Sri Sai University (SSU), Palampur
Also known as Sri Sai University, SSU Palampur, SSU
- Fees
- Contact us
- Courses
- 37+
- Established
- 2010
About Sri Sai University (SSU), Palampur
Sri Sai University (SSU) is a state private university at Sungal, Palampur, in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It was set up under Act No. 3 of 2011 of the Himachal Pradesh legislature. The university's website gives 2010 as its year of establishment, and the UGC consolidated list of state private universities dates it 27 January 2011. SSU says it carries forward the Sri Sai Group of Institutes, which it dates to 1996. The campus is on the Pathankot Manali Highway (NH-154), Baijnath Road, VPO Sungal, Tehsil Palampur.
The university states that it is recognised by the UGC under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956, approved by AICTE and a member of the Association of Indian Universities. It describes itself as NAAC accredited but does not publish a grade, score or validity date on its website, so none is given here. Sri Sai University does not appear in the NIRF 2025 rankings.
Schools and programmes
The 2026-27 approved-course list names programmes in nine schools: Engineering and Technology, Sai Business School, Digital Sciences and Research, Physical Sciences, Bio Sciences, Pharmaceutical Education, Mountaineering and Sports, Legal Studies, and Humanities and Social Sciences. Approved intake is stated for each programme.
- B.Tech in computer science, cyber security, data science, electronics, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, and three electrical and electronics specialisations (Internet of Things, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security), with 10 to 60 approved seats a branch.
- M.Tech in seven fields, M.Sc. in physics, chemistry, mathematics, zoology and botany, MCA, BCA, MBA, BBA, B.Com, M.Com, BTTM and BHM.
- LLB, LLM, B.Pharmacy (Practice) and integrated B.Ed. (ITEP) programmes, each marked as subject to approval by the Bar Council of India, the Pharmacy Council of India or NCTE for 2026-27.
Diploma, part-time M.Tech and Ph.D. programmes are also listed. The website publishes no rupee fee table for Indian students and no hostel fee; its only fee schedule is in US dollars for international students. It lists one-time first-semester tuition concessions of 15% to 50% based on marks. Its hostels page describes rooms, a mess, laundry, security and an ambulance on standby.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2010
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
- Approvals
- UGC, AICTE
- Programmes
- 37Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce
- Also known as
- Sri Sai University, SSU Palampur, SSU
- Website
- srisaiuniversity.org
Courses
37 programmes offered
| Course | Level | Specialisations |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 10 |
| Master of Technology | Postgraduate | 7 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 5 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 2 |
| B.Sc + B.Ed Integrated | Integrated | 1 |
| BA + B.Ed Integrated | Integrated | 1 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Undergraduate | 1 |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Undergraduate | 1 |
Admission 2027
Admission at Sri Sai University is on merit in the qualifying examination, with entrance tests named for B.Tech (JEE Main or the SSU Entrance Test, SSUET), M.Tech (GATE or a state-level test), MBA (SSUET, CAT, MAT, CMAT or HPCET) and law. The university has not published a 2027 admission schedule or last dates (checked 16 October 2026); its current cycle is the 2026-27 session.
- B.Tech: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics and Chemistry or Computer Science, with 45% marks (40% for reserved categories). Merit in JEE Main, SSUET or Class 12 marks, per the university's eligibility page. The eligibility PDF names JEE and HPCET and fills unfilled seats on Class 12 marks.
- M.Tech: B.Tech with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories); merit, rank or marks in GATE or a state-level entrance test, then B.Tech marks for unfilled seats.
- MBA: a bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) and a qualifying score in SSUET, CAT, MAT, CMAT or HPCET.
- LLB and LLM: in line with Bar Council of India rules; the eligibility page names CLAT, an SSU law entrance or qualifying merit. The 2026-27 LLB is marked subject to BCI approval.
- BBA, B.Com, BCA, BHM, M.Sc., M.Com, MCA and others: merit in Class 12 or the qualifying degree, "as per eligibility criteria". B.Pharmacy follows Pharmacy Council norms and the ITEP programmes follow NCTE approval.
