SASTRA (Deemed to be University)

B. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering viz; SASTRA University-Admittance of Thanjavur is purely merit-based, which includes Class 12 marks and JEE Main. While the cutoff goes up and down with years, it is observed that those with better JEE Main ranks and equally good Class 12 marks stand a better chance of getting in. Most often, competitive ranks will be at play, and preference will be given to people with good academic performance. The tuition fees for B. Tech, in general, are INR about 1,50,000 in a year with an increase of about 5%, annually. Accommodation costs differ with regards to the hostel as well as mess fees. One can be able to find the most accurate cutoff details from official sources of SASTRA university.

Generally, to get admission into Aerospace Engineering in SASTRA University as a non-local student, the minimum marks in board exams, which is Class 12, usually depends on the overall cutoff of the university for the specific academic year. Since SASTRA University does not provide a particular minimum percentage, usually, an aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics will make one eligible. Admission also considers JEE Main scores or SASTRA's own entrance exam. The higher the score, the better the chances of getting admission as the top branches like Aerospace Engineering may have a very competitive cutoff.

Yes, you may be eligible for admission to the CSE/ECE branch at SASTRA Thanjavur/Kumbakonam campus with 969 marks in +2 grade and 62% in JEE Mains if you meet the following requirements: 

You passed the +2 exam with a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Bio-Technology/Computer Science/Biology

You took the JEE Main exam

You are not more than 20 years of age as of August 1, 2025

SASTRA calculates its own ranks for admission based on +2 marks and JEE (Main) scores. Applicants are advised to submit their JEE scores even if they are not qualified for the Advanced or they don't have the cut-off prescribed by MHRD

If you are on a merit rank of 6000 for both Stream 1 and Stream 2 of SASTRA then your chances would depend on the programme and branch one is applying for. In past testing SASTRA University has admitted students with ranks below 8000-10000 in Stream 1 & 5000-7000 in Stream 2. Till date, the university has provided nearly 2400 seats in various streams of B.Tech. The details of the fee structure of B.Tech programme in SASTRA University are as follows: It approximately costs from one Lacs sixty thousand to two Lacs for each B.Tech programme per year. However, a rank of 6000 will definitely be competitive and though the candidate will meet all the requirements of the eligibility criteria, he may still not be selected for admission because of other reasons.

However, candidates can get admission to SASTRA University for various courses except in B Tech course without JEE scores as the university accepts other entrance tests and 12 standard marks. Currently if your AIR is 12000 and TNR rank in stream 2 is 4839, then probabilities depend on the course and branch chosen. Different B.Tech courses are provided in SASTRA University and the intake fees vary between INR 1,60000 to INR 200000 per annum. The university also provides scholarships for deserving students, the best students are offered full tuition fees exemptions. In this case, this means that even if there is a meeting of the eligibility, there is no guarantee of being given the admission.