What language are the programmes taught in?

English. The university is listed by the University of Michigan's Rackham Graduate School among overseas institutions whose language of instruction is English exclusively. Most non-engineering programmes require English as a Class 12 subject, while English is not mandatory for IB and Cambridge applicants. The admissions pages do not list a separate IELTS or TOEFL requirement for international applicants.

Can I apply straight after finishing school?

Yes. Entry is straight after Class 12 or an equivalent school-leaving qualification. You need an aggregate of at least 65 per cent across all subjects, including the subjects named for your programme, such as Physics and Mathematics for most B.Tech. degrees, and a pass in every subject. IB students need 28 of 45 points or 65 per cent, and Cambridge students need two A levels and 65 per cent Percentage Uniform Mark.

How much does a year cost?

For the 2026 intake, first-year tuition is INR 6,00,000 for Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Design, Economics and Management; INR 4,25,000 for Mechanical, Civil and Chemical Engineering; and INR 4,00,000 for the natural sciences and International Relations. Living charges add INR 2,43,500 (AC twin) or INR 2,28,500 (non-AC twin). One-time charges are INR 2,500, INR 60,000 and a refundable INR 30,000 deposit. Charges can rise by up to 8 per cent a year.

Do international students pay a different fee?

Shiv Nadar last published a separate foreign-national fee table for the 2024 cycle, and it was in Indian rupees. For 2026 only the common undergraduate fee table is published, so the rupee figures above are a planning estimate for international applicants. The binding figure is the one in your offer letter.

How do I apply as an international student?

Apply online through the university's international application form at ugapplications.snu.edu.in. You can choose several admission routes in the same form. Foreign passport holders, including OCI and PIO card holders, apply in the foreign national or NRI category. Indian nationals who completed Class 12 outside India are also treated as international applicants.

Which entrance test do I need?

International applicants usually use a valid SAT or ACT score or the university's own SNUSAT. SNUSAT is an online, home-proctored test of quantitative and logical reasoning, held in six cycles from January to July. B.Tech. and BS Computer Science applicants on the SNUSAT route also take the APT in Physics and Mathematics. JEE Main and CUET are accepted too, and design applicants add a portfolio review and interview.

When is the intake and when should I apply?

There is one intake a year, in August, and the academic year runs from August to May. For 2026, the last application window ran from 1 to 15 June, with SNUSAT on 22 June, offers on 30 June and fee payment by 8 July. Earlier phases closed on 30 April and 31 May. Apply in the earliest phase you can, so there is time to get a student visa after your offer.

Is the university recognised?

Yes. The UGC lists Shiv Nadar as an Institution of Eminence, notified on 3 August 2022, one of four private institutions on that list of twelve. NAAC lists it as accredited with grade A (CGPA 3.06, first cycle, declared 26 November 2019). In the NIRF India Rankings 2025 it placed 57th among universities and 85th overall. Recognition of the degree abroad depends on the credential-evaluation body in your destination country.

What accommodation is available and what does it cost?

The campus is fully residential. Gender-segregated campus logistics across 18 buildings offer twin and single rooms, AC and non-AC, some with attached bathrooms, allotted by course and availability. For 2026, AC twin sharing costs INR 2,43,500 a year and non-AC twin sharing INR 2,28,500. Both include campus logistics, meal arrangements with four daily meals, laundry and 24x7 primary medical services.

Are scholarships open to international students?

The 2026 list includes School Topper's, merit-based, JEE and UCEED, Vice-Chancellor's (up to INR 1 lakh a year for top SNUSAT performers), sports and need-based awards. The 2026 page does not say which of these apply to foreign nationals. The 2024 international page offered a 50 per cent School Topper's waiver and a 25 per cent merit waiver, for example for IB scores of 40 or more. Need-based aid relies on Indian financial documents.

What is the dual degree with Arizona State University?

The BS Computer Science and BS Business (2+2) programmes run two years at Shiv Nadar's Delhi-NCR campus and two years at Arizona State University in the US. Tuition for the Indian years is INR 8,00,000 a year for the 2026 intake. For the ASU years, the university estimates about USD 45,000 in tuition and USD 15,000 in living costs a year, based on its 2028-29 projection.

What language are the programmes taught in?

English. The university is listed by the University of Michigan's Rackham Graduate School among overseas institutions whose language of instruction is English exclusively. Most non-engineering programmes require English as a Class 12 subject, while English is not mandatory for IB and Cambridge applicants. The admissions pages do not list a separate IELTS or TOEFL requirement for international applicants.

