Amity University provides accommodation for 15,000 students inside the campus. There are two types of hostels which are AC and non AC. The cost of these hostels are given below for both males and females:-

For Males - Rs 85,000 per annum for Non AC and Rs 1,60,000 per annum for AC. There is a one-time security deposit of Rs 15,000 paid at the time of admission.

For Females - Rs 85,000 per annum for Non AC and Rs 1,60,000 per annum for AC. There is a one-time security deposit of Rs 15,000 paid at the time of admission.

The AC hostels have single occupied rooms with a common room attached. The Non AC hostels are double or triple sharing rooms. The rooms are well maintained and cleaned regularly. All the hostels are wifi enabled and there are 24/7 water and power supply available. The hostels are equipped with security surveillance cameras and there are also security guards on the campus 24/7. A medical room is available for any medical emergencies. There are many food joints places where students can hang out around the hostel blocks.

Apart from the college hostels, there are also many PGs and private hostel facilities available near the campus.

Sharda University is a private university situated in Greater Noida, established in the year 2009. The college has been accredited with NAAC ‘B’ grade. It has 250+ global tie-ups with various institutions and organizations. The college offers three courses in pharmacy with fees ranging from 2.23 Lakhs to 7.28 Lakhs.

Amity University, Noida is a private university, established in the year 2005. The college has been ranked number one by India Today in the category not-for-profit private universities. The college has been approved by the AICTE and has been accredited ‘A+’ grade by NAAC. The college offers various courses under pharmacy, with its fees ranging from 2.4 Lakhs and 7.2 Lakhs for its full period.

Admission Procedure

• Sharda University: The eligibility criteria for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in pharmacy is scoring 50% in 10+2 and undergraduate examinations respectively. Students are also required to appear for SUAT examinations. Further, candidates are required to appear for the GD & PI round.
• Amity University: The selection criteria for an undergraduate degree in pharmacy at the college is a 10+2 (PCM/B) examination score. For a postgraduate degree, the eligibility criteria is 60% in under graduation degree.

Facilities

• Sharda University: The college is built over a humongous 63-acre campus. The college is home to a number of cafeterias and fast-food restaurants. The college also has a well-equipped library, on-campus hostels, laboratories, sports facilities, a convenience store, and a gym. The college also runs a shuttle service for its students
• Amity University: The college is built over a 60-acre campus. The college has a variety of fast-food joints on the campus and cafeterias. The college has state-of-the-art sporting grounds and facilities. The whole campus has Wi-Fi facilities for the students and many recreation rooms. On-campus hostels for both girls and boys are available and subject dedicated laboratories are also available.

Placements

• Sharda University: Companies such as Cipla, Sun Pharma, and Himalaya offer placements. The placement rate for the course is 75%. The average package offered is 3.5LPA, with the highest package going up to 7LPA
• Amity University: The course has a placement rate of over 90%. Companies such as Pfizer, Himalaya, and Sun Pharma offer placements. The package offered ranges between 2.5 LPA and 7LPA.

Both colleges score the same on all levels as their admission procedure, fees, infrastructure, facilities, rankings, and placements are nearly identical. The choice between the two should depend on securing admission, scholarship, and convenience of going to the campus.

Someone I know completed his honors in B.Com from Amity University. He has said that the infrastructure of the university is very good. Here are also few other things that you will get to experience at Amity. 

• In the case of faculty, some of the professors are indeed amazing. They do have an in-depth knowledge of what they are teaching. 
• Courses like Human Value Community Outreach (HVCO), Military Training Camp (MTC), and various other Non -Teaching Credit Courses (NTCC) help the students a lot in learning as well as giving them a new point of view.
• The campus is great with various canteens, spots complex, libraries, gym. 
• Every academic year, various events and fests are organized properly. 
• There is no ragging whatsoever in the university. It is strictly prohibited. The university has an updated library, classrooms, gym, sports complex, etc.
• Students who have scored more than 90% in their 10 (+2) exams are granted scholarships. All the events, including the freshers, are held in a lively manner throughout the sessions.

However, as it is a private institute, the fees of Amity can be a bit high and the Foreign Business Language (FBL) which is mandatory for the students can be a burden for them.

There are many choices for hostels and PGs near Amity University Noida. Some of which are given below.

Amity hostel:

Pros-

• It offers quality on-campus life.
• You can make good friends over there.
• It is closer to the university campus.

Cons-

•  The canteen food is expensive, costing around 20,000 per month.
• The place is not maintained properly. The rooms are cramped up. 
•  It costs around 30,000 per month for an AC room.

Placio:

• Pros- There are no curfew hours. According to student reviews, it is a more secure option.
• Cons- The basic amenities are provided by the same PGs owners.

Flats:

• Pros- You get to live independently by your own rules. 
• Cons- You will face problems regarding laundry, food, etc. Staying in a flat can be a security concern for some parents. 

Good Options- Jaypee Flats, ATS Flats, Golden Palm Flats, etc.

Nearby PGs:

• Pros- Laundry, food services are provided by PG
• Cons- You need to obey the rules of the PG you choose.

Good options- Addo Luxuria, Jaypee Honest, Virat Mansion, etc

You should go for nearby PGs in sector 126, these are most comfortable. Addo Luxuria is great in terms of food and interior.

Amity University Noida has a disciplined campus. The classrooms are air-conditioned and designed in amphitheater-style. The library is equipped with over 1 lakh books, periodicals, national and international journals. There are also hi-tech labs where students can apply their theoretical knowledge learned in the classes. The class composition is around 100. The college has a pretty strict attendance policy.

Amity University is more expensive than other public universities. The fee ranges from 15,000 to 17,000 and varies depending on the student’s subject preference, living cost (hostel or pg), food, transportation, etc. The campus is over 1000 acres and offers a good academic environment.

Amity University Noida also has residential accommodation called Amity Residences. There are facilities for both boys and girls separately. The campus is interconnected with a highly secured virtual private network.

Amity University offers a decent academic environment. You will interact with students from all over the country and also international students. There are a lot of extracurricular activities that students can take part in, especially for the freshers.

There is an inter-sports event named SANGATHA which includes various sports activities and on the final day of the event the winning team is awarded. The library is equipped with thousands of books and internet facilities. The college has strict prohibitions on ragging. It is mandatory to sign an anti-ragging affidavit before joining the university. Amity also has strict rules about attendance. They do not allow the students to appear in the exams if their attendance is below 75%.

There are many food joints and cafeteria on the campus. The H-block is the most popular hangout place on campus for the students. It also has a good placement record and the average package offered ranges between 2 LPA to as high as 28 LPA.