Shiv Nadar University increases scholarship fund to Rs 31 crore

The University has also announced two new undergraduate programs in History and Sociology

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Shiv Nadar University has announced an increase in its undergraduate scholarship fund to approximately Rs 31 crore, a 34 per cent increase over the previous year. Scholarships at SNU cover full or partial educational and living expenses for the entire duration of the 4-year undergraduate program.

The University has also announced the expansion of its multi-disciplinary offerings with the addition of two new undergraduate programs in History and Sociology.

These new programs add to the range of the University’s undergraduate programs in the Schools of Humanities & Social Sciences (Economics, English, History and Sociology).

The University is now inviting applications to all undergraduate programs for the academic year 2014-15 across the Schools of Humanities & Social Sciences (Economics, English, History and Sociology), Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology and Mathematics) and Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communications, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical Engineering). The last date of receiving application forms for the undergraduate programs is June 6, 2014.

Talking about the new admissions process, Nikhil Sinha, Founding Vice Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University said, “From the very start of the University in 2011, we have always focused on admitting meritorious students. As the University enters its fourth year and with our first batch of students prepare for placements in 2015, we have further strengthened our admission process to ensure that we continue to select the best and the brightest young minds in this country and nurture them to become global leaders of the 21st century.”