Admissions 2025-26 FAQ

THANJAVUR CAMPUS

B. Tech., (with various minor specializations), M. Tech. (5-Year integrated), M. Tech., M. Sc. (2-Year programmes in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Data Sciences, Bioinformatics & Physics), M.C.A., M.B.A., B. Com. (CA), B. Com. (BFSI), B.A./B.Com./B.B.A., LL.B, (Hons.), B.Sc./B.A., B.Ed. (4-year integrated programmes in English, Mathematics & Physics), M.Sc. (5-year integrated programmes in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Data Sciences & Physics), M. Optom. & B. Optom. courses are offered.

KUMBAKONAM CAMPUS

B. Sc., B. Com., B.B.A., B.C.A., M.Sc. (Computer Science, Mathematics, Bio-Chemistry & Microbiology), M.Com. and B. Tech. (CSE & ECE) courses are offered

CHENNAI CAMPUS

M.B.A., M. Sc. (Data Sciences), 4-Year Honours or 3-Year programme in B. Com., B.B.A, B.C.A, B. A., (Economics & Public Policy) & B. Sc. Visual Communications (Minor Specialization in Journalism / Electronic Media) with exit option at end of III year.

SASTRA does not have any other off-campus centre?

NO.

Please bring to the notice of the admissions office if you find any misuse of SASTRA Deemed University's name in any other location. They are not approved by either Government of India or by SASTRA Deemed University.

The Admissions to various B. Tech. and 5-Year Integrated M. Tech. programmes of SASTRA (Thanjavur & Kumbakonam) shall be done in the following way:

Stream 1 – JEE-Main Score & Class XII Score: Admission to 50% of seats shall be based on normalised aggregate Class XII Scores and available JEE Main (2025) scores taken together with 50% weightage each. Seats shall be filled based on the Ranks Secured by student.

Stream 2 – Class XII Score: Remaining 50% of seats shall be based on the normalised aggregate Class XII score awarded by the respective boards. Rank list shall be prepared based on this aggregate score and admissions shall be made based on the rank secured.

All students shall be considered for both streams by default. If a student has not written JEE, in Stream 1 there will be no weightage to that part and rank will be based on Class XII scores alone. JEE is not mandatory.

The allotment of seats to students completing schooling at Thanjavur & Trichy (20%), Tamil Nadu (30%), All India (with reasonable cap for major States) remains unchanged with special provisions for NE States and other special status States/UTs.

For M. Tech., & M.Sc. programmes, admissions will be made on the basis of the scores in the qualifying UG / PG degree programme. 50% tuition fee waiver and stipend will be provided to GATE qualified candidates.

For 5-Year Integrated LLB (Honours) programmes (B.A., LL.B., B.Com., LL.B. & B.B.A., LL.B.), admissions will be based on the CLAT 2025 Scores and +2 aggregate with 50% weightage each.

For MBA programme, admissions shall be based on qualifying degree scores, entrance exam and interview. Students with good CAT / XAT / AIMAT / CMAT / AIMCAT scores will be given preference

For MCA programmes, admissions shall be based on qualifying degree scores and entrance exam conducted by SASTRA

For all other UG/PG degree programmes in Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Education, etc., admissions will be based on the qualifying exam marks and CUET 2025 (if CUET results are available on time.)

Please note that in the event of any changes and unreasonable delay in exams like JEE or CLAT or CUET beyond manageable time, then the admission policy shall also be changed at the sole discretion of the University’s competent authority to ensure that there is no delay in the academic calendar.

Certain students who have a passion to graduate with a CSE or IT major may not get admissions due to limited seats in popular courses. However, students admitted to other programmes like Mechanical, Civil, EIE or any other non-/cs/IT programme can have the option of graduating with a minor specialization in emerging technologies like AI/ML or Cybersecurity & IOT, robotics & Automation, etc. Likewise, students admitted to CSE/IT related programmes may graduate with a minor specialization in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Supply Chain 7 Project Management or Public Policy & Management, etc. This increases employability of students in all the B.Tech. degree programmes.

NO. It is part of the tuition fee only.

No. Applicants are advised to submit application with results of +2 and JEE (Main) along with relevant photocopies. JEE (Main) details is mandatory (if appeared) for those who are applying under Stream 1.

Applicants are advised to enter both +2 & JEE (Main) score details in their own interest as they can attend both counselling using the same application form

If an applicant has not appeared for JEE (Main), for Stream 1, the weighted score for the 50% will be 0 but the +2 aggregate will be given 50% weightage to arrive at the combined score. However, for the Stream 2, the weightage for +2 marks will be 100%. This way, an applicant will be considered in Stream 1 & Stream 2 by default.

