SASTRA (Deemed to be University) Thanjavur Answered Questions

Yes, SASTRA Chennai Campus is undoubtedly one of the best colleges in Chennai. SASTRA Chennai Campus was ranked 47th by NIRF in the year 2024 under the overall category and was ranked 28th by NIRF under the University category in the same year. If you are considering studying at this institute, it is a great choice because the placements provided are also great.

Generally, the last date for submission of application forms for admission to SASTRA University is in June for undergraduate programs depending on the announcement made in that particular year. However, for postgraduate programs, the deadlines can vary according to programme and entrance tests such as CAT or CUET. 

No, SASTRA Chennai Campus does not provide 100% placements yet but its placement rate is very close to 100 as it is about 95.6 % at present which is really impressive. Soon it will reach the placement rate of 100% in a few years. If you are considering to for SASTRA Chennai Campus, just go for it. You will not be disappointed.

The course - wise placements at SASTRA Chennai Campus are as follows : M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences has average package of INR 4.00 Lakhs per annum and 80% placement rate.MBA has 90% placement rate. The average salary package is INR 5 LPA, the highest is INR 24 LPA, and the lowest is INR 3 LPA.B.Com has only 70% placement rate with median pacakge of INR 3.5 LPA.

SASTRA Chennai Campus placements:The average salary is INR 5 LPA, the highest is INR 24 LPA, and the lowest is INR 3 LPA.Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education placements : INR 30 Lacs is the highest package, and the average salary package was around INR 4.50 Lakhs.While Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education seems to have packages that are higher than those of the SASTRA Chennai Campus, both institutes provide great placement opportunities to students.

There are no such specific details regarding the latest cutoff for getting admission at SASTRA Chennai campus as it does not have a high cutoff. Even 40 marks in CUET can get you admission at SASTRA Chennai Campus. B.A. at SASTRA Chennai Campus also requires candidates to have valid scores in the CUET exam itself.

Yes, SASTRA Chennai Campus is considered to be a really expesive college as the fees here are quite unaffordable for many people.MBA/PGDM (1 Courses) : Rs.14 LB.A. (3 Courses) : Rs. 90 K - 1.24 LM.Sc. (1 Courses) : Rs. 14 LB.Com (1 Courses) : Rs. 1.24 LWhile this institute may seem to be very expensive for some, it does make up for it through the placements it provides.

Some of the programs which seem to be much in demand and most popular at SASTRA have B.Tech courses in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics, and Communication Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. This is because a majority of the students have opted for these courses for their application in the field and better job opportunities. Along with these conventional courses, the university also offers some emerging specialised programs like Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science making these courses one of the best options for students who are techno-savvy.

The eligibility criteria for B.A programme offered by the SASTRA Chennai Campus are as follows : Candidates must have passed 12th standard with a minimum cumulative score of 50% from any recognised board.Candidates should have qualified in the CUET entrance exam.B.A. at SASTRA Chennai Campus is offered in 3 specialisations and also has a decent placement record.

After doing an MBA course from the SASTRA Chennai Campus, there are many opportunities like in the fields of consulting, finance, marketing, human resource, and operations. Big recruiters include Airtel, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY, Tata Power, Tata Technologies, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and many more.