SASTRA (Deemed to be University) Thanjavur Answered Questions

B.Tech. in Bioengineering placements at SASTRA University are less compared to other branches, with most students trying to get jobs in IT companies. The programme focuses on imparting fundamental knowledge of life sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and graduates can work in medical device development, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare technology. However, the career opportunities and skills developed in bioengineering and biotechnology differ, and students should consider their interests, industry demand, and future trends when choosing between the two fields.

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering graduates from SASTRA University can work in various roles such as:
Core companies: Caterpillar, JSW, TVS, L&T, Schneider electric, Saint Goban, Hitachi, LTTS, TATA Power, Ashok Leyland, Switch mobility, Breakes India, Turbo Energy, Lucas TVSIT Companies: TCS (Ninja, Digital), Cognizant, Deloitte, Mindtree, Psiog, Mathco, CapgeminiNon-Tech: Amazon (intern-operations manager, project manager, Business analyst roles), Federal Bank, City Union BankProduct based Software companies: Zoho
The package ranges from 2.4 LPA to 12 LPA. Core companies mentioned above recruit very few students, mostly single-digit. Few core companies and many IT companies visited but people who landed in core jobs are quite less as many of the companies further rounds didn't take place after Online Test.The batch size was around 256 for B.Tech Mechanical 2020 batch. Some of the students opted for higher studies and the placement process for the rest is going on.Most core companies look for diversity hiring. Since there are very few women studying Mechanical Engineering, almost all female students got placed in core companies with good packages.For securing good packages, first, you need to be eligible for any company which can be possible only if you have a good CGPA (>8.5, though most companies set >7 as eligibility it is safer to have a good CGPA as there is tough competition the better your CGPA the better your chances) and no history of arrears.

Yes, besides the tuition fee, students must pay additional fees for B.Com. with CA at SASTRA (Deemed to Be University)- Online, which includes:
- Sports and Unit Test fee per annum: Rs. 1,000
- Development fees (one-time payment): Rs. 10,000
- Special fees, Registration fees, Medical Exam fees, etc. at the time of admission only (One time payment): Rs. 6,000

The eligibility criteria for B.Tech. in Bioinformatics at SASTRA University differ for the reserved category candidates. The candidates must have a pass in the +2 examination with Mathematics & Physics as compulsory subjects of study with either Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Computer Science / Biology and recognised by any State Board / Central Board or any other accepted by SASTRA as equivalent to 10+2 examination, with a minimum +2 aggregate of 55% marks in a single sitting for the reserved category.

Yes, it is worth paying for the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) at SASTRA University, considering the placement opportunities, with companies like TVS, Hyundai, and Honeywell offering packages between 4LPA to 6 LPA, and the university's flexibility in choosing faculty and classrooms.

To get a seat in SASTRA University for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, admission is based on merit through two streams: 1. Stream 1 (70% of seats): Based on JEE (Mains) score and +2 marks, with a weightage of 25% for JEE Main scores and 75% for +2 marks.2. Stream 2 (30% of seats): Based on +2 marks.Applicants are ranked based on the resultant combined score in Stream 1, and a portion of the seats in Stream 1 is reserved for students from Trichy and Thanjavur Districts.