Type of College

Deemed University

Accreditation & Recognition

UGC, NAAC with "A" Grade

Established

1984

Affiliation

State University

About Sastra University

SASTRA University, Thanjavur was established in 1984.

As Shanmugha College of Engineering, which is now renamed as Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA).

With a humble beginning in the year 1984, SASTRA’s progress in the last 36 years is a testimony to its commitment to build a University as envisaged in its guiding model. Today, SASTRA is one of India’s premier institutions offering undergraduate, postgraduate & doctoral programmes in Engineering, Management, Law, Sciences, Humanities and Education. It was conferred Deemed-to-be-University status in 2001 by the University Grants Commission under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. SASTRA also has an MHRD-notified off-campus named Srinivasa Ramanujan Centre (SRC) at Kumbakonam.

As a comprehensive University, its teaching programmes are complemented by research engagements, consultancy assignments, training and extension activities. It had been re-accredited by NAAC (fourth cycle) with a maximum grade of ‘A++’ (3.76/4.00) and is a Category I Institution based on the UGC’s categorization of Universities for Graded Autonomy Regulations, 2018. Twelve engineering programmes of SASTRA have been internationally accredited for a period of 9 years by the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), UK recognizing SASTRA’s academic excellence. In the NIRF ranking, SASTRA has always been placed among the top 40 Universities with a current position of 22 in 2022. It is also recognized as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organization by the Government of India.

It has carved a niche for itself as a centre for fostering and developing the body, mind and spirit of its students. The blend of academic excellence and real world experience with moral values has earned SASTRA, national recognition.

SASTRA offers various undergraduate and post graduate courses in Engineering, Science, Education, Management, Law and Arts besides various doctoral programs and has state-of-the-art infrastructures.

The standard of excellence of the courses is reflected in the grades awarded to us by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and in the success of the students in industry and academia, both in India & abroad. 

VISION & MISSION

SASTRA's Vision and Mission reflects its commitment towards providing quality higher education, undertake meaningful research and create overall progress amongst the stakeholders involved.

SASTRA’s Vision is "To be a world class university engaging in meaningful research & development offering quality education to the students and other learners."

The Mission statement of SASTRA is "To impart value–based higher education turning out good scholars who are at the same time good individuals and good citizens in order that they may become useful members of an enlightened humane society."

The goals and objectives of SASTRA to realize the vision are:

  • To become a role model Institution for higher learning
  • To offer contemporary & flexible curriculum with a blend of inter-disciplinary courses to diverse students through impactful pedagogy
  • To establish Research Centres of Excellence in niche areas to address global challenges and local needs
  • To nurture research, innovation and entrepreneurship
  • To engage in National Mission projects involving health care, manufacturing, digital, environment, clean energy and skill development
  • To strengthen collaborations with premier Indian and Foreign Institutions and industries for academics and research
  • To offer consultancy & testing services and executive training programmes for corporates
  • To extend the benefits of higher education transcending geographical boundaries through online programmes
  • To engage in extension activities and field outreach programmes for societal development
  • To continue to adopt green practices for reducing carbon footprint

 

UGC recognised

Grade 'A' accreditation by NAAC

Accreditation by Institution of Engineers, India for B.Tech

Grade 'A' accreditation by TCS

Partnership with Wipro Technologies

Collaboration with national and international institutes/industries

Placement assistance provided

State-of-the-art infrastructure

Highly qualified and experienced faculty

Levels of study
Engineering
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Technology in Bioengineering Full Time 4 Years
Bachelor of Technology in Bioinformatics Full Time 4 Years
Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnolgy Full Time 4 Years
Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering Full Time 4 Years +2
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering Full Time 4 Years XII
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering Full Time 4 Years XII
Bachelor Of Technology In Electronics & Communication Engineering Full Time 4 Years
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering Full Time 4 Years
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Full Time 4 Years
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Full Time 4 Years XII
Bachelor of Technology in Mechatronics Full Time 4 Years
Bachelor of Technology Programmes in thro' Lateral Entry (II yr.) Full Time 4 Years Xll
Master of Technology in Advanced Communication Systems Full Time 2 Years
Master of Technology in Advanced Computing Full Time 2 Years
Master of Technology in Advanced Manufacturing (Integrated Course) Full Time 2 Years
Master of Technology in Automobile Engineering (Integrated Course) Full Time 2 Years B.Tech
Master of Technology in Bioinformatics (Integrated Course) Full Time 2 Years
Master of Technology in Chemical Engineering (Integrated Course) Full Time 2 Years
Master of Technology in Communication Systems (Integrated Course) Full Time 2 Years B.Tech
Master of Technology in Construction Engineering & Management (Integrated Course) Full Time 2 Years
Master of Technology in Control Systems & Instrumentation (Integrated Course) Full Time 2 Years
Master of Technology in Embedded Systems Full Time 2 Years
Master of Technology in Environmental Engineering Full Time 2 Years B.E / B.Tech
Master of Technology in High Voltage Engineering Full Time 2 Years
Master of Technology in Highway & Transportation Engineering Full Time 2 Years
Master of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology (Integrated Course) 5 Years
Master of Technology in Structural Engineering Full Time 2 Years B.Tech
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