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C O N T E N T S
Vice-Chancellor’s Message......................................................................................... 4
Annual Report Compliance Certificate ................................................................. 5
The Visitor......................................................................................................................... 6
The Chancellor ............................................................................................................... 7
Establishment of the University .............................................................................. 8
Accreditations................................................................................................................. 9
Officers of the University ............................................................................................ 9
Authorities of the University ................................................................................. 10
University Activities
Highlights of the year .............................................................................................. 12
Students Activities .................................................................................................... 13
Campus Facilities ....................................................................................................... 14
Staff Strength .............................................................................................................. 16
Community Development ..................................................................................... 18
The ICFAI University, Sikkim
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR
ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014
His Excellency,
The Governor of Sikkim
It gives me great pleasure to present the Ninth Annual
Report of The ICFAI University, Sikkim for the year
2013-14. The University has continued to be an arena of
higher education where the future is full of opportunities
and promises. IUS emphasizes on imparting excellent
education to our students in an encouraging environment;
equal attention is paid to the all-round development of
our students.
Today the horizons of professional activities are expanding
and hence there is considerable scope for the younger
generations to uncap their talents and touch greater heights of achievement. Since the
educational situation in our country has become quite dynamic and competitive, we
have to be ready and equipped with the required abilities and capacities to conquer these
committed to provide the students excellent education, practical training and facilities
in the career they have chosen to pursue. To achieve this The IUS continuously updates
its courses and syllabi, keeping in view the changing needs of different professions,
industries and social landscape as such.
Our Placement Team and Training Cell for career development program enable our
and develop their personality. The University has achieved excellent placement with our
According to our placement report of 2013-14 ninety three students were placed in
various reputed companies. Our leading recruiters are Axis Bank, IBM Global Process
services, ICICI Bank, Mahindra Satyam, Mayfair Hotels, Royal Sarovar Hotel, Sibin
Group, Oberoi Group, Thomas Cook, The ITC Sonar Kolkata, Thomson Digital,
Wipro, Yes Bank, etc.
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considered admissions campaign, students from Bhutan have found the University
an attractive destination.
The University expresses appreciation and gratitude to the Government of Sikkim
for the continuous support which has spurred the University to pursue qualitative
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of Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology and
Law thus enhancing the employability of the students of Sikkim, neighboring areas
and friendly foreign countries in the vicinity as also provide opportunities elsewhere
including pursuit of higher studies by the graduating students.
We want our students to be well educated, well trained and to become responsible
citizens.
SG Tashi
Vice Chancellor
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Annual Report: Sikkim 2013-14
ANNUAL REPORT
2013-2014
The Ninth Annual Report of the Institute
of Chartered Financial Analysts of India
University, Sikkim relates to the period from
01-04-2013 to 31-03-2014.
This is in compliance of Section 44 of the
Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts
of India University, Sikkim Act 2004,
(Act No. 9 of 2004).
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THE VISITOR
His Excellency
Shri Srinivas Patil
The Governor of Sikkim
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THE CHANCELLOR
Dr SA Dave
Chancellor
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Establishment of the University
The University was established under
the provisions of section 4(2) of the
Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts
of India University, Sikkim Act 2004
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No. GOS/DTE/2003/VI(18)/1812,
dated 20.01.2005 of the Government of
Sikkim. The University was sponsored
by the Institute of Chartered Financial
Analysts of India, a not-for-profit
educational society established in 1984
under the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana
Area) Public Societies Registration Act,
1350F (Act I of 1350 F).
Headquarters and Campus: The
Headquarters of the University is at
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Gangtok, Sikkim. The University believes
in creating and disseminating knowledge
and skills in core and frontier areas
through innovative educational programs,
research, consulting and publishing and
developing a new cadre of professionals
with a high level of competence and deep
sense of ethics and commitment to the
code of professional conduct.
Website: www.iusikkim.edu.in
UGC Status: T he University is
empowered by the University Grants
Commission (UGC) for award of degrees
under Section 22 of the UGC Act 1956.
