Overview

Sikkim Global Technical University is committed to follow the regulations and guidelines on admissions stipulated by the statutory bodies such as University Grants Commission (UGC), Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and other statutory bodies who have recognized the programmes. The University shall form an Admission Committee. The Committee shall meet based on the need to plan and initiate admission related procedures. The Committee shall provide necessary guidance to ensure that the interests, rights and needs prospective candidates\students who are looking for educational opportunities in various courses at IU are attended.

Policy of Admissions

  • Admission at Sikkim Global Technical University, Namchi is irrespective of caste, creed, colour& religion.
  • Admission in the University shall be open to Indian citizens, Non-Resident Indians, and persons of Indian origin. However, the University shall also admit foreign students as per the Government of India and State Government guidelines. Provided that titles, eligibility criteria and duration of Degree programs shall be strictly as per the specifications of degrees prescribed in UGC Regulations. Provided further that equivalence for entry level eligibility shall be decided as per Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for foreign students. Provided further that no students passing eligibility examination from unrecognized Board or unrecognized University shall be allowed admission or grant of degree by the University.
  • The University shall uphold an all India character and high standards of teaching and research. The university may conduct merit based admission in a fair and transparent manner. The merit of a student will be strictly determined through a common national level entrance examination conducted by the University either individually or jointly with other. Further university shall also provide education based admission depending on in co-relation with the different courses.
  • The University shall prepare an updated prospectus which provides detailed information on the vision and mission of the University, details of recognition and approvals from the various statutory authorities, relevant and compressive information such as courses/programs offered, eligibility criteria, procedure and details of common entrance test, with details of duration of the course, course pattern entry requirement, eligibility details, job opportunity, mode of selection, medical standards collaborative arrangements with International Universities, details of research programs etc.
  • Admission for every Course shall be on the University's website.
  • Application for admission to the University shall be submitted to the Admission Department of the University in such a form as may be prescribed and within the last date fixed in respect of each course. A student shall be eligible for admission to any course of study offered by the University if she/he fulfills the eligibility criteria and followed by the admission process prescribed by the University for that Particular Course of study.
  • No student shall be admitted in two regular Courses simultaneously within or outside the University except that a student pursuing a degree course in the University.
  • If a student admitted to any course is found at any stage medically unfit, his / her admission shall be cancelled after following the due process.

Admissions Process

  • The admission in various courses of the University shall be in accordance with the procedure and policy laid down in the Ordinances of the University.
  • Admissions in various courses of the University shall be made strictly on the basis of merit or eligibility criteria depending on the course applied for.
  • The University may evaluate a candidate's merit or education qualification for admission to its various courses based on their performance in co-curricular and extracurricular activities, their marks or grade from the qualifying examination, or their results from the entrance exam administered at the state level by any state agency, an association of Universities offering related courses, or both.
  • Candidates can apply online for admission by filling online admission application form on the University website followed by paying prescribed application fee within the time limit specified by the University. The candidate shall be required to upload color scanned copy of the requisite certificates and testimonials as specified in the admission form on the online portal.
  • Upon the allotment of admission, the admission shall be treated as confirmed only after (i) Payment of total Applicable Fees and (ii) Verification of all Original Documents, within stipulated time period, failing which the admission shall be considered as cancelled. Admission is subject to the credibility of documents provided and fees paid, failing short on any may render cancellation of admission.

Number of Seats in the University

At the beginning of each academic session, the Academic Council shall fix the number of seats in various courses of the University on the recommendation of Admission Committee, the Board of Studies/Faculty Board, in accordance with availability of teachers and infrastructure and as per permissions received from regulatory bodies.

Alteration of seats in different programs

  • On the recommendation of Admission Committee/Board of Studies/Faculty Board/ Alteration by regulatory bodies, the Academic Council may propose the alteration of seats in different courses through Vice-Chancellor.
  • The Vice-Chancellor shall recommend the alteration of seats to the higher statutory bodies stating reasons for such.
  • The Higher Statutory Bodies may approve the alteration as proposed by the Academic Council and recommended by the Vice-Chancellor.
  • Such alteration shall not be made for those courses for which specific number of seats is permitted by regulatory bodies.

Reservation of Seats

  • The overall reservation policy of seats in the admission of students shall as per State Government norms as amended from time to time in this regard.

Reservation policy according to Sikkim State Government : https://sikkim.gov.in/departments/education-department/state-quota-reservation-policy-for-college-admission

Reservation policy according to UGC : https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/6320608_reservation-Policy.pdf

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY

For refund and cancellation, the University follows guidelines as per the university grand commission policy issued from time to time.

Category Percentage of Refund of Fees* Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is received in the HEI Time Period & date of submission of withdrawal form
1 100% 15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission On or before 15th November 2024
2 90% Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission 16th November 2024 to 30th November 2024
3 80% 15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission 1st December 2024 to 15th December 2024
4 50% 30 days or less, but more than 15 days after formally notified last date of admission 16th December 2024 to 31st December 2024
5 00% More than 30 days after formally notified last date of admission. On or after 1st January 2024.

Note : This draft policy of Sikkim Global Technical University (SGTU) is subject to change in line with regulatory updates, institutional needs, and evolving best practices in education. SGTU remains dedicated to aligning with University Grants Commission (UGC) standards and Sikkim State guidelines to foster a supportive, inclusive, and academically excellent environment. Policy updates will be shared promptly, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned with SGTU’s commitment to innovation, ethics, and growth.

* The University reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these policies at any time without prior notice. Changes will take effect immediately upon publication on the official University website. It is the responsibility of users to review these policies periodically for any updates. *