Shiv Nadar University

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Shiv Nadar University
Shiv Nadar University.svg
TypePrivate
Established2011
ChancellorShiv Nadar
Vice-ChancellorRupamanjari Ghosh
Location
Greater Noida
,
Uttar Pradesh
,
India
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.snu.edu.in
SNU entrance

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 funded by Shiv Nadar, founder and chairman of HCL.[1][2][3]

History[]

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[]

The University has 17 departments across 5 schools.

Schools[]

  • 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[]

All the courses at the university are taught in English. Opportunities for Undergraduate Research (OUR)-Gives an opportunity to Undergraduate students to work with professor regarding their research interest.

Research[7][]

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]

Rankings[]

University rankings
General – India
NIRF (Overall) (2020)[9]82
NIRF (Universities) (2020)[10]56

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Shiv Nadar University 82nd overall in India[9] and 56th among universities[10] in 2020.

Admissions[]

Applicants are evaluated on quantitative ability, abstract reasoning, and communication ability through a school-specific Scholastic Aptitude Test (SNUSAT).[11] They also take an Academic Proficiency Test (APT) in intended major subject areas.[12][13]

For admissions into the graduate programs, each department uses its own process to evaluate applicants.

References[]

  1. ^ Rahul Choudaha (17 August 2013). "Branch campus or partnerships – Or both?". University World News. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  2. ^ S. Ronendra Singh (1 August 2013). "The rise of an heiress: Roshni Nadar". Business Line. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  3. ^ Shiv Nadar Foundation Inaugural Report 2012 (PDF) (Report). Shiv Nadar Foundation.
  4. ^ "Shiv Nadar University appoints Rupamanjari Ghosh as vice-chancellor". The Economic Times. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  5. ^ "Shiv Nadar University Delhi NCR Gets Institution Of Eminence Tag". Moneycontrol.com. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  6. ^ "India Education Diary".
  7. ^ Nandi, Kathakali (28 February 2016). "At SNU, the focus is on research" – via www.thehindu.com.
  8. ^ Dasgupta, Brinda (13 June 2016). "Dell and Shiv Nadar University sign agreement to drive research and innovation" – via The Economic Times.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Overall)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
  11. ^ N, Vijetha S. (5 June 2014). "Shiv Nadar University goes for aptitude test to tap right candidates" – via www.thehindu.com.
  12. ^ "Shiv Nadar University invites applications for UG courses".
  13. ^ "Shiv Nadar University". snuadmissions.com.

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