Sathyabama coverReviewed 26 Apr 2026Sathyabama · Chennai
ChennaiEst. 1987

Sathyabama University — Fees, Placements & Admission 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…

ECE · Annual · needs counsellor verification
₹2.4L/year
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₹2.4L
ECE · Annual · needs counsellor verification
91.9%
Placement · 2023-24
Fees · 2026-27

Sathyabama fees

Sathyabama fees: ECE · Annual · needs counsellor verification is ₹2.4L. This retained row needs counsellor verification before payment. Use the rows below to compare quota-wise and branch-wise amounts in one place.

ECE · Annual · needs counsellor verification
2.4L
Annual fee by branch · 8 programmes
BranchFee
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Annual · needs counsellor verification · annual
₹2,40,000 /yr
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Annual · needs counsellor verification · annual
₹2,40,000 /yr
Civil Engineering (CE)
Annual · needs counsellor verification · annual
₹2,40,000 /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Annual · needs counsellor verification · annual
₹2,40,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML)
Annual · needs counsellor verification · annual
₹2,40,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS)
Annual · needs counsellor verification · annual
₹2,40,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
Annual · needs counsellor verification · annual
₹2,40,000 /yr
Biotechnology (BT)
Annual · needs counsellor verification · annual
₹2,40,000 /yr
Placements · 2023-24

Sathyabama placements

Sathyabama placements 2023-24: 91.89% placement rate, ₹5.57L average CTC, 41.2 LPA highest CTC.

91.89%
5.57LAvg CTC
41.2 LPAHighest CTC

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

Electronics and Communication Engineering

ECE4 yr
₹2.4LAnnual · /yr

Mechanical Engineering

ME4 yr
₹2.4LAnnual · /yr

Civil Engineering

CE4 yr
₹2.4LAnnual · /yr

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EEE4 yr
₹2.4LAnnual · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

CSE AIML4 yr
₹2.4LAnnual · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)

CSE Cyber4 yr
₹2.4LAnnual · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

CSE DS4 yr
₹2.4LAnnual · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering

CSE4 yr
₹2.4LAnnual · /yr

Biotechnology

BT4 yr
₹2.4LAnnual · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27

Sathyabama admissions

University entrance / merit processJEE Main where accepted
Hostel · campus

Sathyabama hostel

Sathyabama hostel details are listed in this section. 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.

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.

Infrastructure & facilities

Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities

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 & rankings

Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners

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.

Notable alumni

Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events

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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Helpful guides for your admission

Planning your application to Sathyabama? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.

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?
79). 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?
73), UGC Category I autonomy and a 140-acre IT-corridor campus. Tech streams including CSE with AI/DS/Cyber Sec specialisations. 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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Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Page-level facts are checked against the linked official disclosures and source packets shown below; admissions-office discussions are not used as citations.

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