Eastern Institute for Integrated learning in Management University also known as EIILM University, Jorethang, Sikkim, is fully recognized and approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) and is established at Sikkim.

EIILM University is the first University in the country who have been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:14001 certification awarded by UKAS.

EIILM University has been established on the foundation of progressive academic principles. The University carries the heritage of pioneering higher education in India based on international models. It endeavors to maintain the same high standard to achieve global presence. At EIILM University, academic programs are benchmarked against the best academic and professional standards.

The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences was established in 1995. It is the first government-private initiative in the region. SMU is recognized by the University Grants Commission and approved by the Government of India. Sikkim Manipal University offers quality education to the students from North and North Eastern parts of India. As ranked by Competition Success Review- October 2009, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) ranked amongst top 8th Best University Engineering Colleges of India.SMIT Ranked amongst top 17th Best Engineering Colleges of Excellence in India.SMIT has also bagged 27th rank amongst the Top 50th Engineering Colleges of India.

Sikkim University is a UGC recognized Central University of India situated in Gangtok. It was established on 2nd July, 2007. The Ministry of Human Resources Development and State Government are deeply committed to make this University an international educational institution. Sikkim University offers traditional courses in humanities, physical and life sciences and forestry along with non-traditional courses related to the state including subjects like ethnic history, mountain studies, border studies and hill music and culture.