The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences was incorporated under the State Legislative Act (Act IX of 1995) by the Government of Sikkim and is recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the University Grant Commission. The University is offering many Distance Education Programs as part of its effort to bring education to the masses and fulfill the growing demand of technology and management professionals. The courses include Master programs, Bachelor programs and Post Graduation programs in Management as well as Information Technology category. The university is offering these courses through its nation wide network of study centers.

IDEA Foundation is offering Sikkim Manipal University's various Master degree, Bachelor degree and PG Diploma in IT, Management, Bio-Informatics, etc. IDEA Foundation is mainly offering Bachelor of Science in BioTechnology (BScBT), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BScIT), Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Catering and Tourism (BScHT), PG Diploma in Bio-Informatics (PGDBI), PG Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Bio-Informatics (MScBI), Master of Science in Information Technology (MScIT), and many more. IDEA Foundation is always inviting industry personnel available for the counseling sessions for various important subjects of these programs. Apart from visiting industry experts, team of permanent faculties is also contributing their best efforts for building bright career of students.