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SASTRA University, Thanjavur - 2024 Admissions, Fees, Courses, Ranking

SASTRA University application window for the academic year 2024 for various UG and PG courses is open. CAT 2024 exam will be conducted on November 24, 2024. XAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on January 05, 2025. GATE 2025 registrations for MTech are open until September 26, 2024 (without a late fee). The exam will be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. BTech is the most popular course at this university, and the annual B.Tech fee ranges between Rs 1,50,000 and Rs 6,00,000, depending on the specialisation. SASTRA University provides options for both online and offline fee payments.
LocationThanjavur (Tamil Nadu)
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NIRF Rank#49
Year of Establishment2001
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Updated on - Oct 15, 2024 05:55 PM IST

SASTRA University Latest Updates

October 17, 2024
The UGC NET June 2024 result is finally out along with the subject-wise cutoffs. Candidates can download their scorecards on the official website.
October 15, 2024

 Workshop on Advancements in Antenna Design for 6G Connectivity
SASTRA Deemed University is hosting a workshop focused on advancements in antenna design for 6G connectivity, scheduled for 18 & 19 October 2024.
 

September 09, 2024
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the provisional answer keys for the UGC NET exam conducted on August 21, 22, and 23, 2024. Find the direct link to access the provisional answer key right here on this page.
September 09, 2024
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the provisional answer keys for the UGC NET exam conducted on August 21, 22, and 23, 2024. Find the direct link to access the provisional answer key right here on this page.

About SASTRA University

Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, also commonly known as SASTRA University, is a private and deemed university located in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. The university was the first-ever to get the status of a deemed university in Tamil Nadu. SASTRA was conferred deemed-to-be-university status in 2001 by the UGC. The  university also has an off-campus at Kumbakonam, Srinivasa Ramanujan Centre (SRC). SASTRA University has been accredited by NAAC with an “A++” grade. The The university is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE. 

SASTRA University offers a total of 12 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels of education. According to the NIRF 2023 Ranking, SASTRA University placed 34th in the engineering category, 15th in the legal category, 26th in the university category, and 49th overall. In the THE World Rankings 2024 and THE Asia University Rankings 2024, SASTRA University bagged a commendable ranking among the private universities in India. SASTRA University campus is spread across 20 acres of land. Classrooms, laboratories, libraries, hostels, sports, etc., are some of the facilities available.

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SASTRA University Courses and Admissions 2024

SASTRA University courses are available at the doctorate, UG, and PG level. Courses like B.Tech, B.Sc., B.Com, M.Tech, MA, MBA, and Integrated courses are among those available for admission. Class 12th percentage/marks and JEE Main scores determine eligibility for admission to B.Tech. and Integrated M.Tech courses. However, the candidate doesn't need to have appeared for the JEE exams

It should be noted that 50% of the total seats will be filled using JEE Main scores and 10+2 scores, with the remaining 50% being filled using 10+2 scores. SASTRA University admissions for all the courses except B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, and Integrated Law programmes are done based on the candidate's performance in the qualifying examination. Also, GATE-qualified applicants will be given preference for admission to the M.Tech programmes at SASTRA University. Candidates must take an entrance exam and then interview to be considered for admission to the PhD programme.

SASTRA University Courses and Eligibility Criteria

The below table provides important details about SASTRA University courses, their duration, and eligibility, and annual fees for the convenience of the candidates:

CoursesDurationAnnual FeesEligibility Criteria
BTech4 YearsRs. 1,50,000 - Rs. 6,00,000The first half of the seats’ admission shall be based on a normalised aggregate of Class XII Scores and available JEE Main (2024) scores taken together with 50% weightage in each. Remaining half of the of seats shall be based on the normalised aggregate Class XII score awarded by the respective boards. 
BCom3 YearsRs. 60,000 - Rs. 1,20,000Passed Class 10+2 from any recognised board. UG/PG degree programmes in Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Education, etc., admissions will be based on the qualifying exam marks and CUET 2024 (if CUET results are available on time.)
BSc3 YearsRs. 30,000- Rs. 2,00,000Passed Class 10+2 from any recognised board. 
BA+BEd (Integrated)4 YearsRs. 50,000Passed Class 10+2 from any recognised board. 
BA+LLB5 YearsRs. 2,00,000Based on the CLAT 2024 Scores and 10+2 marks in aggregate taken in the ratio of 25% & 75% respectively.
B.Com+LLB5 YearsRs. 2,00,000Based on the CLAT 2024 scores and +2 aggregate taken in the ratio of 25% & 75% respectively.
BBA+LLB 5 YearsRs. 1,20,000Based on the CLAT ccores and 12th class aggregate taken in the ratio of 25% & 75% respectively.
MTech2 YearsRs. 1,30,000 - Rs. 94,00,000B.Tech degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% + GATE
MSc2 YearsRs. 40,000- Rs. 26,80,000Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50%
MBA2 YearsRs. 1,20,000Based on qualifying degree scores, entrance exam and interview. Students with good CAT / XAT / AIMAT / CMAT / AIMCAT scores will be given preference
MCA2 YearsRs. 80,000Based on qualifying degree scores and entrance exam conducted by SASTRA

