SASTRA (Deemed to be University)

SASTRA University PG eligibility criteria generally requires a relevant Bachelors degree with a minimum marks of 50-60% depending on the programme. Some of the PG programmes requires entrance exam for admission. SASTRA University provides post graduate courses like Engineering, Science, Management, Computer Application, Arts and others. 

SASTRA University is one of the popular university ranked by the NIRF under various categories like Engineering, Overall, University and others. Below mentioned are the SASTRA University rankings: 

Yes, SASTRA University provides Lateral entry for BTech programme. Students can visit the official website of the institute and apply for the course. The Lateral entry allows the students to join directly into the third semesterafter completing the relevant engineering diploma. 

SASTRA University provides BTech course for the duration of 4 year which includes theoretical and practical learning. Some of the popular BTech specialisations offered at SASTRA University Thanjavur, are mentioned below:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
• Information Technology

SASTRA University has well-experienced and trained faculty with years of experience in the related field. The faculty help the students in their career. The faculty focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge for the students. The faculty engages the students with the latest activities and innovative teaching, and quality research.

To get admission at SASTRA University for BTech is moderately competitive. The university has eligibility criteria to appear for BTech admission. Apart from that university also accepts national entrance exam like JEE Main for admission. Students have to qualify the cutoff which is set by the university. 

Yes, SASTRA University is hard to get. The university considers the entrance exam or qualifying exam scores of the candidates for admission. The university accepts national entrance exams such as JEE Main, CAT, XAT, GATE, CLAT, TANCET, UG NET, and others. It is mandatory for students to qualify entrance exams as per the course. 

SASTRA University has numerous clubs for technical, literary and fine arts. The university support various clubs and help the students to showcase their skill and participate in various activities. Every year university organises cultural fest and sports fest. Thes eactivities focus on competition, cultural event and community service. 

Yes, SASTRA University is generally considered worth joining. The university is known for its BTech programme and the courses offered at the university which is accredited by NAAC and recognised by the UGC. SASTRA Thanjavur is ranked 51 by NIRF 2025 under the Overall category, 29 by NIRF 2025 under the University category,  and 40 by NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category. The university offers quality education to the students under the guidance of experts. 

Students looking for admission at SASTRA University, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. For UG courses, students must complete Class 12, and for PG courses, students must complete graduation. For eg, students looking for BTech first year admission must complete Class 12 with 60% aggregate.