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* SMU-DE uses EduNxt technology platform that has allowed it to
offer first-of-its- kind earning environment in India with its flexibility,
convenience and accessibility; EduNxt- by SMU-DE is an award-
winning learning platform that empowers students with anywhere,
* EduNxt Students experience a ‘portable campus’, ‘carry along
mentors’ and have access to over one million online books and
journals, take test and quizzes online, participate in discussion forums
and access rich content
Bhopal, February 23, 2011: Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education (SMU-DE) has
been awarded Best B-School for the Use of Technology in Providing Management
Education in Distance Education presented by DNA & Stars of the Industry Group and Best
Management Education in Distance Education presented by STAR NEWS. Both these
awards are in recognition of SMU-DE’s leadership, development, innovation and industry
interface that have given its students a competitive edge.
The awards were presented to Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education on 12th
February, 2011 at Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion, Mr A.
Thimmiya, Sr VP, Distributed Learning, Manipal Education said, “There is a need for
incorporating specific knowledge and skill components in traditional degrees so that the student
can position himself best to grab the new opportunities being created in the economy. Sikkim
Manipal University-Distance Education with new information and communication technology
promises to expand the frontiers of Higher Education as never before. Our EduNxt technology
platform has been a significant initiative in this effort, and we have been quite successful in ensuring that students have access to the latest industry-specific curriculum and a technology
that gives new meaning to Education for All.”
While STAR NEWS National B-School Awards recognizes institutions that are innovative
modern & industry related in their curriculum in Engineering & Technology, DNA & Stars of the
Industry Group’s Innovative B-School Awards is for Innovation as a key competence, which
helps Business Schools gain a competitive edge.
Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education’s innovative EduNxt next generation learning
system gives students enrolled with SMU-DE programmes anytime accessibility to course
curriculum via Internet along with convenience and accessibility offering a first-of-its kind
learning environment in India. EduNxt enables small group mentoring, virtual classrooms,
simulation and other interactive content, self-study content, recorded presentations and shared
browsing. EduNxt allows students to experience a ‘portable campus’, ‘carry along mentors’
and will have access to over one million online books and journals – all at their fingertips.
SMU-DE’s management programmes that are created with an industry perspective also
use EduNxt platform. The programmes give students a business perspective, secure
leadership positions and get job opportunities in the marketplace. Students opting for the
MBA programmes can chose to specialise in finance, project management, retail operations,
healthcare services among others. Even working professionals now have a chance to quality
higher education, thus facilitating career enhancement.
About SMU & SMU-DE
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 Education programs offered under the aegis of SMU (Sikkim
Manipal University). The SMU Directorate of Distance Education is ISO 9001:2000 certified.
Sikkim Manipal University - Directorate of Distance Education (SMU-DDE) is amongst the
largest distance education providers in India and offers Post Graduate, Degree and Diploma
programs across 10 disciplines. The SMU DDE was established in 2001 by the Sikkim
Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences as part of its efforts to bring
education to the masses to fulfill the growing demand for professionals and individuals who do
not have the luxury of time to join regular, full-time courses. The programs offered by SMU are
recognized by the Distance Education Council of the Government of India.
As a part of its continuous efforts to improve pedagogy and instructional system in distance
learning, Manipal has recently introduced EduNxt, the next-generation interactive learning
system. Affordable and easy to use, EduNxt enables a collaborative and interactive
environment for learning thus shifting the Education paradigm from being ‘faculty-centric’ to
a ‘learner-centric’, thus making quality education available to all, at the convenience of their
own time and location.
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