One of my friends studied at Sharda University and according to him, it was the biggest regret of his life. He pointed out some good and bad things about the college, which I will be sharing with you.

There is no ragging and the infrastructure is pretty good. It is the only thing good about the college.

The university has many flaws like - 

1. The crowd and the overall exposure are not good. 
2. The tests conducted at Sharda are extremely easy and you do not need to study for more than a day before the exam. 
3. A GPA of 8+ can be easily scored, yet a majority of students are stuck around a GPA of 5 to 7.
4. The university has attendance criteria of 75% which is very strict. For students who travel via Sharda bus or metro from Delhi, it is very difficult to keep up with this.
5. The administration of the college is not good either. The complaints are mostly ignored.
6. Many workshops are conducted but the students are not able to attend them because of the attendance criteria. 
7. The hostels are in pretty bad condition too, so, it is better to opt for PGs or Private Hostels.
8. The faculty is not enthusiastic about teaching or researching in their field. 
9. In the first semester, a lot of time is wasted in learning Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Moral Science, EVS, Multimedia, AutoCAD, Mechanical in your B.Tech CSE. None of these subjects are related to the branch.

If you scored badly in JEE or any other competitive exam but are willing to improve yourself and do not see any other options available, then you can join Sharda University.

There is no doubt that Sharda University is one of the well-known universities providing on-campus recruitments. But if you think of pursuing a BBA, you should have a clear vision regarding your future. 

One of my friends who studied at Sharda University mentioned that the BBA program provides an in-depth knowledge of management theory & practices. They also give adequate industry exposure.

• The curriculum is designed after studying the ongoing trends and demands of the industry. 
• The program offers to learn through a credit-based strategy. 
• They are encouraged to develop an application-oriented approach which results to be more practical and useful. 

It should be well planned as BBA would not allow you to work with prestigious brands. One such option that you can go with, after completing your BBA is MBA that provides you ample opportunities to enter into the corporate world.

Getting into Sharda University is not that difficult. An acquaintance of mine had to go through only an interview a few years back when he applied. Now, one has to appear for NEET. On the basis of that result, you go through the counseling process, and then your admission is finalized. The fee structure is approximately 4.5 lacs per annum and it’s a 4-year course.

Studying for NEET requires an extreme amount of effort. Trying for a better college than this would be good for you. A good government institution would help in saving you that money as Sharda University is on the expensive side.

One of my friends was confused while taking admission to Sharda University, after coming across bad comments. But, he stuck to his decision and took admission there, and now he is happy. 

Here is his insight on the Sharda University based on his experience. 

Academics: 

• Academics are excellent and better than most colleges in greater Noida, all because of the dedication, hard work, and supportive nature of the faculty of the college. 
• The staff is very much supportive and helpful. You can clear your doubts after the class in their respective cabins or you can even send them a mail regarding your query. 

Activities: 

• CHORUS (annual techno-cultural fest) one of the largest cultural festivals of North India. It witnesses the participation of around 35,000 students from over 238 colleges and universities from all over the world. 
• Sharda University does not simply ensure the participation of the students but, also involves students in the management team to teach the real-time tasks to manage the events successfully. 
• Some other fests as well are - CONTRIVANCE- For computer science department; CONSTRUCTO- For civil department; MEDIAMELA- For BJMC

Placement: 

• Placement varies every year from student to student according to profile and individual performance. 
• The highest package of the year 2020 is INR 65 lacs per annum with a high placement rate of above 80%. 
• More than 350 recruiters took part in the placement process. 

So, great to study at Sharda University in terms of academics, activities, and placements.

No, it is not difficult to get admission at Sharda University. It partly also depends upon the nationality of the student. 

If you are an international student, you will be directly admitted via your 12th-grade reports and a passport. You will be only eligible for certain academic criteria in order to get admissions. 

On the other hand, in terms of being a national student, 

• The admission completely depends upon the grades and percentage you have obtained in your 12th standard. 
• The criteria for obtaining admission to Sharda University is simple. 
  • You should have cleared your 12th examination.
  • If you have acquired 60% and above in your 12th examination, then you must obtain direct admission to Sharda University via an interview session.
  • However, if you have not scored 60% or above, then you will have to sit for an exam, that is SUAT (Sharda University Admission Test). It is conducted by the university itself.

Seats are categorized differently for both international and national students. The seats are limited as well.

Having friends who study in both colleges, I can assure you that, there is no comparison of Sharda University with any IPU colleges unless it is low rated.

• If you are taking your studies seriously you should consider entering colleges affiliated with IP University.
• But Sharda University offers amazing placement and internship opportunities as they have good tie-ups with few top companies.
• You can do good even at Sharda University if you are good at self-study and can get motivated on your own.
• The positive side of Sharda University is that it has a great crowd.

There are alumni at Sharda University who are unemployed. Even a number of graduate students from IPU are still searching for jobs. There are students at both of these universities who have reached heights in technological fields.

If you want a strong core teaching and complete study environment, go for IPU. If you are happy with your studies and want to have a bit of a relaxed college life Sharda University is your spot.