SASTRA (Deemed to be University)

Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, or SASTRA Deemed to be University is one of the popular deemed-to-be universities in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. SASTRA was established in the year of 1984 as Shanmugha College of Engineering and conferred the deemed to be university status on April 26, 2001. NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) has accredited SASTRA Deemed to be a University with an A plus grade and the Institution of Engineers (India) has also accredited all the Bachelor of Technology programs offered by the university. TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) Ltd has accredited SASTRA with an A grade. SASTRA Deemed to be University offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses along with many Doctoral programs across different streams such as Medicine, Education, Arts, Science, Engineering, Law, and Management.
SASTRA Deemed to be University offers undergraduate, integrated first degree, postgraduate and doctoral programs across multiple fields including, Commerce, Management, Engineering, Science, Law, and Fine Arts. Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Technology (5-Year Integrated), Master of Technology, and Master of Science are the popular courses offered by Shanmugha Technology, Arts, Science, and Research Academy. The undergraduate engineering courses (Bachelor of Technology) offered by the SASTRA Deemed to be University are of four years or eight semesters.
Scholarships: SASTRA offers merit-based scholarships to meritorious and skilled students under the following categories:
It awards merit scholarships to the candidates who fall in the top 3 to 10 percent of high scorers in their semester examinations. The candidates are offered one-fifth of the semester fee. The top 3 percent scorers at the university are offered two-fifth of the semester fee
Facilities: SASTRA University has a library, hostels, laboratories, classrooms, and cafeterias. Some of the campus facilities include:
1- A fully Wi-Fi campus.
2- Air-conditioned classrooms.
3- State-of-the-art auditorium.
4- Hostel facility for boys and girls.
5- Library and Full-time internet connectivity.
6- Well-equipped Conference hall and Seminar hall.
According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework Report 2023, SASTRA University recorded 88 percent and 81 percent hiring rates for Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Legislative Law (BA LLB) (Hons.) candidates during SASTRA University placements in 2022. The median package offered to Master of Technology and Bachelor of Legislative Law (BA LLB) (Hons.) students was INR 5.50 Lakh Per Annum and INR 4.50 Lakh Per Annum during placements in 2022, respectively.
Some of the top recruiters who have recently visited the university for placements include Ashok Leyland Ltd., Maruti Udyog Limited, and Reliance Petrochemicals, among others. According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework Report 2022, a total of 1,601 out of 1,942 Undergraduate and Postgraduate candidates were placed during SASTRA University placements in 2021.
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Admission to Sastra University depends on several factors, such as your academic performance, entrance exam scores, and the availability of seats in your desired program.
To increase your chances of getting admission, you should research the admission requirements for the program you are interested in and ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. You should also prepare well for the entrance exams, if any, and submit a strong application that showcases your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and relevant experience.
Ultimately, the decision on admission to Sastra University rests with the university's admission committee. Therefore, I suggest that you contact the university's admission office directly for further information and guidance on the admission process.