Colleges in Thanjavur

The table given below depicts the course-wise total strength and the number of students placed over the past three years of SASTRA University placements:

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

The SASTRA University average package has not been disclosed officially. Looking at the median package, an improving trend was observed in the BTech and BA LLB/ BCom LLB/ BBA LLB courses. Further, the median package for MTech improved from 2021 to 2022 and was stagnant in 2022 and 2023. For a detailed analysis refer to the below table: 

NOTE: The above salary details are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

The placement rate for BTech and BA LLB/ BCom LLB/ BBA LLB courses has improved over the past three years (2021 to 2023). On the other contrary, the percentage of MTech students placed has declined year-on-year. The following table depicts the SASTRA placement rate trends for Law and Engineering courses:

NOTE: The above percentage is calculated from the data given in the NIRF report 2024.

The University has released the NIRF report 2023 which incorporates the course-wise placement data. During 2022 placements, of all the courses, BTech recorded the highest median package of INR 7.50 LPA. Further, the placement rate for BTech and M.Tech courses stood at 88% and 60%. In BA LLB/ BCom LLB/ BBA LLB, 81% of the batch was placed. Take a look at the below table for course-wise SASTRA University placement details for 2022:

NOTE: The aforementioned details are collated from the NIRF report 2023.

The SASTRA University highest package is not available officially. Once the University reveals the salary details it will be updated here. Meanwhile, the course-wise median package offered to the 2023 passing-out batch is mentioned below:

NOTE: The above salary statistics are gathered from the NIRF report 2024.

According to unofficial sources, the alumni of SASTRA University are working with top companies such as TCS, Cognizant, Infosys and many more. A large share of alumni is involved in the Engineering sector with a 45% share. The detailed sector-wise distribution is depicted below:

The leading companies that have been a part of SASTRA placements over the past few years are listed in the table below:

SASTRA University has a wide array of faculty comprising assistant professors, associate professors and professors. Out of the total faculty members, maximum members are PhD holders in relevant fields. The remaining faculty is highly qualified and has expertise in respective courses and fields.

The application process of SASTRA University was conducted in both online and offline modes. However, starting the academic year 2022, the procedure has shifted completely to online mode. Aspirants seeking admission can visit the official website of the deemed university, apply online and pay the application fee. Further, they have to go through the selection rounds and counselling process and then confirm their seat on payment of the admission tuition fee. The application fee for SASTRA is INR 6,000.