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South Asian University (SAU): Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Cutoff

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South Asian University Highlights 2025

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Q:   Is South Asian University Tier 1 or tier 2?
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South Asian University is not a Tier 1 or Tier 2 university in the same way that Indian engineering and general education institutions are; instead, it is a unique, intergovernmental international university for SAARC countries that provides specialised postgraduate and doctoral programs. SAU is established and funded by the eight SAARC member countries, making it an international institution for students from these nations rather than a solely Indian college. 

Q:   What was the highest package offered at South Asian University Delhi?
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The highest package offered to a  South Asian University (SAU) graduate in recent ongoing years was Rs. 23 Lakhs per annum. It was offered to a student pursuing an MSc in Computer Science in 2023. The average package for SAU graduates in 2023 was Rs. 5 Lakhs per annum.

SAU offers a  dedicated Career Resource Center (CRC) that actively collaborates with big industry partners to facilitate placements and internships for its students. The CRC  provides students with comprehensive placement training, including mock interviews, resume building workshops, and aptitude tests preparation.

Some of the top recruiters for SAU graduates

IT Companies: TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant, HCL Technologies

Core Engineering Companies: GE, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Larsen & Toubro

Startups: Flipkart, Amazon, Ola, Uber, Paytm

Overall, SAU has a good placement track record for its M.Sc programs. The university's focus on practical skills, industry collaborations, and comprehensive placement training prepares students well for successful careers in their chosen fields of study.

South Asian University Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, CBSE 12th, ISC, CUET
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DatesEvents
Aug '26
CAT 2026 application processTentative
22 Jun '26 - 7 Sep '26
MAT September 2026 Registration PBTOngoing
10 Sep '26
MAT September 2026 PBT Admit Card Release
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Q:   Are admissions open at South Asian University?
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South Asian University admissions are currently open for 2025 session. Candidates meeting eligibility requirements can fill out the application form on the university's website. Aspirants need to register for the entrance exam by paying INR 830 as the application fee. The university offers admission via SAU Entrance Test or directly based on national-level entrance exam scores of the candidates.

Q:   Can I get admission at South Asian University with 65% in Class 12?
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Aspirants need to pass a minimum of Class 12 to apply for UG courses. The aggregate required to apply for UG programmes is 50%-65%. Hence, aspirants with 65% in Class 12 can get admission provided they also meet the selection requirements. Aspirants should have also scored well in any of the accepted national-level entrance exam or SAU Entrance Test for admission.

Q:   How can I get admission in M.A at SAU Delhi?
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South Asian University Delhi offers admission to the MA programme based on the entrance exam conducted by the university. It is a two-hour entrance test with a total of 70 multiple-choice questions with one mark each. The questions are related to the specialisation opted for by the candidates. Besides, aspirants with a valid CUET-PG score can also get admission in preferred MA specialisation.

