Sikkim Education



The state of Sikkim has received tremendous growth in the field of education since the last decade or so. There has been abundance in the number of fresh schools and colleges that are being erected in order to procure an impetus to Sikkim education.

There are numerous esteemed schools in Sikkim that are either affiliated to the ICSE or CBSE Board of education which is an epitome of the augmenting standards of Sikkim education. But the major renaissance has been in the field of higher education, owing to the fact that the number of colleges being established is met to the ever increasing demands of the career-minded pupils.

The education System in Sikkim is divided into different levels, they are: Primary School, Secondary School, Pre University / College, University, Diploma / Degree / Certificate Professional Courses. The computer learning academies constitute another integral wing of the education within Sikkim.

The education instruction medium in the schools and colleges of Sikkim is English.

This much needed impulsion in the field of education of Sikkim, has refurbished the entire structure of the state as well. The major colleges that have upgraded the touchstone of education across Sikkim include:
  • Sikkim University in Gangtok (central university)
  • Sikkim Manipal University in Gangtok
  • Loyola College of Education in Namchi
  • Manipal Institute of Technology in Namthang
  • Industrial Technical Institute in Rangpo
  • Namgyal Institute of Tibetology in Gangtok
  • Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences in Gangtok
  • Institute for Handicrafts in Gangtok
  • SHEDA (Buddhist Education) Institute of Tibetology in Gangtok
  • Damber Singh College in Gangtok
  • ICFAI University in Gangtok

Some of the top schools in Sikkim are:
  • Assam Rifles School - Pegong
  • Bahai's School - Gangtok
  • Don Bosco School - at Malbasey and Soreng
  • Enchey Senior Secondary School - Gangtok
  • Government Secondary School - at various locations
  • Government Senior Secondary School - at various locations
  • Holy Cross School - Tadang
  • Kendriya Vidyalaya - at Singtam East and Tadong
  • Khy De Khang Secondary School - Gangtok
  • Modern Government Secondary School - Gangtok
  • Namchi Public School -Namchi
  • Paljor Namgyal Girls Senior Secondary School - Gangtok
  • Sir T N Senior Secondary School - Gangtok
  • St. Francis School - Jorethang
  • St. Joseph's School - at Gankha; Kingston and Singtam
  • St. Mary's Convent School - Geyzing
  • St. Xavier's School - Pakyong
  • Tashi Namgyal Academy - Gangtok
  • Tathangchen Secondary School - Gangtok
  • West Point Senior Secondary School - Gangtok

All these above-mentioned organizations, institutes and schools epitomize the level of education across Sikkim and have increased the opportunities presented to the youth of the state.

Sikkim universities



Sikkim universities allow the students to opt for higher studies within the territory. The Universities of Sikkim provides a peaceful academic atmosphere for the students, so that the students of Sikkim can be keep abreast with the latest technologies. Sikkim universities helps the students within the territory of Sikkim to pursue a higher degree at the tertiary level. Moreover, it is noteworthy that in Sikkim, universities witness a large variety in the population of the students, who enroll in the universities at Sikkim to pursue their higher studies. Apart from students from within the territory, Sikkim also witnesses a large number of students from the neighboring countries who come to Sikkim to harness their future. The Sikkim Manipal University is one of the renowned universities of Sikkim that is helping the students to strengthen their prospects in life.

Moreover, the Sikkim University Bill, 2006 also seems to be instrumental in the development of the universities in Sikkim. According to this Bill, there should be a university in Sikkim under the name of Sikkim University. The Bill further states that the Sikkim University must be given certain powers which are as follows:
  • To provide instructions to the institutions under the Sikkim University
  • To grant diplomas and degrees to the students on the basis of examinations
  • To undertake and extend extramural studies and trainings
  • To provide the facilities such as distance education and correspondence education
  • To provide Principalships, Professorships, etc.
Thus, we can see that the universities of Sikkim largely help the students of Sikkim to strengthen their prospects in future.

