Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
About Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
About Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology - Dr Jeppiaar founded the Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (A Christian Minority Institution) formerly known as Sathyabama Engineering College in 1987. It is a leading institute of architecture, research, technology and education awareness. The Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Referred to as University) offers 27 UG-level and 41 programs offersSathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Sathyabama has a good presence in rankings and ratings at National and International level. Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology has alliances with leading Universities and research establishments at National and International Level. It is a research intensive University with world class laboratories and research facilities and is involved in research in the emerging areas of Science and Technology. The institute has undertaken various sponsored and collaborative R&D projects funded by National and International Organizations. Sathyabama has written a special page in the history of space research on 22nd June 2016 with the launch of “SATHYABAMASAT” in association with ISRO. Sathyabama has emerged as a leading Institution and achieved excellence in higher education to international standards owing to its research and academic excellence. Name Sathyabama University Institute Type Private Established 1987 Accreditation NAAC - A Approval UGC Website www.sathyabama.ac.in Ranked 53rd position among the Universities in India by NIRF, Govt. of India for the year 2025. Ranked in 501–600 band in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025 Ranked in 1201–1500 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. Sathyabama is ranked in the 1201–1400 position by the QS World University Rankings, 2025 Sathyabama is positioned in the 373rd rank by the QS Asia University Rankings 2025.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists.
2,927 of the 3,122 students who graduated from Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (93.8%), at a median salary of ₹6.3 LPA. 194 went on to higher studies.
Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Admission Process The admission in Sathyabama University in B.E., B.Tech., B.Arch., programmes is done solely on the basis of the performance in the All India B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch. Entrance Examination conducted by Sathyabama University. The admission to the MBA and MCA programmes is done on the basis of the performance in the All India Entrance Examination conducted by Sathyabama University. How to apply for Sathyabama University Entrance Exam Application forms for Sathyabama University can be filled in both online and offline mode. The protocol to be followed is set out below. Step 1: Candidates must register by submitting a valid e-mail address, phone number and password to apply. When the registration is complete, the applicant will receive SMS and e-mail. Step 2: After registration has been completed, applicants must login using Application Number and Password and fill in the application form. Step 3: Complete all application form fields, and upload the images. Candidates must not miss uploading the documents as they are relevant and the application form is considered incomplete without documentation. Step 4: The next step is to make the payment of the application form. The application form is considered complete only if the payment is done. Step 5. Once the Payment is done, the process shall be considered as complete. Candidates can take a hard copy of the application form. There is no need to submit the application form receipt to the university through offline mode.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
In 2023–24, 5,007 of 16,658 students at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (30.1%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).