B.Tech. in Biotechnology 

at SASTRA University, Thanjavur

Based on the information you've provided, your JEE Mains percentile of 79 is decent and could be a competitive score for admission to Sastra University, Thanjavur. However, your class 12 percentage of 66% might be slightly below the usual cutoff for some courses at the university. To increase your chances of admission, I recommend checking Sastra University's official website or contacting their admission department for the specific cutoff scores and eligibility criteria for the course you are interested in.

Sastra University is known for its competitive admission process, and the cutoff marks can vary each year. It's essential to have a clear understanding of the admission requirements and eligibility criteria to make an informed decision.

In case your JEE Mains percentile meets or exceeds the cutoff set by Sastra University for your desired course, you stand a good chance of getting admission. However, if the cutoff is higher, you may consider other options or explore different courses that align with your JEE Mains score and class 12 percentage.

Remember, admissions to universities can be competitive, and it's always a good idea to have backup options. There are many other reputable institutions that offer quality education in engineering and other fields. Research thoroughly, consider all available choices, and apply to multiple universities to increase your chances of getting accepted.

I wish you the best of luck with your admission process, and I hope you find the right university and course that aligns with your academic goals and aspirations!"

Candidate should have passed Class 12 with Maths Physics and Chemistry/ Bio-Technology/ Computer Science/ Biology as their subjects from any recognised Board with a minimum aggregate of 60%. The total course fee for the BTech course ranges between INR 4.7 lakhs to INR 7.7 lakhs. SASTRA University offers BTech across 23 specialisations along with integrated MTech across two specialisations. Spread over four years and eight semesters, admission to all these courses is subject to JEE Main scores for 70% of the seats and is subject to Class 12 scores for the remaining 30% of the seats.

At the undergraduate level, this deemed University offers BTech across 30 specialisations along with Integrated MTech across two specialisations. Spread over four years and eight semesters, admission to BTech is possible at SASTRA Deemed University via two methods:

Stream 1: JEE Mains + Class 12 marks (50% weightage given to each), for admission to 50% of the total seats

Stream 2: Class 12 marks (100% weightage), for admission to the remaining 50%

The following qualifications must be met by the students to secure admission to BTech at Sastra:

• Candidates must have obtained 60% aggregate in their Class 12 with Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Biology from a recognised board.
• Taken JEE Main exam

{Source: B.Tech students & alumni]

SASTRA University provides a well-rounded campus life with multiple sports grounds and coaching facilities, along with a moderately busy calendar of events. The mess food is of acceptable quality and hygiene standards, but students may need to eat out occasionally due to additional expenses. The college has a strict attendance policy and consequences for rule violations, with a diverse student body from various locations. Academically, there is a relatively hectic schedule with frequent exams and practical discussions around case studies. The college has a secure environment with guards and CCTV cameras, and no instances of security breaches have been reported. The college takes a strong stance against ragging and has a well-stocked library with teacher support for research and reading resources.

Based on the reviews provided, the overall infrastructure of SASTRA University's B.Tech. in Mechatronics Engineering programme is good to excellent. Here's a brief summary of the reviews:

Review 1 mentions that the infrastructure is good, including the academic blocks and hostels, which are neat and clean. The hostel mess and canteen food are not complained about and there are plenty of amenities for sports and games. The campus has good Wi-Fi connectivity and the library is massive with many features.

Review 2 describes the infrastructure as modern and excellent, with Wi-Fi, an excellent library and a good environment. The campus is secure, with separate hostels for boys and girls, medical facilities and games.

Review 3 highlights the good infrastructure, including unlimited super-fast Wi-Fi, well-equipped labs and good hostel facilities. However, the reviewer notes that the food quality in the mess is poor and non-vegetarian food is not allowed inside the campus and hostel.

Review 4 states that the entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled, with 5G bandwidth and there are doctors and nurses in the health center. The sports facilities are good, but the reviewer notes that swimming facilities are lacking.

Review 5 describes the infrastructure as very good, with whole campus equipped with Wi-Fi, a good library and well-equipped classrooms with projectors. The hostel facilities are good and there are two canteens and a canopy run by alumni of the college.

In summary, the overall infrastructure of SASTRA University's B.Tech. in Mechatronics Engineering programme is good to excellent, with modern facilities, good Wi-Fi connectivity, well-equipped labs and good hostel and sports facilities. However, the food quality in the mess could be improved and non-vegetarian food is not allowed inside the campus and hostel.

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The entire campus is Wi-Fi ena . by Logeshvwaran
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At the undergraduate level, this deemed University offers BTech across 30 specialisations along with Integrated MTech across two specialisations. Admission to all these courses is subject to JEE Main scores for 50% of the seats and is subject to Class 12 scores for the remaining 50% of the seats. The application process for all these courses is conducted via online mode only. Integrated candidates can visit the official website of the deemed university, apply online and pay the application fee. The total fee for all BTech courses, BTech Lateral Entry courses and Integrated BTech courses ranges between INR 4.72 Lacs and INR 7.71 lakh. Those who are interested in pursuing a BTech degree from SASTRA University can apply online on the university's website. The application deadline for the academic year 2023 was Jun 24. Read more about BTech at Sastra University. 

The total BTech fee at SASTRA University for the entire course ranges between INR 50,000 and INR 7.7 Lakh. The exact amount varies across the BTech branches/specialisations. Additionally, candidates have to pay a one-time fee of INR 17,000 at the time of admission. This fee includes various components like development fee, charges for ID card, marks verfication, sports, etc. Candidates must note that this fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

As per the official website, 2265 seats are available across all 32 BTech specialisations. These specialisations include Aerospace Engineering, CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Robotics & Artificial Intelligence and Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, among others. Other than these courses, SASTRA University also offers two specialisations under 5-year integrated M.Tech programme, namely Biotechnology and Medical Nanotechnology. Admission to BTech is possible at SASTRA Deemed University via two methods:

1. 50% of the seats are filled based on JEE Main scores and normalised marks of Class 12. JEE Main scores and Class 12 scores are given equal weightage. 
2. Only Class 12 scores are required for admission to 50% of the remaining seats.

As per the data collated from various unofficial sources and NIRF report 2023, the total tuition fee of INR 6 Lacs for its complete BTech course gives students the opportunity to get a median salary of INR 7.5 LPA. Hence, with respect to ROI, it can be considered a decent option. Additionally, for Engineering courses, the deemed university comes under the top 50 institutes in India (by NIRF, Ministry of Education, which makes again makes it a decent option among students. NIRF ranking for SASTRA for the Engineering category has dropped over the past three years. Ranking trends for BTech at SASTRA Seemed-to-be University are as follows:

Ranking Body	2021	2022	2023
NIRF	34	41	34

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.

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:

Year	SHASTRA University BTech	IIEST Shibpur BTech
2021	38	27
2022	41	40
2023	34	35