Sikkim Manipal University

The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Science has been incorporated under the State Legislative Act in 1995 (Act IX). The University has been recognized both by University Grant Commission and by Ministry of Human Resource Development. Today, it is one of the prestigious educational institution in India.

Sikkim Manipal University was the first to work in collaboration with foreign institutions. For example, in the Medical, Management and Engineering fields it has a 'Twinning Program' with the the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK, the Loma Linda and Louisiana State Universities in USA, the Kuopio University, Finland and the University of Adelaide, Australia. In these cases, the first two years of the courses are done in India and the final two years in the foreign universities.

Various courses offered by Sikkim Manipal University are:
  • Diploma Course in Sikkim Manipal University
  • Diploma in Information Technology.
  • Bachelor's Courses in Sikkim Manipal University
  • Bachelor of Computer Administration.
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
  • Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Technology.
  • Bachelor of Business Administration.
  • Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology.
  • Master Degree Course in Sikkim Manipal University
  • Master of Science in Computer Science.
  • Master of Business Administration in Information Technology.
  • Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication.
  • Master of Business Administration Banking.
  • Master of Computer Application.
  • Master of Science in Bio-Informatics.
  • Master of Commerce in Information System .
  • Master of Business Administration.
  • Master of Business Administration Health Care Services.
  • PG Diploma Courses in Sikkim Manipal University
  • PG Diploma in Information Technology.
  • PG Diploma in Hardware and Networking.
  • PG Diploma in Bio Informatics.
  • PG Diploma in Telecom Technology.
  • PG Diploma in Computer Application.
  • PG Diploma in Graphics and Animation.
  • PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management.


Sikkim Colleges and Institutes



Among all other North-Eastern states of India, Sikkim has the best educational infrastructure. In last few years, there has been a phenomenal growth of education in Sikkim. The state has quite a few pre-primary schools and CBSC affiliated Senior Secondary Schools. Unsurprisingly, Sikkim has won the title of 'Best performing small state in Education' in 2004 and 2005 and also the 'Skoch challenger award for best use of Information Technology'. Higher education in Sikkim has been smoothened by the rapid growth of various colleges and institutions in Sikkim. Some of the important Sikkim colleges and Institutionsare:

  • Sikkim Government Law College: Established in 1977, this college offers honours courses in English, Nepali, Political Science, Accountancy, History, Geography, Zoology and Botany and also Law course
  • Namchi Degree College: Here honours courses in English, Economics, Education and Nepali are taught along with pass courses in English, Geography, Nepali, Sociology, Economics, Political Science and Education.
  • Damber Singh Degree College: Set up in 1944, this college teaches only pass courses in English, Political Science, Sociology and Education.
  • Loyala College of Education: This college is specifically for B.Ed. Course.

    Apart from these colleges in Sikkim, Sikkim colleges and institutions also include Government College at Rhenock, Harkamaya College of Education at Deorali, Pakim Paletine College at Pakyong, Himalayan Pharmacy Institute at Mazitar. There are management Institutes in Sikkim like Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Polytechnic institutes like Advanced Technical Training Center, research center like the National Research Center for Orchids. There is scope for hotel management studies in Sikkim, at Institute of Hotel Management, Tadong.

    Computer Centres

    The computer centers in Sikkim have entirely revolutionized the prospect of thinking of the people dwelling there. The computers have not only made its presence felt in the professional sphere of life but also the domestic sphere as well. Nowadays virtually everything is achieved by virtue of a computer. Whether it be booking tickets for your favorite blockbuster in the closest multiplex or registering tickets for a tour to a pristine location in Sikkim or outside the premises of this thumb-shaped state in the north eastern brink of India.

    One of the most promising and trendiest computer centers in Sikkim is endowed with the name of Community Information Center. This unique computer center of Sikkim is located in the venue known as Phodong which in turn is situated in the northern brink of Sikkim.

