Shiv Nadar University, Chennai (SNU Chennai) is a private university established by the Shiv University ActāÆ2018 of the TamilāÆNadu Legislative Assembly. It is part of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, the same philanthropic network that oversees institutes like SSN and Shiv Nadar UniversityĀ (UttarāÆPradesh).
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š Location: Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kalavakkam, ChengalpattuāÆDt, TamilāÆNaduĀ āāÆ603110, India.
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š Type: Private (UGC/AICTE recognized)
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š« Established: Legally in 2018; first admissions from 2021 onwards.
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š± Campus: Large, green campus with modern academic blocks, labs, sports facilities, hostels, libraries, and student spaces.
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šÆ Vision: To build worldāclass professionals with strong research, academic rigor, and industry readiness.
š 2. Schools & Academic Programs
SNU Chennai offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs through several schools:
š Undergraduate (UG)
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B.Tech (Engineering) ā Specializations like
⢠Computer Science & Engineering
⢠AI & Data Science
⢠Cyber Security & IoT
⢠Electrical & Electronics Engineering
⢠Electronics & Communications (including VLSI)
⢠IT & other core streams -
B.Com / B.Com (Professional Accounting)
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B.Sc (Economics & Data Science)
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B.A., LL.B. (5āyear law program) ā through Shiv Nadar School of Law (Bar Council of India approval pending).
š Postgraduate (PG)
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MBA / Management Studies (heritage from SSN School of Management).
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M.Sc / M.Tech (various science and technology disciplines). Admissions generally involve entrance tests and academic performance assessments.
š Research
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Ph.D. programs available in selected schools (sciences, engineering, humanities).
š 3. Admissions & Eligibility
UG Admissions
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Entrance Test: Many programs require the SNUCEE (university entrance exam) or equivalent validated scores such as JEE Main / CUET (depending on the program).
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Eligibility: 10āÆ+āÆ2 with relevant subjects (e.g., PCM for B.Tech).
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Process: Online application ā Entrance exam ā Shortlisting ā Interview/offer.
PG Admissions
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Masterās programs require a relevant bachelorās degree and may consider national test scores or university exam/interviews.
š° 4. Fees (Indicative 2026)
Fees vary by program and student category (Indian, NRI, foreign). Here are approximate annual tuition fees for Indian nationals:
| Program | Approx. Annual Tuition (ā¹) |
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| B.Tech (most core engineering) | ā¹3,00,000āā¹3,50,000 |
| B.Com / B.Sc | ā¹3,00,000 |
| B.A. LL.B. | ā¹4,95,000 |
| MBA | ~ā¹4,00,000 |
| M.Tech / M.Sc | ā¹1,50,000āā¹3,00,000 (varies by discipline) |
š Oneātime fees like admission fee (~ā¹20,000) and caution deposit (~ā¹20,000) are charged separately.
š Hostel, transport, and mess charges are additional (hostel varies widely by room type).
š 5. Campus Life & Facilities
SNU Chennaiās campus emphasizes a holistic student experience with:
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Modern classrooms, labs, and research centers
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Large library and academic resource spaces
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Sports complex, clubs, cultural societies
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Hostel accommodations with multiple room types
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Cafeterias, health and wellness facilities
The campus environment is multicultural, collaborative, and geared toward innovation.
š 6. Placements & Industry Connections
Shiv Nadar University Chennai has a career development/placement cell that coordinates internships and job opportunities. Reported placement data varies, but some available info points to:
Placement Snapshots (approx):
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Highest packages: ā¹10āā¹15āÆLPA (varies by year & branch).
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Top recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Deloitte, Capgemini, HCL, Amazon (among others).
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Some reports list highest package ~ā¹6.4āÆLPA for certain batches.
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Additional internships and industry projects are offered to enhance employability.
Placement outcomes can vary significantly by program, batch performance, and economic conditions ā always check the official placement brochure for the latest stats.
š 7. Scholarships & Financial Aid
SNU Chennai offers meritābased and needābased scholarships, including:
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Merit scholarships for high academic achievers
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Needābased aid for economically weaker students
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Special awards for sports, arts, and leadership excellence
Scholarship eligibility is usually tied to entrance performance or previous academic results.
š 8. Contact & Official Info
š Address: Shiv Nadar University Chennai, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kalavakkam ā 603110, ChengalpattuāÆDt, TamilāÆNadu, India
š§ Email: admissions@snuchennai.edu.in / info@snuchennai.edu.in
š Website: https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/
š 9. Quick Summary
| Aspect | Details |
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| Founded | 2018 (legislation); operations from 2021 |
| Type | Private, UGC/AICTE recognized |
| Programs | B.Tech, B.Com, B.Sc, B.A. LL.B., MBA, M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D. |
| Fees | ā¹3āā¹4.5āÆL/year (varies) |
| Placements | Top offers ā¹10āā¹15āÆLPA; multiple recruiters |
| Campus | Modern labs, hostels, sports, library |
| Scholarships | Merit & needābased available |

