Academic performance and demonstrated economic need are the key criteria for this scholarship. For first-generation learners, the scholarship awardee will be eligible for a waiver of 75% of Tuition fees if he/she has no backlogs.

Types of Scholarships

The types of Scholarships proposed in SNU Chennai are listed below:

(i). Merit Scholarship:

All the programs at the university are covered under the merit scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded to meritorious students. For the First-Year students, the scholarship will be awarded based on the marks scored by them in the Shiv Nadar University Chennai Entrance examinations (SNUCEE). For the senior students, the scholarship will be based on the marks secured by them during the preceding year’s examinations.

(ii).Merit-cum-Means Scholarship:

Every academic year, several scholarships are awarded on the criteria of merit-cum-means. Academic performance and demonstrated economic need are the key criteria for this scholarship.
For first-generation learners, the scholarship awardee will be eligible for a waiver of 75% of Tuition fees if he/she has no backlogs. The First-generation learners must submit (i) the first-generation certificate and (ii) the Income Certificates of family members, both duly signed by the Tahsildar.
For non-first-generation learners, the scholarship awardee will be eligible for a waiver of 50% of Tuition fees if he/she has no backlogs. The non-first-generation learners must submit the Income Certificates of family members, duly signed by the Tahsildar.
If the selection committee finds the information furnished by the student is false, then he/she will face strong disciplinary action.

(iii) Walk-in-Walk-out Scholarship:

The top ten rank holders of any State Board or Central Board of Examination at the Plus Two level are entitled to pursue UG programs through a waiver of Tuition fees for the entire duration of the program in SNU Chennai, provided that he/she has no backlogs.
The student is expected to produce the certificate from the Board of Examinations concerned showing that he/she has passed the examination, within the top ten ranks.

(iv). Sports Scholarship:

Sports scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding records in sports. Typically, students who have participated in National and International level competitions conducted by accredited Sports Boards are eligible for these scholarships.

The list of approved sports/games eligible for the sports scholarship award is given below:

• Athletics – all events
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Chess
• Cricket
• Squash
• Table Tennis
• Lawn Tennis
• Football

Sports scholarship falls under the categories mentioned below:

a)Walk-in-Walk-out Sports Scholarship will be awarded to the students who have represented India in International competitions (Form 1 certificate) recognized by the Indian Olympics Association (IOA)/Sports Authority of India (SAI)/Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Government of India. The students awarded with this scholarship are entitled to waiver of Tuition Fees for the entire remaining duration of the UG program if he/she has no backlogs and should actively involve themselves in sports activities.  

b)The students who have represented the State in India in a national championship (Form 2 certificate) organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) / Indian Olympic Association (IOA)/Sports Authority of India (SAI)/Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT)/respective official National Sports Federation will be eligible for an award of full scholarship (waiver of Tuition Fees), for one year and the scholarship will be continued based on the sports performance in the preceding year.

c)The students who have represented the Union territory in India in a national championship (Form 2 certificate) organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) / Indian Olympic Association (IOA)/Sports Authority of India (SAI)/respective official National Sports Federation will be eligible for a scholarship of a specified amount for one year & the students who secured a medal will be eligible for an award of full scholarship (waiver of Tuition Fees) for one year and the scholarship will be continued based on the sports performance in the preceding year.

d)The students who have represented the University in South Zone and All-India Inter-University tournaments (Form 3 certificate) organized by the Association of Indian Universities and secured a medal will be eligible for a scholarship of a specified amount for one year only. This scholarship will be awarded to eligible students from the second year onwards only. 

e)The students who have represented the State school team in the National School Games competition (Form 4 certificate) organized by the School Game Federation of India (SGFI) will be eligible for a scholarship of a specified amount. This scholarship will be awarded to eligible students for the first year only.

f)The students who have represented the school team in the CBSE National Games & Sports organized by the CBSE board and secured a medal will be eligible for a scholarship of a specified amount. This scholarship will be awarded to eligible students for the first year only.

g)In the case of first-year students (categories ‘e’ and ‘f’), their level of participation in sports in the 11th and 12th standards will be considered, while in the case of second/third/fourth-year students (categories ‘b, ‘c’ and ‘d’) their participation in sports in the preceding year only will be considered for the award of schola

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Placements at Shiv Nadar University Chennai will be handled by the same team which has churned out excellent placements for SSN over the years. In addition to encouraging students to place in Top Companies, the career development centre will also be instrumental in preparing students for various career opportunities and higher education through focused training, industry exposure, lectures by top practitioners from various fields and internships.

Placements Team

The SNU Chennai placement team is dedicated to helping students secure their dream jobs. The team works closely with students to develop their resumes, prepare for interviews, and network with potential employers. The team also organizes a variety of events and activities to help students gain exposure to the corporate world, such as industry talks, hackathons, and internship opportunities

Placement Training Program

The SNU Chennai placement training program is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the job market. The program covers a variety of topics, including aptitude testing, technical skills, soft skills, and resume writing. The program also includes mock interviews and networking

Placements at Shiv Nadar University Chennai will be handled by the same team which has churned out excellent placements for SSN over the years. In addition to encouraging students to place in Top Companies, the career development centre will also be instrumental in preparing students for various career opportunities and higher education through focused training, industry exposure, lectures by top practitioners from various fields and internships.

Placements Team

The SNU Chennai placement team is dedicated to helping students secure their dream jobs. The team works closely with students to develop their resumes, prepare for interviews, and network with potential employers. The team also organizes a variety of events and activities to help students gain exposure to the corporate world, such as industry talks, hackathons, and internship opportunities

Placement Training Program

The SNU Chennai placement training program is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the job market. The program covers a variety of topics, including aptitude testing, technical skills, soft skills, and resume writing. The program also includes mock interviews and networking