India, August 2026.

SRM University Sikkim has officially opened admissions for its online undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, including the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Computer Applications (MCA). Approved by the University Grants Commission's Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB) and backed by the institution's NAAC A+ accreditation, these degrees are fully equivalent to traditional on-campus degrees and grant graduates lifetime access to the SRM Sikkim alumni network.

Delivered through the university's Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), these programmes combine academic excellence with industry-relevant curricula and offer specialisations in  emerging technologies, management, and business domains including AI & Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security, Business Analytics, and Digital Marketing.

The undergraduate portfolio includes the online BBA, which provides learners with a strong foundation in business management, leadership, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, alongside specialisations in Business Analytics with Artificial Intelligence and Digital Marketing. The online BCA equips students with core computing and software development skills while offering specialised learning pathways in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Data Science & Analytics, reflecting the growing demand for technology talent across sectors.

At the postgraduate level, the online MBA is designed for graduates and working professionals seeking to accelerate their careers through advanced management education. Alongside core business disciplines, learners can choose from specialisations including Finance and FinTech, Marketing and Digital Technologies, Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, HR and Emerging Technologies, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Hospital and Healthcare Management. The online MCA prepares learners for advanced technology careers through a curriculum spanning programming, artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, data science, cybersecurity, and software development, with specialised tracks in AI & Generative AI, Data Science & Machine Learning, and Cyber Security & Cyber Forensics.

Dr. H. N. Udupa, Director of Online Education, SRM University Sikkim, said: "The expectations from higher education are changing rapidly. Learners today are looking for programmes that offer not only academic excellence but also the flexibility to learn without putting their careers on hold and the skills needed to succeed in a technology-driven world. At SRM University Sikkim, we have designed our online programmes to be flexible, affordable, quality-oriented, student-centric and learner-friendly.  We have designed our online degree programmes to bridge this gap by combining strong academic foundations with industry-relevant curricula, experiential learning, and emerging technology specialisations. Our objective is to equip learners with the knowledge, digital capabilities, and practical experience required to build successful careers while making quality higher education accessible to a wider and more diverse learner community"

Designed specifically to accommodate the demanding schedules of working professionals and the practical needs of freshers, these programmes utilise an AI-enabled digital learning ecosystem. The academic model offers asynchronous self-paced recorded video lectures, highly engaging and interactive content, weekend live instruction, and active discussion forums for Q&A. Students will gain practical exposure through real-world projects, industry experts, and comprehensive career services  to accelerate their career trajectories.

To make quality higher education accessible to learners across India, SRM University Sikkim offers its online degree programmes at competitive fee structures, complemented by scholarships for eligible students. The total programme fee is Rs 1.10 lakh for the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Rs 1 lakh for the Master of Computer Applications (MCA), and Rs 1.17 lakh each for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA).

Admissions for the 2026 academic batch are now open. Prospective students can review the eligibility criteria and apply online through the official programme pages. Applications for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) can be submitted athttps://bit.ly/4pXIEV8, the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) athttps://bit.ly/4fAH2gx, the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) athttps://bit.ly/4fV7IHN, and the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) athttps://bit.ly/4xoT56J.