# Shiv Nadar University Chennai

> Shiv Nadar University Chennai is a private university in Kalavakkam, Tamil Nadu, established under Tamil Nadu Act 41 of 2018 and listed by the UGC from 2021. It offers engineering, commerce, economics, management and law study. From the 2026 admission cycle, the former SSN engineering and management programmes enter through SNU Chennai, separately from Shiv Nadar University in Greater Noida.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
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## Key facts

- Location: Kalavakkam, Chengalpattu, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india)
- Type: Private
- Established: 2021
- Official website: https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 5

## Recognition and approvals

- UGC — Private University listed in the consolidated universities register
- Tamil Nadu — established under Shiv Nadar University Act 41 of 2018
- Verify: [UGC consolidated register, Chennai entry 818](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/Consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20Universities.pdf)
- Verify: [Tamil Nadu Act 41 of 2018](https://www.stationeryprinting.tn.gov.in/extraordinary/2018/256_Ex_IV_2.pdf)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [B.Com](https://www.studentstraffic.com/snu-chennai-bcom) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹6,00,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Com (Professional Accounting)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/snu-chennai-bcom-professional-accounting) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹6,00,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (Internet of Things)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/snu-chennai-btech-cse-iot) | B.E./B.Tech CSE | 4 years | English | ₹7,00,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/snu-chennai-btech-ai-data-science) | B.E./B.Tech Data Science | 4 years | English | ₹7,00,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Sc Economics (Data Science)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/snu-chennai-bsc-economics-data-science) | Bachelor's Economics | 3 years | English | ₹6,00,000 (2026-27) |

## Why students choose it

- Engineering, commerce and economics study at a UGC-listed private university in Kalavakkam.
- Programme regulations specify English for the undergraduate offerings shown here.
- Professional Accounting offers an internship or elective route within its final semester.

## Things to consider

- The Chennai and Greater Noida Shiv Nadar universities are separate institutions.
- From 2026, former SSN programmes use SNU Chennai admission routes; older SSN cohorts have separate continuity arrangements.
- Indian, NRI and Foreign/OCI/PIO tuition differ; later annual fees may increase by up to 5%.

## Best fit for

- School graduates meeting the current marks, subject and completion-year requirements.
- Applicants who want campus-based English instruction with a subject-specific degree choice.
- Students who can plan category-specific tuition and compulsory accommodation or transport.

## Campus and city

The Kalavakkam campus on Old Mahabalipuram Road has teaching laboratories, library services, student clubs and sporting facilities. Undergraduate students choose university hostel accommodation or university transport. Programme laboratories and project work connect classroom study with campus practical activity; the exact department and timetable determine daily use of these facilities.

Kalavakkam is on Rajiv Gandhi Salai, also called Old Mahabalipuram Road, in Chengalpattu district south of Chennai. The university address is Kalavakkam 603110. Travel planning should use this campus address rather than a central Chennai location; university transport and campus accommodation are the undergraduate commuting options.

Engineering programmes combine laboratory and project study with computing and specialist applications. Commerce regulations offer a sixth-semester accounting-firm or business/NGO internship route, or approved campus electives. The accounting-firm option requires the ICAI Intermediate qualification. Curriculum and internship requirements do not guarantee a job or professional certification.


## Hostel, food and safety

Undergraduates must select university hostel accommodation or university transport. First-year undergraduate hostel rooms are shared. The 2026-27 schedule lists shared non-AC room rent from INR 85,000 annually, with separate refundable deposits and hostel admission charges; attached-bathroom and AC categories cost more. Electricity and mess costs require separate confirmation before budgeting.

Campus accommodation and dining arrangements should be discussed together when obtaining a room quotation. The reviewed fee table does not establish a complete mess charge or a guaranteed dietary menu. Tell the university about allergies, religious food requirements or other dietary needs before accepting an accommodation allocation.

The university publishes anti-ragging arrangements, an Internal Complaints Committee, a student grievance committee and anti-drug committee. Its student counselling service provides a support route for personal concerns. Confirm current contact details and the appropriate complaint channel at orientation; named services do not guarantee an individual safety outcome.

