Undergraduate Admissions: Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence 2023


We are recruiting the best and the brightest students for the following undergraduate programs for 2023.

School of Engineering
(SoE)
School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SoHSS) School of Natural Sciences
(SoNS)
School of Management & Entrepreneurship (SoME)
  • B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
  • B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
  • B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering
  • B.Tech. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
  • B.A. (Research) in English
  • B.A. (Research) in History
  • B.A. (Research) in Sociology
  • B.A. (Research) in International Relations
  • B.Sc. (Research) in Economics
  • B.Sc. (Research) in Economics & Finance*
  • Bachelor of Design (B. Des.)*
  • B.Sc. (Research) in Biotechnology
  • B.Sc. (Research) in Chemistry
  • B.Sc. (Research) in Mathematics
  • B.Sc. (Research) in Physics
  • Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
  • B.Sc. (Research) in Economics & Finance*

*B.Sc. (Research) in Economics & Finance would be jointly offered by School of Humanities and Social Sciences & School of Management and Entrepreneurship

* Bachelor of Design is a 4-year program with an option to pursue 5-year (4+1 yr.) Integrated B. Des. – M. Des. Degree

Below you will find the eligibility criteria for all programs offered by the University. *

We receive applications from many different Boards from across India. To even out the differences between the various Boards of Examinations, we normalize the scores obtained in Class XII. We believe this provides a fairer assessment of all our applicants from different parts of the country.

Did you know: While students are admitted to a specific program, the University offers you the flexibility to transfer to another program/school in the University after completing your first year in the program you are initially admitted to. Of course, this is subject to university policies governing such transfers.



Program Subjects Offered Subjects needed in Class XII for determining Eligibility
Bachelor of Design (B. Des.) All subjects in marksheet with English as mandatory

Click on the respective programs to check your eligibility:



Program Subjects Offered Subjects needed in Class XII for determining Eligibility
B.A. (Research) in English All subjects in marksheet with English as mandatory
B.A. (Research) in History
B.A. (Research)in International Relations
B.A. (Research) in Sociology

Click on the respective programs to check your eligibility:



Bachelor of Science (Research) ProgramsClick here B.Sc. (Research) in Biotechnology All subjects in marksheet with English & Biology as mandatory (Scores of Life Sciences or Biotechnology or Zoology or Botany can be considered in case a candidate does not have Biology as a subject.)
B.Sc. (Research) in Chemistry All subjects in marksheet with English and Chemistry as mandatory
B.Sc. (Research) in Physics All subjects in marksheet with English, Mathematics and Physics as mandatory
B.Sc. (Research) in Mathematics All subjects in marksheet with English & Mathematics as mandatory
B.Sc. (Research) in Economics All subjects in marksheet with English & Mathematics as mandatory
B.Sc. (Research) in Economics & Finance* All subjects in marksheet with English & Mathematics as mandatory

Click on the respective programs to check your eligibility:

*This program would be jointly offered by School of Humanities & Social Sciences & School of Management & Entrepreneurship


Bachelor of Technology ProgramsClick here B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering All subjects in the marksheet with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English are mandatory
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering
B.Tech. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

Click on the respective programs to check your eligibility:


BMS All subjects in marksheet with English as mandatory

Click on the respective programs to check your eligibility:


Financial aid and Scholarships

The university offers scholarships and financial aid to deserving students. The details are given below:

Financial Aid:

To apply for financial aid from Shiv Nadar IoE, please check the appropriate box in your application form.

Once you receive an offer of admission, you will receive another form to fill in additional details. The financial aid committee of Shiv Nadar IoE will make a decision on your financial aid application and the decision of the committee will be final and binding.

