

Sathyabama University Chennai
Also known as SIST, Sathyabama University, Sathyabama
- Fees / year
- ₹60,000 - ₹2.55L
- Courses
- 89+
- Median salary
- ₹6.3 LPA
- Placed
- 93.8%
- NIRF Overall
- #93
- Established
- 1987
Sathyabama University Chennai: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the fees at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology?
The university does not publish a programme-wise fee table on its public website. Its 2026-27 and first-year fee pages sit on a fee portal that needs a login, and the 2026 prospectus has no fee structure. For BDS the university points to mcc.nic.in. Current fees can be asked from the admissions office on 044 2450 3150 or 9940058263.
When is SAEEE 2027 and how do I register?
The SAEEE 2027 dates are not announced yet (checked 15 October 2026). The university says the test is held in April and registration opens in November. SAEEE 2026 Phase I was on 2 and 3 May 2026 and Phase II on 27 and 28 June 2026, with an application fee of Rs 1,000 plus bank charges.
What is the SAEEE exam pattern?
SAEEE 2026 was an online test of 60 questions in 60 minutes: Mathematics or Biology (20), Physics (20) and Chemistry (20). Each question carries one mark and wrong answers carry no negative marks. The syllabus follows Class 12.
What scholarships does Sathyabama offer?
The top 25 SAEEE ranks get a 100% scholarship. The Chancellor's Merit Scholarship waives 5% to 15% of tuition fee for the top 3 rank holders of each year from the second year (for example 5%, 10% and 15% in B.E./B.Tech.). The Anbu Scholarship waives tuition, book, exam and hostel fees for 8% of admitted students who meet its income and marks conditions. Source: scholarship policy effective 5 February 2024.
What is the NAAC grade and NIRF rank of Sathyabama?
NAAC grade A++ in Cycle 3 with CGPA 3.73, valid from 19 May 2023 to 18 May 2028. NIRF 2025 ranks it 93rd in Overall, 53rd in University and 67th in Engineering.
How are placements at Sathyabama?
NIRF 2025 data for the 2023-24 graduating batch show 2,927 of 3,122 four-year UG graduates placed (93.75%) with a median salary of Rs 6,30,000. The university's placement page reports 4,079 offers, an average CTC of 5.73 LPA and a highest CTC of 41.2 LPA for the batch that passed out recently, but gives no batch year; its news item reports 4,054 offers for Campus Recruitment 2026 as on 14 August 2026.
Which entrance test is needed for BDS, B.P.T. and B.Arch. at Sathyabama?
BDS needs NEET UG with centralised counselling, and MDS needs the postgraduate NEET. The 2026 prospectus says NEET enrolment is mandatory for B.P.T. B.Arch. needs a valid NATA score and an SAEEE rank.
Is there hostel accommodation at the Sathyabama Chennai campus?
Yes. The campus has five boys' and five girls' hostels, with air-conditioned rooms available, laundry twice a week, a 24-hour medical facility and Wi-Fi. The pages checked do not state a hostel fee.
Is the Sriperumbudur campus covered here?
No. Sathyabama opened a second campus at Vadamangalam, Sriperumbudur in 2025-26 with its own undergraduate and postgraduate list. SAEEE 2026 names four B.E./B.Tech. programmes there: CSE, CSE (AI and ML), ECE and IT. This page covers the Chennai campus at Jeppiaar Nagar.
What is the admission process at Sathyabama University Chennai?
Admission to B.E., B.Tech. and B.Arch. at the Chennai campus is through the Sathyabama All India Entrance Examination (SAEEE) and counselling; B.Arch. also needs a NATA score. BDS uses NEET UG, MDS the postgraduate NEET, and other programmes qualifying marks. The SAEEE 2027 schedule is not published (checked 15 October 2026).
Which courses does Sathyabama University Chennai offer?
Sathyabama University Chennai offers 89 programmes in Engineering, Management, Medical, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Law, Design, Education, Pharmacy, Computer Applications, Architecture and Paramedical, including Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, Master of Engineering, Master of Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration.
Which entrance exams does Sathyabama University Chennai accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Sathyabama University Chennai is through SAEEE, NEET UG, NEET MDS and NATA.
Is Sathyabama University Chennai a government or private institution?
Sathyabama University Chennai is a deemed-to-be university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1987.
Which bodies approve or accredit Sathyabama University Chennai?
Sathyabama University Chennai lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE, NAAC, NBA, COA, DCI, BCI, PCI, INC and NCTE.
How many students study at Sathyabama University Chennai?
16,658 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 51.2% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
What other names is Sathyabama University Chennai known by?
Sathyabama University Chennai is also known as SIST, Sathyabama University and Sathyabama.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Sathyabama University Chennai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.