Sikkim Professional University

Sikkim Professional University, erstwhile Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim, India is a State Private University founded in the year 2008 under Sikkim Professional University Act, Sikkim (Act No. 11 of 2008) of Sikkim State Assembly. SPU is recognized by the University Grants Commission of India (UGC), The Indian Nursing Council (INC), and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Formerly, the University was well known by Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University but now the name has been amended to Sikkim Professional University as per The Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University (Amendment) Act, 2020; (Act No 09 of 2020).

Academics
Sikkim Professional University offers Under Graduate Degree Programme & Post Graduate Degree Programme in all major disciplines including Arts, Commerce and science.


 * College of Arts and Social Science
 * College of Engineering & Technology
 * College of Business Management and Administrative Studies
 * College of Computer and Information Technology
 * College of Pharmaceutical and Paramedical Science
 * College of Library & Information Science
 * College of Nursing
 * College of Agriculture
 * College of Commerce
 * College of Pharmaceutical & paramedical Science
 * College of Hotel Management
 * College of Physiotherapy
 * College of Allied Health Study

Recognition & Approvals

 * University Grant Commission (UGC)
 * Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
 * Indian Nursing Council (INC)
 * Sikkim Nursing Council (SNC)
 * Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

Awards & Achievements

 * Best Private University of Sikkim in Professional & Skill Education 2023
 * SPU Received International Life Saver award and Certificate from World Book of Record


 * Innovation in Teaching Pedagogy Award 2023
 * Sikkim Professional University Top 100 Universities in The Country
 * Most Inspirational University of the Year 2021
 * Sikkim Professional University- ISO 9001:2015 Certified for Quality Management System



Convocations
Sikkim Professional University (SPU) celebrated its sixth convocation on 12 November 2022. On convocation day 123 students received their degree. The degrees were offered in presence of faculty, staff, students, parents and eminent dignitaries like Education Secretary D.C. Nepal, MLA Sunita Gajmer, SPU Chairman Hemant Kumar Goyal, vice chancellor (in-charge) Prof. Jaswant Sokhi were present in the convocation ceremony. The honorable Education Minister of Sikkim, Mr. Kunga Nima Lepcha attended the convocation ceremony as Chief Guest, he shared a few words as speech at the convocation and congratulated students with inspiring words.
 * 6th Convocation Of Sikkim Professional University Held, 123 Students Receive Degrees


 * Sikkim Professional University holds 6th convocation ceremony, 123 students awarded degrees in various disciplines

The 6th Convocation of Sikkim Professional University (SPU) was held on Saturday at its campus located in Budang under Soreng district. The event had Education minister Kunga Nima Lepcha as the chief guest.

Education secretary D.C. Nepal, MLA Sunita Gajmer, SPU chairman Hemant Kumar Goyal, vice chancellor (in-charge) Prof. Jaswant Sokhi, university officials, students, faculty members and invited dignitaries were also present.

Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya was the Chief Guest of the Programme Seventh #convocation ceremony held at Sikkim Professional University where129 students were awarded degrees across various graduate, postgraduate, and diploma programmes. The honourable #Governor of Sikkim, 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝘅𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮 graced the convocation ceremony encouraged graduates to take pride in their heritage and contribute to the nation’s development. In addition, he also urged students to pursue courses of interest and highlighted the significance of individual growth for progress of the nation.
 * 7th Convocation Ceremony of Sikkim Professional University (SPU) held at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok

129 students across graduate, post-graduate, and diploma programs received their degrees during the 7th Convocation of Sikkim Professional University (SPU) at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok on December 23, 2023. These students represented various constituent colleges of SPU, including Sikkim Professional College of Allied Health Sciences (SPCAHS), Sikkim Professional College of Pharmacy (SPCOP), Sikkim Professional College of Nursing (SPCON), and Sikkim Professional College of Arts and Science (SPCAS).
 * 129 students of different disciplines received their degrees and 8 Gold medals, 7 silver medals, 5 bronze medals were awarded in various disciplines