All applicants are required to submit the following documents with their financial aid form:

  1. Income Tax Returns of all earning members of the family
  2. Address Proof
  3. Bank Account Statements of all family members
  4. School Fee Receipt(s) of the applicant for grade XII
  5. School Fee Receipt(s) for the applicant’s sibling
  6. Details of Financial Asset(s) owned by the family
  7. Company’s Income Tax Returns and Bank Statements (in case any earning member of the family owns a Business)


Scholarships

1. Gifted Student Scholarship:

The University attracts outstanding academic rank holders who are eligible for the Gifted Student Scholarship. Students with the following ranks are eligible:-

  1. UCEED top 50 ranks
  2. Top 100 rank holders in class 12th from CBSE, ICSE, and Cambridge Board of Education*
  3. IB grade points 42 & above
  4. Top 100 rank holders in class 12th from other State Education Board*
  5. INSPIRE fellows awarded Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
  6. JEE (Advanced) top 500 ranks
  7. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Fellowship holders (Only for School of Natural Sciences Programs)

For more details, please contact scholarship@snu.edu.in

*Letter required from the respective board or Class 12th School


2. Scholarship for candidates from low-income households:

The University supports students from low-income households with a full scholarship covering all academic and living expenses. Students have to qualify through the regular selection process of the university. The number of scholarships are decided by the Scholarships Committee and their decision is final and binding.

Students from the following schools with combined family income below Rs 3 Lakhs per annum are eligible to apply. If your school is not in the list below and you meet the low-income cut off and you have received admission to a program of the university, please contact admissions@snu.edu.in

Vidyagyan Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya
Municipal Schools Schools in Schedule V regions Super 30
Art of Living Schools Udayachal School Satya Bharti School
Kallam Anji Reddy Vidyalaya Sarswati Vidya Mandir The Suryodaya School
Isha Vidhya Vidya School Vidya Vanam School
Door Step School Free School India Sri Sathya Sai VidyaKendra

Sports Scholarship:

Students with ranking in their sport from 1 to 100 ranks issued by their respective sports federations in India are eligible to apply. Due weightage shall be given to the Certificates of Winners/Participation at International, National, State level tournaments in respective sports/games recognized by National/International sports bodies of respective sports/games.

It is mandatory for the candidates to qualify for the PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST and SPORTS SPECIFIC tests (related to the game/sport of the applicant) conducted by the Department of Physical Education and Sports to avail sports scholarship.

The list of Sports offered for Scholarship is mentioned below:-

Chess Tennis Badminton Squash Table Tennis

In addition to this other Team Sports may be considered after review by the Shiv Nadar IoE sports committee and if the students are representing the country internationally.

*Note: - The scholarships cover tuition fees, hostel fees, and mess charges.

College Board India Scholar:

If you have secured admission to a Shiv Nadar IoE program through College Board SAT, you may be eligible for a College Board India scholarship. The following conditions apply:

  1. Must be a resident of India
  2. Family income status < INR 8,00,000 per annum
  3. SAT score equal to or higher than 1300 (out of 1600) that qualifies the test taker as a “Top Performer”
  4. Must have graduated from Class 12 in the year student applies for admission to an Indian Global Alliance member university in India

International Student Scholarship:

Meritorious students will be eligible for a special scholarship. Write to admissions@snu.edu.in for details.

Retaining your scholarship or financial aid:

Students who receive financial aid or scholarship must maintain CGPA 6.5 at the end of every Spring Semester (after consideration of Summer Semester, if any) to retain their scholarships.

Last date to upload scholarship documents July 10, 2023




UNDERGRADUATE FEE STRUCTURE 2023

You will find below the fees for 2023. The university also offers scholarships and financial aid for deserving and meritorious students.
Please explore our “Financial aid and Scholarships” page for more information.