B.Tech. (with minor specialization) / 5 Year Integrated M. Tech. Programme

A pass in the +2 examination with Mathematics & Physics as compulsory subjects of study with either Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology and recognized by any State Board / Central Board or any other Board accepted by SASTRA as equivalent to 10+2 examination, with a minimum +2 aggregate of 60% marks in a single sitting.

Applicants without Mathematics are eligible to apply for B. Tech. programmes in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics & Bioengineering and for M. Tech. (5 Yr Intg.) programmes in Biotechnology, Medical Nanotechnology

Integrated Law Programme

A pass in Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) (academic stream only) from a recognized board in the first attempt with a minimum aggregate of 50% with English as a subject of study.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

First Class recognized bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration. Preference will be given to CAT / XAT / AIMAT / CMAT / AIMCAT scores.

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Any recognized bachelor's degree of minimum three years with Mathematics as a subject of study in +2 or qualifying degree course

M.Sc. Programmes

A valid UG degree in related discipline from a recognized university

M.Sc. (5 Year Integrated) / B.Com. (CA / BFSI) B. Sc/ B.B.A/B.C.A / B.Sc., B.Ed., / B.A., B.Ed / B.A. (Economics / Public Policy / Journalism & Electronic Media) / M.A. Sanskrit (5 Year Integrated) programmes.

A pass in +2 examinations from a recognized board with relevant subjects

B.Optom. Programme

A Pass in the +2 examination in a single sitting in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology from recognised State Board / Central Board or any other Board accepted by SASTRA as equivalent to 10+2, with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in all subjects.

Master of Technology (M.Tech.)

A valid UG degree in related discipline from a recognized university

Master of Commerce (M. Com)

A valid B. Com. / B.A., (Corp. Sec) / B.B.A., degree from a recognized university

Fine Arts

A Pass in +2 Examinations from a recognized Board

All UG applicants should not have completed 19 years as on 01.08.2025.

For Lateral Entry programmes, the applicant should not have completed 21 years as on 1.8.2025

Admissions will be done by the Office of Admissions of SASTRA, either in Stream 1 or 2 basis.  Do not fall prey to any unauthorized persons / agencies who claim proximity to SASTRA admissions office. Admissions are based only on merit and only tuition fees will have to be paid. No donations or capitation fee.  Kindly bring it to the notice of the Office of Admissions if any unauthorized persons / agency approaches you promising admissions.

As per the Government norms, provision is made for NRI admissions.  Interested students may kindly contact the Office of Admissions as per details given below. NRI admissions begin on April 06, 2025 based on online application submission.

No. Admission will be based only on merit after the rank list is released. Only NRI sponsored students' can approach the Office of Admissions for more admission information.

Once application issue process starts, rolling admissions to all the above programmes will be based on the qualifying degree / board marks and preference will be given for applicable competitive exam scores CAT / XAT / AIMAT / CMAT / AIMCAT in the case of MBA and GATE in the case of M.Tech. Provisional admission letter will be sent to the applicant individually by e-mail. No changes in assigned counselling date is possible

There are separate hostels for boys and girls in Thanjavur campus.  First year students will be provided shared accommodation.  The charges for food will be at actual based on dividing system and will approximately be around Rs 4,000 per month.  You can assume that you will stay for 10 months in a calendar year.

Single room, Two-in-one, Three- in-one and Four-in-one (with or w/o bath attached facilities) will be available from second year onwards.

Hostel fees is available at Click here

Private accommodation available in Kumbakonam & Chennai campuses.

University transport is available for students on chargeable basis from Thanjavur, Trichy, Kumbakonam and Pattukottai

In line with move to go digital and to also reduce the carbon footprint and increase transparency in the admission, the entire admission process (application – admission - tuition fee payment – enrolment – withdrawal) shall be made online only.

Fees structure is available at Click here

Yes. Applications have to be submitted separately for each campus.

Admissions to each programme in a every campus will be based on merit and the process explained above. Hence, it will not be possible to transfer from one campus to another

The refund/cancellation policy is as per the statutory body guidelines and academic calendar as applicable to SASTRA.

The validity/genuineness of data is the applicants’ responsibility and SASTRA shall not be using the data submitted for any other purpose other than for admissions.

T – Thanjavur. K – Kumbakonam. C – Chennai

Any change in the dates shall be notified in our website.

We wish you good luck for your Class XII and other competitive exams.