About SASTRA Deemed to be University
SASTRA Deemed to be University at Tirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur runs 79 programmes in engineering, law, management, sciences and education across its Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Chennai campuses.
SASTRA Deemed to be University has its main campus at Tirumalaisamudram near Thanjavur, with further campuses at Kumbakonam and Chennai. It reports 79 programmes run by schools of chemical and biotechnology, computing, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, law, management, and arts, sciences, humanities and education. At Thanjavur students can choose from about twenty B.Tech branches, seventeen M.Tech courses, five-year BA LLB, BBA LLB and B.Com LLB, integrated B.Sc B.Ed, M.Sc and integrated M.Sc, MBA and MCA. Kumbakonam adds BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Sc and M.Com, and Chennai offers BBA, BCA, B.Com, MBA and an M.Sc in data science. PhD is offered in many disciplines.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Education | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws | Full-time | 5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Business Administration | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Commerce | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Computer Applications | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
SASTRA publishes its UG, PG and PhD admission notices on its admissions page each year. Eligibility, selection criteria and the fee structure for each programme are given in the admission FAQ and fee pages linked from the site. PG and PhD admissions are notified separately, and PhD scholars may receive TA/RA support.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
- Bachelor of Education: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's and/or master's degree in a relevant discipline
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: Class 12; At least 45% marks in Class 12
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Master of Commerce: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; B.Com (Hons/Pass) or equivalent such as BBA, BMS or BBE (University of Delhi)
- Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is SASTRA University located?
Its main campus is at Tirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur 613401, with campuses at Kumbakonam and Chennai.
Does SASTRA offer law?
Yes, five-year integrated BA LLB, BBA LLB and B.Com LLB at the Thanjavur campus.
Which courses are at the Kumbakonam campus?
B.Tech in CSE and ECE, BBA, BCA, B.Com, several B.Sc courses, M.Com and M.Sc.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- SASTRA Deemed to be University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- UG/PG Programmes - SASTRA · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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