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South Asian University
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4.1/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.3
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.5
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.7
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.1
Money Review IconValue for Money4.0
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B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering - Batch of 2029
4.4
4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
SAU grows on you slowly. Its inclusivity, culture, and warmth make it feel like home.
Placements: South Asian University introduces UG courses in 2024, like B.Tech and dual degree in B.Tech CSE and B.Tech Mathematics. In 2025, it will also introduce other UG programs such as BBA and BSMS. Since the UG courses are new, there is no placement record for UG programs. But the Master’s students are mainly in foreign countries now for higher education or research. The Training and Placement Cell works fine. They call excellent IT tech professionals for workshops, talks, and interaction for network building. Even foreign professors come.
Infrastructure: The campus has centralized ACs with well-furnished classes, and labs have been developed too, which are well-equipped. The hostel is actually not made yet. Students reside in residential flats, which are much better than any hostel. The hostels do not have ACs in any room. Mess is better compared to other colleges. Sports events are conducted on a large scale this year. Mother Dairy shop is there for us, and Kendriya Bhandar for snacks and daily-use items. A medical health centre is available 24/7.
Faculty: In B.Tech, especially, teachers are the top 2% of India’s educators, all IITians and IISER alumni. But again, you cannot completely depend on teachers. You should be prepared for times when you have quizzes, practicals, and semester exams lined up. The senior Master’s teachers are loved by the batches. They are great human beings before being teachers. The curriculum is quite hectic for the B.Tech 1st year.
Other: I am a B.Tech CSE student. You enjoy the curriculum if you really love what you are doing. A less academic syllabus could be better. Convergence takes place for freshers. Various state festivals are celebrated, such as Fagun. A sports fest called Khel Kumbh takes place, and a food fest also happens. Various religious festivals are also celebrated.
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026Read More
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B.Tech in CSE (with specialization in AI & ML) - Batch of 2029
4.2
4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
Good College, Unpredictable Future.
Placements: The first batch will pass out in 2028. There aren't any placement states yet, but we expect a decent enough placement as the placement cell is quite active. We even had training lectures from big personalities, including the director of BlackRock, and this year, students of MBA 1st year secured internships in various fields. 
Infrastructure: The infrastructure stands to be the most amazing thing, though an HPCC is what's still missing. The new library is under construction and hopefully will be inaugurated by the end of the year. Classrooms have digital boards and ports for charging your devices. Mess facility is good.
Faculty: The course curriculum is one of the major things that pushed me to choose this college; over that, some of the faculty members are really great, but some are mediocre, though everyone is equally very supportive and helpful. The exams are quite easy, like you may easily score an A- just by studying one night before the exam if you are an average student. 
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M.Sc. in Biotechnology - Batch of 2026
3.2
3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life2.0Value for Money
Established after the 2000s but had good reach with people.
Placements: By observing, I had gotten to know about a lot of drawbacks from the side of placements. Even getting opportunities to work as an intern also requires a lot of fieldwork from students. Cryoviva Biotech, Micro Crispy Pvt Ltd, and other private techno labs are some average recruiters.
Infrastructure: The college is located in one of the hottest cities with heavy traffic, so reaching the college on time is not possible, even with a five-minute delay in getting ready. The college was established after the 2000s only, but it has reached people easily due to its history and achievements.
Faculty: The duration of a course is too short, but the experience in learning throughout the course is vast. Both the foundation and advanced level courses are given with the same method of teaching and with elite extra care and encouragement to the foundation-level students.
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B.Tech in CSE (with specialization in AI & ML) - Batch of 2029
4.4
4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
Hidden gem inside New Delhi.
Placements: The training and placement cell was established recently with the commencement of the B.Tech Course in SAU in 2024. Currently, we don't have placement statistics, but we are building cooperation between some MNCs like Amazon and Deloitte. Due to this, we have a bright future in placements, or that's what I believe.
Infrastructure: The hostel is very good, and the Wi-Fi speed is fantastic, often reaching 100 Mbps. Classrooms are equipped with centralized AC, and labs have high-performing PCs and appropriate instruments for each department. The library also has a variety of books with PCs fitted for further research on topics that have no books in the library.
Faculty: All the teachers are highly qualified; all of them are Ph.D. holders from IITs or famous foreign universities. The curriculum is up to date in all departments. Students are trained for their future in research or jobs. The exam levels are good, and students who study regularly will be able to get a good GPA.
Other: Since the campus is still being built, we have yet to experience the originally designed park, a small pond, and other scenic routes, but besides it, the current area is also really pretty. It's green, it's scenic.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026Read More
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B.Tech in CSE (with specialization in AI & ML) - Batch of 2029
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3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
Good infrastructure and lenient campus life indeed are a good motivator to pursue B.Tech.
Placements: As of now, we didn't have a formal placement cell up until last year, and no campus placements have happened as of now. For B.Tech, we are the 2nd batch, so no placement data as of now. The TNP cell is working hard and will probably provide good placements, as good opportunities are being shared constantly with us, and we are being given good mentorship as well. From historical data, the Masters and other course students have gotten good jobs on their own, and the faculty is very nice as well, so placements will probably be good.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is probably one of the best in Delhi NCR. All the classes are well-equipped with nice classrooms, air conditioning, and smart boards. One point is being deducted for the campus not being fully complete and hostels not being fully ready. The hostels we have are already excellent, with nice big rooms and good facilities like geysers, balconies in all rooms, and they are very affordable as well. The campus is the most beautiful in Delhi NCR, in some aspects rivaling that of IIT. We also have lots of freedom on the campus and in the hostel, with next to zero restrictions.
Faculty: Teachers are well-trained and excellent, probably one of the best faculties for B.Tech. The best part is that they hire mostly young teachers who have that spark and teach nicely. This really provides an edge to us. Also, the curriculum is excellent, as they have set up a modern curriculum with modern subjects like DSA, web development, and all. In the first year, we have Physics and EEE, but they are there and have good teachers, and EEE as a subject helps in providing an edge only to us. The exams can be a bit difficult.
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Integrated BS-MS in Physics - Batch of 2030
3.4
2.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money
I'm satisfied, it's good & has potential, but it's new in courses, which can raise some doubts.
Placements: Since it's the first batch, there is no placement yet, which is a major problem in deciding. However, the professor does have a network with different professors, and the placement and training cell is actively working so that the first batch's placement will be better than expected and turn the university path in a good way.
Infrastructure: While the hostels are actually pretty good in terms of appearance, there is a Wi-Fi issue a lot of the time, but Wi-Fi is good in classes. Facilities like computers in labs are pretty high in specs, and there is a shortage of hostels. Otherwise, the facilities are good. Mess food is better than other colleges, like it's above average for sure.
Faculty: Teachers are cheerful and always ready to help, including the Dean of the course. The course structure is pretty similar to IISERS, and it's made by taking the postgraduate exams into consideration. Semester exams are above average in a few subjects, but mostly are doable and easy.
Other: The university is different from others, as it's more peaceful. While there isn't any major activity or famous festival at the university, it itself is pretty good.
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South Asian University Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Does SAU Delhi offers merit scholarships?
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Yes, SAU Delhi provides Merit Scholarships to students for their financial assistance. The university provides two merit scholarships for each master's/ MTech/ BTech programme one for each Indian and non-Indian student. Below are the criteria for the Merit Scholarship offered at SAU:

