The Sikkim State University was established by Act No 5 of 2003 passed by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. However, the University commenced its operations in 2018 onwards. Originally known as Sikkim State University, the University was renamed as Khangchendzonga State University, Sikkim vide Act number 16 of 2021  passed by the Sikkim State Legislative Assembly. The same has been notified by University Grants Commission vide F No 9-19/2018(CPP-I/PU) dated 29th March’2022.