The Sikkim Manipal University's Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are recognized by all members of Association of indian Universities (AIU) and are at par with Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates of all indian Universities/Deemed Universities & Institutions.The university is incorporated under the State legislative Act (Act IX of 1995) of the Government of Sikkim and recognized by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development and also by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The universities offers many education programs as a part of its efforts to bring education to the masses and to fulfill the growing demand of software professionals. This is done by the help of Manipal Universal Learning (MUL) which is the Learning Resource Development Centre (LRDC) of the University.

Recognised by the Distance Education Council, UGC and HRD Ministry, the programs of SMU-DE today caters1 to more than 4lakh+ students across India through 6500 mentors and 725+ learning centers. Edunxt, the online learning platform empowers students with anywhere, anytime access to education. The university offers best in class distance education and unmatchable career prospects that it is ranked the No. 1 Distance Education University in India for ‘results and efficiency’ by Careers 360.