1.Is the SMU recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)?

Yes, the SMU is recognized by the UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, vide its letter no. F.9-7/96(CPP-I) dated 9 December, 1998.

2.Is the SMU recognized by the Distance Education Council (DEC)?

Yes, the SMU is recognized by the DEC to offer Distance Education across the country and abroad for the next three academic years i.e. till 2013 vide their letter No F.No. DEC/2010/672 dated 24.05.2010.

3.Are the SMU Distance Education Programs/Courses approved by the DEC?

Yes, all programs/courses offered by the SMU in Distance Mode have been approved by the DEC vide letter No.DEC/Recog/2009/4250 dated 06.11.2009.

4.Are the SMU Distance Education Programs/Courses approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)?

The SMU being a University (duly recognized by the UGC) is authorized to start and conduct new programmes/courses, without obtaining prior approval of the AICTE. However, for the purpose of ensuring coordinated and integrated development of technical education, and maintenance of standards, the AICTE may cause an inspection and render advise.

5.Is the SMU recognized by the UGC-AICTE- DEC Joint Committee?

Yes, the Joint Committee (UGC-AICTE-DEC) inspected the SMU facilities at Gangtok and Manipal and made a few advisory recommendations. These recommendations have been fully complied with. Resultantly, the SMU has been granted recognition and approval to conduct Distance Education Programmes/Courses till the Academic Year 2013.

6.Is the SMU a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)?

Yes, the SMU is a member of the AIU and is duly listed at Serial No. 240 on Page No. 30 in the latest AIU booklet.

7.Is the SMU recognized abroad?

Yes, the SMU is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), UK.