Admissions teams assess category documents, qualification marks and programme preferences. The university publishes student counselling and grievance channels, an Equal Opportunity Cell and scholarship categories including merit, merit-cum-means, sports and Walk-in-Walk-out. Scholarship applications are invited after classes commence and remain subject to selection and current rules.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is this the same university as Shiv Nadar University in Greater Noida?

No. Shiv Nadar University Chennai is in Kalavakkam, Tamil Nadu, and is listed separately by the UGC. Use the Chennai campus application and fee schedule for these programmes.

### What changed for SSN admissions in 2026?

The current university FAQ states that the former SSN programmes are offered through the SSN School of Engineering at SNU Chennai for 2026 admissions. New applicants use the SNU admission process. Do not apply older SSN counselling rules to a new SNU place.

### Which programmes are shown here?

The verified English-medium offerings shown here are B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, B.Tech CSE with Internet of Things, B.Com, B.Com Professional Accounting and B.Sc Economics with Data Science. The university also lists other engineering, management and law programmes.

### What school marks do I need?

The 2026 undergraduate brochure requires at least 60% in Class 10 and 75% in Class 12. It specifies Class 10 completion in 2023 or 2024 and Class 12 in 2025 or 2026. Engineering requires Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; non-engineering UG has no mandatory school subject, with Mathematics desirable.

### How are students selected?

Applicants take SNUCEE and shortlisted candidates attend an interview. Board performance contributes to selection and branch allocation follows preferences and rank. B.Tech also has a limited JEE Main route with interview; the university describes 90 percentile or above for consideration.

### Are these degrees taught in English?

The programme regulations specify English for instruction and examination. The Executive Council can authorise individual courses in other languages. This evidence is programme-specific and should not be extended to every new university programme.

### When do classes begin?

The published 2026 FAQ gives mid-July for B.Com and B.Sc Economics, and mid-August for B.Tech. The brochure marks verification dates tentative; orientation is mandatory and classes follow on the next working day. Actual commencement was not independently confirmed. A future-cycle deadline needs a new notice.

### What is annual tuition?

For 2026-27, the listed B.Tech offerings charge INR 350,000 Indian General, INR 525,000 NRI and INR 700,000 Foreign/OCI/PIO tuition annually. B.Com and B.Sc Economics charge INR 300,000, INR 450,000 and INR 600,000 respectively. Other compulsory charges and living costs are additional.

### Will fees remain the same for the full degree?

University fees may increase by up to 5% annually. The application, admission, refundable caution and career-development charges are separate from tuition. Obtain the category-specific payment schedule before committing; multiplying first-year tuition does not give a confirmed full-course price.

### Can foreign and NRI students apply?

The brochure provides NRI and Foreign/OCI/PIO categories with separate tuition. NRI applicants need valid parental NRI status and supporting documents. Passport, parent sponsorship and overseas qualification assessment apply as appropriate to the category.

### Must I stay in the campus logistics?

Undergraduates must choose either university campus logistics accommodation or university transport. First-year UG campus logistics rooms are shared. The 2026 shared non-AC rent starts at INR 85,000 annually, with separate admission charges, deposits and other living costs.

### Does Professional Accounting include an internship?

The commerce regulations allow an accounting-firm internship, a business/NGO internship or additional campus electives during semester six. The accounting-firm route requires ICAI Intermediate. The degree does not automatically confer chartered-accountant status or guarantee a placement.


## Sources

- [2026-27 prospectus and fee schedule](https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SNU-Chennai-Prospectus-2026-27.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [2026 UG admissions information brochure](https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/Information-Brochure.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Current admissions FAQ](https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/faqs/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [BTech regulations](https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Regulations_B.Tech-1.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Commerce regulations](https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Regulations_B.Com_.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Economics regulations 2025](https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rules_regulation-2025_ECO_07-09-2026.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [UGC consolidated register](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/Consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20Universities.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Tamil Nadu establishment Act](https://www.stationeryprinting.tn.gov.in/extraordinary/2018/256_Ex_IV_2.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)

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