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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 2011 |
| Chancellor | Shiv Nadar |
| Vice-Chancellor | Rupamanjari Ghosh |
| Location | , , India |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | www |
Shiv Nadar University (or SNU) is a private research university founded in 2011 in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh in India. It was founded as part of a series of initiatives launched by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, a private philanthropic foundation founded by Shiv Nadar, founder, and chairman of HCL.[1][2][3]
History[edit | edit source]
Rupamanjari Ghosh took charge as the VC of the university in February 2016.[4]
In March 2021, the university was conferred the Institute of Eminence status.[5]
Academic organisation[edit | edit source]
The University has 17 departments across 5 schools.
Schools[edit | edit source]
- School of Engineering
- School of Extended Education and Professional Development
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Management and Entrepreneurship[6]
- School of Natural Sciences
Curriculum approach[edit | edit source]
All the courses at the university are taught in English. Opportunities for Undergraduate Research (OUR)-Gives an opportunity to Undergraduate students to work with the professor regarding their research interests.
Research[7][edit | edit source]
From 2011 to 2016, the University received Extramural Grants of over ₹17.03 crores for more than 52 active research projects, many of which are in collaboration with international universities. Researchers include faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, Ph.D. scholars, visiting scholars, and undergraduate students.
Shiv Nadar University (SNU) announced the discovery of a compound that can reverse environmental mercury (a heavy metal) poisoning by converting it from a highly toxic, volatile, and soluble organic form (as a pollutant) into a comparatively safe, inert, and stable form that renders it harmless and insoluble.
Dell and Shiv Nadar University sign agreement to drive research and innovation[8][9]
Rankings[edit | edit source]
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The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Shiv Nadar University 84th overall in India[10] and 56th among universities[11] in 2021.
Admissions[edit | edit source]
Applicants are evaluated on quantitative ability, abstract reasoning, and communication ability through a school-specific Scholastic Aptitude Test (SNUSAT).[12] They also take an Academic Proficiency Test (APT) in intended major subject areas.[13][14]
For admissions into the graduate programs, each department uses its own process to evaluate applicants.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Rahul Choudaha (17 August 2013). "Branch campus or partnerships – Or both?". University World News. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ↑ S. Ronendra Singh (1 August 2013). "The rise of an heiress: Roshni Nadar". Business Line. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ↑ Shiv Nadar Foundation Inaugural Report 2012 (PDF) (Report). Shiv Nadar Foundation.
- ↑ "Shiv Nadar University appoints Rupamanjari Ghosh as vice-chancellor". The Economic Times. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- ↑ "Shiv Nadar University Delhi NCR Gets Institution Of Eminence Tag". Moneycontrol.com. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ↑ "India Education Diary".
- ↑ Nandi, Kathakali (28 February 2016). "At SNU, the focus is on research" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ Dasgupta, Brinda (13 June 2016). "Dell and Shiv Nadar University sign agreement to drive research and innovation" – via The Economic Times.
- ↑ Magazine, Analytics India (7 October 2021). "Shiv Nadar University Delhi-NCR Launches Data Analytics Championship 2021 for Data Scientists". Analytics India Magazine. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedRankings_NIRF_U_2021 - ↑ N, Vijetha S. (5 June 2014). "Shiv Nadar University goes for aptitude test to tap right candidates" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Shiv Nadar University invites applications for UG courses".
- ↑ "Shiv Nadar University". snuadmissions.com.
