phd admission Shiv Nadar University

Private university Shiv Nadar University, also known as SNU Noida, was established by the Shiv Nadar Foundation. SNU is ranked 61st among universities and 94th overall in India, according to NIRF 2025-26. The university, which was established in 2011, is well-known for its B.Tech., M.Tech., MBA, and M.Sc. programs. The university currently offers more than 20 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and diploma courses in the Management, Science, Arts, and Research streams. National-level entrance exams, such as JEE Main, GATE, CAT, MAT, XAT, and UGC NET, are the sole criteria for admission to SNU Noida courses for undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs. For admission to B.Tech, B.Sc, BA, and BMS programs, the university also administers the SNUSAT entrance exam. Visit the university's official website to submit an application.

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Additionally, the University is made up of five distinct institutes: Academy of Continuing Education, School of Engineering, School of Natural Sciences, School of Management and Entrepreneurship, and School of Humanities and Social Sciences SNU has also signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with international universities like Deakin University and the University of California in order to provide opportunities across borders. On a regular basis, SNU Noida works with these universities on academic and research projects. There are 226 faculty members at Shiv Nadar University, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 1:1. There are more than 80 resources in the Designing division, 70 resources in the Humanities and Sociologies office, 60 in the Administration and Business office, and 16 in the Inherent Sciences office.

Shiv Nadar University Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Highlights

University offers a lot of Ph.D’s. The highest level of academic achievement is a doctoral research degree known as a Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy). It typically takes three to four years of full-time work to earn a Ph.D. You will conduct research and write a thesis that makes a novel contribution to your topic.

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Shiv Nadar University PhD Admission Eligibility Criteria

Post graduation degree in the related field from a recognized Indian university or institution with at least 55% overall marks or an equivalent grade. This eligibility criterion is relaxed by 5% for candidates in the SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled categories.

Shiv Nadar University PhD Admission process

• Doctoral candidates will be selected by the university through an entrance exam and/or interview.
• It will be expected of doctoral candidates who have been shortlisted to be contacted for an interview to discuss their research interests and areas with the Interview Committee.
• Candidates with valid scores from any of the following National Examinations may be exempt from the written test: CSIR-UGC NET-JRF, DBT-JRF, GATE, JRF, Quip, ICMR-JRF, NBHM, CAT, GRE, GMAT and so on.

Shiv Nadar University PhD Admission Entrance exams

A total of 70 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) will be included in the entrance examination syllabus or pattern, which includes subject-specific topics, research methodology, and aptitude (such as logical reasoning, numerical ability, analytical reasoning, statistics, etc.). Detailed information about the Ph.D entrance test is on official website of the university, students can check there.

Shiv Nadar University PhD Admission Application process

• Visit the official Shiv Nadar University website to submit an application for admission.
• To submit the application online, sign in (or register if you're a first-time user). Fill out the required information and upload the necessary documents, including a photo and signature.
• Utilize Net-Banking or a credit or debit card to pay the INR 1200 application fee.
• The application fee can also be paid by sending a Demand Draft for INR 1200 payable in Noida to "Shiv Nadar University."
• If the application fee is not submitted via Credit/Debit Card or Net-Banking, take a printout of the completed form and send it to the appropriate university department along with one reference letter and DD.

Shiv Nadar University PhD Admission Document Required

• Passport-size color photograph
• Migration certificate
• All mark sheets/degree certificates (10th Standard onwards)
• Standardized Examination certificate – CSIR, UGC, GATE, etc. (as applicable)
• A Statement of Purpose

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