International Student Cell

International Student Cell

One Stop Admission & Support forInternational Students

In order to strengthen the University’s international outreach, facilitate the admission and academic integration of international students, and promote global academic engagement, it is hereby notified that the International Cell of Sikkim Alpine University, Namchi, Sikkim, shall function as the designated coordinating unit for international student admissions, admission-related assistance, student support, and international academic affairs, with effect from the date of issuance of this notification.

The primary purpose of establishing the International Cell is to develop a One-Stop Admission Facilitation System for International Students, providing a single point of contact for prospective international applicants from initial enquiry and application submission through admission processing, enrolment, orientation, and integration into the University community.

Constitution of the International Cell

The International Cell shall comprise the following members:

Mr. Benoy Thapa

Deputy Registrar, Administration

Mr. Moni Hang Subba

Assistant Professor, & Coordinator

Mr. Karna Hang Subba

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Limboo

Dr. Subhnakar Gurung

Director- IQAC

Ms. Victoria Lanu Aimol

Assistant Professor, Special Education

Mr. Mickhil Kami

Assistant Professor, Management

Mr. Tulsi Basnet

Admission In-Charge

The Cell shall function collectively in coordination with the concerned university offices and departments. The Coordinator or Officer-in-Charge shall be designated separately by the competent authority, as required.

Objectives of the International Cell

The International Cell shall work towards the following objectives:

  1. One-Stop Admission Facilitation: To establish a single-window system for international students seeking admission to Sikkim Alpine University, ensuring convenient access to admission information, application assistance, document requirements, fee details, and enrolment procedures.
  2. Admission Enquiries and Guidance: To serve as the primary point of contact for international applicants and provide accurate information regarding academic programmes, eligibility criteria, admission schedules, application procedures, prescribed fees, and required documentation.
  3. Application Processing and Coordination: To coordinate the receipt, scrutiny, verification, and processing of applications and academic credentials submitted by international applicants in consultation with the Admissions Office and concerned academic departments.
  4. Admission and Enrolment Support: To facilitate coordination from the initial admission enquiry to application submission, admission processing, approval by the competent authority, registration, and enrolment.
  5. Visa and Immigration Guidance: To provide information and procedural guidance regarding applicable student visa, immigration, and other statutory formalities, in coordination with the concerned authorities wherever required.
  6. Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival Assistance: To guide admitted international students regarding pre-arrival requirements, university reporting procedures, orientation programmes, registration, accommodation-related information, and access to available student support services.
  7. Academic and Cultural Integration: To facilitate the integration of international students into the University’s academic, cultural, and campus environment through orientation, interaction programmes, and appropriate support mechanisms.
  8. Interdepartmental Coordination: To facilitate communication and coordination among international students, the Admissions Office, Finance Office, Office of the Registrar, academic Schools and Departments, and other relevant university authorities.
  9. International Collaboration: To promote international academic collaboration, student exchange initiatives, research partnerships, seminars, conferences, and other approved international activities.
  10. Records and Reporting: To maintain appropriate records of international enquiries, applications, admissions, student support activities, and international engagement, and to submit periodic reports to the competent authority.

One-Stop Admission Facilitation Mechanism

The International Cell shall coordinate the following stages of the international student admission process:

a. Receipt and response to international admission enquiries.
b. Dissemination of information regarding programmes, eligibility, fees, scholarships, where applicable, and admission requirements.
c. Guidance on application forms, supporting documents, academic credential verification, and submission procedures.
d. Coordination with the Admissions Office and concerned academic departments for application scrutiny and processing.
e. Liaison with the Finance Office regarding prescribed fees and payment procedures.
f. Communication of admission decisions and further requirements after approval by the competent authority.
g. Guidance on visa-related documentation, pre-arrival formalities, reporting, registration, and orientation.
h. Referral and coordination of student queries with the appropriate university offices throughout the student’s academic journey.
The International Cell shall endeavour to provide a transparent, coordinated, accessible, and student-friendly admission experience through a clearly defined single point of contact.

Coordination and Reporting

The International Cell shall function under the overall supervision of the competent university authority. The designated Coordinator or Officer-in-Charge shall coordinate the activities of the Cell, facilitate interdepartmental communication, monitor the progress of international admission applications, maintain relevant records, and submit periodic reports as required.

All members shall discharge their assigned responsibilities in a coordinated manner to ensure timely responses to international applicants and effective implementation of the One-Stop Admission Facilitation System.

General Instructions

All concerned Schools, Departments, and administrative offices are requested to extend the necessary cooperation to the International Cell for the effective discharge of its responsibilities.

The International Cell shall function as a facilitation and coordination unit and shall not independently approve admissions, alter prescribed fee structures, grant scholarships, issue immigration or visa assurances, or make commitments on behalf of the University without the approval of the competent authority.

All communications and activities undertaken by the Cell shall be consistent with the University’s policies and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

This notification is issued with the approval of the competent authority and shall come into effect from the date of issuance.