Shiv Nadar University Admission 2026

Shiv Nadar University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · SNU · Estd. 2011
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SNUSAT 2026 application is open at ugapplications.snu.edu.in. Test cycles run January through July 2026 (6 cycles). Application fee Rs 2,500 for B.Tech and Rs 2,000 for other programmes. Updated: 2026-05-09

About Shiv Nadar University

Shiv Nadar University (SNU), Delhi NCR, is a private deemed university located on a 286-acre campus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Founded in 2011 by Shiv Nadar, the founder and chairman of HCL Technologies, the university was conferred the prestigious "Institution of Eminence" recognition by the Ministry of Education in August 2022 — making it the youngest university to receive this status. Operations are managed by the philanthropic Shiv Nadar Foundation.

SNU operates 8 schools — School of Engineering, School of Natural Sciences, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Management & Entrepreneurship (SME), School of Communication, School of Law, School of Education, and the Centre for the Sciences of Public Affairs and Public Policy — offering 50+ UG, PG and PhD programmes. The campus has 14,000+ trees and is fully residential, with strong research output across Big Data Analytics, Mathematics, Physics and Liberal Arts.

SNU UG admissions are conducted through SNUSAT (Shiv Nadar University Scholastic Aptitude Test) — an online home-proctored test conducted in 6 cycles between January and July 2026. Candidates may also apply through College Board SAT or ACT scores. B.Tech and BS Computer Science applicants additionally take the APT (Aptitude Test) covering Physics and Mathematics. PG admissions follow programme-specific routes including CAT (MBA), GATE (M.Tech) and the SNU PhD entrance.

3,000
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NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹2,500 (General) / ₹2,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

SNUSAT 2026 (Shiv Nadar University Scholastic Aptitude Test)
Conducted by Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR

SNUSAT is the primary UG entrance — an online home-proctored test conducted in 6 cycles from January to July 2026. SNU also accepts College Board SAT and ACT scores. B.Tech and BS Computer Science applicants additionally take the APT (Aptitude Test) covering Physics and Mathematics. PG admissions: MBA via CAT/GMAT, M.Tech via GATE / SNU entrance, PhD via SNU PhD entrance plus interview.

Other accepted exams

  • SNUSAT
  • SAT (College Board)
  • ACT
  • APT (B.Tech / BS CS)
  • CAT (MBA)
  • GMAT (MBA)
  • GATE (M.Tech)
  • UGC-NET

Eligibility

B.Tech / BS Computer Science: Class 10+2 from a recognised board with PCM at 60%+ aggregate; valid SNUSAT + APT score (or equivalent SAT/ACT). UG (BBA / BA / BSc / Liberal Arts): 10+2 with at least 60% aggregate; valid SNUSAT or SAT/ACT score. MBA: Bachelor's with at least 60% and a valid CAT / GMAT score. M.Tech: BE/BTech with at least 60% and a valid GATE score. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / SNU PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
SNUSAT 2026 — application opens 01 Jan 2026 Application ugapplications.snu.edu.in Closed
SNUSAT 2026 — test cycles (6 cycles) 15 Jan 2026 – 31 Jul 2026 Entrance ugapplications.snu.edu.in Ongoing
SNU interview and counselling TBA Counselling snu.edu.in Upcoming
SNU 2026-27 academic session begins TBA Reporting snu.edu.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

SNU offers up to 100% merit scholarships based on SNUSAT/SAT performance and Class 12 marks; the Aspire Scholarship for high-achieving students; need-based financial aid; and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS through the National Scholarship Portal. The SN Foundation funds full-tuition merit scholarships for select programmes.

Reservations

As a private deemed university, SNU follows its own internal admission policy. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates receive eligibility relaxations and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. SNU offers extensive merit scholarships independent of category. Single Girl Child and sports quotas per the prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Shiv Nadar University?
Shiv Nadar University admits students primarily through SNUSAT 2026 (Shiv Nadar University Scholastic Aptitude Test). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Shiv Nadar University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹2500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹2500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Shiv Nadar University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Shiv Nadar University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Shiv Nadar University accept SNUSAT 2026 (Shiv Nadar University Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores?
SNUSAT 2026 (Shiv Nadar University Scholastic Aptitude Test) is the primary basis for admission at Shiv Nadar University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.