One-time fee payments

Applicable Entrance Fee: INR 2500 for SOE Programs & INR 2000 for SHSS, SNS & SME Programs
Admission Fee: INR 25,000 (For all programs, payable one time, non-refundable)
Refundable Security Deposit: INR 25,000 (payable one time and refundable at the time of leaving the university)


Annual Tuition Fees and Living Expenses for First Year batch of 2023

Program Tuition fee (INR)* Living Expenses (Hostel fee** + Mess charges
+
Laundry)
(INR)*
Total
(INR)*
B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering 4,00,000 1,75,840 5,75,840
B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering 3,50,000 1,75,840 5,25,840
B.Tech. Chemical Engineering 3,50,000 1,75,840 5,25,840
B.Tech. Civil Engineering 3,50,000 1,75,840 5,25,840
B.Tech. Electrical and Computer Engineering 3,50,000 1,75,840 5,25,840
B.Sc. (Research) Economics And Finance 4,00,000 1,75,840 5,75,840
Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) 4,00,000 1,75,840 5,75,840
B.Sc. (Research) Biotechnology 2,50,000 1,75,840 4,25,840
B.Sc. (Research) Chemistry 2,50,000 1,75,840 4,25,840
B.Sc. (Research) Mathematics 2,50,000 1,75,840 4,25,840
B.Sc. (Research) Physics 2,50,000 1,75,840 4,25,840
B.A. (Research) English 2,50,000 1,75,840 4,25,840
B.A. (Research) History 2,50,000 1,75,840 4,25,840
B.A. (Research) International Relations 2,50,000 1,75,840 4,25,840
B.A. (Research) Sociology 2,50,000 1,75,840 4,25,840
B.Sc. (Research) Economics 2,50,000 1,75,840 4,25,840
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) 4,50,000 1,75,840 6,25,840

*Tuition, Hostel, Mess and Laundry Fees: may be revised annually by 5-8%

** The hostel fee mentioned in the above table is for twin sharing non-AC rooms. Any other type of accommodation, including AC or single rooms will be charged additionally

The admission process for 2023 is as follows:

School of Engineering

Route 1: JEE Mains 2023 or 2022: High performers may be offered direct admissions based on their JEE (Mains) score in 2023 or 2022. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview.

Route 2: SNUSAT + APT: Please click here for details.

Route 3: College Board SAT + Interview* - The candidates can apply with their SAT score

Route 4: ACT + Interview* - The candidates can apply with their ACT score

School of Natural Sciences

Route 1: JEE Mains 2023 or 2022 + Interview*

Route 2: SNUSAT + Interview: Please click here for details.

Route 3: College Board SAT + Interview* – Candidates can apply with their SAT score if they have taken the SAT

Route 4: ACT + Interview* - Candidates can apply with their ACT score if they have taken the ACT test

School of Management & Entrepreneurship

Route 1:SNUSAT + Interview* Please click here for details.

Route 2: SAT + Interview*. Candidates can apply with their SAT score if they have taken the SAT

Route 3: ACT + Interview* - Candidates can apply with their ACT score if they have taken the ACT test

School of Humanities & Social Sciences

B.Sc. (Research) Economics B.A.(Research) Sociology B.A (Research) English B.A (Research) History & Archaeology B.A.(Research) International Relations B.Sc. (Research) Economics and Finance Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)
Route 1 SNUSAT SNUSAT SNUSAT + Interview SNUSAT + Interview SNUSAT SNUSAT UCEED Score + Interview
Route 2 SAT Score SAT Score SAT Score + Interview SAT Score + Interview SAT Score SAT Score NID/NIFT/JEE (with Paper 2)/NATA + Interview
Route 3 ACT Score ACT Score ACT Score + Interview ACT Score + Interview ACT Score ACT Score SNIoE DAT Score + Interview

Please click here for details of the SNUSAT

The cut off scores in all routes will be decided by the university.

