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Shiv Nadar University Chennai Admission 2026 - Eligibility, Process & Key Dates Admissions 2026
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Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
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Abhijeet Chatterjee
Updated on 10 January 2026

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SHIV NADAR UNIVERSITY CHENNAI Admission 2026 Highlights - Fees, Eligibility & Important Dates

ParameterDetails
Application ModeOnline
Application Start19 November 2025
Application Deadline31 March 2026
Admission ThroughUniversity Entrance Exam & Interview
Entrance Exams AcceptedSNUCEE, JEE Main, SNUSAT, SAT, ACT, CUET
UG Programmes10+ courses (B.Tech, B.Sc, BA, B.Des, BMS, etc.)
PG Programmes5+ courses (M.Tech, MBA, MA, MSc)
Total IntakeApprox. 600+ seats
Eligibility (UG)10+2 with minimum 65% in relevant stream
Eligibility (PG)Graduation with minimum 50-60% depending on course
Fee Range (UG)₹2,50,000 - ₹5,00,000 per year
Fee Range (PG)₹1,60,000 - ₹7,50,000 per year
Counselling StartApril 2026
Session BeginsJuly 2026
Official Websitesnu.edu.in
Admission Helplineadmissions@snu.edu.in

SHIV NADAR UNIVERSITY CHENNAI UG Courses 2026 - BTech, BBA, BSc Admission, Fees & Seats

BTech/BE Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BTechArtificial Intelligence and Data Science4 years10+2 PCM, 65%JEE Main / SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹3,61,500
BTechBiomedical Engineering4 years10+2 PCM, 65%JEE Main / SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹3,61,500
BTechChemical Engineering4 years10+2 PCM, 65%JEE Main / SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹3,61,500
BTechCivil Engineering4 years10+2 PCM, 65%JEE Main / SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹3,61,500
BTechComputer Science and Engineering4 years10+2 PCM, 65%JEE Main / SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹3,61,500
BTechCyber Security4 years10+2 PCM, 65%JEE Main / SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹3,61,500
BTechElectrical and Electronics Engineering4 years10+2 PCM, 65%JEE Main / SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹3,61,500
BTechElectronics and Communication Engineering4 years10+2 PCM, 65%JEE Main / SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹3,61,500
BTechElectronics and Communication Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology)4 years10+2 PCM, 65%JEE Main / SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹3,61,500
BTechInformation Technology4 years10+2 PCM, 65%JEE Main / SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹3,61,500
BTechMechanical Engineering4 years10+2 PCM, 65%JEE Main / SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹3,61,500

Science Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BSc (Research)Biotechnology3 years10+2 with 65%SAT / ACT / CUET / SNUSAT + PI₹2,65,333
BSc (Research)Chemistry3 years10+2 with 65%SAT / ACT / CUET / SNUSAT + PI₹2,65,333
BSc (Research)Economics3 years10+2 with 65%SAT / ACT / CUET / SNUSAT + PI₹2,65,333
BSc (Research)Economics and Finance3 years10+2 with 65%SAT / ACT / CUET / SNUSAT + PI₹2,65,333
BSc (Research)Mathematics3 years10+2 with 65%SAT / ACT / CUET / SNUSAT + PI₹2,65,333
BSc (Research)Physics3 years10+2 with 65%SAT / ACT / CUET / SNUSAT + PI₹2,65,333

Management Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BMSGeneral3 years10+2, 65%SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹2,65,333
BSBusiness Data Analytics4 years10+2 PCM, 65%JEE Main / SNUSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET₹3,61,500

Arts Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BA (Research)English3 years10+2 with 65%SAT / ACT / CUET / SNUSAT + PI₹2,65,333
BA (Research)History3 years10+2 with 65%SAT / ACT / CUET / SNUSAT + PI₹2,65,333
BA (Research)International Relations3 years10+2 with 65%SAT / ACT / CUET / SNUSAT + PI₹2,65,333
BA (Research)Sociology3 years10+2 with 65%SAT

