Established in 2017, Sister Nivedita University (SNU) is approved by UGC & AICTE. SNU Kolkata is recognised by BCI, INC, PCI, COA, AIU, West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC), All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), National Academic Depository (NAD), and Department of Higher Education, Science & Technology & Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal.
Vision: The University’s vision is to impart quality education by encouraging creativity, entrepreneurship, and research for creating a positive impact on the Nation.
Mission: The University’s mission is to create a conducive learning environment and facilitate effective teaching pedagogy for developing efficient individuals.
Students can refer to the below-mentioned details to know more about the Sister Nivedita University rankings:
| Institute Name | Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata |
| Estd. Year | 2017 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC, MoE (MHRD), WBNC, AICTE, PCI, BCI, INC, AIU, COA, DSIR, SIRO |
| Type | Private University |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Certificate |
| Chancellor | Mr. Satyam Roychowdhury |
| Address | DG 1/2 New Town, Action Area 1, Kolkata - 700156, West Bengal, India |
| Contact Number | +91-7595044470, 7595044471, 7595044472, 7595044473 |
| Official Website | https://www.snuniv.ac.in/ |
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At SNU Kolkata, there are a number of UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctorate programs in different streams like Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, etc. The eligibility criteria of some of the popular Sister Nivedita University Courses are in the table mentioned-below:
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B.Tech |
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B.Arch |
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BBA |
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BCA |
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M.Tech |
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MBA |
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MCA |
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* Along with the above-stated courses, the SNU Kolkata offers several other programs such as B.Com, B.A, B.Sc Nursing, M.Com, LL.M, and so on. For details about their eligibility requirements, students can check the official website of the University.
Admission Process
After satisfying the eligibility criteria of their desired program, students can fill-in the admission enquiry form either from the University’s official website or by visiting its campus. Along with this, students can get direct admission in the UG programs of the University (via its official website) on the basis of the CUET UG marks.
Admissions in all the courses of the University are based on the merit in the qualifying examination and marks secured in the Sister Nivedita University Entrance Test (SNUET) / other National Level Entrance Exam as per the program requirement.
The SNU Kolkata offers various scholarship schemes to the deserving and needy students for supporting them financially. Below-given are the scholarships discussed in detail along with their eligibility criteria:
SNU Merit Scholarships
To avail the SNU Merit Scholarship, students need to quality the following eligibility conditions as per the course they are seeking admission in:
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Scholarship on Tuition Fees |
Qualifying Marks |
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Undergraduate Programs (Percentage in 10th & 12th exams) |
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100% |
Equal and Above 95% |
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50% |
90% - 95% |
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25% |
85% - 90% |
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Post Graduate Programs (Percentage in Graduation Degree) |
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100% |
Equal and Above 75% |
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50% |
70% - 75% |
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25% |
65% - 70% |
SNU Talent Scholarship
Students seeking admission in Diploma / UG / PG programs can claim this scholarship on the basis of the below-listed eligibility criteria:
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Scholarship on Tuition Fees |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Sports Category (On the assessment of sports certificate for last 3 years) |
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100% |
International Players |
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50% |
National Level Medal winners (Gold, Silver & Bronze position only) |
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25% |
National / State Participant |
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Performing Arts Category |
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100% |
At National / International Level |
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50% |
At State Level |
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25% |
At District Level |
* To be eligible for scholarship under sports category, student’s age must not be more than 23 years till the date of admission.
Other Scholarships
Check the below-given table to know about the other scholarships offered by the University:
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Scholarship (On Tuition Fees) |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Chancellor Merit Cum Means Scholarship |
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Remission of 50% to 100% |
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SNU Scholarship for Alumni |
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15% |
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Government Scholarships
Both the Central and State Government offers a number of scholarships for helping them in pursuing higher education.
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Scholarship Scheme |
Scholarship |
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By Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region |
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By Ministry of Railways |
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By Ministry of Home Affairs
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By Ministry of Home Resources and Development |
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By Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
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By Ministry of Labour and Employment |
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By Ministry of Social Justice and Employment |
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By Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities |
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By Ministry of Minority Affairs |
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UGC Scholarship Scheme |
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AICTE Scholarships |
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| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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38 out of 50 | 2025 (State Private Universities) |
| 113 out of 160 | 2024 (Private Engineering Colleges) | |
| 4 out of 15 | 2022 (Emerging State Private Universities) | |
| 7 out of 12 | 2021 (Emerging State Private Universities) |
The Sister Nivedita University (SNU) Kolkata has a Training & Placement (T&P) Cell which provides proper guidance to the students so that they can succeed in their professional life. The T&P Cell is supported by the Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC) which works together to facilitate excellent job offers to the students.
In order to prepare students for on-campus Sister Nivedita University Placement drives, following activities / programs are conducted on a regular basis:
The prime recruiters of the SNU Kolkata are Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Microsoft, Cognizant, Accenture, IBM, Wipro, Infosys, Thoughtworks, CISCO, and many other esteemed National & Multinational companies.
The SNU Kolkata Campus is modernly designed with world class infrastructure and facilities for the holistic development of the students. All the classrooms at the University are equipped with smart boards to offer e-learning to the students. Air-conditioned auditorium & seminar halls with excellent ambience are available within the campus to conduct various events & programs.
The Sister Nivedita University Kolkata campus consists of below-mentioned state-of-the-art amenities:
