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SASTRA Deemed to be University (originally Shanmugha College of Engineering) is a prominent private deemed university in Tamil Nadu, established in 1984 and granted Deemed University status in April 2001 by the Government of India. It is NAAC A++ accredited and recognized for strong academics, research, and industry engagement.

📍 Main Campus:

  • Thanjavur (Tirumalaisamudram), Tamil Nadu — main campus with engineering, science, management, law, arts & sciences.

📍 Other Campuses:

  • Kumbakonam Campus — additional UG/PG programs.

  • Chennai Campus (Vadapalani, Chennai) — newer campus focused on non‑STEM and management/sciences programs.

🏙 2. SASTRA Chennai Campus (New & Multi‑Disciplinary)

The Chennai campus is located at:

No. 21, A.V. Meiyappan Salai, Arcot Road,
Vadapalani, Chennai – 600026
📧 sastracc@sastra.ac.in

🧠 Focus & Vision

Unlike the main Thanjavur campus (which is heavy on engineering and science), Chennai campus specializes in multi‑disciplinary education — including economics, journalism, business, data sciences, and related fields — aiming for broad academic and research experience.

🧑‍🎓 Courses Available at Chennai Campus

Undergraduate (UG)

  • B.A. Economics & Public Policy

  • B.Sc. Visual Communications (with minor in Journalism / Electronic Media)

  • B.Com (with minors like Financial Markets, Corporate Finance, Business Analytics, etc.)

  • BBA / BCA (with options for specialisations)
    (Exit options available at end of III year for some programs)

Postgraduate (PG)

  • MBA (with specialisations such as Strategy, Marketing, Data Science, Supply Chain, etc.)

  • M.Sc. Data Science

Ph.D. Programmes

  • Interdisciplinary doctoral programs with research assistantships (TA/RA) available.

📌 Note: Engineering degrees are not offered at the Chennai campus — they remain primarily at Thanjavur and Kumbakonam campuses.

🎓 3. Full University (All Campuses) — Courses & Schools

Across all SASTRA campuses (primarily Thanjavur & Kumbakonam with Chennai addition), the university offers a wide range of programs:

💡 Major Areas

  • Engineering & Technology (B.Tech, M.Tech, Integrated M.Tech)

  • Science & Allied Sciences (B.Sc / M.Sc / Integrated)

  • Management (MBA, BBA, PGDM)

  • Law (BA LL.B, B.B.A LL.B, B.Com LL.B)

  • Computer Applications (BCA, MCA)

  • Commerce & Arts (B.Com, B.A., Economics & Policy)

There are also Integrated and 5‑year programs in various disciplines.

📝 4. Admissions & Eligibility

📌 Main Points (Thanjavur & Kumbakonam)

  • B.Tech: Admissions via JEE Main + Class 12 scores (50:50 weightage) or solely Class 12 board scores. JEE isn’t mandatory but beneficial.

  • Law (5‑yr): Based on CLAT scores + Class 12.

  • MBA / M.Tech / M.Sc: Based on entrance exams (CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT) and/or qualifying degree results.

📌 Chennai Campus — Admissions

  • UG/PG programs: Admissions are usually merit‑based or through university selection processes as advertised on the official site each year.

📌 The entire admissions process (application to enrollment) is done fully online.

📕 Thanjavur / Kumbakonam (Overall)

  • B.Tech / M.Tech (Integrated): ~₹85,000 per semester

  • M.Tech: ~₹70,000 per semester

  • MBA: ~₹70,000 per semester

  • B.Sc / BBA / BCA / BFA: ~₹20,000 per semester

  • B.Com: ~₹45,000 per semester

💡 In addition to tuition, there are one‑time admission fees, development fees, and other charges.

🏫 6. Campus Life & Facilities

🏛 Thanjavur (Main)

  • Large campus with engineering blocks, labs, libraries, research centres, sports fields, hostels, and student amenities.

📍 Chennai Campus

  • Located in Vadapalani, easily accessible in the city with commutable student housing nearby.

  • Supports extracurriculars, industry exposure, and a student‑centric academic environment.

📊 7. Reputation, Rankings & Research

  • NAAC A++ accreditation — one of the highest ratings in Indian universities.

  • SASTRA has strong international collaborations and research output, with extensive publications and funded projects.

  • Graduates are placed globally in top universities and companies.

📈 8. Placement & Career Support

SASTRA’s placement cell works with industry partners. Engineering and other programs regularly see good placement support, internships, and corporate visits — particularly from IT, analytics, consulting, and manufacturing sectors.

(Exact placement stats vary by discipline and year.)

📍 9. Contact & Location

✉️ Chennai Campus

SASTRA University – Chennai Campus
No. 21, A.V. Meiyappan Salai, Arcot Road,
Vadapalani, Chennai – 600026
Email: sastracc@sastra.ac.in

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