Established in 1984, the Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy, Thanjavur (SASTRA Thanjavur) is a private technical institute in Tamil Nadu, India. SASTRA Thanjavur offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across disciplines. SASTRA Thanjavur is ranked #26 in the university category, and #34 in the engineering category by NIRF Ranking 2023.
SASTRA Thanjavur admission is entrance and merit-based. The flagship courses offered by SASTRA Thanjavura are B.Tech., M.Tech, and MBA program. SASTRA Thanjavur admission in B.Tech. program mandates a Higher Secondary Certificate degree (10+2) with at least 60% of marks. SASTRA Thanjavur’s tuition fee for B.Tech. program is INR 75,000 per semester. Seats will be allocated based on a national-level examination (JEE Main) score for 70% of seats and the remaining 30% of seats will be allocated based on the performance of class 12th score. SASTRA Thanjavura admitted a total of 7640 (4965 males and 2675 females) students for the academic year 2021-2022 in their UG program.
Whereas, for admission to the M.Tech. program, candidates need a bachelor’s degree in B.E./B.Tech. SASTRA Thanjavura's tuition fee for the M.Tech program is INR 70,000 per semester. Candidates will be allotted seats based on merit as per their graduation degree and also written test. Candidates who have a valid GATE score will be given preference. As per the NIRF report 2023, SASTRA Thanjavur admitted 219 PG students (110 males and 109 females) in 2021-22.
Apart from engineering degrees, SASTRA Thanjavur also offers a management degree. SASTRA Thanjavur MBA admission requires a bachelor’s degree. CAT/XAT/AIMAT/CMAT/AIMCAT qualified candidates will be given preference at the time of admission. SASTRA Thanjavur tuition fee for the MBA program is INR 60,000 per semester.
In terms of placements, SASTRA Thanjavur in 2021-22 placed 1548 UG students with a median salary package of INR 7.5 LPA, and 50 PG students bagged a median package of INR 5.5 LPA. Top recruiters who visited the campus included Cognizant, Microsoft, IBM, Airtel, Amazon, TCS, Wipro, etc.
SASTRA Thanjavur Highlights
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Particulars
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Details
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Established year
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1984
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Ownership type
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Deemed
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NIRF Ranking (2023)
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34 (Engineering category)
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Flagship courses
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B.Tech.,M.Tech.,MBA
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Median salary
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7.5 LPA
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Top recruiters
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Cognizant, Microsoft, IBM, Airtel, Amazon, TCS, Wipro
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SASTRA Thanjavur Ranking 2024
SASTRA Thanjavur has secured the 34th position for its engineering courses, 26th position in the ‘University’ category, and 49th in the overall category by NIRF Ranking 2023.
SASTRA Thanjavur Courses & Fees 2024
SASTRA Thanjavur offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in disciplines like engineering, law, management, humanities, social science, etc. A course-wise detailed list of eligibility, selection criteria, and tuition fees is mentioned below:
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Courses
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Eligibility Criteria
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Selection Criteria
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Tuition fees
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B.Tech.
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HSC (10+2) with at least 60% marks
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JEE Main score (70%) + Merit (30%)
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INR 75,000/semester
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B.Sc.
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HSC (10+2) with at least 55% marks
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Merit-based
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INR 25,000/semester
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BA.LLB
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HSC (10+2) with at least 50% marks
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CLAT and (10 + 2) score
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INR 70,000/semester
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M.Tech.
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B.Tech./B.E. degree
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GATE + Merit in graduation degree + written test
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INR 70,000/semester
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MA
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Bachelor’s degree
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Merit + written test
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INR 25,000/semester
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M.Sc.
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Bachelor’s degree
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Merit + written test
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INR 30,000/semester
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MBA
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Bachelor’s degree (Prefence will be given to CAT / XAT /AIMAT/CMAT/ AIMCAT)
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Merit + written test
(Prefence will be given to CAT / XAT /AIMAT/CMAT/ AIMCAT)
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INR 60,000/semester
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SASTRA Thanjavur Admission 2024
For admission to various courses at SASTRA Thanjavur, applicants will be evaluated both on the entrance and merit-based levels.
SASTRA Thanjavur B.Tech Admission 2024
SASTRA Thanjavur admission to four-year undergraduate programs in disciplines like Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, etc. It also offers minor specialisations in Artificial Intelligence & Digital Technologies, Robotics & Automation, etc mandates an HSC degree (10+2) with at least 60% marks and the selection criteria will be based on JEE Main score (for 70% of seats) + Merit (for 30% of seats). The upcoming tentative dates for JEE Main exams for 2024 are given below:
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Events
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Date
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Registration start
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April 30, 2024
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Registration ends
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May 07, 2024
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Release of admit card
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May 29 - June 4, 2024
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JEE Advanced exam date
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June 4, 2024
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Release of response sheet
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June 09, 2024
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Answer key
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June 11, 2024
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Answer key objection window
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June 11-12, 2024
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Result
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June 18, 2024
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SASTRA Thanjavur M.Tech Admission 2024
SASTRA Thanjavur offers a two-year master’s degree in disciplines like Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, etc. In addition to these courses, the institute also offers a five-year integrated M.Tech. degree in Biotechnology, and medical Nanotechnology. Candidates who have qualified GATE exam will be given preference at the time of admission. Brief information for the upcoming GATE 2024 exam is mentioned below:
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Events
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Date
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Starting date for GATE Registration
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Aug 30, 2023 (Delayed)
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Modifications in Application form
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November 07 - November 11, 2023
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Availability of GATE Admit Cards
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January 03, 2023
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Closing Date for online registration (Without Late Fee)
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September 29, 2023
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Closing Date for online registration (With Late Fee)
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October 13, 2023
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Tentative GATE Exam Date
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February 3,4,10, & 11, 2024
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SASTRA Thanjavur MBA Admission 2024
SASTRA Thanjavur MBA admission is solely merit-based. Candidates who have qualified for any national-level exams like CAT/XAT/AIMAT/CMAT/ AIMCAT will be given preference at the time of selection. As per as CAT 2024 exam is concerned, the registration process has ended for this year, other details regarding the exam is mentioned below:
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Events
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Date
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Application process starting date
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Aug 02, 2023
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Last date of submission
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Sept 13, 223
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Release of Admit card
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Oct 25, 2023
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CAT exam date
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Nov 26, 2023
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Result
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January 26, 2024
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SASTRA Thanjavur Placement 2024
SASTRA Thanjavur placement report for 2024 is yet to be released. A total of 1598 UG & PG students in the academic year 2021-22 were placed. Top recruiters included Cognizant, Microsoft, IBM, Airtel, Amazon, TCS, Wipro, etc.
SASTRA Thanjavur UG Placement 2024
A median package of INR 7.5 LPA was bagged by 1548 UG students at SASTRA Thanjavur.
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Academic year
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No. of students placed
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Median Package
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2019-20
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1569
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INR 5 LPA
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2020-21
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1504
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INR 8 LPA
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SASTRA Thanjavur PG Placement 2024
Under postgraduate programs, 50 students bagged a median package of INR 5.5 LPA at SASTRA Thanjavur in 2021-22.
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Academic year
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No. of students placed
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Median package
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2019-20
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45
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INR 4 LPA
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2020-21
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50
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INR 4 PA
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SASTRA Thanjavur PG (Integrated M.Tech.) Placement 2024
A median package of INR 5.5 LPA was offered to 50 students in Integrated M.Tech. programs at SASTRA Thanjavur in the academic year 2021-22.
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Academic year
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No. of students placed
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Median package
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2019-20
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92
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INR 4 LPA
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2020-21
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65
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INR 4 PA
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