Shiv Nadar University Chennai Announces PhD intake for January 2025 

Dec 2, 2024: Shiv Nadar University Chennai, commonly known as SNU Chennai is the third higher education initiative by the Shiv Nadar Foundation. SNU Chennai is now accepting applications for its PhD programmes for the January 2025 intake. Aspiring scholars are encouraged to apply by 13 December, 2024.  Shiv Nadar University PhD programmes are offered in various disciplines, including Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science & Engineering, English, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, and Interdisciplinary Research. These programs are designed to address some of the most pressing challenges in these fields and foster innovation through rigorous academic and research training. 

Aspring scholars must check the eligibility criteria, stated below: 

Full-Time/Part-Time PhD: First-class master’s degree in the relevant discipline 

Direct PhD (Engineering): B.E./ B.Tech degree with a CGPA of 8.5 or above 

The admission process

Shiv Nadar University Chennai Announces PhD intake for January 2025 

Dec 2, 2024: Shiv Nadar University Chennai, commonly known as SNU Chennai is the third higher education initiative by the Shiv Nadar Foundation. SNU Chennai is now accepting applications for its PhD programmes for the January 2025 intake. Aspiring scholars are encouraged to apply by 13 December, 2024.  Shiv Nadar University PhD programmes are offered in various disciplines, including Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science & Engineering, English, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, and Interdisciplinary Research. These programs are designed to address some of the most pressing challenges in these fields and foster innovation through rigorous academic and research training. 

Aspring scholars must check the eligibility criteria, stated below: 

Full-Time/Part-Time PhD: First-class master’s degree in the relevant discipline 

Direct PhD (Engineering): B.E./ B.Tech degree with a CGPA of 8.5 or above 

The admission process involves an entrance examination followed by a personal interview. Successful candidates will join the university's academic programs, commencing on January 2, 2025. 

Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the following link: https://apply.snuchennaiadmissions.com/research-application-form-january-session

Speaking about the PhD admissions, Dr. Sriman Bhattachayya, Vice Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University Chennai, said "At Shiv Nadar University Chennai, we are committed to cultivating a culture of research and innovation that addresses global challenges and contributes to the advancement of knowledge. Our PhD programs provide scholars with an environment of academic rigor, unparalleled mentorship, and the resources needed to excel. We invite aspiring researchers to join us and become part of a legacy of impact and excellence." 

Shiv Nadar University, Chennai to Conduct the Grand Finale of EDUQUEST’23

January 20, 2023: On Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Shiv Nadar University Chennai Campus at Kalavakkam, OMR Road, Shiv Nadar University Chennai will host its Flagship Inter School Fest, EduQuest, a South India level Quiz & Project Competition. Students are supposed to have opportunities to study and develop through EduQuest.

In Coimbatore, Madurai, Tuticorin, Trichy, Trivandrum, and Kochi during the months of November, December, and January, there were six zonal rounds of the quiz competition. On January 21st, the Shiv Nadar University Chennai campus will host the 7th Zonal round. For the grand finale, the winners from each of the zonal areas will compete. The SNUC QuBiz winners will receive enticing prizes and scholarships of 4.5 lakhs.

The role of technology and its contribution to society is the topic of the project competition. About fifty teams from all over India, including one team from Nepal, have registered for the project competition. The winners of SNUC PROJECTX will receive scholarships and appealing prizes totaling two lakhs.

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering and Shiv Nadar University Hosts Invente‘22

December 01, 2022: Nandakumar Subburaman, CEO and Co-Founder of Perfint Healthcare Pvt Ltd., was our distinguished chief guest as Invente'22, the two-day flagship Techfest of Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering and Shiv Nadar University Chennai, got underway on December 1, 2022.

Nandakumar discussed Maxio, the company's mascot robot, in his introductory speech. He emphasised the innovative and fascinating new field of robotic surgery. He talked on how technology is transforming medicine while keeping people's safety and well-being in mind.

Dr Kala Vijayakumar, President, SSN Institutions and Pro-Chancellor, SNUC; Dr Annamalai, Principal, SSNCE; Dr Nallusamy, Registrar, SNUC; and Dr Kavitha, Professor and Head, BME, SSNCE were among the respected individuals seated on the dais. This technological festival includes 3 significant workshops in cutting-edge topics, 64 technical events, and 14 non-technical events. Hackinfinity, which offers a forum for those interested in problem-solving, is another premier event. The country as a whole participates heavily in Invente'22.