SASTRA University Admission Dates 

EventsApplication Form Ends
CUET UG 2024July 19, 2024 (Re-Test for affected students)
CUET UG 2024 ResultJuly 22, 2024
GATE 2025 Application Form (For MTech)August 2024
GATE 2025 Exam DatesFebruary 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025

SASTRA University Admission Process 2024

  • Create a User Account: Visit the official website and click on the registration link available for new users. Registered users can proceed directly to the application process.
  • Pre-Application Mandate: Complete the pre-application registration by selecting the campus and desired degree. 
  • Apply online: Aspirants can apply exclusively online through the official website of SASTRA University.
  • Submit the required documents: Applicants must submit all required documents, such as transcripts, certificates, and entrance exam scores. 
  • Pay the application fee: Applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs.800.
  • Attend the test/ interview: Some courses may require applicants to attend a specified test/interview or both.
  • Publication of Merit/Rank List: For certain courses, the university publishes merit lists to inform candidates about their chances of admission.
  • Receive an offer letter: If an aspirant is offered admission to SASTRA University, they will receive an offer letter.
  • Accept the offer and pay the fees: Applicants must accept the offer letter and pay the required fees to confirm SASTRA University admission.

 Documents Required for Admission at SASTRA University

  • 10th mark sheet and pass certificate
  • 12th mark sheet and pass certificate
  • Bachelor’s degree mark sheet and pass certificate (For PG programmes)
  • Master’s degree mark sheet and pass certificate (For PhD programmes)
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Caste Certificate    
  • Migration Certificate
  • Aadhar Card
  • Residential Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate (if applicable)
  • Entrance Exam Scorecard (if applicable)
  • Recent Passport Size Photographs
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₹80,000Fees
3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:NIMCET
Courses OfferedView AllMCA
₹1,20,000Fees
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:CAT , XAT +3
Courses OfferedView AllMBA in Finance , MBA in Marketing , MBA in Human Resource management
₹30,000 - 2,00,000Fees
3 - 5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th
Courses OfferedView AllBSc in Optometry , Bsc in Molecular Genetics , B.Sc + B.Ed in Mathematics integrated , B.Sc + B.Ed in Physics integrated
₹1,50,000 - 6,00,000Fees
4 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:JEE Main
Courses OfferedView AllB.Tech in Aerospace Engineeing , B.Tech in Bioengineering , B.Tech in Civil Engineering , B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering , B.Tech in Computer Science
₹40,000 - 80,000Fees
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllM.Sc.in Chemistry , M.Sc. Physics , M.Sc. Biology & Genetics , M.Sc.in Biotech. , M.Sc. Microbiology
₹60,000 - 1,20,000Fees
3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th
Courses OfferedView AllBachelor of Commerce in Banking , Bachelor of Commerce in Finance , Bachelor of Commerce in Insurance , B.Com (CA)
Regular, Part TimeStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:UGC NET , JEST +1
Courses OfferedView AllPhd in Arts , Phd in Arts , Phd in Management , PhD in Engineering , Phd in Engineering
₹1,30,000 - 7,71,000Fees
2 - 5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:GATE , JEE Main
Courses OfferedView AllM.Tech. in Cyber Security , M.Tech Biotechnology (Integrated) , M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering , M.Tech in Computer science , M.Tech in Nanoelectronics
₹2,00,000Fees
4 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th
Courses OfferedView AllB.A. LL.B. (Integrated)
₹1,20,000Fees
5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:CLAT , AILET +1
Courses OfferedView AllBBA LL.B. (Integrated)

