Shiv Nadar is the founder of HCL group and the Shiv Nadar Foundation. The Shiv Nadar Foundation was established in 1994 by Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL. Driven by the idea that education plays a key role in narrowing the socio-economic divide, the Foundation has invested over US$1 Billion into its philosophy of Creative Philanthropy. This involves building institutions of excellence, imparting students with world-class skills and a strong sense of values, and triggering transformation through the Ripple Effect. Cumulatively, the Foundation has helped to shape the futures of more than 30,000 students over the years.
The Shiv Nadar University Chennai has been established by an Act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly to conceptualize, promote and bring about a paradigm shift through the development of outstanding leadership in research and innovation in education and allied development sectors.
Nestled in the city of Chennai, which is known for its intellectual environment, the University is appropriately located to collaborate with industry, academia and Government for co-creation of knowledge and career opportunities. The university with its on-campus research capabilities and the mindset to nurture individuals into problem-solvers of tomorrow is staged to become the epicentre of academic rigor and innovation.
Based in a sprawling campus shared with SSN Institutions, Shiv Nadar University, Chennai is committed to academic excellence. Thanks to its close links to HCL, a US$ 11 billion global enterprise, the University has a keen understanding of the evolving academic and professional requirements in India and abroad. Each program is designed to help talented students become a successful, job-ready professional or a world-class academic. The University promotes a culture of academic rigour, supported by ample resources, including one of the best-equipped libraries in Southern India, and extensive, world-class research facilities. The University strongly believes that its role is not limited to disseminating knowledge but to act as a catalyst for research, discovery and creation of new forms of expression and aims to become a world-class centre for research. Driven by a belief in the need for all-round development, students are provided ample sports facilities and rich campus life.
UG Courses:
BTech AI &Data Science-120 seats
BTech CSE (Internet of Things)-120 seats
BTech CSE (Cyber Security)-60 seats
Mode of admission:
Admission through SNUCEE (Shiv Nadar University Chennai Entrance Examination). Candidates who completed or appeared for the 12th standard board exams with PCM subjects obtained 75% are eligible to apply for BTech programs.
Fee structure:
Application fee Rs.1500. Tuition fee Rs.3,00,000 per annum for Indian nationals. Admission fee Rs.10,000 (one-time, Non-refundable). Caution deposit Rs.10,000 (one-time, refundable). Hostel admission fee Rs.20,000 (one-time, non-refundable), Hostel room rent per annum range from 75,000 to 2,20,000 based on the sharing, a/c or non-a/c. other living expenses such as food, laundry may vary as per actuals.
