One to one mentoring for the Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR application, SNUSAT and the APT, or the SAT and ACT route, built on the official rules and on our University Conversations episode with Prof. Rajeev Kumar, Dean of Engineering.
In short: You apply to Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR with one application form and can choose more than one route: JEE Main, the University's own SNUSAT (plus the APT for engineering), the College Board SAT, the ACT or CUET, with a faculty interview for some programmes. Class 12 eligibility is an aggregate of at least 65% with the subjects your programme needs. Prof. Rajeev Kumar said in our episode that Class 10 marks are not part of selection, that most admits go out before board results and that about 80% of admissions are done by the end of May. 2027 fees are not declared yet at the time of writing, 1 November 2026; check snuadmissions.com.
Source: snu.edu.in admissions; snuadmissions.com
In this University Conversations episode, recorded 27 October 2026, Prof. Rajeev Kumar, Dean of Engineering at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, walks through the admission routes, SNUSAT, eligibility, fees and the ASU dual degree.
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There is one application form and several routes. You can apply through more than one at the same time.
You submit a single application form and can apply through more than one route at once: JEE Main, SNUSAT (with the APT for engineering), the College Board SAT, the ACT and CUET. Some programmes add a faculty interview.
Source: snuadmissions.com; snu.edu.in admissions
Prof. Rajeev Kumar said in our episode that a JEE Main score lets you apply directly, without sitting SNUSAT. JEE Main is one of the official accepted routes.
A College Board SAT or an ACT score also works as a route, which suits students applying from the Gulf.
CUET is an accepted route, and some programmes add a faculty interview. You can combine routes in the same application form.
Source: snuadmissions.com; snu.edu.in admissions
Prof. Rajeev Kumar said in our episode that every route carries its own cutoff, so the student picks the route that fits them best.
Source: University Conversations episode
SNUSAT is the University's own entrance test. For the 2026 cycle it ran across six cycles from January 2026 to July 2026; the 2027 dates are not declared yet.
Prof. Rajeev Kumar said in our episode that SNUSAT is an online, proctored test (AI and human proctors) that can be taken from home. Laptop and software requirements are shared in advance, and there is a mock test to practise.
The official brochure sets SNUSAT as Quantitative Reasoning and Logical Reasoning, 20 questions in 45 minutes each. In our episode Prof. Rajeev Kumar described it as one common aptitude, critical thinking and verbal reasoning test for every major.
Source: snu.edu.in brochure; University Conversations episode
For B.Tech and BS Computer Science, applicants add the APT (Aptitude Test) in Maths and Physics, 20 questions in 30 minutes each. Prof. Rajeev Kumar described this as an added physics and maths test for engineering applicants.
Source: snu.edu.in brochure; University Conversations episode
Class 12 is the minimum eligibility. Selection is based on the entrance route, not on Class 10 marks.
Class 12 is the minimum eligibility: an aggregate of all subjects of at least 65%, with the subjects your programme needs. B.Tech needs Physics and Mathematics; Chemical also needs Chemistry.
IB applicants need 28 out of 45 or at least 65%. Cambridge applicants need a minimum of 2 A levels and at least 65 PUM.
Source: snuadmissions.com
Prof. Rajeev Kumar said in our episode that Class 10 marks are not part of selection. Selection is based on the entrance route, and Class 12 marks are verified after the board results are out.
Source: University Conversations episode
The entrance routes mean most offers come out before board results.
Source: University Conversations episode; snu.edu.in admissions; snuadmissions.com
The table below is the official 2026 cycle fee structure. The 2027 fees are not declared yet.
| Programme or charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Chemical, Civil, Mechanical | Rs 4,25,000 a year |
| B.Tech CSE, B.Tech ECE, BMS, B.Sc. Economics, Economics and Finance, IHS and several others | Rs 6,00,000 a year |
| B.A. (Research) International Relations, B.Sc. (Research) Biotechnology and other natural sciences | Rs 4,00,000 a year |
| ASU 2+2: BS Computer Science or BS Business | Rs 8,00,000 for years 1 and 2 |
| Living charges (AC twin sharing) | Rs 2,43,500 a year |
| Living charges (non-AC) | Rs 2,28,500 a year |
| One-time: entrance fee | Rs 2,500 |
| One-time: admission fee (non-refundable) | Rs 60,000 |
| One-time: security deposit (refundable) | Rs 30,000 |
2027 fees are not declared yet at the time of writing, 1 November 2026. The table above is the official 2026 cycle (first-year batch of 2026). Check snuadmissions.com for the 2027 figures.
Source: snuadmissions.com fee structure
Prof. Rajeev Kumar said in our episode that for 2025, tuition was 4 to 6 lakh depending on the programme, plus roughly 2.25 lakh for residence, and that the 2027 fee is not declared yet. Scholarships (merit, SNUSAT top performers, JEE, need-based and the College Board India Scholarship (conditions apply, see the official site)) are listed on the official admissions site.
A 2+2 dual degree: two years in Delhi-NCR, two years in the USA, with degrees from both.