Finances: As per the provisions of the
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University sponsored by ICFAI Society.
Miscellaneous: The University has
complied with the provisions of the
RTI Act 2005. The University has also
implemented the Policy on Prohibiting
Discrimination and Sexual Harassment.
Implementation of the Policy on
Prevention of ragging has been given
effect.
Amendments to Act/Statutes/ Rules:
SETTLEMENT
The American Institute and the ICFAI
as also FEDUNI representing the ICFAI
Universities initiated negotiations towards
settlement of all outstanding disputes.
These negotiations conducted over a
period of two years were fruitful and
*Q X *+Z* agreement was signed by the parties at
Washington DC, USA. Subsequently,
this Agreement was ratified by the
Boards of American Institute and ICFAI
Society, FEDUNI and CCFA. The
two relevant clauses of this settlement
agreement which impact upon the ICFAI
Universities are as under:
(a) The ICFAI Society and the ICFAI
Universities have an unhindered right
to use the trade names/marks either
“ICFAI”, “Icfai” and/or “icfai”,
but will immediately cease using
“Institute of Chartered Financial
Analysts”. In furtherance, the ICFAI
Society and the ICFAI Universities
will change their respective legal and
trade names wherever necessary such
that the words “Institute of Chartered
Financial Analysts” (in full form) are
deleted.
(b) The ICFAI Society, CCFA and the
ICFAI Universities will not use
their trade names, trademarks or
designations, CFA,CCFA , Chartered
Financial Analyst, Institute of
Chartered Financial Analysts of
India, Council of Chartered Financial
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Cert FA, ChFA, CAFA or Association
of International Market Research or
AIMR.
In order to comply with the relevant
clauses in the Settlement Agreement,
certain amendments are required to be
made to the ACT, Rules and First Statutes
for which the University has approached
the Government of Sikkim.
Contribution of the
University:
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infrastructure
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development
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of services sector through
manpower training
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citizens of Sikkim and adjoining
States and also the neighbouring
countries of Bhutan and Nepal.
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Accreditations
Bar Council of India (BCI)
Membership
The Bar Council of India initially granted
approval for offering BBA-LLB (Hons.).
B.Com-LLB (Hons.) and 3 year LLB
Programs vide their letter No. BCI:
D: /376/ 2010. The approval has once
been renewed to continue the BBA-LLB
Program w.e.f. current academic year.
The University is a member of
Distance Education Council
The University has received the
recognition of the Distance Education
Council for programs of the University
through distance mode vide the letter No.
F.DEC/Sik/ICFAI/08/15387.
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1. Association of Indian Universities
(AIU)
2. Federation of Universities India
(FedUni)
Officers of the
University
Visitor
HE Shri Srinivas Patil
Chancellor
Dr SA Dave
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Mr SG Tashi
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Brig SC Joshi
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Ms Y Ratna Bhanu
Authorities of the University
Board of
Governors
Dr SA Dave, The Chancellor
[email protected],
Call @ 09820097218
Mr SG Tashi, The Vice Chancellor
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com, Call @ 09434066981
Dr Thomas Chandy, IFS, Secretary,
Human Resource Development
Department
[email protected],
Call @ 07872478000
Dr TRK Rao, [email protected],
Call @ 09440808927
Dr VRK Prasad,
[email protected],
Call @ 09848198384
Mr Kalyan Debnath
[email protected],
Call @ 09830177808
Dr GP Srivastava
[email protected],
Call @ 08890374000
Prof YK Bhushan
[email protected],
Call @ 09820038307
Dr. Shyam Bhadra Medhi,
IAS (Retired)
Board of
Management
Mr SG Tashi, The Vice Chancellor
Brig SC Joshi, The Registrar
Ms Dipa Basnet, Director,
Higher Education, HRD
Department, Call @ 09475517535
Mr R Prasad
[email protected],
Call @ 09848498253
Mr Sudhakar Rao
[email protected],
Call @ 09848529385
Academic Council
Mr SG Tashi,
Vice Chancellor
Brig SC Joshi, YSM, VSM, Retd,
Registrar
Mr Sonam T Venchungpa,
Associate Dean
Dr Ajeya Jha
Dr SS Mahapatra
Dr M Choubey
Dr D Purohit
Ms Panita Lama
Mr RR Reddy
[email protected],
Call @ 08008403203
Ms Smriti Rai
Mr JP Ramappa
[email protected],
Call @ 09848480206
Ms Tashi Chyozam
Finance Committee
Prof SG Tashi,
Vice Chancellor
Prof Brig SC Joshi,
YSM, VSM, Retd., Registrar
Ms Y. Ratna Bhanu,
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Ms Soni Subedi
Meetings of
the University
Authorities
Regular meetings of the University
Au t h o r i t i e s v i z . , B o a r d o f
Governors, Board of Management,
Academic Council and Finance
Committee have been held as per
statutory guidelines.
