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Introduction
SMU Online ensures strong career support for its learners by offering tailored placement assistance, industry-focused training, and expert-led guidance. With resources designed for virtual learners, the university helps students gain relevant skills and explore career opportunities comparable to those available in on-campus settings.
Career Support Services Offered
SMU Online provides expert career support, skill training, and industry exposure to help students succeed in today’s job market.
Placement Assistance
The Sikkim Manipal University Online Placement Support Cell actively participates with industry leaders to create job opportunities for students. Services include:
Top Recruiting Partners
SMU Online has built strong industry connections to support its students' career growth. Some of the well-known organizations where students have found opportunities include:
Past Hiring Statistics
- Highest pay package: INR 12 LPA
- Total recruiters: 500+ companies have hired the SMU online program.
- Fortune 500 Employer: Top names such as TCS, Wipro, Deloitte and HCL are included
- UG program: About 75% qualified students are helped
- PG program: approximately 85% placement success in the discipline
Alumni Success Stories
Dr. Shubam Kharel (Academic skills outside the boundaries) - After earning his civil engineering degree from SMIT in 2016, Dr. Shubam pursued a doctorate in urban planning and politics at the University of Texas at Arlington. His work on access and urban development emphasises how SMU candidates contribute to meaningful global research.
Plaban Debnath (MBA to team management) - Plaban, an MBA educated from the SMU Distance Education Program, entered a leadership role in Infotech Enterprise Limited. He credits the practical course in the program for preparing him for work from day one. His company recognised his involvement and professional development, as well as his willingness to value industry-led learning.
Asha Devi (Data Science Career Infection) - Although Asha originally worked in a non-technical domain, she utilised her online learning experience from Manipal's digital platforms to change the role of computer science in Hyderabad. Their journey shows how online education can open new professional doors for working individuals.
SMU Online is committed to empowering students with more than just academic knowledge. The university provides comprehensive career development services, including personalized resume building, mock interviews, and skill-enhancing workshops to strengthen employability and professional confidence.
Together, KollegeApply and SMU Online focus on one goal: equipping every learner with both the academic knowledge and professional skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market.