SASTRA University Placements

According to the  SASTRA University placement report of 2023, approximately 1831 students were placed. The overall placement rate for BTech was 89.5%, MTech was 63.2% and law programmes was 77.5%.  The highest package for 2023 placements was Rs 27 LPA. The median salary package for BTech was Rs 7.60 LPA, MTech it was Rs 5.50 LPA and for law programmes, it was Rs 4.60 LPA. Accenture, Ashok Leyland, Caterpillar, Flipkart, Fortinet, Genpact, Guvi, ibus, O 9 Technology, Presidio, Ramko System,  Schneider Electric, Zoho, etc. were some of the top recruiters during SASTRA University placements of 2023. Interested students can go through the highlights of the placements in the below table:

SASTRA University Placement Statistics 2023

ParticularsStatistics
Highest PackageRs 27 LPA
Median PackageBTech - Rs 7.60 LPA, MTech - Rs 5.50 LPA, and Law programmes - Rs 4.60 LPA
Total Students Placed1831 approximately
Placement PercentageBTech - 89.5%, MTech -  63.2% and Law programmes - 77.5%
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SASTRA University Placement Stats 2022

No. of students placed
1548
Median salary
7.5 Lacs

SASTRA University Cut Off

SASTRA University cutoff is based on its own ranks, which are calculated on the basis of 10+2 marks and respective entrance exam scores collectively. The university does not use the CBSE cut-off for conducting its admission process, nor is there any cut-off for the respective entrance exams of the available courses. For the MBA course SASTRA University cutoff is based on CAT, the expected SASTRA University cutoff 2024 is 60- 70 percentile. Thus, candidates looking for admission to the MBA courses in the university must aim for 60-70 percentile for different streams. Here is an expected cutoff table for MBA stream based on previous year’s CAT analysis in SASTRA University:

DegreeExpected Percentile 2024
MBA60- 70
MBA in Marketing Management60- 70
MBA in HRM60- 70
MBA in Entrepreneurship60- 70
MBA in Operational Management60- 70
MBA in Corporate Strategy60- 70
MBA in Financial Management60- 70
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SASTRA University Reviews

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5 Star Rating
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4 Star Rating
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3 Star Rating
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Nazrul AfridiB.A. LL.B. (Integrated) | 2018 | 2 months ago
There are a lot of events in our college, ranging from cultural events like Kuruksastra to technical events like Daksh and sports events like Colosseum.
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TharunB.A. LL.B. (Integrated) | 2019 | Jul 21, 2024 23:18:04
Sastra university provides you the best study, you can go there. You finds the good placement there and well educated faculty members who share their experiences.
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Bestha Venkata PranathiB.Tech in Bioinformatics | 2019 | Apr 22, 2024 23:24:17
The college mission To cater educational needs of areas and socio- economically weaker sections of society and pursue quality and excellence in higher education as well as develop holistically human potential to face global challenges
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MADHUMITHA RB.Tech in Aerospace Engineeing | 2019 | Apr 20, 2024 23:26:26
Full AC campus are there and teacher are very helpful in nature and their providing time to time helping to the student. College in price structure are very good and very big college are there and sitting are very nice for the student
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Ashwin SB.Tech in Bioengineering | 2019 | Apr 19, 2024 19:59:56
The fees are minimal when compared to the othercolleges. There are good faculties with practical knowledge. The college climate is nice and far from the city. The college climate is nice and far from the city.
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SASTRA University FAQs

Are there any transportation facilities offered by SASTRA University?

Yes. University transportation facility is available for students on a chargeable basis from Thanjavur, Trichy, Kumbakonam and Pattukottai.

Does the university provide hostel facilities for its students?

Yes. The university campus has 10 Boys' hostel and 6 Girls' Hostel to accommodate its students.

Can seats be reserved before for admission at SASTRA University under the merit category?

No. SASTRA University admissions are based only on merit after the rank list is released. Only NRI sponsored students' can approach the Office of Admissions for additional admission information.

Can a candidate get admitted in one campus and change to another campus of SASTRA University?

It will not be possible to transfer from one campus to another of SASTRA University as admission is based on merit and other factors like available courses/ amenities exclusive to each campus. Therefore, applications have to be submitted separately for each campus and candidates have to finalise their college campus wisely.

How will the combined score be calculated for SASTRA University admissions to B.Tech, if I have not written JEE (Main)?

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.

Is there a maximum age criteria for UG Admissions at SASTRA University?