SSN & Shiv Nadar University Announces its Flagship Technical Fest INVENTE’22

October 31, 2022: The flagship tech-fest of SSN College of Engineering and Shiv Nadar University, Chennai, INVENTE'22, is scheduled to take place on November 3 and 4, 2022. Since this national symposium is taking place on campus after two lengthy years of Covid, it is anticipated to receive a significant reaction from various students across the nation.

A two-day intercollegiate technical festival, Invente - a nexus of Innovation, Creativity, and Entertainment, strives to inspire quick-witted and enthusiastic students to find their feet and look beyond academics in order to help them discover their hidden interests, abilities, and vocation. It is a platform where tech-savvy, fun-loving, and puzzle-solvers may show off their skills to the world.

Since 2016, Invente has highlighted the kids' originality, innovation, and forward-thinking. Our company's tagline, "Create, Sustain, and Elevate," is something we strive to uphold, and each year we get better at it. The college sees roughly 3000 students pass through each year. Invente'22 is poised to fly higher than ever among the student community with 48 technical events, 16 non-technical events, 3 workshops, and a 24-hour hackathon.

Students are cordially invited to try their hand at tech activities by the college. If you believe that the festival is solely for serious students, you would be incorrect. Even if it's your first time, go check out the many competitions; we can assure you that you won't regret it. Visit the website, look over the available multiplex events, sign up, and join us on November 3 and 4 to capture priceless moments for the evening.

Shiv Nadar University Chennai Opens PhD Admissions for Monsoon Session, 2022-23

June 02, 2022: Shiv Nadar University is a public university in Shiv Nadar, India Shiv Nadar Foundation's third higher education endeavour, Chennai, has begun accepting applications for PhD programmes in Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, and Interdisciplinary Research. The university has also launched a PhD programme in English this year, with students able to focus in either English Literature or English Language Teaching (ELT). Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Speech Technology, Data Science, Biometrics, Mergers and Acquisitions, and other specialisations are available through the University's PhD programmes.

Shiv Nadar University Chennai's thrust areas of research in English Literature and English Language Teaching (ELT) are a response to the global developments that are being observed across academia. Researchers in English Literature would be encouraged to explore not only Western literary texts, but also literary texts produced in English wherever in the world, including those written in Indian English. ELT academics would similarly examine how English is learned in a multilingual India and hypothesise in ways that are appropriate to Indian circumstances rather than mindlessly following Western language learning ideas.

In addition to full-time and part-time doctoral programmes, the University will offer a highly sought-after 'Direct PhD' in Engineering for young scholars who want to start doctoral programmes right after finishing their bachelor's degree in engineering. When compared to students who pursue a two-year Master's degree followed by a PhD programme, direct PhD would save them roughly a year.

Researchers pursuing a Full-Time PhD at the University will be provided with free shared housing on campus, as well as a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 and a contingency of Rs. 25,000 every year to help them expand and support their research activities. Married researchers will be given special treatment by the university, who will be able to conduct their research in comfort with on-campus housing supplied by the university for a modest rent.

Candidates working as full-time academics at educational institutions or research laboratories, as well as full-time working professionals in relevant industries in India, can apply for the Part-Time PhD programme. These candidates would be able to advance their research through access to cutting-edge research facilities and lab equipment at Shiv Nadar University Chennai through the part-time programme.

SNU Chennai Sets Application Open For 2022-23 Academic Session

May 4, 2022: Shiv Nadar University Chennai, Shiv Nadar Foundation's third foray into higher education, has begun accepting applications for its undergraduate programmes for the academic year 2022-23. The university is accepting applications for its six-degree programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Commerce, and Economics.

In addition to the two already offered programmes of BTech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science and BTech in Computer Science & Engineering, the University has launched a new, future-focused concentration in Cybersecurity for BTech in Computer Science this year (with a focus on Internet of Things). In addition, the University is establishing a new Department of Economics in the 'School of Science and Humanities,' which will provide cutting-edge specialisations in programmes such as the BSc in Economics (Data Science). The University website has information on admission to all programmes for the Academic Year 2022-23, including new programmes.

Undergraduate programs offered at the University are:

  • in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
  • in Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)
  • in Computer Science & Engineering (Internet of Things)
  • BCom / BCom (Hons)
  • BCom (Professional Accounting)
  • BSc Economics (Data Science)

The University's programmes are all meant to be current and industry-focused. These are modelled after those offered by the greatest worldwide universities, and they foster knowledge and skill sets that will enable students to enter and flourish in a growing professional or educational scene, both in India and abroad. The programmes include a semester-long project where students can apply their knowledge and skills to work on real-world problems, as well as several specialised elective courses that facilitate learning through mini-projects. Leading academicians of international reputation have joined the University's faculty, as well as prominent industry leaders as guest lecturers, ensuring that students learn from the best mentors.

Shiv Nadar University Chennai Introduces Fully Residential PhD Programmes In Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, And Commerce

January 14, 2022: The Departments of Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, and English at Shiv Nadar University have announced the admissions to PhD programmes in Chennai. Depending on their preferences, aspiring researchers will be able to pursue their PhD research full-time or part-time. The announcement ushers in a new era for the young university, which was established in 2020 as Tamil Nadu's first private university in 90 years (since Annamalai University Act in 1928).

The university also introduced a highly sought-after 'Direct PhD' in Engineering, which allows graduate students to undertake research studies immediately after earning their Bachelor's degree in Engineering across many disciplines. The programme is aimed to develop engineering graduates in a balanced yet competitive atmosphere, allowing them to compete with other doctoral and post-doctoral researchers while saving a year in their academic career.

Doctoral Research Offered by Shiv Nadar University Chennai

Researchers pursuing a Full-Time PhD at the University will be provided with free shared housing on campus, as well as a monthly stipend of INR 20,000 and a contingency of INR 25,000 every year to help them expand and support their research activities. Married researchers will be given special treatment by the university, who will be able to conduct their research in comfort with on-campus housing supplied by the university for a modest rent.

Candidates working as full-time faculty in educational institutions or in research laboratories in India can also apply for the Part-Time PhD option. These candidates would be able to advance their research through access to cutting-edge research facilities and lab equipment at Shiv Nadar University Chennai through the part-time programme.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Speech Technology, Data Science, Biometrics, Structural Engineering, Mergers and Acquisitions, and more specialities will be available through the University's PhD programmes.

Procedures for admission and eligibility requirements

Interested research applicants must apply online by the January 31, 2022 at https://apply.snuchennaiadmissions.com/. A two-step selection process will be used for admissions, with a written test followed by an interview for those who are short-listed. Students who are Indian residents, Non-Resident Indians, Persons of International Origin, and Foreign Nationals are all eligible for admission to the university.

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It's a high placement providing college. Good campus life.

Placements: About 98% percent of students were placed in 2025. The highest package is around 1.17 Crores, and the average package is around 8 LPA in CSE. For CSE, the top placement companies are TCS, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and MotorQ. Internships are done by students from the 2nd year. Mainly full-stack development and data science, web development is focused on.

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It is value for money to get a good education.

Placements: If students are aiming for CSE or IT courses, then SSN gives very good placement opportunities, with a high probability of campus placement and the possibility of high-paying offers. If students are in ECE or other core branches, then they still get decent placement chances, especially in core, engineering, R&D, and software-core fields. But students should be ready to compete and perhaps work on additional skills to stand out. SSN placement cell, industry connections, and a diverse recruiter ba...

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If your aim is to get a package of 30 or 40LPA or above SSSN is the best choice.

Placements: 95 percent of students are placed every year. For Software related roles in the following year the highest package is around 65LPA and more than 3 to 4 offers are more than 1 CPA. Top MNC like Google Microsoft, Amazon TCS etc are hiring.

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Helpful faculty, strong research, good facilities, placements, and higher studies opportunities.

Placements: I believe 90 percent of students are placed. The lowest, average, and highest packages are 3 LPA, 6 LPA, and 15 LPA. Companies include Hyundai, TCS, Ashok Leyland, and others. A high number of students manage to get internships in Caterpillar and similar companies. Top roles are usually in automotive, design, and industrial/production engineering.

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Placements: In Tamil Nadu, SSN College is number one for placements. Highest package is about 1.2 crores, and lowest package is 3 LPA. So many top companies have come to our college. Tamil Nadu's one of the best colleges is SSN. So many MNC companies came to our college.

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Placements: 100% placements were provided. Top companies like Amazon, Zoho, and Oracle participated in the placements and startups also took part. The highest package offered is 50 LPA. A diverse number of companies attended the placements and all hired with a lot of benefits.

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