Padmashree Norden T Bhutia
Brig SC Joshi, YSM, VSM, Retd.,
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University Activities
Highlights of the year
i. Distinguished Visitors to the Campus (Faculty-wise)
(List of Faculties: Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) and (IBS) / Faculty of Science & Technology (FST)/ Faculty of Edu$!{9}! ~$!~99$
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Name
Designation / Organization/ Institution
Date
Dr Ajeya Jha
HOD, Dept of Mgmt. Studies, SMIT
25th Feb, 2014
Dr SS Mahapatra
Principal,Sikkim Govt. College, Gangtok
25th Feb, 2014
Dr M Choubey
HOD, Commece Dept. Sikkim University
25th Feb, 2014
Dr D Purohit
HOD, Maths Dept, SGC
25th Feb, 2014
Dr. G P Srivastava
VC, The ICFAI University, Jaipur
25th & 26th Nov, 2013
ii Faculty Activity:
Conferences / Seminars / Workshops attended / Papers presented
Name
Title of the paper presented
Tathagata
Dasgupta
Name of the Conference / Seminar
Venue
Date
April 26-27,
2014 –
Attended the
Workshop
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Workshop on Business Research Techniques using
SPSS.
IBS Gurgaon
Social Entrepreneurship and Value
Addition to Indian Society
Colloquium 2014
RCOEM, Nagpur
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Workshop
IBS Kolkata
February
21-23, 2014
Teenage Entrepreneurship in India
National Seminar on ‘Integrating Development
with Entrepreneurial Advancement and
Leadership’
Asian Business
School, Noida
September
13, 2013
Management/Principles & practices
Training Module for Agri Clinic & Agri business
Centre Scheme) Organized by SAMETI (State
Agricultural Management Extension & Training
Institute)Sikkim under MANAGE, Hyderabad
Group.
ICAR, Gangtok
15/03/14
Human Resources Development/
Basic Principles/Practices
Centre Scheme)
Same as above
22/03/14
Strategic Organization Design
Centre Scheme)
Same as above
29/03/14
“A Discussion on Elliptic Curve
Cryptography and its application”
“International Journal of Research in Advent
Technology” (IJRAT)[ E-ISSN: 2321–9637] ,
Volume 2, Issue 3,
Publication
15 March
2014.
“ECC-A New Approach to Public
Key Cryptography”
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and Research” (IJSER) [ISSN : 2347-3878]Volume
2 Issue 3,.
Publication
28 March
2014
P. K.Rai
Ajit Karki
March
3-4, 2014
Invitee Lectures conducted
Resource person
Brig. SC Joshi,
YSM, VSM, Retd. Reigstrar
Topic
Date
Operation of Interventions and its logistics management in
Maldives - November 1988
6th - 8th November, 2013
at College of Defence Management
and College of Air Warfare,
Secunderabad.
Logistics in UN Peace Keeping
Publications: See (i) above
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Student Activities
Fresher Welcome Party: A Freshers’
Welcome Party was organized on August
19, 2013 to welcome the fresh batch of
students from Sikkim, Darjeeling, Nepal
and Bhutan to join the ICFAI family.
