SHRI RAMASAMY MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY Summary
Shri Ramasamy Memorial University, commonly known as SRM University Sikkim, is a state private university in Gangtok, Sikkim. Its legal foundation came through the Shri Ramasamy Memorial University, Sikkim Act, 2013, passed by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly in October 2013, while Regulatory records list January 2014 as the establishment or gazette-notification date. The university operates at 5th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok and forms part of the wider SRM educational tradition. Its academic model brings together undergraduate, postgraduate and research-oriented study with a focus on employability, entrepreneurship, skill development and exposure to the needs of the Himalayan and northeastern region. Early academic schools included information technology, management and commerce, and hospitality and tourism, followed by expansion into language, literature, culture and skill-oriented education. The university has also introduced vocational pathways linked with the national skill-development agenda. Its urban Gangtok location distinguishes it from large residential greenfield universities: students study within a state capital that is an administrative, tourism and services hub. The institution’s published materials emphasize structured academic support, industry interaction, internships, student activities and career preparation. An annual report from the university’s first-convocation period records the development of multiple schools of study and the addition of new commerce, English and skill-based programs as enrollment expanded. SRM University Sikkim’s academic identity is therefore shaped by both the SRM group legacy and the specific economic and social context of Sikkim. The university’s official admission systems and academic pages continue to identify Tadong, Gangtok as its principal location. For prospective students, program-level verification is important because professional and research offerings may carry additional eligibility, entrance or regulatory requirements. Overall, the institution combines the structure of a private multidisciplinary university with a strong emphasis on career-oriented learning in Sikkim. Student life is shaped by the compact urban campus and the cultural setting of Gangtok.









