The Shiv Nadar University Chennai is established by an act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly to promote, conceptualize and bring about a paradigm shift through the development of outstanding leadership, research, knowledge and ideas for education and allied development sectors. Shiv Nadar University Chennai is part of the Shiv Nadar Foundation that has a legacy of excellence of over 29 years in education with over 30,000 alumni & students and an investment of over Rs 6200 cr in building world-class institutions.
Nestled in the city of Chennai, which is known for its intellectual environment, the University is appropriately located to collaborate with industry, academia and Government for co-creation of knowledge and career opportunities. The university with its on-campus research capabilities and the mindset to nurture individuals into problem-solvers of tomorrow is staged to become the epicenter of academic rigor and innovation.
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The first thing a visitor notices about India is the noise. But for an Indian, that noise isn’t just sound; it is the frequency of life. It is the pressure cooker whistling at 7:00 AM, the temple bells from the corner shrine, the argument over who drank the last of the filter coffee, and the simultaneous ringing of three different mobile phones—all layered over the persistent honking from the street below.
While traditional structures like the joint family remain influential, urban migration is shifting many toward nuclear families. However, even in these smaller units, "long-distance" interdependence remains high, with daily video calls to parents and frequent visits being the norm for the modern Indian middle class. Indian Society and Ways of Living
Do you have a daily life story from your own Indian family? The kitchen fights, the wedding disasters, the unspoken love? Share them in the comments—your story is our story.
You see the grandfather learning to use Google Pay to send money to the grandson. You see the daughter-in-law going to work while the son takes a paternity leave (though the neighbors still gossip). You see the joint family surviving via WhatsApp groups rather than a shared courtyard.
"We will leave at 9:00 AM for the wedding." If you are ready at 9:00 AM, you are the odd one out. The family leaves at 10:30 AM. This is not laziness; it is prioritization. Relationships come before schedules.
Every morning at 5:30 AM, the grandmother (Dadi) wakes up before anyone else. She doesn't use an alarm. Her internal clock is set by 50 years of habit. She makes the tea— adrak wali chai (ginger tea)—and as the sun rises, she sits on the swing ( jhoola ) in the courtyard. One by one, the family members gravitate toward her. The teenager checks his phone while sipping chai; the father reads the newspaper aloud, critiquing the government; the mother plans the logistics of the day—who needs a lunchbox, who needs money for the electricity bill, who is skipping the gym.
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The campus life at the university is reflective of our ethos of diversity where you live, play, learn and interact with brilliants minds from within and neighboring communities. As the founding batch, you will get the chance to create new clubs and an array of opportunities for intellectual stimulation such as Smart India Hackathon.
Hostel life is an integral part of the Shiva Nadar University experience. This is why the on-campus housing and living experience is mindfully designed to create a space where you learn in the comfort and safety of separate self-contained facilities for girls and boys, along with dining options.
With emphasis on fostering values such as leadership, teamwork, discipline and keeping overall wellness of the students in mind, the university provides the best-in-class sports facilities. These facilities boast of honing skills of Arjuna awardees R.Ashwin and Anaka Alankamony and many others state and national level players.
If you have an academic mindset, we provide full support. Students have access to cross-campus Wi-Fi, a well-stocked library, and state-of-the-art research and computing resources. They can supplement learning with a variety of interactive online courses.
The University provides the services of a resident campus doctor, along with round- the-clock emergency support, an extensively stocked campus pharmacy, and fitness clubs.
Getting to the city is never a problem. The University supports day scholars staying in the city by providing regular bus services to and from the campus, extending to every corner of Chennai city.
Founder, HCL Group. Founder & Chairman, Shiv Nadar Foundation.
The World Inequality Report, 2018 highlights the rapid pace at which inequality across the world is increasing. This is a particularly acute problem in India, where over 50% of the population is below the age of 25. Education is perhaps the single most important input which can narrow this gap, and the Shiv Nadar Foundation is designed to create enduring institutions which will assist bright young students in achieving their full potential.
The latest of these institutions is being created in Chennai. Chennai has been very dear to my heart, and one of the aspects that I appreciate most is the culture of excellence in education. The high density of brilliant minds makes it a logical home for a global institution. The philosophy of 'simple living, high thinking' establishes an environment where solid academic rigour and boundless curiosity go hand in hand. Shiv Nadar University Chennai will draw strength from and strengthen this culture, and spread it's light across the world.
Former Chairman, Reserve Bank of India. Chairman, Madras School of Economics. Former President, Indian Statistical Institute. Chancellor, University of Hyderabad.
Founding figure of Artificial Intelligence. University professor, Computer Science and Robotics, Carnegie Mellon University. Founding Director, Robotics Institute Winner. ACM Turing Award.
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The first thing a visitor notices about India is the noise. But for an Indian, that noise isn’t just sound; it is the frequency of life. It is the pressure cooker whistling at 7:00 AM, the temple bells from the corner shrine, the argument over who drank the last of the filter coffee, and the simultaneous ringing of three different mobile phones—all layered over the persistent honking from the street below.
While traditional structures like the joint family remain influential, urban migration is shifting many toward nuclear families. However, even in these smaller units, "long-distance" interdependence remains high, with daily video calls to parents and frequent visits being the norm for the modern Indian middle class. Indian Society and Ways of Living Please clarify what you actually need, and I’ll
Do you have a daily life story from your own Indian family? The kitchen fights, the wedding disasters, the unspoken love? Share them in the comments—your story is our story.
You see the grandfather learning to use Google Pay to send money to the grandson. You see the daughter-in-law going to work while the son takes a paternity leave (though the neighbors still gossip). You see the joint family surviving via WhatsApp groups rather than a shared courtyard. It is the pressure cooker whistling at 7:00
"We will leave at 9:00 AM for the wedding." If you are ready at 9:00 AM, you are the odd one out. The family leaves at 10:30 AM. This is not laziness; it is prioritization. Relationships come before schedules.
Every morning at 5:30 AM, the grandmother (Dadi) wakes up before anyone else. She doesn't use an alarm. Her internal clock is set by 50 years of habit. She makes the tea— adrak wali chai (ginger tea)—and as the sun rises, she sits on the swing ( jhoola ) in the courtyard. One by one, the family members gravitate toward her. The teenager checks his phone while sipping chai; the father reads the newspaper aloud, critiquing the government; the mother plans the logistics of the day—who needs a lunchbox, who needs money for the electricity bill, who is skipping the gym.
