EIILM University, Jorethang, Sikkim, is fully recognized and approved by Joint Committee of University Grants Commission (UGC), Distance Education Council (DEC) & All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE). EIILM University is recognizedby UGC vide letter no. F. 9-19/2007 (CPP-I) dated 09the May 2008 and is established under Sikkim State Legislature ACT No. 4, 2006, Government of Sikkim. The Act was notified and published under the Government of Sikkim Gazette Notification No.28/LD/2006, dated April 3, 2006.

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. Courseware is periodically reviewed to meet industry requirement and student aspiration. The courses are designed to give students an opportunity to apply their intelligence, creativity and leadership skills to the challenges of the technology driven world.
EIILM University aims to equip students not only with the academic inputs but also with diversified skills, knowledge and attitude to provide a doorway to rewarding careers. A wide variety of programs are on offer that covers a range of career-oriented qualifications. The education system at EIILM University focuses on imparting knowledge, developing skills and competencies.