Saveetha University - Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Chennai Answered Questions

For the academic year 2025, the university has opened the BSc application process. The SIMAT Chennai BSc deadline hasn't been announced yet. However, according to the admission dates for 2024, Saveetha University ended the application process in the final week of July 2024. For this time as well, the admissions dates may be similar. 

The eligibility criteria for admission to BSc courses at Saveetha University is candidates must complete their higher senior secondary education from the medical/ non-medical stream. Additionally, the university must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% and 55% for the Dental Technology specialisation. Saveetha University BSc admissions are based on merit, and evaluated on the basis of candidates' Class 12 scores. 

Students enrolled in BSc courses at Saveetha University get to choose from a wide range of specialisations. Moreover, various departments available at Saveetha University provide BSc specialisations, such as Liberal Arts, Nursing, Engineering, etc. The following is a list of some of the popular courses offered by the institute under its BSc programme:NursingCardio Vascular TechnologyPhysician Assistant Data SciencesOperation Theatre and Anaesthesia TechnologyReproductive Medicines and EmbryologyDental TechnologyFashion DesignComputer ScienceMedical Imaging Technology Optometry, and 19 more.  

After completing DPharm from Saveetha University, there are plenty of opportunities and scope. One can work as a licensed chemist in India with a Diploma in Pharmacy. With this course, one can work as a chemist in both public and private hospitals. Candidates can also pursue higher studies after completing DPharm. 

Yes, Saveetha University does offer BSc courses for over three to five years. The university offers a BSc (Hon.) degree for four years, and a BSc + MSc integrated course for the duration of five years. SITAM offers BSc courses in a diverse range of specialisations such as Optometry, Fashion Designing, Data Science, Biotechnology, Animation, Artificial Intelligence, and many more. Saveetha University is well recognised for its BSc courses. 

Yes, Saveetha University does offer scholarships to the BCom students. These scholarships are offered to meritorious students who perform outstanding in their Class 12 and also in their degree. Additionally, Saveetha University also provides various government and non-government scholarships that are offered mostly in the form of tuition fee waivers.  

Saveetha University BPharm fee is cumulative of different components, such as caution money, hostel fee, tuition fee, and more. Some of the fee components are refundable, while some are non-refundable. The total tuition fee for the BPharm course is INR 6 lakh, which candidates are required to pay within the duration of the course i.e., four years. This fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Saveetha University offers several specialisations in BSc courses from Optometry to Animation. The total tuition fees for BSc courses range from INR 2.3 lakh to INR 5 lakh. Additionally, the hostel fees for BSc students at Saveetha University is INR 66,000, and the one-time charge includes INR 7,500. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative. 

In recent times, a government job is more preferable than a private job. After completing a two-year Diploma in Pharmacy candidates have various options that they can pursue, such as Govt. hospital Pharmacist, Drug Inspector, Drug squad in police, Regulatory Affairs Officer, etc. To get these job roles candidates are required to qualify for government exams, such as UPSC, SPSC, SSC, etc. 

Yes, it's possible to pursue a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) course at Saveetha University Chennai after completing Class 12 in a non-medical stream. While some universities or colleges may prefer candidates who have studied Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry,  Biology), including Mathematics in their Class 12 curriculum, but Saveetha University accepts candidates from both PCM and PCB stream.