Sikkim Manipal University-Distance Education Programme: Voted Best Distance Learning Institute in India in terms of Results & Efficiency

The results are out and Sikkim Manipal University-Distance Education (SMU-DE) programme has been voted the Best Distance Learning Institute in India in terms of Results & Efficiency. It is the only institute in the top3 that is not an open university. What’s more, SMU-DE has been ranked no.1 in terms of results & efficiency and rank 2 in learning & experience, which are the two most important parameters for every student.

Careers360 magazine from the Outlook Group has conducted the first ever objective ranking of 30 leading distance learning institutions across India based on qualitative and quantitative parameters. The results validate Sikkim Manipal University’s constant endeavor to make quality education accessible to everyone keeping in mind both industry and student needs.

The ranking was determined after examining 30 top Distance Learning institutions across three broad domains namely Reach & Resources, Learning & Experience and Results & Efficiency. Nimesh Chandra, Head of Research of Careers360 had spearheaded the exercise collating data on all existing distance learning institutions, visiting select universities, study centers and interview with stake holders (link to methodology scan/ image).