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ChennaiEst. 2001

Saveetha University Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission

Saveetha University is the popular name for Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), a private deemed-to-be-university in Chennai built around the Saveetha Medical & Educational…

Overview

About Saveetha

Saveetha University is the popular name for Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), a private deemed-to-be-university in Chennai built around the Saveetha Medical & Educational Trust. The trust was formed in 1986 by Dr. N.M. Veeraiyan, who started Saveetha Dental College in 1988, scaled up with Saveetha Engineering College (now Saveetha School of Engineering, SSE) in 2001, and secured Deemed-to-be-University status on 18 March 2005 under the UGC Act 1956.

Courses & costs

Saveetha fees

Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.

Fees
ProgrammeYearAmount
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)Tuition2026-27₹4,60,000per year
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningTuition2026-27₹4,60,000per year
Computer Science and EngineeringTuition2026-27₹4,60,000per year
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)Tuition2026-27₹4,60,000per year
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)Tuition2026-27₹4,60,000per year
Electronics and Communication EngineeringTuition2026-27₹3,20,000per year
Civil EngineeringTuition2026-27₹1,60,000per year
Electrical and Electronics EngineeringTuition2026-27₹1,60,000per year
Mechanical EngineeringTuition2026-27₹1,60,000per year
BDS Source₹9,10,000
B.Pharm Source₹2,30,000
Pharm Source₹5,00,000
B.Sc Nursing Source₹2,10,000
MBA variants Source₹3,50,000
B.Sc Hons variants Source₹1,50,000
BPT Source₹1,90,000
B.Arch Source₹2,20,000
Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (B.HMCT) Source₹1,25,000
PhD Doctorate of Philosophy Source₹25,000
Pharm.D Source₹5,00,000
NRI quota
ProgrammeYearAmount
B.Tech BiotechnologyIndian Students and SAARC Countries; NRI / FOREIGN Students Source₹3,20,000
Placements · 2024

Saveetha placements

College-wide placements for 2024: a highest package of 44 LPA.Source: placement source

₹44L · 2024College-wide

₹44L · College-wide · 2024

Branch-wise packages
Four-year UG programme · 2023-24 · Four-year UG programmemedian ₹4.5L · 215 placed placement source
Programmes · intake

Programmes & intake

Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)

CSE Cyber4 yr
₹4.6LAnnual · /yr

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

AI&ML4 yr
₹4.6LAnnual · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering

CSE4 yr
₹4.6LAnnual · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

CSE AIML4 yr
₹4.6LAnnual · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

CSE DS4 yr
₹4.6LAnnual · /yr

Electronics and Communication Engineering

ECE4 yr
₹3.2LAnnual · /yr

Civil Engineering

CE4 yr
₹1.6LAnnual · /yr

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EEE4 yr
₹1.6LAnnual · /yr

Mechanical Engineering

ME4 yr
₹1.6LAnnual · /yr

Recognition & affiliations

UGC Consolidated List of Deemed Universities

Regulator
UGC deemed list
Stated session
18.03.2005

UGC list of institutions deemed to be universities included under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956

Regulator
UGC Section 12(B) letter
Stated session
10.06.2020

Saveetha Medical College & Hospital

Bed strength
1800
Relationship
Own attached teaching hospital
Is teaching hospital
Yes
Accreditation
NABH, NABL

Faculty & teaching

Admissions · collected information

Saveetha admissions

Admission details are not available yet. Check the college’s current admission notice for application requirements.

Hostel · campus

Saveetha hostel

Saveetha hostel details are listed in this section. Saveetha runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 100-acre Thandalam campus near Chennai. First-year B.Tech students are typically allocated triple-sharing rooms.

Saveetha runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 100-acre Thandalam campus near Chennai. First-year B.Tech students are typically allocated triple-sharing rooms with double and single occupancy from the second year by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 broadly fall in the ₹1,30,000-1,80,000 range inclusive of mess. Mess service includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian options across multiple mess centres serving North Indian, South Indian (Tamil cuisine) and Continental rotations. Wi-Fi, hot-water geysers, gymnasium access, study lounges and CCTV are standard.

From the sources

Scholarships — sourced details

Fee categoryAll Source
Periodper year Source
ComponentTotal first year Source
Fee set byCollege Source
Amount (INR)2700000 Source
Is estimateNo Source
Fee categoryIndian Students and SAARC Countries Students Source
Fee authorityUniversity Source
Year of studyAll years Source
Programme codeFAM MEDICAL Source
Student categoryAll Source
ProgrammeMBBS Source

Infrastructure & facilities

Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities

The Saveetha Engineering College campus extends across approximately 100 acres at Thandalam, Chennai. Branch-specific facilities span Computer Science and Engineering, AI-ML, Data Science, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Aerospace, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology,…

180 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym

Research & rankings

Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners

Saveetha runs research across engineering, biomedical, biotech, healthcare-tech and integrated medical-engineering disciplines. The institute hosts dedicated research centres for Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, AI for Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sciences with cross-collaboration across the Saveetha Group medical and dental colleges. Funded projects come from DST, AICTE, MeitY, DBT, ICMR (medical research collaboration) and several international agencies. Faculty publish in IEEE, Springer, Elsevier, ACS and medical-research venues with steady output.

