Sikkim Professional University

Sikkim Professional University
Motto	An Abode of Knowledge
Type	Private
Established	2008;17 years ago
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. H. S. Yadav
Location	Gangtok , Sikkim , India
Campus	Semi-Urban
Colours	Blue and Orange
Affiliations	UGC, INC, AIU, PCI
Website	www.spu.ac

Last updated December 24, 2025

Sikkim Professional University, erstwhile Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University ,^[1] Gangtok, Sikkim, India is a State Private University founded in the year 2008^[2] 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.^[3]

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

Convocation

SPU 9th CONVOCATION CEREMONY HELD AT CAEPHT AUDITORIUM RANIPOOL

References

↑ "Sikkim Professional University Act, 2008" (PDF). Sikkim Government Gazette. Government of Sikkim. 12 May 2020.
↑ "State-wise List of Private Universities in India" (PDF). ugc.ac.in. University Grants Commission . Retrieved 17 May 2021.
↑ "Sikkim Professional University". SPU, Courses Offered.

External links

Official website

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[1] "Sikkim Professional University Act, 2008" (PDF). Sikkim Government Gazette. Government of Sikkim. 12 May 2020.

[Private-2] "State-wise List of Private Universities in India" (PDF). ugc.ac.in. University Grants Commission . Retrieved 17 May 2021.

[3] "Sikkim Professional University". SPU, Courses Offered.

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