Can I apply straight after finishing school?

Yes. Entry is straight after Class 12 or an equivalent school-leaving qualification. You need an aggregate of at least 65 per cent across all subjects, including the subjects named for your programme, such as Physics and Mathematics for most B.Tech. degrees, and a pass in every subject. IB students need 28 of 45 points or 65 per cent, and Cambridge students need two A levels and 65 per cent Percentage Uniform Mark.

How much does a year cost?

For the 2026 intake, first-year tuition is INR 6,00,000 for Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Design, Economics and Management; INR 4,25,000 for Mechanical, Civil and Chemical Engineering; and INR 4,00,000 for the natural sciences and International Relations. Living charges add INR 2,43,500 (AC twin) or INR 2,28,500 (non-AC twin). One-time charges are INR 2,500, INR 60,000 and a refundable INR 30,000 deposit. Charges can rise by up to 8 per cent a year.

Do international students pay a different fee?

Shiv Nadar last published a separate foreign-national fee table for the 2024 cycle, and it was in Indian rupees. For 2026 only the common undergraduate fee table is published, so the rupee figures above are a planning estimate for international applicants. The binding figure is the one in your offer letter.

How do I apply as an international student?

Apply online through the university's international application form at ugapplications.snu.edu.in. You can choose several admission routes in the same form. Foreign passport holders, including OCI and PIO card holders, apply in the foreign national or NRI category. Indian nationals who completed Class 12 outside India are also treated as international applicants.

Which entrance test do I need?

International applicants usually use a valid SAT or ACT score or the university's own SNUSAT. SNUSAT is an online, home-proctored test of quantitative and logical reasoning, held in six cycles from January to July. B.Tech. and BS Computer Science applicants on the SNUSAT route also take the APT in Physics and Mathematics. JEE Main and CUET are accepted too, and design applicants add a portfolio review and interview.

When is the intake and when should I apply?

There is one intake a year, in August, and the academic year runs from August to May. For 2026, the last application window ran from 1 to 15 June, with SNUSAT on 22 June, offers on 30 June and fee payment by 8 July. Earlier phases closed on 30 April and 31 May. Apply in the earliest phase you can, so there is time to get a student visa after your offer.

Is the university recognised?

Yes. The UGC lists Shiv Nadar as an Institution of Eminence, notified on 3 August 2022, one of four private institutions on that list of twelve. NAAC lists it as accredited with grade A (CGPA 3.06, first cycle, declared 26 November 2019). In the NIRF India Rankings 2025 it placed 57th among universities and 85th overall. Recognition of the degree abroad depends on the credential-evaluation body in your destination country.

What accommodation is available and what does it cost?

The campus is fully residential. Gender-segregated campus logistics across 18 buildings offer twin and single rooms, AC and non-AC, some with attached bathrooms, allotted by course and availability. For 2026, AC twin sharing costs INR 2,43,500 a year and non-AC twin sharing INR 2,28,500. Both include campus logistics, meal arrangements with four daily meals, laundry and 24x7 primary medical services.

Are scholarships open to international students?

The 2026 list includes School Topper's, merit-based, JEE and UCEED, Vice-Chancellor's (up to INR 1 lakh a year for top SNUSAT performers), sports and need-based awards. The 2026 page does not say which of these apply to foreign nationals. The 2024 international page offered a 50 per cent School Topper's waiver and a 25 per cent merit waiver, for example for IB scores of 40 or more. Need-based aid relies on Indian financial documents.

What is the dual degree with Arizona State University?

The BS Computer Science and BS Business (2+2) programmes run two years at Shiv Nadar's Delhi-NCR campus and two years at Arizona State University in the US. Tuition for the Indian years is INR 8,00,000 a year for the 2026 intake. For the ASU years, the university estimates about USD 45,000 in tuition and USD 15,000 in living costs a year, based on its 2028-29 projection.

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B.Des at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence: Recognition & Accreditation

Q: Is Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence public or private?

It is private. It was established in 2011 as Shiv Nadar University under Uttar Pradesh Act No. 12 of 2011. On 3 August 2022 the Ministry of Education declared it an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, and the UGC removed it from its list of state private universities from that date. It is now known as Shiv Nadar (Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University).

Recognition and accreditation status of B.Des at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence — badges and official verification links.

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