Notable alumni

Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events

Saveetha alumni hold engineering, product, consulting and entrepreneurship roles across Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe, Walmart Global Tech, IBM and Indian service majors TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Tech Mahindra. The Saveetha Group cross-disciplinary ecosystem (engineering + medical + dental) creates unique alumni networks in healthcare-tech and biomedical engineering. The Saveetha Alumni Association runs chapters in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, the Bay Area, Singapore and Dubai with annual reunions.

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Reach the college

Saveetha contact details

AddressSaveetha Nagar Thandalam Kanchipuram - Chennai Rd Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105
Office bearerRole
Dr. Sheeja VargheseRegistrar, SIMATS
Dr. Ashwani KumarVice Chancellor
Dr. Sheeja S VargheseRegistrar
From the sources

More details

Established2005 Source
NameSaveetha College of Physiotherapy Source
Institution typeConstituent college Source
Same campusYes Source
NameSaveetha College of Occupational Therapy Source
NameSaveetha College of Allied Health Sciences Source
NameSIMATS Medical College Source
Recognition code typeNIRF id Source
Recognition codeIR-O-I-1441 Source
NIRF rank13 Source
Ranking year2025 Source
NAAC gradeA++ Source
Ranking categoryUniversity Source
NameSaveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Source
Institution typeSelf-awarding Source
Affiliation statusSelf Source
Centralised portalYes Source
DisciplineUniversity Source
Catalogue completeNo Source
Amount (INR)910000 Source
Includes noteOfficial table total; lab fee ₹50,000 and tuition fee ₹8,60,000 are shown separately. Source
Programme codeFAM DENTAL Source
ProgrammeBDS Source
CurrencyUSD Source
FAQ

Saveetha FAQs

What is the B.Tech fee structure at Saveetha University Chennai for 2026-27?
Saveetha's B.E./B.Tech tuition fees at Saveetha School of Engineering (SSE) for 2026-27 are tiered by branch and Class-12 PCM merit slab. Indicative annual tuition ranges from approximately ₹1.6 lakh/year for core branches (Civil, Mechanical, Biomedical) to ₹4.6 lakh/year for high-demand B.Tech AI & Data Science and AI & ML programmes. Total 4-year tuition works out to roughly ₹6.4 lakh for core branches and up to ₹18.4 lakh for AI tracks. One-time admission fees run ₹15,000-₹1.5 lakh, with hostel and mess charges of ₹80,000-₹1.8 lakh per year depending on AC/non-AC and sharing type.
Does Saveetha offer scholarships or fee waivers for B.Tech students?
Yes. Saveetha offers merit-based scholarships with up to 100% tuition waiver for top Class-12 scorers and top SEEAT rankers, alongside board-topper awards (typically for state and CBSE/ICSE toppers), sports scholarships of 50-75% tuition waiver plus free hostel/mess/transport for national-level achievers, girl-child scholarships, and need-based awards for economically weaker sections. SC/ST/OBC candidates can additionally avail state/central government scholarship schemes. Saveetha's scholarship calculator on the admissions portal provides indicative slabs based on Class 12 percentage once applicants upload their marksheet.
What are the hostel fees and campus facilities at Saveetha Thandalam?
Saveetha runs separate on-campus hostels for men and women at the Thandalam engineering campus with non-AC, semi-AC and fully-AC room options. Indicative annual hostel-plus-mess charges range from approximately ₹80,000 for basic multi-sharing rooms to over ₹1.8 lakh for single/AC rooms. The 180-acre township includes 24×7 Wi-Fi, medical centre, a 1,500+ bed multi-speciality teaching hospital via the medical campus, gym, indoor and outdoor sports grounds, recreation rooms, laundry, and regular transport to Chennai city (Tambaram, Koyambedu, Poonamallee). Hostel allotment is based on seat availability and distance from home.
What is the eligibility for B.Tech admission at Saveetha University?
Eligibility requires a pass in Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects and a minimum aggregate of 45% (40% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC per UGC norms). Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as on 31 December 2026. Since Saveetha (SIMATS) is a UGC Deemed-to-be University, there is no domicile restriction — students from across India, NRI and foreign-national candidates are all eligible. Appearing Class-12 candidates can apply provisionally, with final admission conditional on board results meeting the minimum aggregate.
What were the placement statistics at Saveetha School of Engineering for 2024-25?
The 2024-25 season at SSE reported a highest package of approximately ₹44 LPA, an average package of ₹5.36 LPA, and an overall placement rate close to 97% across the outgoing batch. Over 652 recruiters visited the campus, with leading hirers including Qualcomm, JP Morgan, Amazon, Capgemini, Accenture, TCS, IBM, Hyundai, Zoho, Cognizant and Virtusa. AI & Data Science, AI & ML and Computer Science streams saw the highest averages, while IT and ECE recorded consistent mid-tier packages. Pre-placement offers from summer internships and select international offers added further depth to the numbers.
What is Saveetha University's ranking and accreditation profile?
66 (Cycle 3, awarded June 2022), UGC Deemed-to-be University status effective 18 March 2005, and AICTE approval for all engineering programmes. SIMATS also features in the Times Higher Education 2026 World University Rankings in the 351-400 global band. Several UG engineering programmes are NBA-accredited.
Sources

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Last reviewed: 26 Apr 2026.

Reviewed by

Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.

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