Sharda University, Greater Noida, is a private university in Uttar Pradesh, established in 2009 under the Uttar Pradesh State Legislature Act No.14 of 2009 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) with the right to confer degrees as per Section 22(1) of the UGC Act,1956.
It is one of the most successful ventures of the Sharda Group and prides itself in being the only multi-discipline campus in the NCR, spread over 63 acres and equipped with world-class facilities. Known for hosting students from 95+ countries, Sharda University is also referred to as India's truly global university offering 130+ UGC-recognized undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programmes in various fields, including Engineering, Management, Medical, Dental, Architecture, Design, Law, Computer Applications, Journalism & Mass Communication, Film & TV Production, Humanities, Basic Science, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Nursing and more.
The university holds many prestigious rankings, including the NAAC A+ accreditation. It is ranked 86th among the top universities in India as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), 3rd in North India as per Times Engineering Rankings, and 5th in terms of Patents as per India Today. Sharda University has also been ranked amongst the leading universities in South Asia by QS Asia University Rankings 2024. The university also has sister branches in Agra and Uzbekistan.
History
Sharda University traces its origins to establishing the Sharda Group in 1996, founded by Shri.Pradeep Kumar Gupta and Shri.Yatendra Kumar Gupta. The group aims to provide high-quality education, health facilities, and skill development in various disciplines. Based on this ideology, Sharda University was formally established in 2009 to create a globally recognised centre of higher learning. The university was conceived with a vision to foster academic excellence, promote innovation, and nurture entrepreneurship, serving as a hub for students and scholars from diverse backgrounds.
Since its inception, Sharda University has made significant strides in transforming the educational landscape. The university has expanded its reach through various impactful initiatives, such as establishing Sharda Hospital, which contributes to healthcare education and services, and Sharda University campuses in Uzbekistan and Agra, broadening the university's international and national footprint. Sharda World School and Sharda Care - Healthcity have been launched to integrate primary education, and advanced healthcare in the ecosystem of the Sharda Group.
Leadership
Chancellor
Shri.Pradeep Kumar Gupta is the Chancellor of Sharda University and the Founder of Sharda Group. In 1995, he established the Sharda Education Trust, under which he began the first educational venture of the Sharda Group, Hindustan Institute of Science & Technology. In 1998, he opened another college in Agra, Anand Engineering College. Mr.Gupta was honored with the Udyog Ratna Award in 2001 and a year later with the Uttar Pradesh Ratna Award.
Pro Chancellor
Shri.Yatendra Kumar Gupta is Sharda University's Pro-Chancellor and Sharda Group's Co-Founder. He was awarded the INDIA SKILL AWARD-2014, during the Australia-India Skills Conference 2013.
Dr.Parma Nand is the current Pro Vice-Chancellor of Sharda University. With over 27 years of experience in industry and academics, Dr. Parma Nand has published more than 150 papers in peer-reviewed international/national journals and conferences.
Registrar
Dr. Vivek Kumar Gupta is currently the Registrar of Sharda University, and his position involves a wide range of responsibilities. He is the Secretary of the Governing Body, Executive Council, Academic Council, and Planning Board and oversees the management of academic records, student registration, course scheduling, etc.
Academics
Sharda University is home to several specialised schools, each offering diverse programmes. Sharda University offers over 130 undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programmes across 12 diverse disciplines. The undergraduate courses include B.Tech, BCA, B.Sc. (IT & CS), BBA, B.Com (Hons), B.Com, B.Pharma, B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons), BPT, B.O., BDS, B.A., B.A. (Hons), BA-LLB, BBA-LLB, B.Sc. Nursing, Bachelor of Architecture, B.Des, BVA, BJMC, BA Film & OTT Production, B.Sc. Animation & VFX, and MBBS. The university's postgraduate offerings include M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Com, MJMC, LLM, M.Sc., M.Sc. Nursing, M.Des, MPT, M.Pharm, MDS, and M.D.
In 2024, 11 faculty members from Sharda University were recognised among the top 2% of scientists globally by Stanford University, reflecting the university's commitment to academic excellence and research.
Rankings, Affiliations & Accreditation
Sharda University holds several rankings, including NAAC A+ accreditation, 86th Rank in India by NIRF, and is ranked amongst the leading universities in South Asia by QS Asia University Rankings 2024. Furthermore, a select few of Sharda University's Engineering programmes have received accreditation from the NBA (National Board of Accreditation). Sharda University was ranked 3rd in North India by Times Engineering for its engineering programmes.
Sharda University has been registered as a full-fledged by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act 1956 and has the right to award the degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act 1956.
Sharda University has a large campus spread across 63 acres, equipped with modern amenities. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled, with air-conditioned classrooms and various indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The university library which is named Swami Vivekanand Library contains over 151,000 books and 10,000 theses. There are five large auditoriums—Anand Swaroop Auditorium, Dhanwantri Auditorium, Chanakya Auditorium, APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium, and Visvesvaraya Auditorium—used for international and national events, conferences, workshops, seminars, and cultural programs. Accommodation for students is provided in nine hostels: Indra, Sarojini, Kasturba, Mother Teresa, Jawahar, Tagore, Vivekanand, Vardhman, and Mandela, available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campus also offers food options such as Subway, Café Coffee Day, and Amul.
Notable Alumni
Diwakar Viash, Head of Robotics and Research at A-SET Training and Research Institutes & Developer of India's first completely indigenous 3D printed humanoid robot (Manav).
Sharda Online, launched by Sharda University in 2023, is an online learning platform offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The undergraduate program available is a BA in Political Science, while the postgraduate offerings include MCA and MBA. The MBA programme offers specialisations in Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Finance, and Healthcare & Hospital Management.
Research Grants, Research Publications & MOUs
Sharda University regularly publishes two research journals , JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RESEARCH (JSTR) and INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND RESEARCH (IJMIR). In addition to this Sharda School of Law publishes Sharda Law Review, a bi-annual blind peer-reviewed journal.
