The university, established in 2011 on a 286-acre campus, had Nikhil Sinha as its first Vice-Chancellor. On 1 February 2016, Rupamanjari Ghosh succeeded him as the second Vice-Chancellor.[8] After completing her second term, she passed the leadership to Dr. Ananya Mukherjee on 31 January 2022.[9]
In May 2023, a student shot and killed another student before taking his own life. Reports indicated that the individuals had previously been engaged in a romantic relationship.[10] In an investigation after an FIR was filed by the Uttar Pradesh police, it was revealed that following their breakup, the victim had expressed concerns to administrators regarding the shooter's behavior.[11]
Academic organization
Rankings
In 2024, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Shiv Nadar University 95th overall in India and 62nd among universities.[12]
Administration
Rajiv Swarup, founding president of Shiv Nadar University
Dr. Ananya Mukherjee is the Vice-Chancellor of Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence. Previously she had worked at two Canadian universities - the University of British Columbia (as Provost) and York University.[13]
