Sharda University, Greater Noida - associated department

Sharda University is among the top private universities of North India located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. I enrolled in the BBA course at Sharda University. Overall, the university is nice and has good infrastructure and facilities. 

• Schools: 14 schools under Sharda University offer higher education in respective fields at the UG, PG and Doctoral levels. Some institutes are Sharda School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda School of Business Studies, School of Dental Sciences, Sharda School of Law, etc.
• Campus: It has a campus area of 63 acres. The university offers multiple facilities like a library, hostel, healthcare, etc. The university has five auditoriums for events like workshops, seminars, guest lectures, etc. All auditoriums are fully AC and equipped with modern projectors and audio systems. The university also offers pick-up and drop-off facilities to students and faculty living nearby. 
• Placements: The highest package offered by Sharda University is INR 1 CPA. Some of the top recruiters at Sharda University Placement include Sleepwell, Amazon, Videocon, Wipro, Mahindra, etc. 
• Popular Courses: Sharda University's most opted courses include B.Tech and MBA. The university has 100% placements for MBA students while during placements 2023, 91% of B.Tech students got placed in different companies.
• Faculty and Management: As per my review, the university can work more on its management. Even some of the faculty members assign a lot of projects with unrealistic deadlines which is a disadvantage for most of the students. 
• Classrooms: Most of the classrooms are not equipped with ACs and lecture halls that have ACs, do not work properly. The seat arrangement is also not that great.

Sharda University and Amity University are famous for their placements and career opportunities. While Amity University is among the top choice for MBA applicants, Sharda University also offers a wide range of courses. 

Choosing among these two universities also depends on the course curriculum, scholarships offered, fees, placements, faculty, social life, etc. You must analyse all the factors as every student has a different perspective. 

In terms of exposure, Amity University is a better choice as many international students join the university across the globe. Also, the university has a lot of campuses in India making it possible for students to interact with each other during various fests and competitions. 

For admission, Sharda University conducts a Sharda University Admission Test called SUAT for various UG and PG courses. It is a 90-minute CBT mode exam having 150 MCQs with no negative marking. The test is not so tough and the minimum passing mark required is 35%. While Amity University's admission criteria are merit-based. The applicants are also required to appear for a personal interview round for the final selection.

Talking about fee structure, Amity University Noida charges higher fees in comparison to Sharda University. The B.Tech fees range from INR 9.08 Lakhs to INR 16.52 Lakhs at Amity Noida whereas B.Tech fees start from INR 7.32 Lakhs at Sharda University. 

Both of the universities have tie-ups with top MNCs for offering placement opportunities. The highest package of Amity Noida is INR 61.75 LPA (B.Tech) whereas the highest package of Sharda University stood at INR 1 CPA so far. During Amity University placements 2023, the highest recruiter was Accenture with 3582 job offers followed by Wipro with 3268 offers. 

Amity University students have a more vibrant college life as they get to attend multiple fests, like Amiphoria, Amity Youth Fest, Utsav, Sangathan, Amimun, Literature Festival, etc. Also, it has 25 clubs which you can join as per your interest. Celebrities like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Guru Randhawa, etc have also visited the campus.

Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sharda University offers good placement opportunities to B.Tech students. The average package for CSE at Sharda University usually ranges from INR 3 Lakhs to INR 12 Lakhs per annum. 

The university has more than 600 recruiters among which there are 150+ MNCs. The university has a 91% placement rate for B.Tech. Some of the recruiters who hired B.Tech CSE students during 2023 placements are Indus Valley, HCL, Paytm, Heliverse, Z1Media, TCS, Volopay, HSBC, Byjus, Unthinkable, Oodles, Supply Copia, etc. 

The overall highest package of Sharda University is INR 1 CPA (International) and INR 40 LPA at the national level (2023). The university has a placement paper and eligibility criteria for different companies. For example, to sit in the placement drive of IBM, the candidate must have scored 65% in Class XII and has to qualify for an exam including questions on Cognitive Ability, Learning Ability Test, English Assessment and HR Interview. 

Sharda University has a vast alumni network of people who work in top organizations like Accenture, Wipro, Infosys, Genpact, Cognizant, Amazon, Deloitte, etc.

Sharda University offers an MBBS degree under the School of Medical Sciences & Research (SMS&R). The course duration is 5.5 years including one year of internship. Students can choose various career options after pursuing their MBBS degree from Sharda University like Doctor, Medical Officer, Physician, Surgeon, etc.

Candidate must qualify for NEET as per NMC guidelines and will be allotted a seat in MBBS through UPDGME. For any foreign candidate, the eligibility criteria is having passed the previous qualification with 50% marks and the student should have studied the required subjects earlier. 

The per-year fee for MBBS at Sharda University is INR 12.69 lakhs and the international fee for MBBS students is $20000 annually. 

Students are provided with internships and placement opportunities in organizations like Medanta, Max Health Care, Metro Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Sharda Hospital, HLL Life Care Limited, Sri Ganga Ram Hospital, Sharda Hospital, Dr Lal Path Labs, etc. 

Sharda University does not provide any meritorious scholarships for MBBS students. However, the students can apply for various other scholarships offered by Sharda University as follows: