SASTRA Deemed to be University Thanjavur
Established in 1984, SASTRA Deemed University is one of India's most prestigious centers of higher learning and research. Awarded NAAC 'A++' Grade with a phenomenal 3.76 CGPA and ranked NIRF #34 among Indian Universities, SASTRA is nationally respected for its transparent merit-based admissions without capitation fees and ₹34.0 LPA campus placements.
SASTRA Admission SnapshotUGC Category-1
- Stream 1 Allocation (70%)
- JEE Main + 10+2 PCM
- Stream 2 Allocation (30%)
- Normalized 10+2 Marks
- Annual Tuition Fee
- ₹1,67,000 / year
- Donation / Capitation
- Strictly Zero (Banned)
- Trichy & Thanjavur Quota
- 20% Local Domicile
- Campus Location
- Thirumalaisamudram (232 Acres)
About SASTRA Deemed to be University
Founded in 1984 as Shanmugha College of Engineering and conferred Deemed University status in 2001, SASTRA (Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy) has evolved into one of India's premier higher education beacons. Set across a verdant 232-acre campus at Thirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur (along the Tiruchirappalli-Thanjavur national highway), SASTRA stands as a model of academic discipline, technological advancement, and ethical governance.
Accorded Category-1 Deemed University status by the UGC and accredited with NAAC A++ Grade (CGPA 3.76), SASTRA hosts advanced facilities like the Anusandhan Kendra for drug discovery and nanotechnology, TIFAC-CORE in industrial automation, and the Srinivasa Ramanujan Centre in Kumbakonam.
SASTRA Admission Channels & Fee Structure 2027
SASTRA does not conduct a separate entrance examination and has strictly zero management quota or capitation fees. Admissions are allotted purely online based on the following statutory merit streams:
| Admission Stream | Seat Share & Formula | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Stream 1 (All India Merit) | 70% of seats: 25% JEE Main Percentile + 75% Normalized 10+2 Marks | ₹1,67,000 / yr |
| Stream 2 (Board Merit) | 30% of seats: 100% Normalized 10+2 Marks across various state/central boards | ₹1,67,000 / yr |
| Hostel & Dining (Optional) | Multi-occupancy rooms with pure vegetarian dining | ₹65,000 – ₹85,000 / yr |
SASTRA Cutoff Benchmarks (Stream 1 & Stream 2)
Due to pan-India demand, SASTRA B.Tech programs close at high percentiles across both admission streams:
| B.Tech Specialization | Stream 1 Combined Rank Range | Stream 2 (10+2 Marks Percentage) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | Rank 1 – 1,800 | 98.5% – 99.5% |
| CSE (Cybersecurity / AI & DS) | Rank 1,500 – 3,200 | 97.5% – 98.5% |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | Rank 3,000 – 5,500 | 96.0% – 97.5% |
| Electrical & Electronics (EEE) | Rank 6,000 – 10,000 | 94.0% – 96.0% |
| Mechanical / Civil Engineering | Rank 12,000 – 22,000 | 90.0% – 93.5% |
SASTRA Placements: ₹34.0 LPA Peak Package
₹34.0 LPA
Conferred by top product firms like Amazon, PayPal, and Cisco.
₹7.50 LPA
Over 3,000 job offers annually across 200+ visiting recruiters.
Top recruiters include Amazon, Microsoft, PayPal, Cisco, Morgan Stanley, TCS Ninja/Digital, Cognizant, Wipro, Infosys, Zoho, Tata Communications, and Robert Bosch. SASTRA is one of the highest recruiters for TCS Digital and core R&D roles in South India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SASTRA have a management quota?
No. SASTRA University has strictly no management quota, payment seats, or donation-based admissions. All seats are strictly filled through Stream 1 (JEE Main + +2) and Stream 2 (+2 board marks) online counseling.
What is the formula for Stream 1 counseling?
Under Stream 1, 25% weightage is given to your JEE Main total percentile, and 75% weightage is given to your normalized 10+2 aggregate marks. A consolidated combined merit rank is published online.
Where is SASTRA University located?
SASTRA is located at Thirumalaisamudram on the Thanjavur-Trichy National Highway, approximately 35 km from Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) and 15 km from Thanjavur Junction.
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