SASTRA Deemed University, established in 1984 in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a NAAC A++ accredited institution ranked 42nd among Indian universities by NIRF 2024. Located at Tirumalaisamudram, it offers over 70 undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), integrated, and doctoral programs across Engineering, Science, Management, Law, and Arts, with campuses in Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, and Chennai. Admission for 2025 is primarily merit-based or entrance-based, with B.Tech and Integrated M.Tech admissions conducted via two streams: Stream 1 (50% seats, JEE Main scores + Class 12 marks, 50% weightage each) and Stream 2 (50% seats, Class 12 marks only). Other programs like BA LLB, MBA, and M.Tech consider entrance exams (CLAT, CAT/XAT/CMAT, GATE) or merit in qualifying exams, with CUET 2025 scores applicable if results are timely. The university emphasizes transparency, with no donations or capitation fees, and a fully online admission process. Below are the details for SASTRA University admission 2025, including eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and tentative dates.
Particulars | SASTRA University Admission Highlights 2025 |
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Courses Offered | UG: B.Tech, BA LLB, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Sc, B.Optom, etc.; PG: M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA; Integrated: B.Tech + M.Tech, BA/BBA/B.Com LLB (Hons); PhD |
Popular Courses | B.Tech, BA LLB, MBA, M.Tech |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based (Class 12 for UG, Bachelor’s for PG) or Entrance-based (JEE Main, CLAT, CAT/XAT/CMAT, GATE, CUET 2025 if available) |
Entrance Exams Accepted | JEE Main (B.Tech), CLAT (Law), CAT/XAT/CMAT/AIMCAT (MBA), GATE (M.Tech), CUET (UG/PG, if available), UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE (PhD) |
Application Mode | Online via www.sastra.edu or admissions.sastra.edu |
Official Website | www.sastra.edu |
Application Fee | INR 650 (B.Tech/M.Tech), INR 350 (B.Sc/B.Com), INR 800–1,500 (others, varies by program) |
Event | Date |
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Application Start Date | April 6, 2025 (B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, Law); March 9, 2025 (MBA, M.Tech, Chennai Campus) |
Application Last Date | May 15, 2025 (MBA, Law, UG/PG); June 14, 2025 (B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech); June 30, 2025 (Others, tentative) |
Rank List Release (B.Tech) | June 20, 2025 (tentative) |
Counselling (B.Tech) | June 25–July 5, 2025 (tentative) |
Merit List Release (UG/PG) | July 10, 2025 (tentative) |
Document Verification/Counselling | July 15–August 5, 2025 |
Classes Commence | August 2025 |
NRI Admissions | April 6–June 30, 2025 |
SASTRA offers a 4-year B.Tech across 30 specializations and a 5-year Integrated M.Tech. Admission is via two streams.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech |
Duration | 4 Years (B.Tech), 5 Years (Integrated M.Tech) |
Specializations | Aerospace, CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Biotechnology, AI & Data Science, etc. |
Eligibility | Class 12 with 60% aggregate in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or PCB (for Biotechnology/Bioengineering) from a recognized board; age not over 19 years as of August 1, 2025 |
Selection Criteria | Stream 1 (50% seats): JEE Main 2025 score (50%) + Normalized Class 12 marks (50%); Combined score = (0.5 * JEE Main) + (0.5 * Class 12). Stream 2 (50% seats): Normalized Class 12 marks only. Ranked based on SASTRA Rank. |
Counselling | Online counselling based on SASTRA Rank |
Total Fees | INR 1.7 Lakh/year (approx. INR 6.8–7.7 Lakh total, varies by specialization) + INR 17,000 one-time admission fee |
Seats | 2,265 (Thanjavur), 420 (Srinivasa Ramanujan Centre, Kumbakonam) |
Application Fees | INR 650 |
How to Apply | Online via admissions.sastra.edu |
SASTRA offers a 5-year integrated BA LLB (Hons) and BBA/B.Com LLB (Hons).
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), B.Com LLB (Hons) |
Duration | 5 Years |
Specializations | Integrated Law |
Eligibility | Class 12 with 50% aggregate in any stream from a recognized board; age not over 19 years as of August 1, 2025 |
Selection Criteria | CLAT 2025 score (25%) + Class 12 marks (75%); merit-based if CLAT results delayed |
Counselling | College-level counselling post-merit list |
Total Fees | INR 1.5 Lakh/year (approx. INR 7.5 Lakh total) |
Seats | 120 (approx. per program) |
Application Fees | INR 800 |
How to Apply | Online via admissions.sastra.edu |
SASTRA offers a 2-year MBA program.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MBA |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | General, Business Analytics (tentative) |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 60% aggregate from a recognized university |
Selection Criteria | Merit in Bachelor’s degree + Preference for CAT/XAT/CMAT/AIMCAT scores; TANCET 2025 may be considered |
Counselling | College-level counselling; provisional admission letter via email |
Total Fees | INR 55,000/year (approx. INR 1.1 Lakh total) |
Seats | 60 (approx.) |
Application Fees | INR 1,500 (General), INR 750 (Reserved Categories) |
How to Apply | Online via admissions.sastra.edu |
SASTRA offers a 2-year M.Tech program.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | M.Tech |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | Aerospace, Cybersecurity, AI & ML, VLSI Design, Power Systems, etc. |
Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech or equivalent with 55% aggregate from a recognized university |
Selection Criteria | Merit in Bachelor’s degree + Preference for GATE 2025 scores |
Counselling | College-level counselling; GATE-qualified candidates prioritized |
Total Fees | INR 1.5 Lakh/year (approx. INR 3 Lakh total) |
Seats | 20–30 per specialization (approx.) |
Application Fees | INR 650 |
How to Apply | Online via admissions.sastra.edu |
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