    The Community Information Center which is one of the most advanced computer centers across Sikkim lays stress on the basic education concerning computers. After its foundation in the year of 2002 in the month of April, it had been serving as a hub for the many computer fanatics who practically thrive in the world of computers. This wonderful outlet for computers was a joint venture of the IT wing of the Government of Sikkim in collaboration with the NIC of India.

    The main area in which this computer center within Sikkim procure training is Internet browsing which has now become an almost indispensable portion of our lives. It is situated on the 31 National Highway and has two rooms alloted to it. It is home to as many as six personal computers as it is in the preliminary stages of development.

    Computer Institutes

    There is one prominent Sikkim computer institute. The name of this institute is Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology. The Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology was founded in the year 1997.

    The Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is one of the most popular educational institutes not only in the state of Sikkim but in entire India. It offers hostel facilities to its students. The institute has all the amenities of a good educational center including technical laboratories, well-equipped library and a placement unit.

    The degrees offered by this computer institute at Sikkim are the bachelor of technology in the subject of Computer Engineering and master in Computer Application (MCA). The bachelor degree course spans for a total of 4 years, while the master degree course spans for 3 years.

    Other than these two degrees, this Sikkim computer institute also offers a degree of master in technology in the subject of Information Technology. The total number of seats alloted for this degree is 20.The total number of seats alloted for the course of bachelor of technology in the subject of Computer Engineering is 120. The maximum number of students who can get admission for the master degree in Computer Application is 45.

    This computer institute in Sikkim is under the administration of the Sikkim Manipal University. This is an engineering institute. This computer institute of Sikkim is located in the place called Majitar in Rangpo. Rangpo is a place located close to the border between the two states of Sikkim and West Bengal.

    Enginering Colleges

    Of all the smaller states in India, academically Sikkim is the most promising and most flourishing of them. Engineering is one of the major streams of study in India in recent days. Sikkim is no exception in this respect. Presently, Engineering Colleges abound in Sikkim. Some of the important Sikkim Engineering Colleges are:

  • Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim: This is one of the most famous Sikkim Engineering Colleges. This engineering college of Sikkim offers BE/Btech courses in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering. The eligibility of these courses is a Higher Secondary Pass Certificate with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The duration of these courses are 4 years. The seats for the courses are 120, 60, 60, 60 and 120 respectively.

  • Manipal University, Rangpo, Gangtok: This Engineering College at Sikkim also offers the same courses with the same criteria as the Manipal Institute of Technology. The number of seats for each course is 40.

  • Center for Computers and Communication Technology: Situated at Deorali, Gangtok, this Engineering College is affiliated to SBTET. The course offered is Post-Graduate in Electronic and Hardware. The number of seats in this course is 15.

  • Advanced Technical Training Center: This Engineering College in Sikkim is under the supervision of the Director of Technology Education, Government of Sikkim. This institution offers Post Diploma course in Manufacturing Technology. The number of seats for this course is limited to 15.

  • Advanced Technical Training Center: This College offers a graduation course in Architecture.

    Sikkim hotel management

    There is one major Sikkim hotel management institute in north-eastern part of India. The name of this institute of hotel management in Sikkim is Institute of Hotel Management. This educational institute has been approved by the AICTE.

    The minimum eligibility criteria to get admission in this institute of hotel management of Sikkim is completing Higher Secondary or 10+2 education successfully. The students who want to apply for a course in this institute of hotel management at Sikkim, should have passed with English as one of the compulsory subjects at the higher secondary level.

    The Institute of Hotel Management offers quite a few courses related to the subject of hotel management. A student interested to pursue studies in hotel management can choose from four different courses. These are a diploma course in the subject of Front Office, a bachelor of science course in the field of Hotel Administration and Hospitality, a diploma course in the subject of Beverage and Food Service and a diploma course in the subject of Food Production.

