Shiv Nadar University

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

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]

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. {{cite news}}: 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. ^ a b c d e f g h i "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. ^ a b "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Overall)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
  12. ^ a b "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".

External links

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