Bharat Vs India: The Great Divide

Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education s stands for its main motive of Educa
ion for All
The line above may look very confusing especially when on the first look both se
em to stand for the same meaning or denote the same thing. But when we look insi
de there is a huge difference that separates Bharat from India. Bharat stands fo
r everything that is not modern India. Western lifestyle, fat salaries, sports c
ars, parties and lots of money determines a fast growing India. But what about t
he rest 70% of the country who still reside in Bharat. How do we make Bharat the
new India?
The answer is higher education. While having cars and money is not sufficient to
be a part of new India, what is important is to get higher education for better
opportunities in life; something that most of us are not able to do at present.
Though India has the highest number of institutes for higher education, the rat
es of people joining such places for pursuing higher studies is very low. Why is
it so? Many factors are involved. Most of these institutes are in big cities wh
ere distance is a problem, money matters as course fees are abnormally high, and
also the need for people from smaller families to start earning as fast as they
possibly can to support their family are some of the reasons. Adding to this is
the lack of good quality higher education, lack of teachers to take care of ind
ividual students and rigid timings of such places that does not allow one to stu
dy while they work and earn.
This is where Sikkim Manipal University comes in with the single aim of deliveri
ng high quality education anytime, anywhere making sure that Bharat catches up t
o India. Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education (SMU-DE) offers Post Gradu
ate, Graduate, Post Graduate Diploma and Diploma programs across 10 disciplines
mentored by the best of faculty and industry experts. The disciplines include Al
lied Health Sciences, IT, Mass Communication & Journalism, Biotechnology, Appare
l & Fashion Designing, Hospitality, Telecom Technology, Commerce and Management.
In addition SMU-DE has recently launched new and advanced specializations in To
tal Quality Management, Operations Management and Project Management for its MBA
program.
Constant monitoring of the classes, individual attention to students, timely del
ivery of course materials, experts from the industry for guidance, placements an
d counselling are some of its highlights. The entire education pattern is totall
y based on student choices keeping in mind all the difficulties that Bharat face
s so that they can be overcome permanently. Plus all our courses are recognized
by UGC and other institutes.
Whether it was Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Abraham Lincoln or Swami Vivekananda, ev
eryone emphasised on the need for quality higher education. It is time for Bhara
t not to lag behind but merge with India and our aim at SMU-DE is to give that c
hance to all students without any barriers.
About Manipal Education
Manipal Education is a pioneering and leading academic services provider in Indi
a. With over 50 years in the field of education, the group provides education se
rvices across all genres. The group s presence includes 3 universities - Manipal U
niversity, Sikkim Manipal University, and American University of Antigua and ove
r 30 institutions in India, besides colleges & campuses in Antigua, Dubai, Malay
sia & Nepal.
Sikkim Manipal University is a unique public-private initiative between the Govt
. of Sikkim and Manipal Education. SMU, a state University, is recognized by the
UGC, Ministry of HRD and is a member of the Associations of Indian Universities
. The Distance Education Council has granted recognition to all Distance Educati
on programs offered under the aegis of SMU (Sikkim Manipal University). The SMU
Directorate of Distance Education is ISO 9001:2000 certified.
In addition to formal university programmes delivered through 5 campuses in Indi
a & 4 overseas, Manipal Education also offers Distance Education, Professional &
Skills Education across multiple genres.
SMU-DE is recognised & appreciated by students for its efficient processes like
prompt delivery of study materials to students, EduNxt initiative, conduct of sc
heduled examinations, on-time declaration of results & swift dispatch of certifi
cates & degrees. Our students number of more than 3,00,000 across 52 countries p
oints to the success of our program.
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