About Us
Sikkim Government College Burtuk — Nurturing minds, building futures since 2012.
History & Background
Established in July 2012 as the second campus of Sikkim Government College, Tadong, Sikkim Government College Burtuk (SGC) was established to provide higher education, better opportunities, and greater exposure to students in the state's capital, Gangtok. The college gained its separate identity when it got affiliated to Sikkim University on 12th August 2014.
The college is a co-educational institution that primarily uses English and Colloquial language as its medium of instruction. It attracts students with diverse backgrounds from within and outside the state and country, promoting healthy competitiveness, tolerance, and acceptance — enhancing the understanding of "unity in diversity" among students and the teaching fraternity.
Initially, the college started with 179 students and eight teachers nestled in the annexure building of District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Gangtok, East Sikkim. Currently, the college has its dedicated campus stretched along 3.5175 hectares, established in the Old India Press in Balwakhani, Gangtok.
The college building is a heritage structure constructed by the then Chogyal (Maharaja of Sikkim) in 1960. The college is blessed with a picturesque environment situated atop a lovely hill with a panoramic view of the entire Gangtok and the mighty Kanchendzonga.
Key Milestones
College established as second campus of SGC Tadong with 179 students and 8 teachers.
Gained separate identity through affiliation to Sikkim University.
First batch graduated with a pass percentage of 81.32%.
Inaugural batch (2015–18) graduated: 209 Humanities and 68 Commerce graduates with 97.5% pass rate.
Student enrollment reached 1581 with 47 faculty and 23 non-teaching staff.
Our Vision
To fulfill the dreams and aspirations of higher education in young minds by inculcating knowledge and skills for future education and employment.
Our Mission
To provide quality higher education to students from diverse backgrounds, fostering academic excellence, character building, and preparing students for life's challenges through a comprehensive student-mentor system.
Educational Philosophy
Centered around meeting the needs of each individual student. The college rewards excellent students with incentives while providing regular counseling and remedial sessions to weak and underperforming students.
Affiliation & Recognition
Affiliation
- ✓Affiliated to Sikkim University (Central University) since 12th August 2014
- ✓Established under the Department of Higher Education, Government of Sikkim
- ✓Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
Location & Contact
Campus: Old India Press, Balwakhani, Gangtok
District: East Sikkim
PIN Code: 737101
Telephone: 03592-204019
Email: principalsgcburtuk@gmail.com
Campus Area: 3.5175 hectares