About the University

Sikkim University presently located at Gangtok, the capital town of Sikkim operates from several hired buildings located along NH-10. The main administrative office of the University is located at Samdur, 6th Mile, Tadong. The permanent campus of the University is coming up at Yangang in South Sikkim. The nearest airport and railway station are Bagdogra and New Jalpaiguri respectively. Currently the University offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs distributed among the following schools of studies, each encompassing related departments.

Vision

“To achieve intellectual, academic and cultural development of the people of Eastern Himalayas”.

Mission

 “To provide quality higher education”.

Motto

“Quest Knowledge Wisdom”

About the Campus

• The campus offers free bus transport connecting academic blocks, library, hostels, and the health center. Four buses run throughout the semester, including weekends and holidays.
• There’s a gymnasium open six days a week, equipped with modern fitness equipment and managed by male and female instructors.
• Students benefit from a high-speed Wi‑Fi network called “Campus Connect CUS.” To use it, register with a voucher from your department, authenticate via mobile OTP, then enjoy secure internet on two devices A guest house is available close to the city center, with 1 VIP suite, 2 super-deluxe, and 15 deluxe rooms. It’s Wi‑Fi enabled, secured by CCTV and guards, includes elevators and a dining hall, and can be booked online based on availability.
• The health centre (Charak Health Centre) provides outpatient clinics, emergency services, inpatient care, a dispensary, and ambulance facilities. It’s staffed by medical professionals and accessible to students, staff, and their dependents.
• Student hostels accommodate over 400 students, offering essential facilities to support academic growth and personal development.

Affiliated Colleges

1. Nar Bahadur Bhandari Degree College — Tadong, East Sikkim
2. Namchi Government College — Namchi, South Sikkim
3. Sikkim Government B.Ed College — Soreng, West Sikkim
4. Sikkim Government College — Burtuk, Gangtok, East Sikkim
5. Damber Singh College — 6th Mile, Samdur (Tadong), East Sikkim
6. Harkamaya College of Education — 6th Mile, Tadong, East Sikkim
7. Sikkim Government Law College — Burtuk, Gangtok, East Sikkim
8. Government College Rhenock — Rungdung, East Sikkim
9. Sikkim Government College — Gyalshing, West Sikkim
10. Loyola College of Education — Namchi, South Sikkim
11. Himalayan Pharmacy Institute — Majitar, Rangpo, East Sikkim
12. Sikkim Govt. Science College — Chakung, West Sikkim
13. Government Vocational College — Dentam, West Sikkim
14. Namgyal Institute of Tibetology — Gangtok, East Sikkim
15. Sikkim Institute of Science and Technology — Chisopani, South Sikkim
16. Government Pharmacy College — Sajong, Rumtek, East Sikkim
17. Sikkim Government College of Nursing — Sochakgang, Gangtok, East Sikkim 
18. Government Arts College, Mangshila –  North Sikkim, Mangshia, North Sikkim 

Department of Psychology

The department organizes field visits (e.g., industry, hospital); assignment presentation for classroom discussion; video classes; role playing exercise; experiential learning. 

The department is equipped with modern technology:
a) Eye tracking device (Tobii) for visual perception study
b) Nexus-10 for biofeedback and neuro-feedback study
c) CANTAB for computerized cognitive assessment.

Plus, wide range of commonly used experimental and testing materials in psychology available at the lab.
HEAD/ICs Email ID: psychology.hod@cus.ac.in

Programme offered: BA/BSc , MA/MSc , MPhil and PhD

MA/MSc Psychology

Duration – 2 years (4 Semesters)
Seat Intake – 22
Eligibility – Honours graduate with at least 45% marks or Pass graduate with 56% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade).
Admission – Based on CUET score.

Syllabus

Semester	Subject
I	Indian Contribution to Psychology
	Biopsychology
	Research Method and Statistics
	Learning, Motivation and Emotion
II	Health Psychology
	Social Psychology
	Positive Psychology
	Internship
III	Qualitative Research Methods
	Higher Cognitive Process
	Organizational Psychology

Click to access Psychology%20PG.pdf

Other Courses

FYUG/B.Sc.
Duration – (6/8 Semesters)
Seat Intake – 22 Seats
Eligibility: Passed Class XII with a minimum of 50% marks (General category) or 45% marks (SC/ST/OBC/DA).
Admission: Based on CUET score.

Syllabus

Semester	Subject
I	Psychological Processes-I
II	Psychological Processes-II
III	Social and Cultural Psychology
IV	Human Development
	Clinical and Health Psychology
V	Research Methods and Statistical Applications
	Personality and Self: Theories and Applications
VI	Environmental Psychology
	Psychological Assessment

CUET PG 2025 CUT-OFF MASTER OF ARTS/MASTER OF SCIENCE

Category	1st list	2nd list
GEN	253	250
OBC	225	211
ST	220	210
SC	218	203
EWS	204	145

FOR SIKKIM STUDENTS

Category	1st list	2nd list
GEN	115	–
SC	74	–
PWD	30	–

Ph.D.
Seat Intake – 2 Seats
Seats Reserved: 1 for OBC, 1 for SC
Broad Specializations: Cognitive Psychology, Organizational Behaviour
Admission: Based on NET score and interview conducted by the department.

Application Procedure

1. Candidates with CUET scores must register online for counseling at https://www.cus.ac.in.
2. Creating an Academic Bank of Credits (ABC ID) is compulsory before registration.
3. Pay the registration fee online:
   
   • ₹1000 for General
     
   • ₹750 for OBC/EWS
     
   • ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD
4. You can apply for multiple subjects if eligible and have valid CUET scores.
5. All online applications will be checked, and a list of shortlisted candidates will be uploaded on the website.
6. Admission is based on CUET scores and other eligibility rules.
7. Final merit lists will follow the central reservation policy.
8. Selected candidates must pay admission fees online and submit documents for verification.
9. NSS volunteers with 200+ hours get 5 extra marks.
10. Foreign students, EWS, students from J&K/Ladakh, and Sikkim locals have reserved seats as per rules.
11. Sports achievers can get up to 10% extra marks on verification.
12. 5% of seats are reserved for differently-abled students.
13. Lateral entry is allowed for higher semesters in UG/PG (up to 10% seats).
14. All selected candidates must submit original documents for verification.
15. Failure to take admission within time or missing documents may lead to cancellation.
16. Students awaiting results must submit final mark sheets by 30th September 2025.
17. Migration certificate must be submitted by 31st October 2025 if coming from another university.
18. Admitted UG students will have multiple entry/exit options under NEP 2020.