  • These scholarships are offered to the Indian and non-Indian students who have secured the highest rank in the respective merit list of the SAU Entrance Test among the remaining students after awarding the SAU President scholarship and SAARC-India Silver Jubilee Scholarship.
  • These are given to those who secure the highest rank at the end of the first semester examination among the remaining students after awarding the SAU President.
  • From the second year onwards, SAU Merit Scholarships are given to those students who secure the highest rank till the end of the previous year in the respective category scholarship and SJS in the respective category of the programme.
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Yes, South Asian University has anti ragging policy. The university has an Anti-Ragging Committee and all students are warned against any misconduct that could be construed as ragging. Anyone found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging or being a part of a conspiracy to promote ragging is liable to be punished. 

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South Asian University has specified a refund policy for UG and PG courses. Students who wish to get refund need to fill out the google form available on the university's website. Below are the details for fee refund policy:

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South Asian University considers JEE Main scores for admission to BTech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also get admission based on their SAU Entrance Test scores. It is a test conducted by the university for admission to BTech and other UG, PG and PhD programmes. Those who a

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Candidates who have completed Class 12 in Science stream with Physics and Mathematics as mandatory subjects with at least 65% aggregate are eligible to apply for BTech programme at South Asian University. Aspirants must have relevant documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time o

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South Asian University offers BTech for four-years in full-time mode at the UG level. The programme is divided into eight semesters. Candidates who have completed Class 12 with the specified aggregate can apply for any of the below-mentioned BTech specialisations:

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Candidates who have completed a UG degree in any discipline from a recognised institution or examination with at least 50% aggregate can apply for MBA programme at South Asian university. Besides, aspirants must have a valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or CUET-PG for MBA admission. Candidates

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