*Please refer to the general guidelines below:

  • The candidates can apply through multiple routes in the same application form
  • The SNUSAT will be available in physical mode only, in designated test centers identified by Pearson Vue. Online examinations will be available only for reasons of medical need or significant logistical issues or for students in boarding schools
  • Interviews of shortlisted candidates will be conducted online
  • Shortlisted candidates will be informed regarding the online interview with their respective department
KEY DATES* (Round 2)
Application Start Date April 1, 2023
Application Deadline (Round 2) June 30, 2023

We follow a rolling admissions process. Offers for Round 2 will be released as per the schedule below:

Round 2 Schedule for Releasing Offers

If you have taken the SNUSAT/SAT/ACT/JEE between or by You will receive your offer letters by Pay your fees to secure admission by *
April 1st, 2023- April 25, 2023 May 20, 2023 June 5, 2023
April 26, 2023 – May 25, 2023 June 15, 2023 June 30, 2023
May 26, 2023 – June 30, 2023 July 15, 2023 July 31, 2023

Disclaimer

*The offer of admission is conditional and subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria and payment of fees by the date mentioned in the offer letter.

The offer of admission will expire if the fee is not paid by the last date mentioned in your offer letter. However, the university reserves the right to reconsider your application after the last date of fee payment only if seats are available in the preferred program.



Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) :

The application for admission to Bachelor of Design (B. Des.) Program Opens on 24th March, 2023


Key dates for candidates applying via Route-1 or Route-2

Candidates who qualified UCEED/NID/NIFT/NATA/JEE with Paper-2 in 2023, can apply between Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Online Interview between Selected candidates will receive the offer letters by
July 12, 2023 - July 20, 2023 July 22 & 23, 2023 July 25, 2023
July 21, 2023 - July 31, 2023 August 3 & 4, 2023 August 5, 2023

Key dates for candidates applying via Route-3

Candidates, opting for Shiv Nadar IoE - Design Aptitude Test, can apply between Candidates will take omline Shiv Nadar IoE - Design Aptitude Test on Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Online Interview between Selected candidates will receive the offer letters by
July 1 - July 15, 2023 July 17 - July 20, 2023 July 22 - July 25, 2023 July 26, 2023
July 16 - July 30, 2023 Aug 1 & 2, 2023 Aug 3 & 4, 2023 Aug 5, 2023

Note: Candidates can apply through only one of the three routes

SNIoE Online Design Aptitude Test (SNIoE ODAT):

SNIoE ODAT will be available in online mode from July 2 –July 5, 2023 with 3 time slots each day.

It will be a two hour online exam

SNIoE ODAT is for the candidates who have not appeared or qualified in UCEED or other Design Entrance Examinations and want to apply for B. Des. Admission.

SNIoE ODAT assesses a student’s

  • Logic and reasoning (60 marks)
  • General awareness (40 marks)

Make sure your internet connectivity and webcam of your device are working properly. Place your device in a way that your face and upper body part is visible. You need to keep the following items with you for the test:

  • A4 sheets for rough work)
  • Pen/Pencil
  • Eraser and Sharpener

The qualifying students have to send their portfolios to design@snu.edu.in before their scheduled interview.

SNUSAT & APT

For 2023, only the School of Engineering will use both SNUSAT and APT. If you are applying to any other School, you do not need to take the APT.

The SNUSAT measures proficiency in a language, the ability to apply the mind to simple problems, data interpretation, and logical and abstract reasoning. The APT tests subject knowledge.

1. SNU Scholastic Aptitude Test (SNUSAT) for 2 hours (Same for all Programs)

Sections Duration
Verbal reasoning 30 minutes
Quantitative ability 36 minutes
Abstract reasoning 40 minutes
Essay 15 minutes

2. Academic Proficiency Test (APT): If you are applying to any program in the School of Engineering, you are required to take two subject tests in Physics and Maths (45 minutes each)



All questions except the SNUSAT Essay and will be multiple choice. There is no negative marking.

SNUSAT Essay will have to be typed on the computer, within the stipulated time.

Note: To understand and be comfortable with the interface used for SNUSAT, please visit the tutorial page: http://www.pearsonvue.com/demo/

UNDERGRADUATE
ADMISSION PROCESS
2023

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence has developed an admissions proces that will assess you holistically. Submit your application as soon as possible. We will begin to release our Round-1 offers in January 2023.

VIEW ALL

KEY DATES (Round 2)

Application Start Date
SNUSAT Exam Deadline
VIEW ALL