SHIV NADAR UNIVERSITY CHENNAI PG Courses 2026 - MTech, MBA, MSc Admission & Eligibility

MTech/ME Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MTechComputer Science and Engineering2 yearsBTech in relevant discipline, 60%GATE
MTechCivil Engineering2 yearsBTech in relevant discipline, 60%GATE

MBA Programme

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (Total)
MBAGeneral Management2 yearsGraduation, 50%CAT/MAT

MSc Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MScEconomics2 yearsGraduation in relevant discipline, 60%

SHIV NADAR UNIVERSITY CHENNAI PhD Admission 2026 - Research Programs, Eligibility & Fellowship

DepartmentDurationEligibilityEntranceFellowship
Computer Science & Engineering3-5 yearsM.E./M.Tech. or equivalent 60% / B.E./B.Tech 75% / MCA/M.Sc. 65%Written Test / GATE (95 percentile exempt)Assistantship (₹45,000-₹50,000/month)
Engineering (Direct PhD)3-5 yearsB.Tech./B.E. with CGPA > 8.5Written Test / InterviewAssistantship
Physics3-5 yearsM.Sc. Physics or allied 55% / B.Sc. Physics 75%Written Test + Interview₹45,000/month (2 yrs), ₹50,000/month (3 yrs) + tuition & hostel waiver
English3-5 yearsMaster's in English or related discipline 60%Written Test + Interview₹45,000/month (2 yrs), ₹50,000/month (3 yrs) + tuition waiver
Commerce3-5 yearsMaster's in Commerce or B.Com + CA/CMAWritten Test + InterviewAssistantship
ManagementUp to 5 yearsMaster's in Management or related fieldDepartmental selection processAssistantship
Life Sciences & Bioinformatics3-5 yearsMaster's in Life Sciences or related fieldDepartmental selectionAssistantship

Admission Process

  1. Apply online and pay ₹1,000 application fee
  2. Appear for written test (exempt if valid GATE 95 percentile for CSE)
  3. Attend interview/presentation
  4. Final selection by Departmental Research Committee
  5. Enrollment and commencement of research

SHIV NADAR UNIVERSITY CHENNAI Application Process 2026 - How to Apply Online

Steps to Apply

  1. Register at https://snuchennaiadmissions.com with email/mobile
  2. Fill personal and academic details, select desired undergraduate course
  3. Upload photo, signature, 10th and 12th marksheets, category certificate if applicable
  4. Pay application fee of ₹1,500 online via card/UPI/netbanking
  5. Submit application and save application number for future reference

Application Fee

CategoryAmount
General/OBC₹1,500
SC/ST/PwD₹1,500

SHIV NADAR UNIVERSITY CHENNAI Admission 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start19 November 2025
Application Deadline (Early Round)31 March 2026
SNUSAT Exam Phase 111 January 2026
SNUSAT Exam Phase 28 February 2026
SNUSAT Exam Phase 312 April 2026
Offer Release Date Phase 131 January 2026
Offer Release Date Phase 223 February 2026
Offer Release Date Phase 34 May 2026
Fee Payment Deadline Phase 19 February 2026
Fee Payment Deadline Phase 22 March 2026
Fee Payment Deadline Phase 311 May 2026

SHIV NADAR UNIVERSITY CHENNAI Admission 2026 - Documents Required

UG Admission

  • 10th & 12th marksheets and certificates (original + photocopy)
  • Entrance exam scorecard (SNUSAT/JEE Main/SAT/ACT/CUET as applicable)
  • Statement of Purpose (SoP)
  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC if applicable), Aadhar card, photo ID
  • Passport size photograph (recent), migration and character certificate

PG Admission

  • Graduation degree and all semester marksheets
  • Entrance exam scorecard (GATE/CAT/XAT/GMAT as applicable)
  • Category certificate, Aadhar card, passport size photograph
  • Migration and character certificate

SHIV NADAR UNIVERSITY CHENNAI Brochure & Prospectus Download 2026

DocumentYearDownload Link
Admission Brochure2025-26Download PDF

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