Prof. Rajeev Kumar said in our episode that the ASU 2+2 dual degree is two years at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, then two years at Arizona State University, USA, with degrees from both, subject to a visa and a minimum GPA. The programmes running now are BS Computer Science and BS Business.
On the official side, fees for the first two years at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR are Rs 8,00,000 for years 1 and 2, and approximate ASU costs for the two years in the USA are about USD 90,000 tuition and USD 30,000 living (subject to change).
Everyone applies through the same process, on the same fees.
Prof. Rajeev Kumar said in our episode that there is no quota of any kind, including no NRI quota. Everyone comes through the same process, and the fee structure is the same for every student.
For families in Dubai and the Gulf, that means no separate NRI route: you apply through the same routes as everyone else (JEE Main, SNUSAT, SAT, ACT or CUET). Because SNUSAT is online and can be taken from home, students can sit it from the UAE. If the student holds a foreign passport, an OCI or a PIO card, confirm the application category with the admissions office before applying.
Source: University Conversations episode
These figures are Prof. Rajeev Kumar's account in our episode.
These are Prof. Rajeev Kumar's figures from our episode, his account in conversation, not a published statistic on this page.
Source: University Conversations episode
We prepare the student for each part of the process, in this order. Share the grade, board and the route you are aiming for, and our Dubai team will call back with a clear next step.
We start with a call about the student, the board, grades and interests, then pick the right route into Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR: JEE Main, SNUSAT, SAT, ACT or CUET.
Official sourceWe help you complete the single application form and decide which routes to apply through, since each route carries its own cutoff.
Official sourceWe prepare the student for SNUSAT (Quantitative Reasoning and Logical Reasoning) and, for engineering, the APT in Maths and Physics, including the mock test the University provides.
Official sourceIf the SAT or the ACT is the stronger route for the student, we plan the timeline and prepare for it.
Official sourceWe check the Class 12 subjects against the programme's requirements, aiming for an aggregate of at least 65%.
Official sourceFor programmes that add a faculty interview, we run mock conversations built around the student's own application.
Official sourceWe walk families through the fee structure and the official scholarships list (merit, SNUSAT top performers, JEE, need-based and the College Board India Scholarship (conditions apply, see the official site)).
Official sourceAnannt Education is an independent admissions guidance provider. Admissions, fee and scholarship decisions are made solely by Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR. Details on this page were checked against snu.edu.in and snuadmissions.com on 1 November 2026. The 2027 fees and dates are not declared yet; always confirm on the official site before you apply.
You apply with one application form and can choose more than one route: JEE Main, SNUSAT (with the APT for engineering), the College Board SAT, the ACT or CUET. Class 12 eligibility is an aggregate of at least 65% with your programme's subjects, and some programmes add a faculty interview.
Source: snuadmissions.com
SNUSAT is the University's own online, proctored entrance test that can be taken from home. The official brochure sets it as Quantitative Reasoning and Logical Reasoning, 20 questions in 45 minutes each. B.Tech and BS Computer Science applicants add the APT in Maths and Physics.
Source: snu.edu.in brochure
Yes. Prof. Rajeev Kumar said in our episode that a JEE Main score lets you apply directly, without sitting SNUSAT. JEE Main is one of the accepted routes.
Source: University Conversations episode
Yes. A College Board SAT or an ACT score works as a route. You can combine routes in the same application form.
Source: snuadmissions.com
An aggregate of all subjects of at least 65%, with the subjects your programme needs (B.Tech needs Physics and Mathematics; Chemical also Chemistry). IB applicants need 28 out of 45 or at least 65%, and Cambridge applicants need a minimum of 2 A levels and at least 65 PUM.
Source: snuadmissions.com
No. Prof. Rajeev Kumar said in our episode that there is no quota of any kind, including no NRI quota. Everyone comes through the same process, with the same fee structure for every student.
Source: University Conversations episode
2027 fees are not declared yet at the time of writing, 1 November 2026. For the 2026 cycle, annual tuition was Rs 4,00,000 to Rs 6,00,000 depending on the programme (Rs 8,00,000 a year for years 1 and 2 of the ASU 2+2), plus living charges of about Rs 2,28,500 to Rs 2,43,500 a year. Check snuadmissions.com for the 2027 figures.
Source: snuadmissions.com
Two years at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, then two years at Arizona State University, USA, with degrees from both, subject to a visa and a minimum GPA. The programmes running now are BS Computer Science and BS Business. Official fees are on snuadmissions.com.
Source: University Conversations episode
The snu.edu.in admissions page shows UG registrations open for 2027, linking to snuadmissions.com. The 2027 dates are not declared yet. Prof. Rajeev Kumar said in our episode that most admits go out before board results, with about 80% of admissions done by the end of May.
Source: snu.edu.in admissions
We plan the route, prepare the student for SNUSAT and the APT or for the SAT or ACT, check Class 12 eligibility, run interview practice and explain the fees and scholarships. Book a call with our Dubai team or WhatsApp +971 58 585 3551.
Official details were checked against snu.edu.in and snuadmissions.com on 1 November 2026. Episode facts are attributed to Prof. Rajeev Kumar in our University Conversations episode.