    The Institute of Hotel Management is situated in the place called Dara Gaon in the famous tourist spot of Tadong in Gangtok, which is the capital city of the state of Sikkim.

    If you want to have further information about the courses offered under hotel management and the fee structure of the Institute of Hotel Management, then you can contact the authorities of the institute. The contact number of this well known Sikkim hotel management institute is 03592-270735.

    Law Colleges

    The Law Colleges in Sikkim are in huge demand nowadays as there have been an entire cluster of students who aspire to transform themselves into an integral and absolutely indispensable wing in the affairs of the law and order of this petite thumb-shaped state. Thus, in order to procure all the relevant and necessary assistance in this endeavor, there has been some recent supplementations in the number new and better Law Colleges in Sikkim.

    The various disciplines in which the Law Colleges across Sikkim offer either (BL) Bachelor of law or (ML) Master of law courses are criminal law, business law, civil law, forensic law and many others. The major and most important Law Colleges within Sikkim are mentioned below:-

  • Veena Memorial Law College that is positioned in the northern brink of Sikkim. The dawn of this putative institution dates back to the year of 1980. Since, then it has invested some 27 years in rearing and nurturing future stars in the illustrious sky of law and order of the state. The five-year long law course regarding which the institution has obtained a recognition from the Bar Council of India.

  • The Sikkim Government Law College is bestowed with the title of being the most coveted and sought-after institutions where you can attain the basics of law and make a career out of it. It is situated in Tagong in Gangtok. Another trump card possessed by this institution is the fact that it has earned the approval of the BCI.

    The contact details of the Sikkim Government Law College are provided below:-
    • Phone: 03592-222268.

    Management Institutes

    Over a decade now, Sikkim has become the seat of higher education in the North Eastern parts of India. Besides the traditional bachelors and masters degree courses, Sikkim has also developed the infrastructure for offering technical courses. The state has institutes offering Medical courses, Engineering courses and courses on Polytechnic or Law. The state also abounds Management institutes. Some of the major Management Institutes in Sikkim are:

  • Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology: It is a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University. This management institute was established at Majitar, Rangpo in 1997.

  • EIILM Business School: This institute at Jorethang was established in 2006. This institute facilities distant learning.

  • IIAS Business School: This institution maintain a website loaded with all its in-house informations to facilitate distant students.

  • Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences: It was not too long, in 1995 that this pioneering Management institution was established. This organization has achieved some momentum currently and provides courses on almost every field.

    Hotel management courses has also became an important part of Management Institutes in Sikkim. To change this ambition of the local youths into reality, institutes are growing up in a break neck speed in Sikkim. The most important institute offering hotel management course in Sikkim is the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition at Gangtok. They offer a one-and-a-half year Diploma course in Cookery, Food and Beverage Service and Front Office operation and also a PG Diploma course in Accommodation Operation.

    Mass Communication

    The numerous innovative challenges and achievable goals that are associated with Mass Communication in Sikkim has transformed it into a very desirable and satiating subject to study. As a matter of fact, there had been a virtual craze erupted amongst the youngsters for pursuing Mass Communication in Sikkim as it had many enticing opportunities attributed to it.

    At a grass root level, the meaning of Mass Communication across Sikkim is to convey various messages to the public by utilizing various means so that the information gets through to the varied groups of the audiences. But one aspect of Mass Communication within Sikkim should be given utmost priority. That is the medium that is to be opted out should be so transparent, that spectators of all ages and distinctions can get a hang of it.

    Another very exceedingly crucial facet of Mass Communication at Sikkim, is the fact that, the news should get through to the entire mass instead of a sole individual. The information to be conferred can attain many distinct forms that includes news portraying current affairs or different modes of amusement.

    The major mediums that are responsible behind confabbing the informations to the masses includes the television, radio, print media and many more. Internet serves to be another such medium that has started to overshadow the other age-old mediums.