All UG candidates should not have completed 19 years as on 01.08.2024. As for Lateral Entry programmes, the candidate should not have completed 21 years as on August 8, 2024.
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SASTRA University Rankings 2024

SASTRA University has been ranked by some of the top-ranking bodies like NIRF, Times Higher Education etc. Ranking of SASTRA University in different categories by credible agencies are an important factor for a student to choose his/her college. Tabulated below provides some of the recent SASTRA University rankings:

Ranking BodyCategoryRank/Rank Band
THE World Rankings 2024Private Universities in India1201-1500
THE Asia University Rankings 2024Private Universities in India401-500
THE World Rankings 2023Private Universities in India1201-1500
THE Asia University Rankings 2023Private Universities in India401-500
NIRF Ranking 2023University26th
NIRF Ranking 2023Engineering34th
NIRF Ranking 2023Legal15th
NIRF Ranking 2023Overall49th
THE World Rankings 2022Private Universities in India1001-1201
THE Asia University Rankings 2022Private Universities in India351-400
NIRF Ranking 2022University24th
NIRF Ranking 2022Engineering41st
NIRF Ranking 2022Legal20th
NIRF Ranking 2022Overall49th
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Ranking Publisher NIRF

  • Overall#49
  • University#26
  • Law#15
  • Engineering#34
  • Research#44

SASTRA University Overall NIRF Ranking 2024

  • OVERALLCombined scores base on institute performance.
    52GOOD
  • TLRStrong emphasis on quality education and adequate resources.
    63.88GOOD
  • RPActive engagement in research, high-quality publications, and strong professional collaborations.
    40.86AVERAGE
  • GOGood placement and higher study opportunities for students, high median salary, and admissions into top universities.
    68.45GOOD
  • OIFocus on diversity, inclusivity, and facilities for disadvantaged and physically challenged students.
    59.4GOOD
  • PRPositive perception among employers, research investors, and academic peers.
    9.48AVERAGE

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SASTRA University Campus Infrastructure and Facilities

Infrastructure: The SASTRA University campus in Thanjavur spans a lush landscape of 300,000 square metres. It is a vibrant campus with academic and research facilities, residential blocks, a hospital, and other amenities, catering to over 13,000 students and about 1,500 faculty and staff.

Libraries: The SASTRA University Central Library covers 4,340 square meters and houses over 156,400 print books and 185,757 e-books on various subjects like Engineering & Technology, Law, Arts, Science, and more. It subscribes to around 22,950 journals, including Science Direct, Springer, and Oxford University Press. The library also has subscriptions to over 1,000 law journals, 16,400 bibliographic database titles, and offers e-SHODH and Knimbus software services for online access to e-resources on and off campus.

Clubs and Laboratories: SASTRA hosts clubs such as JAM, Auto, and Fine Arts. Competitions like DAKSH & KURUKSHETRA, Colosseum & Fuera, and Youth Parliament are also held.

Wi-Fi Enabled Campus: SASTRA University campus is Wi-Fi enabled, facilitating collaborative interactive learning and making it an all-time learning space.

Canteen and Food Court: The campus features multiple canteens, snack kiosks, and a spacious food court offering a variety of delicacies.

'Vaidyanatha Arogyasala' Hospital: A ten-bed hospital with a pharmacy attends to the medical needs of faculty, students, and neighborhood villagers free of cost. Two full-time resident allopathic doctors, one visiting allopathic doctor, two Siddha doctors, and paramedical staff are available.

Transport Facilities: Adequate transport facilities, with twenty-two buses linking Trichy, Thanjavur, and Kumbakonam.

Guesthouse: A well-furnished guesthouse is available for visitors, parents, and examiners.

Bookstore and General Stores: The campus has provisions for stationery, electronic accessories, and more.

Banking Facilities: Core banking requirements are met through Indian Overseas Bank and City Union Bank branches with ATMs.

Postal Services: The campus houses an India Post office for the students, faculty, and nearby villagers.

Ghoshala: A Ghoshala with about 150 cows, monitored by a veterinary doctor, is available on campus. The milk from the Ghoshala is supplied to hostels and campus residents. The campus also has a kennel for maintaining dogs that assist security during the night for additional hostel protection.