Applicants fill the online admission enquiry form for 2026-27 or the offline admission form. The admissions helpdesk is +91-97365-01261 and registrar@srisaiuniversity.org. SSUET is named on the eligibility page but no notification, syllabus or dates are published for it. Ph.D. admission is through a university entrance test and is not covered here.
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(10)Sri Sai University (SSU), Palampur: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sri Sai University a government or private university?
Sri Sai University is a state private university set up under Act No. 3 of 2011 of the Himachal Pradesh legislature. The UGC list of state private universities dates it 27 January 2011. Its website says it is recognised by the UGC under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956.
Where is Sri Sai University located?
Sri Sai University is at Pathankot Manali Highway (NH-154), Baijnath Road, VPO Sungal, Tehsil Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. The UGC lists the address with PIN code 176081.
What is the fee at Sri Sai University?
Sri Sai University does not publish a rupee fee table for Indian students on its website (checked 16 October 2026). Its only published fee schedule is in US dollars for international students for 2026-27. The admissions helpdesk answers fee questions on +91-97365-01261.
Which courses does Sri Sai University offer in 2026-27?
The 2026-27 approved-course list names B.Tech in ten branches, M.Tech in seven fields, M.Sc. in five subjects, MCA, BCA, MBA, BBA, B.Com, M.Com, BTTM, BHM, LLB, LLM, B.Pharmacy (Practice) and integrated B.Ed. (ITEP) programmes, plus diploma and Ph.D. programmes.
How do I get admission to B.Tech at Sri Sai University?
According to the eligibility page, B.Tech admission is on merit in JEE Main, the SSU Entrance Test (SSUET) or Class 12 marks, with Physics and Mathematics compulsory and 45% marks (40% for reserved categories). The 2026-27 approved intake is 10 to 60 seats a branch.
Which entrance tests does Sri Sai University accept for MBA?
The eligibility page names SSUET, CAT, MAT, CMAT and HPCET for MBA, with a bachelor's degree at 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). The approved MBA intake for 2026-27 is 30 seats.
What is SSUET at Sri Sai University?
SSUET is the SSU Entrance Test, named on the eligibility page as one route into B.Tech and MBA. The website publishes no notification, syllabus, dates or fee for it (checked 16 October 2026).
Does Sri Sai University give scholarships or fee concessions?
The university lists one-time first-semester concessions by marks in Class 10, 12 or graduation: 50% of tuition above 90%, 25% for 80% to 89.9%, 20% for 70% to 79.9% and 15% for 60% to 69.9%. Students can also apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.
Is Sri Sai University NAAC accredited and what is its NIRF rank?
The university's website says it is NAAC accredited but gives no grade, score or validity date, and none could be confirmed on 16 October 2026. Sri Sai University does not appear in the NIRF 2025 rankings.
Does Sri Sai University have a hostel?
Yes. The hostels page lists a mess, laundry, 24-hour security, an ambulance on standby and attached bathrooms in some wings. It states no hostel fee for Indian students.
What is the admission process at Sri Sai University (SSU), Palampur?
Admission at Sri Sai University is on merit in the qualifying examination, with entrance tests named for B.Tech (JEE Main or the SSU Entrance Test, SSUET), M.Tech (GATE or a state-level test), MBA (SSUET, CAT, MAT, CMAT or HPCET) and law. The university has not published a 2027 admission schedule or last dates (checked 16 October 2026); its current cycle is the 2026-27 session.
Which entrance exams does Sri Sai University (SSU), Palampur accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Sri Sai University (SSU), Palampur is through JEE Main, SSUET, GATE, CAT, MAT, CMAT and CLAT.
Which bodies approve or accredit Sri Sai University (SSU), Palampur?
Sri Sai University (SSU), Palampur lists approval or accreditation from UGC and AICTE.
What other names is Sri Sai University (SSU), Palampur known by?
Sri Sai University (SSU), Palampur is also known as Sri Sai University, SSU Palampur and SSU.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for Sri Sai University (SSU), Palampur on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 16 October 2026.
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