SASTRA University Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS World University Rankings

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Lalit Bhandari
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8 mins readUpdated on Jan 22, 2024 18:20 IST

SASTRA University is a widely recognized institution in the country. Different national ranking bodies have assessed and given it rankings in various categories. SASTRA University ranking stood at #34 in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF. It has consistently held high rankings over the years, which shows that it's one of the top places to learn. In the 'Engineering' category, SASTRA University ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Students can check the top SASTRA University ranks in this space.

SASTRA University Ranking Highlights 2024

SASTRA University is ranked across various categories by several prominent national ranking bodies, namely NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, US News, etc. These ranking bodies have given SASTRA University good ranks. Students can check the table provided below to learn more about the SASTRA University rankings:

SASTRA University National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body Category Rank
NIRF Engineering 34
NIRF Law -
NIRF Overall 49
NIRF University 26
QS World University Rankings Asia 401-450
QS World University Rankings Southern Asia 106
Times Higher Education Overall 1201–1500
US News University 47

SASTRA University NIRF Ranking 2023

Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, SASTRA University is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the NIRF 2023. It has been seen that in the 'Engineering' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, SASTRA University climbed 7 ranks to #34 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking. In the 'Engineering' category, SASTRA University ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023.
SASTRA University was ranked #17 and #19 for the 'Law' category by the NIRF for 2021 and 2022, respectively. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2023.
It has been observed that the institute has displayed a fluctuating trend in the 'Overall' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2023, SASTRA University's rank is #49, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. In the 'Overall' category, SASTRA University ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023.
In the 'University' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, SASTRA University fell 2 ranks to #26 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings. In the 'University' category, SASTRA University ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Candidates can refer to the table below for the SASTRA University NIRF rankings:

Q:   Is SASTRA University ranked for BE/BTech?

A:

Yes, the BTech and BE courses of SASTRA University are ranked by NIRF. In 2023, the SASTRA University BTech was ranked by NIRF at #34. This makes the university the sixth-best among the engineering colleges ranked by NIRF in Tamil Nadu. In 2022, the NIRF ranking of SASTRA University for BTech was #41. It was also ranked by NIRF in 2021 at #38.

Q:   What are the latest NIRF rankings of SASTRA University and IIEST Shibpur for BTech?

A:

NIRF ranking of a college is an important parameter that a candidate can consider while comparing the colleges. NIRF Rankings 2024 are yet to be released. For BTech courses, SASTRA University and IIEST Shibpur were ranked by NIRF for three consecutive years. The rankings are tabulated below:

YearSHASTRA University BTechIIEST Shibpur BTech
20213827
20224140
20233435
SASTRA University NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Engineering 38 41 34
Law 17 19 -
Overall 42 49 49
University 22 24 26

SASTRA University vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2023, SASTRA University received #34 rank in the 'Engineering' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as AMU, and IIT Mandi for NIRF rankings under the 'Engineering' category. It is also compared with IIEST Shibpur and Kalasalingam University. Check out the year-by-year comparison of SASTRA University with other top institutes:

SASTRA University vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name Engineering 2023
Sastra University 34
AMU 32
IIT Mandi 33
IIEST Shibpur 35
Kalasalingam University 36

SASTRA University QS World University Ranking 2024

QS World University Rankings has categorized SASTRA University under the 'Asia' category, assigning it an overall good score. Furthermore, the institute has received notable rankings in specific criteria such as Employability Weightage and Faculty Quality Weightage, and many more; surpassing the performance of numerous other universities. SASTRA University's rankings in 'Asia' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, SASTRA University fell 50 ranks to #401 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking.
The rankings of the institute in the 'Southern Asia' category have demonstrated a decreasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, SASTRA University fell 28 ranks to #106 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking. Review the SASTRA University ranking 2024 in the following table:

SASTRA University QS World University Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Asia 451-500 351-400 401-450
Southern Asia - 78 106

SASTRA University vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison

As per the QS World University Ranking 2024, SASTRA University has secured rank #401-450 and IISER Bhopal has been ranked at #351-400. Check the QS World University Rankings’s India's Top Government University ranking in the following table:

SASTRA University vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024
College Name Asia 2024
Sastra University 401-450
IISER Bhopal 351-400
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam 351-400
Sathyabama University 401-450
IIEST Shibpur 401-450