    One of the major universities that conducts a course in Mass Communication is the Sikkim Manipal University. Journalism serves to be another wing of mass communication that also has sprung up in the last few years.

    Medical Colleges

    Sikkim medical colleges caters to the need of the students who aim at becoming doctors or professionals in the field of medicine.

    An estimate of the Medical Colleges in Sikkim is given below:

  • Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences,
  • Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, etc.

    Given below is a list that shows the criteria of admission in these medical colleges at Sikkim:

    Degree/Diploma Eligibility Duration
    Diploma in Radiography Class XII with Physics, Biology and Chemistry. 2 years.
    Diploma in Medical Laboratory Class XII with Physics, Biology and Chemistry. 2 years.
    MBBS Class XII with Physics, Biology and Chemistry. 5 years and 6 months.
    Opthamic Technology/Diploma in Optometry Class XII with Physics, Biology and Chemistry. 2 years.


    In this context, it can be said that Sikkim medical colleges are instrumental in generating an opportunity for the meritorious students within the territory. In fact, these medical colleges of Sikkim help the medical students to keep par with the other medical students at the leading medical institutes of India.

    Sikkim Nursing College

    There is one well known Sikkim nursing college in the state in the north-eastern region of India. The name of this nursing college in Sikkim is Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences. The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences was founded in the year 1992.

    The institute has attained the membership of the Association of Indian Universities, which is termed AIU in short. This recognition is quite a prestigious affair. This Sikkim nursing college has been acknowledged by the University Grants Commission, which is called UGC in short.

    This educational center of Sikkim is actually a deemed university. The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences is recognized by the Bureau of Universities and Higher Education under the department of Human Resources Development in India. The institute provides all the necessary amenities including a well-stocked library.

    The postal address of Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences is the 5th mile in the popular tourist spot of Tadong in Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. The PIN code of this nursing college at Sikkim is 737102.

    If you are interested to get admission in one of the nursing courses offered by this nursing college of Sikkim, then you can get more information related to the procedure of selection, the eligibility criteria, the different nursing courses offered and the fee structure of the institute from the authorities of the institute. The phone number of Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences is 913592 231 937.

    Sikkim Pharmacy College

    There is one major Sikkim Pharmacy college in the state. This pharmacy college of Sikkim is known as the Himalayan Pharmacy Institute. This is the only college in Sikkim that impart education in the field of pharmacy.

    The college offers three different courses in this field. These are master of Pharmacy, or, in short, M. Pharm. in the subject of pharmaceutical sciences, degree course in the field of Pharmaceutics and diploma course in the same subject of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Other than the above courses, this Pharmacy college at Sikkim also offers master degree in the field of Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

    This Pharmacy college at Sikkim is located at a distance of only 4 kms from Rangpo, at a place called Majhitar. The airport closest to this place is located at Bagdogra. This place is located at a distance of 70 kms from the region of Siliguri in the state of West Bengal.

    The principal of the college is Dr. K. Gauthaman. The director of this college of Sikkim is H.P Chhetri. The office contact number is 03592-246442.

    The master degree course in Pharmaceutics in this Sikkim Pharmacy college was started from the year 2005. The degree course in the same subject was started from the year 1997. The diploma course in the same field was initiated in the year 1990. Therefore, the diploma course is the first course in pharmacy offered by this college. The master degree course in Pharmaceutical Chemistry was started from the year 2006.

    Polytechnic Institutes

    There are three Sikkim polytechnic institutes in this north-eastern state of India. The names of these three institutes are Centre for Computers and Communication Technology, Advanced Technical Training Centre and Centre for Technology Development and Training Polytechnic.

    The Advanced Technical Training Centre is one of the polytechnic institutes of Sikkim. This institute has been approved by the AICTE. The Advanced Technical Training Centre is located in the capital city of Gangtok.

