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ChennaiEst. 1987

Sathyabama University — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) is a 140-acre Deemed-to-be University on Chennai's IT corridor, founded in 1987 as Sathyabama Engineering College by Dr. Jeppiaar Jesuadimai. The…

NAAC A++NIRF 67
₹2.4L
CSE Cyber · Management quota
₹2.4L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
91.9%
Placement · 2023-24
Facts

CollegeAndFees fact summary

College
Sathyabama University
Short name
Sathyabama
City
Chennai
Page type
College profile with management-quota section
Admission year
2026-27
Main routes
JEE Main, Management Quota / Direct Admission, NRI Quota
Primary fee shown
Computer Science and Engineering: ₹2,40,000
Fee label
Annual fee
Seat status
Branch-wise verification required
Last reviewed
26 Apr 2026
Source status
Counsellor verification required
Canonical URL
/colleges/sathyabama-university
Reviewed by

Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding Bangalore engineering admissions since 2017 (earlier at entranceplus.in). Page-level fee facts are checked against official disclosures, college admissions-office discussions, and admissions verified at the same fee levels.

Fees · 2026-27

Sathyabama fees

CSE Cyber · Management quota
2.4L
NRI · fee by branch
BranchFee
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹19,20,000
₹4,80,000 /yr
Biotechnology (BT)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹19,20,000
₹4,80,000 /yr
Civil Engineering (CE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹19,20,000
₹4,80,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹19,20,000
₹4,80,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹19,20,000
₹4,80,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹19,20,000
₹4,80,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹19,20,000
₹4,80,000 /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹19,20,000
₹4,80,000 /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹19,20,000
₹4,80,000 /yr
Information Science and Engineering (ISE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹19,20,000
₹4,80,000 /yr
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹19,20,000
₹4,80,000 /yr
Direct Admission

Sathyabama management quota fees · by branch

Tier-wise per-branch fees, verification status, and the application route for Sathyabama.

Sathyabama management quota quick facts 2026-27

Primary branch
Computer Science and Engineering
Verified fee
₹2,40,000
Fee label
Annual fee
4-year total
₹9,60,000
Route
KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
Documents
Class 10 & 12 marksheets, ID proof, entrance score/rank if available
Seat status
Branch-wise verification required before payment
Last verified
26 Apr 2026
Source status
Counsellor-verified fee row
Parent verification
Confirm receipt format, refund terms, and payment account before transfer

CollegeAndFees verified fee sheet, May 2026, is curated from official disclosures, admissions-office conversations, and completed admission confirmations. See why numbers differ.

Per-branch management-quota fees · 11 branches
BranchFee
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000
₹2,40,000 /yr
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000
₹2,40,000 /yr
Biotechnology
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000
₹2,40,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000
₹2,40,000 /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000
₹2,40,000 /yr
Mechanical Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000
₹2,40,000 /yr
Civil Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000
₹2,40,000 /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000
₹2,40,000 /yr
Information Science and Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000
₹2,40,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000
₹2,40,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000
₹2,40,000 /yr
Route comparison · score route vs institutional route
Entrance / merit routeUse the university's accepted entrance scores and counselling process where applicable.
Institutional / direct admission routePublished private-university fee rows are college-specific and must be verified branch-wise before payment.
NRI / sponsored routeUse only when the college publishes that route and confirms sponsor documents, receipt format, and refund terms.

