Sai University

For 2026-27 the fee table lists Rs 3,00,000 a year for B.Tech Computer Science, Data Science, Computing and Data Science, Computer Science (AI) and Artificial Intelligence, and Rs 2,50,000 a year for B.Tech Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. Security deposit, student residence and transport are charged separately (Sai University fee page, 2026-27).

Sai University lists 2026-27 annual programme fees of Rs 2,00,000 for BBA (Hons.), BCA (Hons.), MCA and the B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.A. (Hons.) liberal arts programmes (psychology, neuroscience, biological sciences, economics, PPE), Rs 1,50,000 for media programmes, Rs 2,50,000 for BA LL.B. and BBA LL.B. (Hons.) and for allied health programmes, Rs 3,00,000 for the MBA and Rs 1,00,000 for the LL.M.

Sai University runs SAIU CAT, an online AI-proctored test of 40 minutes with 36 multiple-choice questions and no negative marking, taken from the applicant dashboard within about ten days of applying. It is optional for applicants who already have another test score. The university has published no 2026-27 or 2027 test date or admission schedule (checked 16 October 2026).

The fee page lists three scholarships of 10% of tuition: a merit scholarship for 95% and above in Class 12, a need-based scholarship for 90% and above in Class 12 with EWS status, and an achievement scholarship for a top-three rank in a state or national competition in the last three years. All are conditional on verification of the final Class 12 result.

Sai University is a private university set up under the Sai University Act, 2018 (Tamil Nadu Act No. 42 of 2018) and recognised under the UGC Act, 1956. The campus is at One Hub Road, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), Paiyanur, Chennai 603104. It is not the same as Sri Sai University in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.

Sai University has eight schools: Arts and Sciences, Computing and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Business, Media, Law and Allied Health Sciences. Programmes include B.Tech, B.Sc. (Hons.), B.A. (Hons.), BCA (Hons.), BBA (Hons.), BA LL.B. and BBA LL.B. (Hons.), allied health degrees, MBA and LL.M.

Sai University offers student residence and transport as options: its fee page says the residence charge applies only to students who opt for SaiU Residence. The residence, transport and security deposit amounts on the programme pages state no session, so they are not quoted here; the admissions team on +91 91500 75661 can confirm them.

Sai University publishes no placement statistics with a batch year. Its placement page says School of Law postgraduates have been placed at AZB & Partners, S&R Associates, L&L Partners, eGov Foundation, BTG Legal and Zoho, among others, and that an Office of Placements and Internships supports students.

Admission to Sai University is by an overall review of each applicant: an online application (application fee Rs 500), the university's online SAIU CAT test (optional for applicants who already hold another national or international test score), a personal interaction and a review of the essay and academic record, followed by a provisional offer and seat confirmation on paying the registration fee.

Sai University offers 46 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Arts & Humanities, Law, Computer Applications and Paramedical, including Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (Hons), Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and BA + LLB Integrated.

Depending on the course, admission to Sai University is through SAIU CAT, JEE Main, CUET UG, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT and CLAT.

Sai University lists approval or accreditation from UGC and BCI.

Sai University is also known as SaiU and Sai University Chennai.