Various cultural events were organized to
show case the culture of Nepal & Bhutan
and Sikkim. Mr. Tsewang Rinzing was
adjudged as Mr Fresher & Miss Seema
Limboo was honoured as Miss Fresher.
The titles of Best Personality & Best
Dress were awarded to Ms. Pema and Ms
Alka Sharma respectively.
Tree Plantation Drive: The Students
of ICFAI University, Sikkim led by
Brig. S.C. Joshi, Registrar, and Mr S T
Venchungpa, Associate Dean, planted
more than 100 trees in the campus on
21st July, 2013. Fruit trees like guava,
avocado and banana were planted as a
campus.
Football Match: Our Students
participated in the Independence Day
Football Tournament (2013) of Sichey
Area. They had an opportunity to show
their prowess as a footballer and were
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A team
of twenty students of our University
led by Mr Sohail Taslim, Asst. Manager%
# Awareness Program in Darjeeling town
from 16th January to 19th January, 2014.
This effort was highly appreciated by the
local population and the Superintendent
of Police, Darjeeling District.
Volleyball Tournament: An interdepartmental Volleyball Tournament was
organized in the month of March, 2014.
This tournament was organized for the
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Taslim with additional responsibility as
Sports In-charge. It was witnessed by
VC, Registrar, Dean, Mr. Sudhakar Rao,
Branding Director, faculty members and
staff of the University. There were six
teams of students and even a team of
our energetic staff and faculty members.

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winner. The Tournament also included
an exhibition match played by girls of
IUS.
Soft Skills Fest: ICFAI University
Sikkim organized a two day program.
First day was of soft skills along with
demonstration based on the theme
“Best out of Waste”. Apart from
other activities, students from various
disciplines prepared various usable
items from the recycled waste materials
ranging from shopping bags, pen stands,
> village models etc. Amongst all, the most
creative article that drew everyone’s
attention was the “green house” made
from used plastic water bottles. The same
was prepared by (Soft Skills Trainer)
Ms Tenzin Choden’s “The Red Team”
which bagged the First prize.
Farewell Party to the Outgoing
Students (2011-14): A Farewell Party
was organized to bid farewell to all the
outgoing batches. Students from various
batches shared their experiences and
thanked the University in helping them
discover and nurture the real potential in
them. The daylong programme included
dancing, singing, sharing experiences,
poetries followed by socials. Three
students namely Leela Nepal, Om Dorji
and Anuska Sharma were awarded with
Gold Medals for their excellent academic
performance.
Management cum Law Fest: This
fest was held on 23rd Nov, 2013. It was
a combination of literary events, quizzes
and cultural activities. The theme of the
fest was creativity and innovation.
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Campus Facilities
Constituents, Programs and Faculty
1. Projects :
Phase
I
Area
54,000
Sq Ft
Facilities
provided
All modern
facilities including
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Date of
completion
Phase – I
completed and
handed over on
July 2011 from
2011-12 Academic
session
Academic Infrastructure
Library Facilities: The following are available in the University
Library
S.No
Category
1
Books
2
Periodicals
3
Newspapers
Description
No. of Titles
No. of Volumes
Magazines
Journals
Total
2385
8028
1769 (33Titles)
3589 (46 Title)
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Computer Facilities:
For faculty, staff and students with broadband internet
connectivity
Laboratory and Computer Centre:
Spacious computer lab and Centre equipped with 40 computers,
2 servers (Windows 2003 and Linux 8), with BSNL broadband
internet link.
Other Infrastructure
Placement Cell:
% two support staff is functional to facilitate campus recruitment
as well as off campus placement from Kolkata.
Sports Facilities: One Volleyball ground and one Badminton
court.
