Sharda University: Building Entrepreneurs And Innovators Who'll Lead The Change

Sharda University has recently been accredited A+ by NAAC which puts it among 5% of select higher education institutions in India.

Sharda University prides in being the melting pot of various cultures from across the globe

Sharda University is a future-driven university with international reach and a reputation for academic excellence and impact-driven research. It is ideally located in Greater Noida, one of India’s most well planned cities to give students global perspective and opportunity. The University prides in being the melting pot of various cultures from across the globe with students from 95+ countries who have experienced its world-class campus life.

Sharda University has recently been accredited A+ by NAAC which puts it among 5% of select higher education institutions in India. This is a unique honour which is a testimony to Sharda’s unique endeavours in Research & Innovation, Infrastructure & Learning Resources, Governance and New Age Practices. Sharda University has been rated by the very prestigious NIRF and its Engineering & Management schools are among the top ones in India. Very recently, Sharda University received NBA accreditation for its Engineering programmes and Membership of ASIC, UK. The University continues to strengthen its international profile and research standing, building on the innovative work it has undertaken in technology enhanced learning and teaching.

Sharda University offers 130+ UGC recognized future-focused UG/PG/Ph.D Programmes in Engineering, Management, Medical, Dental, Architecture, Animation, VFX & Gaming, Design, Integrated Law, Computer Applications, Journalism & Mass Comm, Film, TV & OTT Production, Basic Sciences, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering, Food Science &Technology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Paramedical, Humanities, Languages, Education etc. Sharda University's student-centred approach offers a choice of on-campus and flexible study options combined with work-integrated learning. Through work experience placements, internships and volunteering opportunities, students get real-life experience, practical skills and knowledge for future career. Sharda's faculty collaborates with industry leaders to develop course content that meets the needs of employers and the jobs of the future, and which responds to the challenges of a global workplace.

Sharda University sees learning and research as connected aspects of the student experience. To support its research and innovation endeavor, Sharda University has tie-ups with leading government institutes & labs including DRDO, MSME, DST, DBT, INSA and USAID among others. Over the years, 443 patents have been published and 52 granted. Sharda University is among the very few universities in India to receive DST-FIST grant of Rs.3 crore. Sharda is also DST-Satellite Centre for Policy Research.

To give students a global exposure, Sharda has tie-ups with 210+ universities and institutions across the globe including University of Illinois (USA), University of Western Ontario (Canada), University of Missouri (USA), Arkansas State University (USA), Heriot Watt University (UK), University of Plymouth (UK), Curtin University (Australia), University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), RMIT University (Australia), and Hochschule Bremerhaven – University of Applied Sciences (Germany) among others. This gives students a chance to go on student exchange, pursue a semester abroad or get credit transfer. Sharda also offers students a unique opportunity to pursue a semester abroad at zero tuition fees at top ranked foreign universities. Students are charged absolutely nothing and gain a lot by way of global exposure to educational practice. This adds weightage to their profile and gives an edge during recruitment. Many Sharda alumni are pursuing higher studies abroad on 100% scholarship at prestigious universities like Penn State University, Suny Poly New York, Sapienza University, Oregon State University, The University of Texas, among others.

Sharda University believes that its students deserve the best teaching, the best opportunities, and the best facilities. The University aims to provide an environment where studnts can innovate, inspire, and create a positive impact in the world. Spread over 63 acres, Sharda offers hi-tech labs, well stocked libraries, AC classrooms with latest teaching aids, 1200+ bedded multi-specialty hospital and facilities for indoor and outdoor sports. All this makes it a University that truly gives an international education experience not only in India but in Uzbekistan too with the establishment of overseas campus in Andijan.

Over the years, the University has achieved over excellent placement record which is amongst the best in the region. Sharda alumni are working in some of the best global corporates in the world including PWC, Deloitte, Intel, FICO, Amazon, Wipro, TCS, Mercedes Bank, Hortonworks among others.

FOCUS ON ENCOURAGING STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS

To support Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Sharda University is encouraging students with Research & entrepreneurial mind-set to share their StartUp idea by offering 100% Scholarship and seed money. Sharda Launchpad offers dedicated working space, industry mentorship and investment support for students with outstanding StartUp idea. Till date 40+ StartUps have been funded by Sharda Launchpad and Rs.6 crore funds raised by StartUps.

Sharda alumni are running StartUps with turnover of Rs 200 crores. Professor Diwakar Vaish, a Sharda alumni has launched his bio-engineering company which is producing world’s smallest ventilator. Another star Sharda alumni, Guru Singh is the CEO & Founder of SciSpot which is among the leading life science informatics companies based in Canada.

SUPPORTING STUDENTS FOR INNOVATION

Sharda University has recently awarded a grant of Rs.13.65 lakhs to the 11 teams of students under the 2^nd cycle of Student Innovation Seed Fund 2022-23. The University is committed to fostering innovative and entrepreneurial ideas among the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. More than 100 students from various disciplines of education had an opportunity to express their innovative ideas and present them to the panel of experts.

After seeing various incidents of sudden fire in electric cars & bikes, engineering students at Sharda University have developed a heat alert device for the vehicle's battery. Two students studying in their fourth year of B.Tech, Sudhanshu Sharma and Pranjal Kumar have developed a smart battery management system integrated with the CAN Bus interface in which the driver will get an alert before fire starts. The device was presented at the Ideation Hackathon 2022, organized by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. The project received the highest grant of 15 Lakh in the MSME innovative scheme which was announced by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on the occasion of International MSME Day at Vigyan Bhawan on 30th June 2022. 

Some of the student innovations include Humanoid Robot, Electrical Vehicle for disabled and elderly people, Electric Sports bike (VISION), Electric hubless bike (VAAAN), Hybrid Electric + Solar Vehicle, Mountain Climber Bike and Smart Air Purifying Droid (S.A.P.D).

Preparing for a changing world has never been more important. Sharda University with its focus on future ready curriculum, path-breaking research and entrepreneurial development is just the right choice for students from the world over.

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