Shiv Nadar University
Private university in Uttar Pradesh, India
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Shiv Nadar University (Institute of Eminence) is a private university located near Greater Noida, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.[3][4] It was founded in 2011 by Shiv Nadar, the founder and chairman of HCL.[5][6][7]On August 3, 2022, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, became the youngest university to be recognized as an Institution of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.[8]
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Other name | SNU |
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| Type | Private Institute of Eminence |
| Established | 2011 ; 14 years ago |
| Founder | Shiv Nadar |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Chancellor | Shikhar Malhotra |
| Vice-Chancellor | Ananya Mukherjee |
| Location | Chithara, Dadri, Gautam Buddh Nagar district , , India |
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| Website | www |
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History
The university, established in 2011 on a 286-acre campus, had Nikhil Sinha as its first Vice-Chancellor. On 1 February 2016, Rupamanjari Ghosh succeeded him as the second Vice-Chancellor.[9] After completing her second term, she passed the leadership to Dr. Ananya Mukherjee on 31 January 2022.[10]
In May 2023, a student shot and killed another student before committing suicide. Reports indicated that the individuals had previously been engaged in a romantic relationship.[11] In an investigation after an FIR was filed by the Uttar Pradesh police, it was revealed that following their breakup, the victim had expressed concerns to administrators regarding the shooter's behavior.[12]
Academic organization
Rankings
In 2025, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Shiv Nadar University 85th overall in India and 57th among universities.[13] The QS World University Rankings ranked the university 369th in Asia in 2025.[14]
Administration
- Rajiv Swarup, founding president of Shiv Nadar University