Sharda University

Admission

The Sharda University also relies on a combination of academic merit, entrance exams at the national level and the university selection tests in admissions. The university provides Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctorate level programs in a broad range of fields. The eligibility requirements, the selection criteria, and entrance test will differ based on the program and the level of education.

It gives flexibility to applicants since it accepts applications in various admission cycles.

• Admission levels: UG, PG, PhD
• Major streams: Engineering, Medical and Allied health sciences, Dental, Management, Law, Pharmacy, Computer applications, Sciences, Humanities, Design, Media.
• Selection criteria: Merit + Entrance Examination / Interview (program-specific)
• Accepted exams include:
  • JEE Main
  • CUET
  • CAT / MAT / XAT (Management)
  • NEET (Medical, Dental and Allied Health where necessary)
  • CLAT (Law)
  • Sharda University Admission test (SUAT)
• Application mode: Online
• Counselling: This is carried out a few times per year.

Campus

Sharda University is located in Greater Noida which is in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India. The entirely residential campus is projected to operate as an academic ecosystem that is self-sustainable that integrates academics, research, healthcare, housing and recreation in one cohesive space.

• Location: Greater Noida (NCR), Uttar Pradesh.
• Campus category: Completely residential.
• Campus area: ~63+ acres
• Facilities include:
  • State-of-the-art research facilities and labs.
  • Dental clinics and hospitals on campus.
  • Boys and girls have different hostels.
  • Sport facilities and cultural centers.
  • Main library including the large amounts of digital and print resources.
  • Medical/Counseling Centers, Student Wellness.

Scholarship

The scope of Sharda University is well covered with a variety of scholarship and financial aid programs to encourage deserving and meritorious students. The scholarships are granted on the basis of performance, entrance examination scores, social economical background, and organizational policies.

• Types available:
  • Merit-based scholarships
  • Performance based scholarships on entrance exams.
  • Needs-based financial support.
  • Norm-based category-based scholarships.
  • International scholarships available to students.
• Renewal depends on:
  • Academic performance
  • Attendance criteria
  • Sanction and code of conduct.
• Scholarship review: Annually done.

Placement

The Career Development & Placement Cell is a centralized institution in Sharda University that assists students in their learning process. The preparation of placements starts at an early age and is aimed at developing the career in a holistic manner as opposed to final year recruitment.

• Special Career Development and Placement Cell.
• Preparation includes:
  • Training: aptitude and soft-skills.
  • Technical up-skilling and certification.
  • Mock interviewing/resumes.
  • Business contacts, internships and guest lectures.
• Program-dependent results:
  • Placement rate: 75–85%
  • Average package: ₹4–6 LPA
  • Top package: Discipline and year depend.
• Recruiting industries: IT, Healthcare, Consulting, FMCG, Engineering, Education, Media and Research.

Cut-Off

Sharda University is based on a loose and program-specific cut-off system. Cut-offs are not strictly determined or publicly standardized and could change every year, based on several factors related to admission.

• There is no standard cut-off in programs.
• Influenced by:
  • Number of applicants
  • Grades in recommended entrance examinations.
  • Seat availability
  • Popularity and demand of the programs.
• Thresholds tend to be higher in high-demand programs (Engineering, Management, Medical, Dental and Allied Health Sciences) but not in low-demand and moderately demanding programs.
• Later admission rounds can be loosened in case of vacancies.