Shiv Nadar University

Shiv Nadar University (or SNU) is a private multidisciplinary research university founded in 2011 in Dadri, 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]

Shiv Nadar University
SNU Entrance
TypePrivate
Established2011
ChancellorShiv Nadar
Vice-ChancellorRupamanjari Ghosh
RegistrarSudhir Naudiyal
Location
Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, India
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.snu.edu.in

The University's stated aim is "to create an enduring, research-led, inter-disciplinary university."[4] It is currently also recognised as an 'Institute of Eminence' (IoE) upon recommendation from the University Grants Commission (UGC)[5]

History

Prof. Rupamanjari Ghosh is the current Vice Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University. She took charge as the VC in February 2016.[6]

Academic organisation

The University has 17 departments across 5 schools.

Schools[7]
  • School of Engineering[7]
  • School of Extended Education and Professional Development[7]
  • School of Humanities and Social Sciences[7]
  • School of Management and Entrepreneurship[8]
  • School of Natural Sciences[7]

Curriculum approach[7]

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[9]

om 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. What is equally noteworthy is that the process of converting organic mercury pollutants from a toxic, soluble state to an insoluble, non-toxic state takes a few minutes to hours depending upon the v


Dell and Shiv Nadar University sign agreement to drive research and innovation[10]

Rankings
University rankings
General – India
NIRF (Overall) (2020)[11]82
NIRF (Universities) (2020)[12]56

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Shiv Nadar University 82nd overall in India[11] and 56th among universities[12] in 2020.

Academic partners

SNU has collaborated with following international universities for Collaborative Research, Semester Exchange programs, Joint Degree Programs, Joint Research Grants, Curricula and Academic Support.

  1. Babson College: SNU has a strategic alliance with Babson College for entrepreneurship education.
  2. Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania: SNU collaborated with Annenberg School to launch its school of communication.
  3. Duke University: For a broad framework of collaborative academic programs and experiential learning opportunities for faculty and students of both the universities.
  4. Queen's University, Belfast
  5. Network n+i[7]

Admissions

Applicants are evaluated on quantitative ability, abstract reasoning, and communication ability through a school-specific Scholastic Aptitude Test (SNUSAT).[13] They also take an Academic Proficiency Test (APT) in intended major subject areas.[14][7][15]

For admissions into the graduate programs, each department uses its own process to evaluate applicants.[7]

Awards
  • Recognized as ‘University of the Year’ (in existence for less than 10 years category) at 3rd FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2016.[16]

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 Foundation Brochure" (PDF). shivnadarfoundation.org. Shiv Nadar Foundation. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  5. . Mint https://www.livemint.com/education/news/iit-madras-du-bhu-among-14-institutes-to-get-eminence-tag-1564757465176.html. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. "Shiv Nadar University appoints Rupamanjari Ghosh as vice-chancellor - The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  7. "Shiv Nadar University |". snu.edu.in.
  8. "India Education Diary".
  9. Nandi, Kathakali (28 February 2016). "At SNU, the focus is on research" – via www.thehindu.com.
  10. Dasgupta, Brinda (13 June 2016). "Dell and Shiv Nadar University sign agreement to drive research and innovation" – via The Economic Times.
  11. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Overall)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
  12. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
  13. N, Vijetha S. (5 June 2014). "Shiv Nadar University goes for aptitude test to tap right candidates" – via www.thehindu.com.
  14. "Shiv Nadar University invites applications for UG courses".
  15. "Shiv Nadar University". snuadmissions.com.
  16. "3rd FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2016".
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