Sikkim University

Sikkim University is a central university formed under Sikkim University Act, 2006 which started performing from 2008. The university is located at Yangang in South Sikkim district of Sikkim. Dr. Mahendra P. Lama has been appointed as the first Vice Chancellor of Sikkim University. The university will offer traditional courses in humanities, physical and life sciences and forestry along with non-traditional courses which would be unique and related to the state including subjects like ethnic history, mountain studies, border studies and hill music and culture. All the colleges in the state are affiliated to this university.