Admissions 2026 - 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., LL.B., (Hons.), B.Com., LL.B., (Hons.), B.B.A., LL.B, (Hons.), B.Com., B.Ed., B.Sc., B.Ed. (Sciences), B.Sc.,-Electronics Manufacturing (jointly with Tata Electronics & HCL Tech.), M.Sc. (5-year integrated programmes in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Data Sciences, Mathematics & Computing and 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, Biochemistry), M.Com. and B. Tech. (CSE & ECE) courses are offered

Chennai Campus

M.B.A., M. Sc. Data Sciences (AI specialization jointly with Zoho Corp.), 4-Year Honours (with exit option at end of III year) or 3-Year programme in B. Com., B.B.A, B.C.A, B. A., (Economics & Public Policy) in 2+1 Year Mode with Apprentice Embedded Option jointly with industry partners.

B.Tech. – Engineering Admissions

Admissions to various B. Tech. and 5-Year Integrated M. Tech. programmes of SASTRA (Thanjavur & Kumbakonam) shall be done in two phases (Phase I and II) with JEE Main 2026 scores alongside board marks and regional quotas.  Phase I fills upto 50% of seats while Phase II covers up to the remaining 50%. 

Phase I

• Phase I admissions will begin in April 2026 as soon as JEE Main Session 2 results are declared and shall be done based on JEE Main 2026 percentile (highest scorers prioritized, including second session improvements)
• Phase II based on two streams
• Stream 1: Combined Merit Score: 50% weightage to JEE Main 2026 percentile + 50% weightage to XII board marks
• Stream 2: Class XII Aggregate Board Marks: 100% weightage to Higher Secondary examination aggregate scores marks 

Online counselling (Phase II) based on merit from both Streams shall begin within one week after all the major Boards Class XII Results are declared (June 2^nd week) 

By default, all students shall be considered for both streams during Phase 2.  If a student has not written JEE, his / her JEE score will be considered as 0 and rank will be computed for Stream 1 

Seat Distribution: The allotment of seats to students completing schooling at Thanjavur & Trichy (20%), Tamil Nadu (40%), All India (40% with reasonable cap / special allotment for major / minor States) with special provisions for NE States and other special status States/UTs. 

5-Year LLB Programmes

Admissions to various 5-year Integrated LL.B. (Honours) programmes (B.A., LL.B., B.Com., LL.B. & B.B.A., LL.B.) shall be done in two phases (Phase I and II) with CLAT 2026 scores alongside board marks.  Phase I fills upto 50% of seats while Phase II covers up to the remaining. 

Phase I

• Phase I admissions will begin in April 2026 based on CLAT 2026 scores 

Phase II

• Phase II shall begin within one week after all the major Boards Class XII Results are declared (June 2^nd week) based on Combined Merit Score – 50% weightage to CLAT 2026 scores & 50% weightage to XII board marks
• If a student has not written CLAT, his / her CLAT score will be considered as 0 and rank will be computed 

M.Tech. & M.Sc. Degree Programmes

For M. Tech., & M.Sc. programmes, admissions will be made based on the scores in the qualifying UG / PG degree programme.  50% tuition fee waiver and stipend will be provided to GATE qualified candidates.  Admissions shall be done on a rolling basis in multiple phases. 

M.B.A Degree 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.  Admissions shall be done on a rolling basis in multiple phases. 

M.C.A Degree Programme

Admissions shall be based on qualifying degree scores and entrance exam conducted by SASTRA.  Admissions shall be done on a rolling basis in multiple phases. 

All Other Programmes

For all other UG / PG degree programmes in Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Education, etc., admissions will be based on the qualifying exam marks and CUET 2026 (if CUET results are available on time).  Admissions shall be done on a rolling basis in multiple phases. 

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.

No. There is only one application form that needs to be submitted for Phase I / II admissions. Applicants are advised to submit application with results of JEE (Main) 2026 / CLAT 2026 Scores for Phase-I and XII and JEE (Main) / CLAT 2026 Scores for Phase II. Applicants are advised to enter both XII & JEE (Main) 2026 / CLAT 2026 score details in their own interest as they can attend both counselling using the same application form.

The combined score for B. Tech. / Law admissions (Phase II) is calculated by giving 50% weightage to Class XII aggregate and 50% weightage to the JEE (Main) 2026 percentile / CLAT 2026 score.

If an applicant has not appeared for JEE (Main) 2026 / CLAT 2026, 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 Engineering, the weightage for +2 marks will be 100%. This way, an applicant will be considered in both Stream 1 & 2 for Engineering by default.

Eligibility for B.Tech. (with minor specialization) / 5 Year Integrated M. Tech. Programmes

• 60% aggregate in XII with Mathematics & Physics as compulsory subjects with either Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology from any recognised Board 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
• Minimum 60% aggregate in Maths, Physics & Chemistry or Biology, Physics & Chemistry
• For NRI admissions, 75% overall aggregate and 60% aggregate in Maths, Physics & Chemistry 

Law Programmes

A pass in XII (academic stream only) from a recognized Board in the first attempt with a minimum aggregate of 60% with English as a subject of study. 

Master of Technology (M.Tech.)

A valid UG degree in related discipline from a recognized university.  Scholarship and stipend will be provided to GATE Qualified students 

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.Com., B.Ed / B.A. (Economics & Public Policy) / 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 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 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 01.08.2026.

For Lateral Entry programmes, the applicant should not have completed 21 years as on 1.8.2026

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-computer / 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 & Project Management or Public Policy & Management, etc. This increases employability of students in all the B.Tech. degree programmes.

The B.Tech. programmes provide a career track pathway for all students who can choose specific courses that are aligned with their major discipline. For example, a student studying ECE can choose career track courses in VLSI or IC Design & Packaging. Similarly, a B.Tech. Mechanical can choose Advanced Manufacturing or Robotics & Control. Many such options are available in the following career track aligned courses designed for all B.Tech. students who can start choosing courses during the 3rd to 7th semester and prepare themselves for focussed as well as generic career:

No. It is part of the tuition fee only.

The Office of Admissions of SASTRA is the only competent authority for admissions. 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 March 27, 2026 based on online application submission

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.

No. Admission will be based only on merit after the rank list is released.

In line with the 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. The application for admission process starts on March 27, 2026. Please watch out for advertisement sin leading dailies, SASTRA website and other social media platforms

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 5,000 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 and with or without A/C) 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

Fee 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.

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.

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

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