Sister Nivedita University Hosts Historic Ceremony as Okayama University Confers Honorary D.Litt on CM Mamata Banerjee

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Nancy Kumari
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1 min readUpdated on Nov 18, 2025 17:18 IST

November 18, 2025: In a proud and historic moment for Bengal, Sister Nivedita University hosted a special ceremony where Japan’s renowned Okayama University conferred the Honorary D.Litt degree on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The rare recognition highlighted her long-standing contributions to public welfare, social development, and inclusive governance.

The event witnessed the presence of senior officials, academicians, diplomats, and students who gathered to celebrate this international honour. Delegates from Okayama University praised the Chief Minister’s commitment to education, cultural harmony, and people-first leadership, noting that her work has inspired admiration far beyond India.

CM Mamata Banerjee, in her address, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Okayama University and appreciated SNU for hosting the ceremony with warmth and dignity. She also spoke about the growing partnership between India and Japan, stressing the importance of deeper academic and cultural exchanges.

Q:   What is the placement record of Sister Nivedita University?
A:

Sister Nivedita University recorded 97% placements in the academic year 2022-2023. The key highlights of SNU Kolkata placements for the Class of 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

the highest package

INR 51 LPA

Average package

INR 6.50 LPA

Placement rate

97%

Total recruiters

270+

Top recruiters

Amazon, Deloitte, EY, Infosys, Wipro

Q:   What is the average package offered during the recent Sister Nivedita University placements?
A:

The average package offered during Sister Nivedita University Placemnets 2023 stood at INR 6.50 LPA. The same is presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Average package

INR 6.50 LPA

Q:   What is the highest package offered at Sister Nivedita University?
A:

The highest package offered during the 2023 placement drive at Sister Nivedita University stood at INR 51 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package

INR 51 LPA

The ceremony concluded with widespread applause, marking a proud moment for the state and its leadership.

 

Q:   How are MBA placements at Sister Nivedita University?
A:

MBA is one of the most popular courses of Sister Nivedita University. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released on the official website. Check out the key highlights of SNU Kolkata placements for the overall Class of 2023 in the table below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

the highest package

INR 51 LPA

Average package

INR 6.50 LPA

Placement rate

97%

Total recruiters

270+

Top recruiters

Amazon, Deloitte, EY, Infosys, Wipro

Q:   What was the highest package offered at Sister Nivedita University for B.Tech CSE?
A:

The highest package offered for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Sister Nivedita University was INR 14 LPA in 2023, as reported by Intel. 

This was the highest salary package among the 29 students placed by 16 recruiting companies during the placement drive. 

Q:   What is the average package for MBA students at Sister Nivedita University?
A:

The average package for MBA students at Sister Nivedita University are listed below :

The highest package was INR 51 LPA while the Average package was INR 6.50 LPA and the Placement rate was 97%. The total recruiters was 270+ and the Top recruiters are - Amazon, Deloitte, EY, Infosys, Wipro

For more accurate and the latest information please visit the official website of Sister Nivedita University or by contacting the admission office. 

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