SASTRA University Infrastructure: Hostels, Campus Facilities, Library ,Thanjavur

UGC gave SASTRA recognition as a Deemed-to-be University in 2001. SASTRA (Deemed to be University) is one of the leading institutions offering its students various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in a plethora of fields such as Science and Technology, law, etc. The University is situated in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, covering an area of 300000 square feet.  SASTRA is highly sought after by students, both domestic and international, for those looking for value-driven higher education that fosters service to humanity and society.

SASTRA University Highlights

The SASTRA University campus covers an area of 232 acres. The institution encompasses over 3,00,000 square feet, with 13,000 students plus approximately 1,500 faculty members and staff. SASTRA University's infrastructure features multiple canteens, a guest house, campus shopping stores, banks & ATMs, a post office, transport availability and a Ghoshala. The university also boasts a ten-bed hospital, as well as modern senate hall for meetings and a multi-purpose hall. 

List of SASTRA University Campuses:

• Main Campus – Thirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur: Situated along the Trichy-Tanjore Road in Thirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur district.

• Srinivasa Ramanujan Centre (SRC) Campus – Kumbakonam: Located in the middle of Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district.

• Chennai Campus – Vadapalani: Situated on AVM Road, Vadapalani, behind AVM Theatre, in Chennai.

SASTRA University Hostel and Residential Facilities

Hostels at SASTRA University support a structured and vibrant life. There are a total of 15 working hostels, wherein 9 are boys' hostels and 6 are for girls. Students can avail the hostel in two capacities, either Single Room / 2-in-1 / 4-in-1 (bathroom attached) or single room / 2-in-1 / 3-in-1/ 4-in-1/ 5-in-1/ 6-in-1. 

All the basic amenities for students are fulfilled at the hostels. It offers a peaceful and salubrious environment, which makes each inmate feel at home. It believes in delivering intellectual stimulation with the help of comfortable stays to attain balanced growth in students.

List of SASTRA University Hostels with occupancy available:

• Paramanandha Vihar - Boys Hostel 4-in-1
• Ananda Vihar - Boys Hostel 2-in-1
• Rajalakshmi Vihar: Boys hostel 3 in 1
• Sandipani Sadan - Boys hostel 4 in 1
• Kamadhenu - Boys hostel Single, 2 and 4 in 1 with bath attached rooms
• Kamadhenu (Annexe) - Boys hostel 4 in 1 and 5 in 1
• Vashista Hostel (Boys)
• Sadanandha Vihar - Girls Hostel 4 in 1
• Sadananda Vihar II - Girls Hostel Single Room
• Sadananda Vihar III - Girls hostel 4 in 1
• Arundhathi - Girls Hostel 2 in 1
• Anasuya - Girls hostel 4 in 1 with a bath attached
• Ahalya - Girls hostel 5 in 1 

SASTRA University Hostel Fees:

SASTRA University has around 14+ hostel facilities available, including guest rooms and quarters. The university has separate charges for each hostel, depending on single or multiple seating spaces. The charges are listed below:

 Hostel Lodging Fee:

*These charges are subject to revision from time to time.

SASTRA University vs Other Universities: Hostel Comparison

Given below is the hostel fee comparison and the number of hostel buildings available at SASTRA University and other top Universities:

SASTRA University Academic and Research Facilities

SASTRA University is aiming towards achieving academic excellence. It spends a lot on practical learning with the help of efficient utilisation of resources. The University has various academic departments to achieve overall success in different areas, such as:

• School of Computing
• School of Electrical and Electronics
• School of Civil and Mechanical
• School of Management
• School of Law
• School of Arts, Science, and Humanities

These departments offer undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certification programs. Each program integrates classroom theory with lab practice and industry exposure.

Key Academic Blocks

Moreover, with the help of its cutting-edge pieces of equipment and innovative facilities, it is carrying out research in areas like nanotechnology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, biofuels, and environmental engineering. With ongoing 100 projects in collaboration with global institutions, it is getting recognised and funded for its research outputs. The SASTRA University research centres in operation are the Centre for Advanced Research in Indian Knowledge Systems, the Centre for Nonlinear Dynamics, the Centre for Advanced Materials, and TIFAC-CORE in Advanced Computing.

The university's cutting-edge facilities to augment the research activities are as follows:

• Super Computer
• Confocal Microscope
• High Performance Liquid Chromatograph
• Real-time RT-PCR
• Multiwave Digestion System
• High Voltage Laboratory
• Computerised Compression Testing Machine (3000 kN)
• Refrigerated Centrifuge and a lot more....

Research facilities:

SASTRA University Library 

SASTRA’s Central Library is a massive resource hub with a collection of 1,56,400 print books and access to more than 1,85,757 e-books covering subjects like Engineering and Technology, Law, Management, Arts, etc. 

• Digital library terminals and a dedicated server for e-books and journal databases like IEEE, ACM, ASME, ASCE, Springer, Science Direct, Shodhganga, American Chemical Society, Nature Journal, Institute of Physics, IET Digital Library and EBSCO - BSP providing access to 22,950 journals 
• Audio-visual learning aids and e-reading zones
• Manupatra and CDJ offer access to verdicts to the SCI, HC, US Supreme Court and over 1000 legal journals
• Special collection of ancient manuscripts and Vedic literature
• Facilities for scanning, printing, photocopying, and research guidance

Central Library:

SASTRA University Sports Facilities

SASTRA University emphasises the importance of physical education and sportsmanship. With its top-notch and state-of-the-art sports facilities, covering both outdoor and indoor, it promotes excellence in sports.SASTRA University Outdoor Facilities include a cricket ground with pitch and nets, playing fields for football and hockey, plus basketball, volleyball, and throwball courts. The SASTRA infrastructure also includes a standard 200-meter running track with outdoor badminton and tennis courts.

SASTRA sports infrastructure also includes indoor badminton courts with wooden flooring, useful when the weather might not allow outdoor fields to be accessible. It also features table tennis, billiards table and carrom halls with indoor lighting facilities available. The indoor facilities include a multi-purpose gym with treadmills, weights and fitness training zone as well as a Chess room. 

Other facilities:

• Modern swimming pool (separate slots for boys and girls)
• Professional coaches for athletics, badminton, and swimming
• Annual coaching camps and inter-house tournaments

To encourage sports and fitness among students, SASTRA University often organises sports events like

• Annual SASTRA Sports Fest
• Intra-university House Games
• Participation in South Zone and National Inter-University Tournaments
• Scholarships for meritorious athletes

Sports facility:

Places to visit in & around the SASTRA University Campus

Due to its location in the temple city of Thanjavur, students are the university is blessed and surrounded by many historical and recreational sites such as Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur Palace, Sivaganga Park and Saraswathi Mahal Library. These places are ideal to experience India's rich culture and are favourable for picnics and team outings.

Other local attractions around the city are Poondi Math, Rock Fort Temple (Trichy), and Srirangam Temple, which offer a serene environment for relaxation and a peaceful environment ideal for personal explorations.

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