparative literature, and more.

First semester Second semester Third semester Fourth semester Fifth semester Sixth semester

Indian English Literature World Literature Essays and Poetry New Literature in English Victorian and Modern Literature American Literature

Communicative English Functional English Academic Writing Literary Terms, Forms, and Poetry: Evolution, Elements and Comparative Literature
Movements​ Genres

Foundations of Political Political Theory Comparative Political Analysis Women Writing in English Children’s Literature Novels and Short Stories
Science

Introduction to Sociology Sociology in India Rural Sociology Classical Indian Political Human Rights United Nations and Global
Thought​ Conflicts

Natural Science Environmental Science Digital Fluency Urban Sociology Social Problems in India Sociology of Change and
Development

Note: SMU reserves the right to change the program curriculum, eligibility,
Total program credits: 120 fee structure, number of sessions, duration, certificate format, admission
Each subject carries 4 credits process, and other terms in the program and can incorporate any such
Each semester carries 20 credits changes deemed necessary by the institute without prior intimation.
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Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (BA) | Program structure

This online program is designed to enable students to gain major credits in Political Science by learning political theory, political processes, gender and politics, and more.

First semester Second semester Third semester Fourth semester Fifth semester Sixth semester

Foundations of Political Political Theory Comparative Political Classical Indian Political Political Processes in India United Nations and Global
Science Analysis Thought Conflicts

Introduction to Sociology Sociology in India Rural Sociology Theories of International India’s Foreign Policy in Public Policy and Administration
Relations a Globalized World in India

Indian English Literature World Literature Essays and Poetry Introduction to Political Human Rights Gender and Politics
Theory

Communicative English Functional English Academic Writing Urban Sociology Social Problems in India Sociology of Change and
Development

Natural Science Environmental Science Digital Fluency New Literature in English Children’s Literature American Literature

Note: SMU reserves the right to change the program curriculum, eligibility,
Total program credits: 120 fee structure, number of sessions, duration, certificate format, admission
Each subject carries 4 credits process, and other terms in the program and can incorporate any such
Each semester carries 20 credits changes deemed necessary by the institute without prior intimation.
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Bachelor of Arts - Sociology (BA) | Program structure

This online program is designed to enable students to gain major credits in Sociology by learning rural and urban sociology, social problems, social demography, and more.​

First semester Second semester Third semester Fourth semester Fifth semester Sixth semester

Introduction to Sociology Sociology in India Rural Sociology Urban Sociology Classical Sociological Sociology of Change and
Thinkers Development

Foundations of Political Political Theory Comparative Political Family, Kinship, and Marriage Social Problems in India Sociology of Education
Science Analysis

Indian English Literature World Literature Essays and Poetry Principle of Sociology Social Demography Social Movement in India

Communicative English Functional English Academic Writing Classical Indian Political Human Rights United Nations and Global
Thought Conflicts

Natural Science Environmental Science Digital Fluency New Literature in English Children’s Literature American Literature

Note: SMU reserves the right to change the program curriculum, eligibility,
Total program credits: 120 fee structure, number of sessions, duration, certificate format, admission
Each subject carries 4 credits process, and other terms in the program and can incorporate any such
Each semester carries 20 credits changes deemed necessary by the institute without prior intimation.
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Get started​
Choose the program you want to pursue
and register by filing in your basic details
and paying the registration fee​

Fill in your educational and work

experience-related details​

Pay the admission fee for the first

semester/year or full program​

Upload supporting documents and

submit the application to complete the
process​​

Application to online degrees at SMU can be initiated

through our website www.onlinemanipal.com​

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A seamless & dedicated

eLearning solution​
Making learning a convenient, flexible, and memorable experience​
The eLearning material will be made available to you on the Learning Management System (LMS)
based on the four-quadrant approach, as per UGC (Credit Framework for online learning courses
through SWAYAM) Regulations, 2016. ​

Video eText
lectures materials

Virtual Interactive
classroom material

Virtual Discussion
simulation forums

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Evaluation Results Right to amend rules

The assessment system has been conceived, developed, The results will be published on the student portal. If you fail to clear The university reserves the right to add / delete / change /
and administered on a rigorous and fair basis to bring out any of the papers (either in TEE or CA or both), you have to re appear amend the syllabi, program structure, rules and regulations
the best in you and prepare you for a challenging career. for the relevant paper by applying to the university through the wherever considered necessary and appropriate without
resitting application along with relevant fees, within the due date. any prior notice. You are advised to go through the website
Your performance evaluation will be based on both frequently where all circulars and important information
continuous evaluation and term-end examinations. will be hosted from time to time. Promulgation of any such
information on the website in the form of circulars / notices is
considered to be adequate.

Theory papers Awards and degree Jurisdiction

The theory part is assessed by performance based on continuous Successful students, on satisfying all criteria stipulated by the All disputes relating to university program and
assessment (CA) through assignments and term-end​examinations university, will be awarded the respective degrees by the university. activities are subject to local jurisdiction (Sikkim) only.
(TEE). The assessment ratio for (TEE) to CA is 70:30. The CA is
based on assignments prepared by the university. TEE will comprise
descriptive and multiple-choice type questions. You must score at
least 40% in both CA and TEE to be declared as pass.

Examination
The university semester-end examinations will be held digitally
viz. computer-based and online proctored. You can appear for
the exams from the comfort and safety of your homes. A laptop
or desktop computer with a functioning webcam connected to
the Internet is required to appear for the exams. The details of the
examination schedule will be made available in the photo admit card
issued for appearing for the term end theory examinations. The
university will share all examination details via the student portal.

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 Directorate of Online Education​
Sikkim Manipal University, SMIT Campus,
Majitar, Rangpo, East Sikkim, India, 737-136

+91-79967 99900​| [email protected]