Application process · mgmt quota

1Message a CollegeAndFees counsellor on +917975193033 for current branch-wise availability and exact per-branch fee.
2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. If an NRI or sponsored route is applicable, sponsor documents may be required.
3Verify branch availability, official receipt format and refund policy before payment. Payment should go to the institution account.
4Pay year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Payment note: All published rates cover tuition only. Confirm branch-specific payment rules, receipt format, and refund terms with the admissions office.
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Placements · 2023-24

Sathyabama placements

91.89%
5.57LAvg CTC
41.2 LPAHighest CTC

Sathyabama University Chennai — established 1987, NIRF #67, NAAC A++ — is among Tamil Nadu top private deemed universities. Recent batches have seen the highest international offer above USD 150,000 and the highest domestic offer around ₹1 crore, with average packages around…

Programmes · intake

Programmes & intake

Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)

CSE Cyber4 yr
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

AI&ML4 yr
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr

Biotechnology

BT4 yr
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering

CSE4 yr
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr

Electronics and Communication Engineering

ECE4 yr
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr

Mechanical Engineering

ME4 yr
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr

Civil Engineering

CE4 yr
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EEE4 yr
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr

Information Science and Engineering

ISE4 yr
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

CSE AIML4 yr
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

CSE DS4 yr
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27

Sathyabama admissions

JEE MainInstitutional / direct admission routeNRI route
Hostel · campus

Hostel

Sathyabama runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 100-acre Jeppiar Nagar campus on OMR Chennai. First-year B.E. students are typically allocated triple-sharing rooms with double and single occupancy by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 typically run ₹1,30,000-1,80,000 inclusive of mess. Mess service includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian counters with North Indian, South Indian (Tamil cuisine) and Continental rotations. Wi-Fi, hot-water geysers, gymnasium access, study lounges and CCTV are standard.

Scholarships

Scholarships

Sathyabama runs a structured merit-and-need scholarship programme. Top SAEEE/TNEA rankers receive 25-100% tuition concessions per the published matrix. JEE Main top performers receive similar concessions. Top Class XII Board scorers qualify for additional concessions. Defence wards qualify for PM Scholarship Scheme. SC/ST students receive Central Government Post-matric Scholarship support. Tamil Nadu state-domicile students access TN state schemes — Pudhumai Penn, TANCEM, TNFDC. Sports admits receive separate fee waivers.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

The Sathyabama University campus extends across 100 acres at Jeppiar Nagar on OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) in Chennai. Branch-specific facilities span Computer Science and Engineering, AI-ML, Data Science, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Aerospace, Biotechnology,…

140 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research

Research

Research at Sathyabama spans AI-ML and Data Science, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Cyber Security, Aerospace, Robotics, Renewable Energy, Mechatronics, Industrial IoT, Biotechnology and Civil Infrastructure. The university hosts dedicated research centres for AI, Aerospace Studies, Cyber Security and Innovation. Funded projects come from DST, AICTE, MeitY, DBT, ISRO RESPOND, DRDO and Tamil Nadu State Council. Faculty publish in IEEE, Springer, Elsevier and Scopus-indexed journals. Industry partnerships span Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe, IBM, Hyundai (Sriperumbudur cluster) and many deep-tech startups.

Alumni

Alumni

Sathyabama alumni hold engineering, product and consulting roles across Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe, Walmart Global Tech, IBM, Cognizant and Indian service majors TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Tech Mahindra. Several Sathyabama alumni have founded venture-backed Chennai and Bangalore startups in SaaS, fintech and edtech verticals. The Sathyabama Alumni Association runs strong chapters in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, the Bay Area, Singapore and Gulf region (uniquely strong given Tamil Nadu emigration patterns) with annual reunions and structured mentorship calls.

