M.Sc. in Bioinformatics 

at SASTRA University, Thanjavur

The total course fee for the MSc course at SASTRA University ranges between INR 80,000 to INR 2 lakh. Admission to the MSc course is based on merit scores in the last qualifying exam. This course is offered across three specialisations including Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics and Data Science. Check out the table below for specialisations across MSc along with their minimum eligibility criteria:

MSc Specialisations	Eligibility Criteria
Biotechnology	A pass in BSc (Biotechnology) OR a valid UG degree in relevant field from a recognised university
Chemistry	A pass in BSc (Chemistry) OR a valid UG degree in relevant field from a recognised university
Physics	A pass in BSc (Physics/ Applied Electronics / Industrial Electronics) OR a valid UG degree in relevant field from a recognised university
Data Science	A pass in BSc Mathematics/ Computer Science / BCA OR a valid UG degree in relevant field from a recognised university

SASTRA University provides various programmes and specialisations to students. These courses are available in different streams. For obtaining SASTRA University admission, candidates are selected on the basis of entrance tests. For further details, candidates may visit the official website and learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include TANCET, GATE, JEE Main, CUET, etc.

A total of 6,382 students have been placed during the SASTRA University placements in the past three years. Check out the table below to see the breakdown of students placed in each year:

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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:

Course	Median Package (2023)
BTech	INR 7.60 LPA
MTech	INR 5.50 LPA
BA LLB/ BCom LLB/ BBA LLB	INR 4.60 LPA

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

SASTRA Deemed-to-be University offers undergraduate, integrated first degree, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across multiple fields such as Engineering, Science, Law, Commerce, Management and Fine Arts. B.Tech, B.Com M.Tech (5-Year Integrated), M.Tech and M.Sc. Are the popular courses offered by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy. The undergraduate engineering courses (B.Tech) offered by the SASTRA Deemed to be University are of four years (eight semesters). The university also offers Ph.D. programmes across various streams.

Earlier, SASTRA University application process was conducted in both online and offline modes. However, 2022 onwards, the process 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.
• Candidates will be able to apply for the respective courses by visiting the official website of the university.

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. 

SASTRA University Placement is known for its excellent placement record. Check out the tabulated data given below for key highlights of SASTRA University placements 2024:

 NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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. 

The average package offered at Sastra University placements 2025 is yet to be released on the official website. The median package offered to UG 3 year students of the batch 2024 was INR 3.8 LPA. For BTech and MTech, it was INR 7.6  and INR 5.5 LPA.