Faculties of the University:
Faculty of Management Studies (FMS)
3-Year Regular Campus-based UG Program
3-Year Regular Campus-based UG Program
2-year Regular Campus-based PG Program
Faculty of Science & Technology (FST)
BCA
3-Year Regular Campus-based
UG Program
Faculty of Commerce
BCom
3-Year Regular Campus-based
(Hons) &
UG Programs
BCom
BBA
BHTM
MBA
Programs Offered
1
2
Name of the
program
BBA
BCA
3
4
5
BHTM
MBA
BBA-LLB
S. No.
Year of
commencement
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2010-11
2011-12
Brief description / Salient/Unique features and
Admission Procedure for each Program
Eligibility:
UG Program:
Pass in 10+ 2 in any discipline with aggregate 40% and above.
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eligibility requirements.
BBA-LLB Program:
Pass in 10+ 2 in any discipline with aggregate 50% and above.
Z+*
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eligibility requirements. Maximum age of the student should be
20 years at the time of admission.
PG Program:
Graduation in any discipline with 45% and above aggregate
marks. / Final year degree students awaiting results subject to
Virtual Reality Tour
Branding & Communications Department of ICFAI Group
has arranged to develop a Virtual Reality 360° walk through
of campus. The team undertook several sessions of pictures
shooting of the campus and students. The link is now available
and the visitors of the University website would be able to
virtually take a tour of the campus from the website.
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Student Strength
Program
Students Graduated from the
Campus during 2012-13
Year
2010-11 2011-12 2013-14 2013-14 Total
BBA
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158
88
74
334
BCA
BHTM
MBA
BBA-LLB
Total
8
6
1
0
29
71
68
1
11
309
30
26
4
11
159
28
23
8
8
141
137
123
14
30
638
Program
BBA
BCA
BHTM
MBA
Total
No. of Students
Graduated
62
32
11
9
114
Placements (As on 31st March 2014)
Stream
Batch
BBA
BCA
BHTM
MBA
2011-14
2011-14
2011-14
2012-14
Total
Student
Strength
158
72
68
4
302
Stduent opted for
Placement
61
32
37
4
134
Students
Placed
36
27
28
2
93*
Students yet to
be placed
25
5
9
2
41**
%
59
84
76
50
69
* Includes 4 students from Bhutan.
** Mostly Bhutan students have opted for placement only in their own country.
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Staff Strength
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ADMINISTRATION
Mr SG Tashi
Vice Chancellor
Brig SC Joshi, YSM, VSM, Registrar
Retd
Ms Benu kharga
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Mr Dola Ram Giri
Assistant (Academics)
Ms Chunnu Pradhan
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ACCOUNTS
Mr Balram Khaling
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Ms Pasang L Sherpa
Accounts Assistant
ADMISSIONS
Mr Subhojyoti Ghosh
Senior Lecturer,
Marketing Coordinator
Mr Sohail Taslim
Assistant Manager
Mr Varun Chettri
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Ongmu Bhutia
Senior Cousellor
Mr Feroj Mansuri
Marketing Executive
Ms Sona Mothey
Marketing Executive
DISTANCE EDUCATION
Mr Avinash Pradhan
FLP Executive
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21
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EXAMINATIONS
Mr Rohit Rathi
Examination
Coordinator, Faculty
Associate
Ms Nirmala Rai
Faculty Associate, Asst
Exams Coordinator
Ms Seom Lepcha
Examination Assistant
Ms Mayalmit Lepcha
Examination (cum-HR)
Assistant
PLACEMENTS
Mr UTB Dora
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SYSTEMS & MAINTENANCE
Mr Md Kaish Ahmed
Systems Administrator
Mr Uttam Sharma
Asst Systems
Administrator
Mr Subash Darnal
Technician
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34
35
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LIBRARY
Kunchok Choden Bhutia
Librarian
FACULTY: MANAGEMENT
Mr ST Venchungpa
Associate Dean
Mr Subhojyoti Ghosh
Sr Lecturer, Economics
Mr Rishi Thapa
Lecturer (Finance)
Mrs Neela Thapa
Lecturer (Marketing)
Mr Binay Chettri*
Faculty Associate*
*Scheduled to be released wef July 2014
Ms Rashmi Rai
Lecturer (Marketing)
Mr Tathagata Dasgupta
Lecturer (Operations)
Ms Bandana Chettri
Lecturer- HRM
Ms Jyoti kumari Sharma
Faculty Associate
(Economics)
Mr Rohit Rathi
Lecturer (Finance)
