SASTRA Deemed University
- Thanjavur
- University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Private
- Estd:1984
Founded in 1984 as Shanmugha Engineering College, SASTRA Deemed University is one of India’s top-ranked private higher education institutions, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Spread over a sprawling 232-acre lush green campus, it is accredited with the highest NAAC A++ grade and consistently features in the top 40 of the NIRF Engineering rankings (2025).
The BTech program at SASTRA is highly competitive, offering over 30 specializations including flagship branches like Computer Science, Biotechnology, and Aerospace Engineering, along with modern niche fields like Cyber Security, Mechatronics, and AI & Data Science.
4-year BTech program in Computer Science, Biotechnology, and Aerospace Engineering, along with modern niche fields like Cyber Security, Mechatronics, and AI & Data Science.
Approximately ₹7 Lakhs to ₹7.71 Lakhs+ for the BTech duration
SASTRA University B.Tech admissions use a combined merit system, primarily based on a weighted score of Class 12 marks (75%) and JEE Main scores (25%) for most seats, with some seats (30%) reserved for Class 12 marks only. Candidates must register online, participate in counseling, and submit branch choices, with the official process typically starting early in the year (e.g., January/February for the upcoming session), requiring at least 50% aggregate in 10+2.
- There are 9 boys’ hostels and 6 girls’ hostels.
- A 4,340 sq.m facility housing over 1,56,400 print books and nearly 1.9 lakh e-books.
- The central computing hub featuring a Petaflop High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster.
- “SASTRA Paradise” offers AC and non-AC rooms for parents and visitors
- On-campus branches of Indian Overseas Bank and City Union Bank with ATM facilities.