    The institute, being one of the prominent Sikkim polytechnic institutes, offers six courses in six different polytechnic subjects. These are the polytechnic degree in the subject of:

  • Advanced Tool Die and Mould Making
  • the degree in the field of Manufacturing Technology
  • the polytechnic degree in Advanced Mechatronics and Instrumentation
  • the degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology
  • Tool Die and Mould Making degree and
  • the degree in Mechatronics and Instrumentation.

    Centre for Computers and Communication Technology is one of the important polytechnic institutes in Sikkim. This institute is also approved by AICTE. The postal address of the Centre for Computers and Communication Technology is post office Singtem in the capital Gangtok.

    This institute offers courses in three different subjects. These are Computer Science and Technology, Telecom Technology and Electronics and Hardware Engineering. There are 45 seats alloted for the courses in Telecom Technology, 45 seats for the courses of Computer Science and Technology and another 45 for Electronics and Hardware Engineering.

    Centre for Technology Development and Training Polytechnic is the other major polytechnic institute at Sikkim. This institute is recognized by AICTE. The postal address of this institute is the Hamchi Youth Hostel in the place called Hamchi in the district of South Sikkim.

    Research Institutes

    The north-eastern state of Sikkim houses one important research institute. This Sikkim research institute is called the National Research Centre for Orchids. In short, this institute is called NRCO.

    India houses as many as 1700 different kinds of orchids. Out of them, the hilly regions of Sikkim and Darjeeling alone nourishes 450 types of orchids. Sikkim is not only important for nurturing such a great variety of orchids, but also because it boasts of being the origin of some of the most prominent types of orchids.

    An example of such species is Cymbidium. But, the matter of concern in this field is that this wide range of orchids are gradually reducing in number and some of them can be termed endangered species.

    The main aim of National Research Centre for Orchids is to protect the wealth of orchids in the state of Sikkim. The authorities of this research institute in Sikkim also research on the economic potential of these orchids.

    The postal address of this research institute of Sikkim is post office Pakyong in the state of Sikkim. This place is a part of the district of east Sikkim. National Research Centre for Orchids was founded in the year 1996. This Sikkim research institute is a section of ICAR and was established in 1996. The airport that is closest to this research institute in Sikkim is situated in Bagdogra.

    The approximate distance between the National Research Centre for Orchids and the airport of Bagrodia is 130 kms. To know further about the activities conducted by this research institute at Sikkim, you can contact the authorities of the institute on the numbers 03592- 257289, 03592-257954 or 03592-57703.

    Sikkim Schools



    With the advent of the 21st century, the Sikkim schools have undergone a major transition, as a result of which the pupils are bestowed with many different sorts of facilities that one dreams of. As a matter of fact, Sikkim schools have beyond a shadow of a doubt lifted up the standards of education in this state and continues to get even better.

    The major schools across Sikkim which have taken it to their responsibility to nurture the youth of the state and procure them with a platform so that they can excel in any field of their choice, are mentioned below:-

    Tashi Namgyal Academy (TNA)- Previously dowered with the designation of 'Nepali-Bhutia School', this school is so spacious that it can accommodate a maximum of 1747 students without any major hindrance. The ICSE board from Delhi has granted affiliation to this esteemed school.

    Sa-Valle-Row Academy- Ever since its erection in the year 1995, this school can house a total of 300 students at a time. This school has obtained its affiliation from the CBSE Board and includes 4 non-teaching staff.

    Children's Preparatory School(CPS) - Regarded as one of the most cost-effective schools, the Children's Preparatory School has however made no compromise with the quality of education that it imparts to its students.

    Holi Cross School- Amongst all the missionary schools at Sikkim, the Holi Cross School is regarded as the most reputed and has a capacity to accommodate 1300 students.

    Army School - This is one of those few schools of Sikkim, that aims towards procuring education to the heirs of the army personnels.