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Campus Facilities

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campus-facilitiesGym
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faculty

Name of facultyDepartmentDesignation
Dr. Sashidhar MuluguBharathidasan UniversityHead and Associate Professor
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Sastra University Alumni

Name of alumnusCourseBatchCompanyDesignationLinkedin Profile
alumnus1B.Tech2010GoogleSoftware Engineerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alumnus1
alumnus2M.Tech2012MicrosoftProduct Managerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alumnus2
alumnus3Ph.D2015IBMResearch Scientisthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alumnus3
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SASTRA University Scholarships

SASTRA University scholarships are given to economically challenged students who require considerable financial support. Governmental and non-governmental scholarships are available. The dean's merit list and hostel scholarship are the two main categories of scholarships provided to students. The candidate must fulfil the fundamental structural requirements after enrolling in the programme in order to be eligible for SASTRA University scholarship benefits. Students from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds will get financial aid with priority. Each student receives a stipend to support them in fully and effectively completing the course, regardless of their financial status. Depending on the programme's particular requirements, such criteria must be fulfilled in order to obtain financial assistance in the form of grants for different classes of society. 

ScholarshipsAmount
Dean’s Merit List (Category 1): Top 2% of the class2/5th of the semester tuition fee
Dean’s Merit List (Category 2): Between Top 3% - 10% of the class1/5th of the semester tuition fee
Hostel ScholarshipRs 16,000
TATA Housing ScholarshipRs 60,000 per year
Other Scholarships: GATE Qualified Students50% of tuition fee
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SASTRA University Contact Details

College Location

  • addressTrichy-Tanjore Road, Thirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613401
  • emailregistrar@sastra.edu
  • telephone+91-0436-2264101 / 2264108
  • telephonehttps://www.sastra.edu

Related Questions

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Shikha Kumari •  Jul-25-2024

Hi,

With 2700 rank, you can get admission to any BTech programme at SASTRA University. As per the university’s admission criteria, students who have appeared for JEE Main can apply for the B.Tech. programmes at SASTRA for which 25% weightage will be given along with the +2 marks for which the weightage given is 75%. This is for 70% of the total seats. They need to enter their JEE scores, whatever the scores are. If a student secures a JEE Main Score of 185 and normalized +2 total marks of 95%, the combined score of the student will be (0.25*185) + (0.75*95) = 117.50. SASTRA uses its own ranks calculated based on +2 marks and JEE Main scores.

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Ashish Aditya •  Jul-24-2024

Dear student,

BTech admission at SASTRA University is based on the class 12 score and the JEE Marks of the applicants. The university calculates and releases the merit list based on the scores obtained by the applicants. Therefore, if in 2024, high-rank candidates fill out the SASTRA University admission form, then it will be difficult for students with low JEE Main rank. Since you have got 2606 AIR in JEE Main, it is possible for you to get admission. You can know for sure by applying for SASTRA University admission to BTech in 2024. 

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Puneet Hooda •  Jul-23-2024

Yes, since you meet the eligibility criteria of Class 12 with at least 50% marks and a valid score in JEE Main, you can apply for BTech admission at Sastra University. The university offers BTech degrees in 13 specialisations. Some of them are CSE, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioinformatics etc. The duration of BTech courses is four years and annual fee is Rs 1,50,000-6,00,000 (varies as per specialisation). Sastra University offers BTech degree in full-time mode. 

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Amrita Koner •  Jul-20-2024
Dear Bhargav, With a stream 2 rank of 3591, it is unlikely that you will secure a seat in the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program at SASTRA University. Typically, for CSE and its specializations, a higher rank is required. For instance, students with a rank below 500 in Stream 2 have a higher chance of getting into the CSE program. However, you might still have opportunities to get admitted into other engineering branches at SASTRA . The cutoff ranks can vary each year based on factors like the number of applicants and their performance, so it's recommended to check the latest updates and consider alternative branches or specializations within engineering. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, keep an eye on the official SASTRA University website and other educational portals. For comprehensive assistance in verifying these requirements and navigating the application process, Invicta Career Consultancy(ICC) offers thorough support. While there are other options available, so you can go to their website (icclearning.com) and consult with them for better guidance. All the best to you.
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Ashish Aditya •  Jul-19-2024

Dear student,

SASTRA University cutoff for BTech is not released separately for students. The university considers the class 12 score and JEE Main score for allocating seats to the most meritious students in the round. If you have applied for admission to BTech, then by logging into your account, you can see whether you were able to meet the SASTRA University cutoff 2024 for BTech or not. The admission process is currently ongoing for BTech. As for MBA admission at SASTRA University, the expected 2024 cutoff based on CAT is 60 to 70 percentile.