Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology: Courses, Fees, Rankings and Placements

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) is a private deemed-to-be university located in Jeppiaar Nagar, Chennai. Established in 1987, the institution is recognised by the UGC and accredited with NAAC A++. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across engineering, management, science, commerce, law, architecture and healthcare.

Courses and Fees

The university also offers programmes such as B.Tech, M.Tech, BCA, MCA, B.Pharm, BDS, B.Sc., BPT and Ph.D. The application fee is ₹1,000 for UG and PG programmes and ₹2,000 for Ph.D. programmes, excluding applicable transaction charges.

Admission and Eligibility

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology offers admission through merit-based selection and entrance examinations, depending on the programme. Engineering admissions are primarily based on the Sathyabama All India Entrance Examination (SAEEE). Other programmes may accept examinations such as JEE Main, CAT, MAT, CMAT and XAT, depending on the course.

Rankings and Accreditation

According to the information provided, SIST secured 53rd rank among universities, 67th in engineering and 93rd in the overall category in the NIRF rankings. The university also holds NAAC A++ accreditation and NBA accreditation.

Placements

According to the provided 2026 placement data, the university recorded a placement rate of 94.51%, with the highest package reaching ₹41.20 LPA and the average package at ₹5.73 LPA.

Scholarships

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology offers financial assistance through schemes such as the Anbu Scholarship Scheme, Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship and SAEEE Scholarship Scheme, subject to the applicable eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer: Course fees, eligibility requirements, admission procedures, rankings and placement figures may change. Students should verify the latest information through the official university website before making admission-related decisions.