SASTRA University Times Higher Education Ranking 2024

As per the Times Higher Education ranking, SASTRA University got higher rank as compared with various other institutes. The rankings of the institute in the 'Overall' category have shown a fluctuating trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, SASTRA University's rank is #1201, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Check the table for the SASTRA University rankings 2024:

SASTRA University Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Overall 1001–1200 1201–1500 1201–1500

SASTRA University vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

SASTRA University has been among the top ranks under various ranking parameters in the 'Overall' category. In 2024, it was ranked #1201–1500 in the 'Overall' category. Candidates can view the full comparison in the table below:

SASTRA University vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
College Name Overall 2024
Sastra University 1201–1500
GLA University Mathura 1001–1200
IISER Kolkata 1001–1200
Christ University Bangalore 1201–1500
Karunya University 1201–1500

SASTRA University US News Ranking 2023

Based on the US News ranking, SASTRA University has achieved a higher position when compared to many other institutes. This means that the institute is considered to be doing better in terms of various factors evaluated by the ranking system. For more information about SASTRA University's ranking according to the US News, students can refer to the table provided below:

SASTRA University US News Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University - - 47

SASTRA University vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

SASTRA University consistently performs well in the 'University' category in the US News rankings. In the year 2023, it secured the #47 rank, competing with various top institutes; namely, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, and IIT Dhanbad. For a detailed analysis, refer to the comparison table provided below:

SASTRA University vs Other Institutes: US News Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
Sastra University 47
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 44
IIT Dhanbad 46
Madras University 49
Madras University 49

In summary, SASTRA University has earned a good ranking because it performed well in various evaluation criteria. This success reflects the institution's overall standing.
Additionally, the college's positive NIRF ranking confirms that it is well-liked among students; who are interested in pursuing a degree.

SASTRA University Ranking FAQs

Q. How are SASTRA University's courses ranked in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF rankings?

A. This year, the 'Engineering' category at SASTRA University climbed 7 ranks; and is ranked #34 in 2023 by the NIRF. As of the latest available data, the ranking of 'Engineering' has shown fluctuation in ranking trends over the past three years. In 2021, the category was ranked #38, which dropped to #41 rank in 2022.

Q. What is the ranking trend for 'Law' category at SASTRA University in the NIRF rankings?

A. SASTRA University was ranked #17 and #19 by the NIRF in the 'Law' category for years 2021 and 2022, respectively. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2023.

Q. What is the rank of SASTRA University by NIRF in 'Overall' category?

A. SASTRA University has shown instability in its rankings over the last three years. From #42 place in 2021, the institute rank fell to #49 rank in the year 2022. The institute is ranked #49 in the year 2023 by the NIRF in the 'Overall' category.

Q. What are the NIRF rankings of SASTRA University in 'University' category?

A. SASTRA University achieved a rank of #26 in the 'University' category by the NIRF 2023, falling 2 ranks from last year's rank. The ranking of the category has gone through a continuous regression over the years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The year 2022 was challenging and the category descended to #24 rank, while it was ranked #22 in the year 2021.

Q. What are the QS World University Rankings for SASTRA University under 'Asia' category?

A. This year, SASTRA University fell 50 ranks; and is ranked #401 in 2024 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category. As of the latest available data, the ranking of SASTRA University has shown fluctuation in ranking trends over the past three years. In 2022, the institute was ranked #451, which improved to #351 rank in 2023.

Q. How is SASTRA University ranked in the QS World University Rankings under 'Southern Asia' category?

A. SASTRA University is ranked #106 in 2024 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category, falling down 28 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last two years, SASTRA University has displayed a decrease in its ranking. In 2023, the institute held the #78 rank, however, there is no rank available for the year 2022.

Q. What is the rank of SASTRA University by Times Higher Education in 'Overall' category?

A. SASTRA University has shown instability in its rankings over the last three years. From #1001 place in 2022, the institute rank fell to #1201 rank in the year 2023. The institute is ranked #1201 in the year 2024 by the Times Higher Education in the 'Overall' category.

Q. What are the US News rankings of SASTRA University in 'University' category?

A. SASTRA University was ranked #47 by the US News in the 'University' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

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