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SASTRA University M.A. Courses & Fee 2025: Admission, Eligibility & Seats

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Q:   How do I get a seat at SASTRA University?
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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.

Q:   How many students were placed in the SASTRA University placements?
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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:

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Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Total Students

120 (UG 3-year)

 1,869 (UG 4-year)

 132 (UG 5-year)

 324 (PG 2-year)

 62 (PG 5-year)

125 (UG 3-year)

1,900 (UG 4-year)

175 (UG 5-year)

394 (PG 2-year)

60 (PG 5-year)

184 (UG 3-year)

1,920 (UG 4-year)

124 (UG 5-year)

 370 (PG 2-year)

 46 (PG 5-year)

No. of Students Placed

58 (UG 3-year)

1,589 (UG 4-year)

107 (UG 5-year)

232 (PG 2-year)

50 (PG 5-year)

100 (UG 3-year)

1,646 (UG 4-year)

135 (UG 5-year)

 273 (PG 2-year)

38 (PG 5-year)

96 (UG 3-year)

 1,684 (UG 4-year)

 101 (UG 5-year)

 252 (PG 2-year)

 21 (PG 5-year)

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

Q:   Can I get direct admission in SASTRA University?
A: 

There is no such provision for getting direct admission in any courses at SASTRA University. SASTRA University admission is both a merit and entrance exam based on the course for which the candidate has applied. Given below are the eligibility and selection criteria for some of the most opted courses at SASTRA University.

Course Name

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

BTech 

Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 with Maths & Physics as compulsory subjects with Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science/ Biology with 60% aggregate + Age should be less than 19

Selection: JEE Main + Class 12 scores

BCA 

Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 with Mathematics/ Statistics as a subject

Selection: Merit in Class 12

Integrated MTech

Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 with Maths & Physics as compulsory subjects with Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science/ Biology with 60% aggregate

Selection: JEE Main + Class 12 scores

BOptom

Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 in a single sitting with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology from a recognised board with at least 60% aggregate + Age should be less than 20

Selection: NEET + Class 12 scores

BA LLB (Hons)

Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 from a recognised board in the first attempt with at least 50% aggregate with English as a subject

Selection: CLAT + Class 12 scores

BBA LB (Hons)

Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 from a recognised board in the first attempt with at least 50% aggregate with English as a subject

Selection: CLAT + Class 12 scores

BCom LLB (Hons)

Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 from a recognised board in the first attempt with at least 50% aggregate with English as a subject

Selection: CLAT + Class 12 scores

MTech

Eligibility: A pass in relevant BE/ BTech

Selection: GATE (preferred, not compulsory)

MBA

Eligibility: A pass in any UG degree

Selection: CAT / XAT / AIMAT / CMAT / AIMCAT + Merit scores in UG

PhD

Eligibility: A pass in any PG degree with a 55% aggregate

Selection: UGC-NET/ UGC CSIR-NET/ GATE/ UPSC

Selected candidates can register further for the counselling process after submitting the counselling fees; during this round, candidates will be required to report to the admission cell at SASTRA University for document verification and other admission formalities along with fee payment.

Q:   Is SASTRA University admission open?
A: 

Yes, admission are open at SASTRA University. The university accepts admisison through online application. Interested students can apply directly through the official page. It is necessary to qualify the eligibility criteria as per the course. 

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Q:   What is the last date for SASTRA University application?
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SASTRA University usually concludes the application for most of its courses between April and August. Candidates seeking admission at SASTRA University must complete their application process within the given time frame. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria for the programme they have applied for will be shortlisted for further admission rounds followed by document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

Q:   Can I join SASTRA without JEE?
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Admission to all the BTech courses is subject to JEE Main scores and Class 12 scores(given equal weightage) for 50% of the seats and is subject to Class 12 scores for the remaining 50% of the seats. However, as per the official website, there is no fixed or specific cutoff to get a seat here. It depends on the students who score the highest marks. If a student has appeared for JEE Main then they need to apply under stream 1 of admission. Additionally, as per the data available on the internet, if a student has a score of 90-95% in Class 12 and 50-120 in JEE Main, there is a high possibility of getting admission.

Q:   Does Sastra University accept online payment?
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Yes, Sastra University does accept online payment for admission and application to its courses. To pay the fee online candidates are required to visit the university's official website. The college accepts all the methods of online payment for fees such as Credit card, Debit card, UPI, Net banking and others.

Q:   Who can enroll for admission at SASTRA (Deemed to be University)?
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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.

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
₹ 18 K - 1 L
₹ 12 K - 32 K
₹ 1 K - 4.75 K
₹ 1.5 K
₹ 32.5 K - 1.38 L
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Q:   Is SASTRA University worth joining?
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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. 

Q:   Does SASTRA offer scholarships?
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SASTRA offers merit-based scholarships to meritorious and skilled students under the following categories:

  • It awards merit scholarships to the students who fall in the top 3 to 10% of high scorers in their semester examinations. The students are offered one-fifth of the semester fee
  • The top 3% scorers at the university are offered two-fifth of the semester fee
Q:   What are the different clubs at SASTRA University?
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SASTRA University has various technical clubs through which students can improve their talent skills with studies. Below mentioned are the some of the technical clubs: 

  • Abraham Maslows Club (HR)
  • Aero modelling Club
  • CEO Club
  • Eco Club
  • Nano Forum
  • Philip Kotler Club (Marketing)
  • Physics Club
  • Pop ups
  • Robotics Club
  • Science Arattai
  • The Electronics Club
  • Waren Buffet Club
  • Racing Team
  • SASTRA Moot Society
Q:   What is SASTRA University famous for?
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SASTRA University is popularly known for its UG and PG courses. The university is know  for strong academics which is offering form 1984. The university is recognised by the UGC and accredited by NAAC A+ grade. The Government of India has also recognised the university as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation. The university has sprawling campus which is spread across 232 acres of area which includes classrooms, labs, library, medical facility, food court, cafeteria, etc. 

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