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FAQ

Sathyabama FAQs

What is the B.Tech CSE fee at Sathyabama University 2026-27?
For 2026-27, B.Tech CSE and AI/DS specialisations at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology are in the ₹3.05-3.55 lakh per year range, bringing the four-year tuition total to approximately ₹12.2-14.2 lakh. Merit scholarships are available for top SAEEE rank holders and JEE Main high-percentile applicants; exact final tuition is published on the official Sathyabama admission portal after SAEEE 2026 results and rank-based counselling.
What are the fees for ECE, Mechanical and other B.Tech branches?
For 2026-27, ECE and Information Technology at Sathyabama are approximately ₹2.45 lakh per year (four-year total ~₹9.8-10 lakh). Mechanical, Aeronautical, Biomedical, Civil, Marine, Chemical and Biotechnology range ₹2-2.8 lakh per year (four-year total ~₹8-11.2 lakh). One-time admission and caution deposits and miscellaneous fees are collected at first-year joining. Admission is primarily merit-based with possible management or NRI quota at a higher fee.
What are the hostel and mess fees at Sathyabama Chennai?
Hostel fees at Sathyabama for 2026-27 range approximately ₹1.20 lakh per year for non-AC shared rooms, ₹1.60 lakh for non-AC single, ₹2.35 lakh for AC shared and ₹2.60 lakh for AC single — typically inclusive of standard vegetarian mess. Five boys' and five girls' hostels cover ~16.75 lakh sq. ft. with attached bathrooms, twice-weekly laundry and 24x7 support. A refundable caution deposit is collected at joining; hostel fee is reviewed annually by the finance committee.
How do I apply for B.Tech at Sathyabama University 2026?
B.Tech admission at Sathyabama for 2026-27 runs primarily through SAEEE 2026 (Sathyabama All India Entrance Examination). Phase I is on 2-3 May 2026 (online CBT). Applications opened on 27 November 2025 and close on 25 April 2026. Eligibility is 10+2 first class (March/April 2025 or 2026), minimum 60% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA in Class 10, and date of birth on or after 1 January 2006. Application fee is ₹1,000 plus bank charges. Admission is SAEEE rank-based with centralised counselling; JEE Main percentiles are accepted as an alternative route.
What is the SAEEE 2026 exam pattern?
SAEEE 2026 is a computer-based test of 60 minutes with 60 multiple-choice questions carrying 60 marks — 20 Mathematics or Biology, 20 Physics and 20 Chemistry. Marking is +1 per correct answer with no negative marking for wrong or unattempted questions. The syllabus covers Class 11-12 CBSE/State Board Maths or Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Admit card, exam-day instructions and hall ticket downloads are available through the official portal saeee2026.sathyabama.ac.in.
What is the placement record at Sathyabama 2024-25?
For 2024-25, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology reported a highest package of ₹41.2 LPA, an average of ₹5.57 LPA and a placement rate of 91.89% (3,365 of 3,662 eligible students placed). The campus drew 350+ recruiters with 100+ Dream and 25+ Super Dream companies. Top recruiters included Amazon (top offer ₹41.2 LPA), Accenture, Cognizant, TCS, Deloitte, Capgemini, HCL Tech, IBM, Oracle, PwC, JP Morgan, LTI Mindtree, Infosys and Tech Mahindra. Internship stipends and international offers are also supported through Centre-of-Excellence tie-ups.
What is the NIRF and NAAC ranking of Sathyabama?
In NIRF 2025, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology ranked 53rd in the University category (score 52.52), 67th in Engineering (score 50.64) and 93rd in the Overall category (score ~49.79). Sathyabama holds NAAC A++ accreditation with CGPA 3.73/4.00 awarded in the 3rd cycle on 19 May 2023, valid to 18 May 2028. It is also a UGC Category I Deemed-to-be University with graded autonomy, and QS World University Rankings 2026 place it in the 1201-1400 band (QS Asia 2025: 373).
Is Sathyabama University a good choice for B.Tech?
Sathyabama is a well-regarded private choice in South Chennai, combining NIRF 2025 University 53 and Engineering 67, NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.73), UGC Category I autonomy and a 140-acre IT-corridor campus. Programme breadth covers 20+ B.Tech streams including CSE with AI/DS/Cyber Sec specialisations. Placements posted 91.89% in 2024-25 with top offer ₹41.2 LPA and 350+ recruiters. Fully residential campus and strong R&D centres in remote sensing, nanoscience and drone technology make it a dependable option for SAEEE/JEE candidates.
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Latest verification: 26 Apr 2026.