Best colleges in East Sikkim 2026
9 colleges in East Sikkim charge between ₹3,376 and ₹75.17 L in the first year, and Sikkim Manipal University - [SMU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in East Sikkim — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 9 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,376 – ₹75.17 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 7 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 9 |
| Highest package reported | ₹54 L |
| Top rated | Sikkim Manipal University - [SMU] |
Which college in East Sikkim is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 colleges in East Sikkim compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Sikkim East Sikkim | 9.4 | #151 | ₹75.17 L | ₹54 L | Government |
| Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology East Sikkim East Sikkim | 9.4 | #201 | ₹14.52 L | ₹54 L | Government |
| National Research Centre for Orchids East Sikkim East Sikkim | 6.1 | — | — | — | Private |
| MSU East Sikkim East Sikkim | 5.4 | — | ₹5.8 L | ₹9 L | Private |
| Directorate of Distance Education Sikkim Manipal University East Sikkim | 5.1 | — | ₹75,500 | — | Private |
| Nar Bahadur Bhandari Degree College East Sikkim East Sikkim | 3.9 | — | ₹3,376 | — | Private |
| Damber Singh College East Sikkim East Sikkim | 1 | — | ₹25,000 | — | Private |
| Himalayan Pharmacy Institute East Sikkim East Sikkim | — | #98 | ₹1 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 9 colleges in East Sikkim
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1
Sikkim Manipal University - [SMU]
East Sikkim, Sikkim · Government · est. 1992
9.4 Fees from ₹75.17 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹54 L 142 courses -
2
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - [SMIT]
East Sikkim, Sikkim · Government
9.4 Fees from ₹14.52 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹54 L 56 courses -
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4
Medhavi Skills University
East Sikkim, Sikkim · Private · est. 2021
5.4 Fees from ₹5.8 L Highest ₹9 L 54 courses -
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Directorate of Distance Education Sikkim Manipal University - [SMU-DE]
East Sikkim, Sikkim · Private · est. 2001
5.1 Fees from ₹75,500 10 courses -
6
Nar Bahadur Bhandari Degree College
East Sikkim, Sikkim · Private · est. 1977
3.9 Fees from ₹3,376 5 courses -
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Himalayan Pharmacy Institute
East Sikkim, Sikkim · Private · est. 2007
Fees from ₹1 L NIRF #98 6 courses -
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Harkamaya College of Education
East Sikkim, Sikkim · Private · est. 2003
Fees from ₹1.85 L 3 courses
Showing 9 of 9. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 9 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across East Sikkim the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,376 to ₹75.17 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 7 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 3 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in East Sikkim?
There are 9 colleges listed in East Sikkim on this page, of which 2 are government and 7 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in East Sikkim?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,376 to ₹75.17 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in East Sikkim?
Sikkim Manipal University - [SMU] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in East Sikkim.
What is the highest package from colleges in East Sikkim?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹54 L. Packages vary by course and year.