Sister Nivedita University

Sister Nivedita University
MottoKnowledge, Innovation, Excellence
TypePrivate
Established2017 (2017)
AffiliationsUGC; AICTE; BCI; INC; PCI
ChancellorSatyam Roychowdhury
Vice-ChancellorAnupam Basu
Location
New Town, Kolkata
,
West Bengal
,
India

22°34′44″N 88°28′34″E / 22.5790°N 88.4762°E / 22.5790; 88.4762
Campus
Websitesnuniv.ac.in

Sister Nivedita University is a private university located in New Town, Kolkata. It was established by the Sister Nivedita University Act, 2017.[1] It is named after Sister Nivedita, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda.[2][3]. This University is a part of Techno India Group, a chain of colleges and schools all over the state. The university offers educational programs and research in a wide array of subjects, under disciplines like Engineering and Technology, Science, Medicine, Management, Law, Humanities, Language and Literature, Pharmacy, Architecture, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Sports, Media, Design, etc.[4]

Accreditation

  • University Grants Commission (UGC)[5]
  • All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)[6]
  • Association of Indian Universities (AIU)[7]
  • National Academic Depository (NAD)[8]
  • Bar Council of India (BCI)[9]
  • Indian Nursing Council (INC)[10]
  • West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC)[11]
  • Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)[12]
  • Council of Architecture (COA)[13]
  • All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)[14]
  • Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) [15]
  • Department of Scientific and Industrial Research: Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (DSIR - SIRO)[16]

Notable Achievement

University Achievements

The achievement of the University has been recognised by multiple prestigious houses. The University has been awarded with the title, Best Private University by Asian Education Awards in 2021; Best Global University in Eastern India by Zee 24 Ghanta; India’s Number 4, West Bengal’s Number 1 and Kolkata’s Number 1 University by Education World; The Best Emerging University by News 18 Bangla and Premier Private University Eastern India by Tutopia and Zee Media.[17]

Departmental Achievements

Best Media School in India has been extended to the Sister Nivedita University School of Mass Communication and Journalism by Higher Education Review in 2021. Former Head of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, current Dean of School of Arts, Media and Design, Dr. Minal Pareek has been awarded with the Global Annual Research and Excellence Award 2021 for Academic Excellence in the field of Mass Communication and Journalism. Former Head of the Departments of Microbiology and Biotechnology, current Assistant Director of Biotechnology, Dr. Rajat Pal has been awarded with Best Biology Professor of the Year by Education Icon Award 2021; Dynamic Teacher of the Year by Indian Shiksha Awards 2021; Young Professor of the Year by Education Excellence Award 2021. Faculty of Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Dr. Atreyi Ghosh was awarded the Woman Excellence Award by the International society of Environmental Relationship and Sustainability. Current Head of the Department of Microbiology Dr. Fatema Calcuttawala was awarded the Young Scientist Award by International Scientist Awards 2021.[17]

Student Achievements

  • Sister Nivedita University students to represent the nation at BRICS Skills Competition 2025 in China.[18]
  • Sister Nivedita University students got selected for Sakura Science Prog in Japan.[19]
  • Sister Nivedita University helped take International Kolkata Bookfair have global reach by serving as the official digital media partner.[20]
  • Sister Nivedita University student creates mascots for 48th International Kolkata Bookfair.[21]

Infrastructure

  • CRM and AI Skill Lab in collaboration with Salesforce[22]
  • Modern TV Studio[23]
  • VFX Lab[23]
  • Digital Radio Station[23]
  • Computer Lab[24]
  • Electronics Lab[24]
  • Communication Systems Lab[24]
  • Virtual Instrumentation and Signal Processing Lab[24]
  • Dynamics Lab[24]
  • Library[24]
  • Hostel[24]
  • Cafeteria[24]
  • Seminar Hall[24]
  • Auditorium[24]

Placement

The placement drive at Sister Nivedita University (SNU), Kolkata, for the Class of 2023 recorded a placement rate of 97%, with over 270 recruiters participating across various sectors. The highest package offered stood at ₹51 LPA, while the average package was ₹6.5 LPA. Prominent recruiters included major companies such as Amazon, Deloitte, EY, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, and IBM.[25]

References

  1. ↑ "Education From The Frontline". Outlook India. Archived from the original on 31 March 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "Private University West Bengal". University Grants Commission. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Sister Nivedita varsity to open doors next year". The Times of India. 30 November 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Sister Nivedita University | Best Private University in Kolkata | Best B.Tech College in Kolkata". www.snuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "Welcome to UGC, New Delhi, India". University Grants Commission.
  6. ↑ "https://facilities.aicte-india.org/dashboard/pages/angulardashboard.php#!/approved". All India Council for Technical Education. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  7. ↑ "AIU Member Universities (as on date) | Association of Indian Universities". Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "National Academic Depository". nad.gov.in. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  9. ↑ "Bar Council of India". www.barcouncilofindia.org. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  10. ↑ "INC-Log In". online.indiannursingcouncil.org. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  11. ↑ "https://wbnc.wb.gov.in/img/Notice/Notice_8089ed94-192d-4821-80ec-f8a1986058c9.pdf" (PDF). West Bengal Nursing Council LIST OF INSTITUTIONS OFFERING GNM PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR 2025-2026 as on 15.07.2025. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  12. ↑ "Pharmacy Council of India". www.pci.nic.in. Archived from the original on 14 July 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  13. ↑ "Institution Approval | Council of Architecture".
  14. ↑ "Higher Education Institution Directory". dashboard.aishe.gov.in. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  15. ↑ "MoE Innovation Cell". Institute Council Detail at Institution’s Innovation Council.
  16. ↑ "DIRECTORY OF RECOGNISED SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS (SIROs)" (PDF). Directory of Recognised Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (Siros) 2024 Department of Scientific & Industrial Research Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi.
  17. 1 2 "The achievement of SNU has been recognised by prestigious houses". The Telegraph Online.
  18. ↑ "Indian students to represent the nation at BRICS Skills Competition 2025 in China". Archived from the original on 11 November 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  19. ↑ MP, Team (22 January 2026). "SNU team selected for Sakura Science Prog in Japan". www.millenniumpost.in. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  20. ↑ "Bridging Tradition and Technology: Kolkata's Renowned University Takes the Book Fair Global". Edugraph.
  21. ↑ "Fair mascots made in New Town: SNU student creates swan couple". The Telegraph Online.
  22. ↑ Online, DQINDIA. "Salesforce and Sister Nivedita University launch CRM and AI skills lab in Eastern India". www.dqindia.com. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  23. 1 2 3 "মিডিয়া জগতে কেরিয়ার গড়তে চান? কলকাতার এই বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে নিজের ভবিষ্যৎ নিশ্চিত করুন". Anandabazar.
  24. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Sister Nivedita University Infrastructure Details & Reviews". Shiksha.
  25. ↑ "Sister Nivedita University Placements 2025: Highest Package, Average Package, Top Recruiters". Shiksha.
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