Admission 2023 FAQ

THANJAVUR MAIN CAMPUS

B.Tech, (with various minor specializations), M. Tech. 5-Year integrated, M.Tech., M.Sc. (2-year programmes in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Data Sciences, Bio-Informatics & 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.

SRINIVASA RAMANUJAN CENTRE (Kumbakonam)

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. (AI & Data Sciences), B.Com., B.A./M.A., (Economics / Public Policy / Journalism & Electronic Media) courses are offered

SASTRA is not having any other off-campus centre. 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 (main Campus & SRC) 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 (2023) 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 they haven’t 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%), Tamilnadu (30%), All India (with reasonable cap for major States) remains unchanged with special provisions for NE States and other special status States/UTs.

For all PG programmes, admissions will be made on the basis of the scores in the qualifying UG / PG degree programme.

GATE qualified candidates will be given preference for Engineering programmes and for MBA, students with good CAT / XAT / AIMAT / CMAT / AIMCAT scores will be given preference.

For all degree programmes in Law, admissions will be based on the CLAT 2023 Scores and +2 aggregate taken in the ratio of 25% : 75% respectively.

For all other degree programmes in Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Education, etc., admissions will be based on the qualifying exam marks and CUET 2023 (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.

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.

The applicant is advised to enter both +2 & JEE (Main) score details in his / her 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 / Bio-Technology / Computer Science / Biology and recognized by any State Board / Central Board or any other 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.- Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, M.Tech. (5 Yr Integrated)- Biotechnology, Medical Nanotechnology

Integrated Law Programme [last date for submission - 14-06-2023]

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.

The applicant should not have completed 20 years as on 01.08.2023.

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. (C.A. / 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) programmes.

A pass in +2 examinations from a recognized board

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.

The candidates should not have completed 20 years as on 01.08.2023.

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

The candidate should not have completed 21 years as on 1.8.2023 for B.Tech. Lateral Entry programmes.

Application forms will be available online from April 23, 2023 and the last date for submission of completed application forms with JEE Scores and +2 Marks will be June 24, 2023. The rank list will be released by 9 pm on June 24, 2023 and will be available at www.sastra.edu. Based on the results, students will participate in online counseling for admissions that shall begin on June 26, 2023.

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

Admissions to all other UG / PG programmes shall be done on a rolling basis as and when application forms are received

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 23, 2023 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.

Rolling admissions to all the above programmes will be based on the qualifying degree / board marks and 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 hostels for boys and girls. First year B. Tech. 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. The annual rent will vary depending on the room type beginning with an annual rent of Rs. 14,000 upto Rs. 28,000.

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.

PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR ADVERTISEMENTS IN LEADING DAILIES FOR ADMISSIONS 2023 FROM THE 3rd WEEK OF APRIL 2023.