    Bahai School, Gangtok

    The Bahai School, Gangtok is one of the most well known schools in the north-eastern state of Sikkim. The Bahai School of Gangtok is situated in one of the most famous tourist spots of Gangtok, which is the capital city of Sikkim. This tourist spot is called Tadong. It was founded long back in the post-independence era in the year 1975.

    The Bahai School in Gangtok tries to inculcate progressive views in the minds of the young students, who denote the future of the state. Therefore, the school discourages any kind of thought or action that reflects religious intolerance. This secondary school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education.

    The main aim of the Bahai School at Gangtok is to impart quality education to the children of the state of Sikkim. The authorities of the Bahai School of Gangtok have tried to provide an environment suitable for sharing of knowledge in the school premises. The academic environment of Bahai School of Gangtok is meant to encourage the small children to increase their knowledge. The administration of the school has taken care so that a strict discipline is maintained within the school campus.

    The Bahai School, Gangtok practices co-education, that is, both boy students and girl students can get admission in this school. This school has been established with a progressive system of co-education to pay homage to the basic thoughts related to education of Bahai. In fact, the Bahai School of Gangtok has been named after Bahai, to commemorate his beliefs and ideals in the field of education.

    Namchi Public School

    Namchi Public School, Namchi was set up in the year 1989 by the Human Resource Development Department of the Government of Sikkim. In 1992, it was put into the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Darjeeling-Sikkim. Spread over an area of 25 acres of land at an elevation of 4500 feet, Namchi Public School, Namchi is situated at one of the best picturesque locales of South Sikkim. Namchi Public School, Namchi is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi for the Class X and XII examinations. The English medium school offers Hindi, Nepali and Tibetan as the second language. For classes XI and XII, science and commerce are the only two streams that are offered.

    The academic year of Namchi Public School at Sikkim begins in the month of February and ends in December. The whole year is divided into three terms. The first term ends in May, second in September and the final term in December.

    Admission to the co-educational school begins from class I. Admission test are conducted on English and Mathematics. Application form can be picked from the school premises or can be downloaded from the official website of the school from 1st of July every year.

    Namchi Public School of Sikkim offers the following facilities to its students :
  • Boarding facility : Separate hostels for girls and boys are available.

  • Sports and other recreational facilities : Training is offered to students in various sports including cricket, basketball, table tennis, etc. The school takes great care for the over all development of its students. By now Namchi Public School, Namchi has showcased brilliance performance by its students in the board examinations and hence carried on its motto of striving excellence.

    St. Xaviers School, Pakyong

    r> Tashi Namgyal Academy, Gangtok is counted amongst one of the best co-educational schools in Sikkim. The English medium public school was established in the year 1926 and since then it has been successfully spreading knowledge among students from different parts of the country.

    Tashi Namgyal Academy in Sikkim is situated amidst the scenic beauty of Himalayan ranges which facilitates faster learning among the students. The school is affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi for the class X and XII examinations.

    Few Facts about the Academics of Tashi Namgyal Academy, Gangtok

  • The academic session of the school starts in February and ends in the first week of December.
  • The school takes three terminal examinations. The first one is conducted at the end of May, the second at the end of August and the third and final term in the end of November.
  • Special classes known as Remedial classes are taken after the school hours for those students who are slow learners.
  • Only 40 students are taken in each class so that each one of them get the attention of the teacher.
    Admission is open from LKG onwards for both boys and girls at Tashi Namgyal Academy at Sikkim. For admission, the forms can be collected from the school office the candidates have to undergo an admission test.

  • Laboratories : The school offers well furnished Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science laboratories so that the students get knowledge about all the latest technologies and developments in the field of science.

  • Libraries : The school offers a library with various books for reference on all the subjects. Digital library facility is available at the Computer science laboratory where the students are allowed to use Internet for research purposes.

  • Sports and Co-curricular Activities : Tashi Namgyal Academy at Sikkim believes in overall development of its students. Hence, it encourages more and more students participation in co-curricular activities.



    Last Updated on : 11 March 2013







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