Question 1

What is the placement record at SNU?

Accepted Answer

SNU placements 2025: Highest Rs.54.82 LPA (Apple); average Rs.9.88 LPA overall; Engineering average Rs.10.82 LPA; MBA average Rs.9.01 LPA; median Rs.8.45 LPA; top-20% average Rs.18.70 LPA; 174 companies; 93% eligible placed. 2024: Highest Rs.50.79 LPA; average Rs.9.81 LPA; 91.3% rate. 2023: Highest Rs.58.09 LPA; average Rs.11.35 LPA; 94.3% rate. Top recruiters: Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Deloitte, Mercedes-Benz, Airbus. Source: SNU Placement Office.

Question 2

Does SNU accept JEE Main for B.Tech admission or is SNUSAT mandatory?

Accepted Answer

SNU accepts both JEE Main (2025 or 2026) and SNUSAT+APT for B.Tech admission. JEE Main route allows direct shortlisting without SNUSAT. For scholarship consideration, appearing in SNUSAT+APT and a personal interview is recommended as the scholarship quantum is determined by test performance. Application fee Rs.60,000 (adjusted against tuition on joining; non-refundable if candidate does not enroll). Source: ugapplications.snu.edu.in.

Question 3

What is SNU's NIRF ranking?

Accepted Answer

NIRF 2025: 57th in University category, 85th Overall. NIRF 2024: 62nd University, 95th Overall. QS Asia Rankings 2025: 369th. THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026: Top 100 globally. IIRF 2024: 24th Overall. SNU also holds Institution of Eminence status from the Government of India.

Question 4

Is SNU fully residential? What is the total cost including hostel for B.Tech CSE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SNU is 100% fully residential — all students must live on campus. Hostel for UG (twin-sharing non-AC): Rs.1,75,840/year inclusive of hostel, mess, laundry, and 24x7 medical access. Total first-year cost for B.Tech CSE (AY 2025-26): Tuition Rs.5,50,000 + Admission fee Rs.60,000 + Security Rs.30,000 + Hostel Rs.1,75,840 = approximately Rs.8,15,840. Total 4-year cost (tuition only): Rs.22,00,000 + Rs.7,03,360 hostel (4 years) + Rs.90,000 one-time fees = approx. Rs.29,93,360 without scholarship. With 50% merit scholarship: approximately Rs.20,93,360. Source: snu.edu.in and ugapplications.snu.edu.in.

Question 5

What are the core technical departments?

Accepted Answer

MSc , BS, MA, BMS – Bachelor of Management Studies, B.Tech

Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
MSc 2 specializations	₹ 1.92L - 3.20L	Graduation in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks; SNUSAT or equivalent entrance test.
BS 2 specializations	₹ 16.90L - 18.60L	10+2 with relevant subjects; minimum 65% aggregate; SNUSAT or SAT/ACT; Interview required.
MA 1 specialization	₹ 1.92L - 3.20L	Graduation in English or related Humanities discipline; minimum 55% marks; entrance test and interview.
BMS – Bachelor of Management Studies 1 specialization	₹ 22L - 22.90L	10+2 in any stream; minimum 65% aggregate; valid SNUSAT+APT or SAT; Interview required.
B.Tech 5 specializations	₹ 16L - 24.90L	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 65% aggregate; valid SNUSAT+APT or JEE Main 2025/2026 or SAT score.
M.Tech – Engineering and Sciences (Full-Time) 5 specializations	₹ 1.60L - 3.20L	B.Tech / B.E. / B.Sc in relevant discipline; minimum 60% marks; valid GATE score preferred.
MFA – Master of Fine Arts 1 specialization	₹ 1.92L - 3.20L	Graduation in Fine Arts or related field; minimum 55% marks; portfolio review and interview.
B.Des 3 specializations	₹ 22L - 24.20L	10+2 with English; minimum 65% aggregate; valid UCEED / NID / NIFT / NATA / SNUSAT score; Interview required.
BA (Research) – Humanities and Social Sciences 2 specializations	₹ 16.90L - 18.60L	10+2 with English; minimum 65% aggregate; valid SNUSAT+APT or SAT.
MBA – Master of Business Administration 3 specializations	₹ 13.30L - 15.95L	Graduation with minimum 50% marks; valid CAT / XAT / NMAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE score; GD/PI rounds.
B.Sc (Research) 6 specializations	₹ 16.90L - 18.60L	10+2 with relevant science subjects; minimum 65% aggregate; valid SNUSAT+APT or SAT or JEE Main. Biology required for Biotechnology.
Ph.D. – Doctor of Philosophy (Full-Time) 7 specializations	₹ 2.50L - 5.50L	Master's degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks; SNU PhD Entrance Test + Interview. Admissions twice a year.
Ph.D. – Doctor of Philosophy (Part-Time) 4 specializations	₹ 5.50L - 5.50L	Master's degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks; relevant work experience; SNU PhD Entrance Test + Interview.

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