Ms Chheten Lhamu Sherpa Lecturer
Mr Bimal Thapa
Lecturer
Ms Sweta Chhetri
Lecturer
FACULTY: LAW
Ms Soni Subedi
Lecturer
Mr Pritam Gurung
Lecturer
FACULTY: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
38 Mr Ajit Karki
Junior Faculty Member
39 Ms Panita Lama
Lecturer
Mr Deewakar Pradhan**
Faculty Associate**
**Resigned – release letter awaited.
FACULTY: HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
40 Mr Uttam Rai
Facuty Associate
Ms Nirmala Rai
Facuty Associate
41 Ms Smriti Rai
Lecturer
SOFT SKILLS
42 Mr PK Rai
Senior Lecturer- English
43 Mrs Tashi Chyozem
Lecturer
44 Ms Anugrah Saharaja
Lecturer
45 Ms Tenzing Choden
Lecturer
46 Ms Thinley Pemu Bhutia
Faculty Associate
47 Ms Rita Lamichaney
Faculty Associate
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VISITING FACULTY MEMBERS
Mr Lhendup C Bhutia
BHTM
Ms Tshering Uden Bhutia
BHTM
Mr Sagarmani Dhakal
Law
Mr Tenzing Dorjee Bhutia
Management
Ms Sera Wongdi
Psychology
Mr Nyima Tenzing
Economics
Mr Kushal Chettri
Law
Ms Puja Khatiwada
Law
Ms Jyoti Khulal
Law
Ms Tshering Wongmu Bhutia
Management
Mr Anil Chettri
IT
Ms Deepa Rai
IT
Mr Anil Khati
IT
Mr Aditya Rai
Management
Ms Pavitra Chettri
IT
Ms Tshering L Bhutia
Management
DAILY WAGES STAFF
Mr Tulsi Giri
Peon
Mr Bhim Bdr Chettri
Safai Karmachari
Mr Purna Chettri
Chowkidar (IUS)
Mr Bhawani Sharma
- DoMs Bimla Biswakarma
Safai Karmachari
Mr Umang Tamang
Plumber
Mr Dal Bahadur Rai
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Mr Ashok Rai
Safai Karmachari
Mr Phip Raj Rai
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Mr Binod Baraily
Library Assistant
Mr Sonam D. Yolmo
Security Guard
Mr Suresh Chettri
Security Guard
Mr Dilip kumar Subba
Security Guard
Mr Tek bahadur
Security Guard
Mr Manoj Rai
Security Guard
Community Development
The University is extending support to the Alpha Foundation,
a Charitable Trust which supports the activities of Alpha
Center for Learning (ALC) providing free Pre-School Education
and basic education to less privileged children. ALC also
provides Midday meals to these children. Extra-curricular
activities such as sports, singing, dancing and recitations are
Community Development conducted on a regular basis. As the
saying goes ‘Health is Wealth’ health camps are conducted on a
monthly basis with distribution of free medicines and vitamins.
Health Camps, and Awareness programmes were conducted for
community development.
Though this foundation ceased its activities w.e.f. 1st September
2011, the responsibility was undertaken by some faculty
and staff members on voluntary basis mobilizing funds locally.
It was accordingly renamed as Sikkim Alpha Society under
the Chairmanship Mr. S G Tashi and has since continued the
function of ALC.
Distance Education
The University has received approval from the Distance
Education Council for offering programs of the University
through distance mode vide their letter No. F.DEC/Sik/
ICFAI/08/15387 dated 03.11.2008.
The University is offering MBA Program on distance mode.