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Sikkim Manipal University placements are structured as an ongoing academic support process rather than only final year activity. SMU placements begin early through skill development, career planning and training sessions. The SMU placement cell works continuously to improve employability and industry readiness. The SMU Training and Placement Cell interacts with students from early semesters and provides guidance related to career planning, interviews and SMU campus placements preparation.
The SMU Training and Placement Cell supports resume building, communication skills, interview preparation and industry exposure. SMU career support includes mentorship, technical training and personality development. These structured initiatives help improve SMU placement rate and prepare students for SMU internships and full-time opportunities.
Sikkim Manipal University placements show consistent performance across Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. SMU placements vary by program but strong recruiter participation is observed in professional courses. The SMU placement cell coordinates hiring drives, internships and SMU campus placements for eligible students.
Semester based programs that are undertaken by the SMU Training and Placement Cell include:
These activities improve SMU placement rate and prepare students for final SMU placements.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| SMU placement rate | Approximately 65-75% (program specific) |
| SMU highest package | ₹15-20 LPA (select roles) |
| SMU average package | ₹3.5–4.5 LPA |
| Roles Offered | Software engineer, analyst, management trainee, clinical associate, pharmacist |
| SMU recruiters | IT companies, hospitals, pharma companies and corporate firms |
SMU placement trends show gradual improvement in engineering, healthcare and management programs. SMU IT placements, SMU BTech placements and SMU MBA placements have shown steady growth with increasing recruiter participation.
| Year | SMU highest package | SMU average package | Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ₹10–12 LPA | ₹3.8 LPA | 100+ |
| 2024 | ₹15–18 LPA | ₹4.2 LPA | 120+ |
| 2025 | To be announced | Expected improvement | Ongoing |
| Program | SMU average package | SMU highest package |
|---|---|---|
| SMU BTech placements (CSE / IT) | ₹4.5–5.5 LPA | ₹12–15 LPA |
| SMU MBA placements | ₹4.0–5.0 LPA | ₹10–12 LPA |
| SMU BCA placements | ₹3.0–4.0 LPA | ₹7–8 LPA |
| SMU pharmacy placements | ₹4.0–5.0 LPA | ₹7–8 LPA |
| SMU nursing placements / SMU allied health placements | ₹3.5–4.5 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
SMU placements focus on skill-based training and realistic career opportunities. Students participating in SMU internships, training programs and SMU career support sessions generally achieve better placement outcomes. SMU campus placements reward consistent academic performance and active participation.
Placements are systematic and multi-year based and guided by Training and Placement Cell and on-going skill development, internship and career counseling since first semesters.
SMU has an average placement rate of 65-75% based on program and year of study with excellent performance in engineering, management, pharmacy and healthcare related programs.
Average packages normally lie between ₹3.5-4.5 LPA whereas the higher packages in some non-medical positions have gone as high as ₹15-20 LPA.
IT companies, healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical companies, banks, consulting services are some of the recruiters, and the engineering service providers.
