SNU Admission Dates

SNU has closed B.Tech and major UG admissions for the 2026-27 cycle. PhD admissions continue through a rolling process, and JEE Main 2027 registration is scheduled for the next B.Tech intake.

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SNU Courses and Fees

SNU offers UG, PG, and doctoral programmes through four schools: Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Management and Entrepreneurship. Its liberal core curriculum asks all students, whatever their specialisation, to study basic courses in mathematics, writing, and critical thinking.

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Most students stay on campus because SNU follows a residential model. Hostel and mess fees are charged separately from tuition. B.Tech students must live on campus for at least the first two years.

SNU Admission Process

SNU uses more than one factor while selecting students for most courses. For B.Tech, selection is based on the JEE Main score, an aptitude test conducted by the university, and a short interaction round. The university does not use JEE Advanced as its only selection route.

B.Tech Admission

For B.Tech admission, students need 10+2 or an equivalent qualification with at least 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. They must also have a valid JEE Main score.

• Stage 1: Shortlisting is done through JEE Main score. CSE usually needs 90 percentile or above.
• Stage 2: Shortlisted students take the SNU online aptitude test and writing assessment.
• Stage 3: Students attend a personal interaction or interview.
• Stage 4: The university releases the merit list, sends offer letters, and confirms seats after fee payment.

SNU has its own aptitude test and does not hold a JEE Advanced-type exam. Reserved category students from SC, ST, and OBC categories are covered under standard reservation norms.

M.Sc and MAIB Admission

For M.Sc admission, applicants need a B.Sc degree in the relevant subject with at least 60%. They have to take an SNU subject-specific entrance test and then appear for an interview. MAIB applicants need a graduation degree and a valid GMAT or CAT score. Selection also includes a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The 1-year MAIB course is meant for working professionals with industry experience.

PhD Admission

PhD applicants must have a postgraduate degree with 60% marks and a valid GATE, UGC NET, or CSIR NET score. Students who qualify through NET or GATE can receive a research fellowship at JRF/SRF level. SNU holds PhD interviews twice a year, with January and July intakes. Research is offered across all four schools, with active areas such as AI and machine learning, materials science, social sciences, and English literature.

SNU Placements

The Class of 2025 at SNU achieved a 91% placement rate. The highest package reached INR 58 LPA, the average package was INR 11.35 LPA, and the minimum package was INR 6 LPA. More than 200 companies joined the placement drives, covering engineering, technology, consulting, and financial services roles.

Major recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, Zomato, PhonePe, and HDFC Bank. Technology jobs form a major part of the placement mix because of the strength of the CSE and ECE courses. SNU's Career Development Services (CDS) office manages placement training, alumni connections, and recruiter outreach throughout the year.

SNU Rankings

SNU appears in national ranking lists and has also received institutional recognition from the Government of India. Its NIRF University rank of 57 in 2025 places it among the top-60 universities in India. The university also became 15 years old in 2026.

SNU is the youngest institution in India to get the Institute of Eminence status. The Ministry of Education granted this status under the UGC (Institutions of Eminence Deemed to be Universities) Regulations 2017. It gives the university more academic freedom and supports its aim of improving its global ranking over the next decade.

SNU Scholarships

SNU mainly supports students through a merit-based tuition fee reimbursement scheme. Eligible students can also apply for government scholarship schemes.

PhD students with valid NET or GATE scores can receive JRF/SRF research fellowships that cover monthly stipend and tuition. The amount follows UGC/CSIR norms. Students appointed to externally funded projects from DST, DBT, or SERB can receive project fellowships during their project period.

SNU Campus and Infrastructure

Shiv Nadar University has a fully residential 286-acre campus in Dadri, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The campus was built for the university and brings academic, hostel, sports, and student support facilities into one self-contained space.

The infrastructure includes buildings for the School of Engineering and School of Natural Sciences, along with wet labs, fabrication facilities, and computing clusters. Students also use a central library, an art centre, a performing arts space, sports courts, a swimming pool, and a dedicated sports ground. Hostels are arranged by gender and have round-the-clock security.

SNU's Research and Partnerships Office handles sponsored research funded by DST, DBT, and SERB. Faculty members at the university have published more than 1,000 research papers in international peer-reviewed journals. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cell helps student startups, and the campus also has a small incubation space for early-stage ventures.

SNU vs BITS Pilani vs Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

Students looking at private engineering and research universities often compare Shiv Nadar University with BITS Pilani and Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. All three are UGC-recognised private or deemed universities with B.Tech and PG courses at similar fee levels.

BITS Pilani has a stronger NIRF rank and alumni brand, so students who clear the BITSAT cutoff often prefer it. SNU attracts students who want an IoE-tagged, research-oriented private university near Delhi NCR. Thapar has a similar academic profile to SNU, a slightly lower fee range, and a stronger presence in Punjab and the North India job market.