SASTRA Admission 2026

Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · SASTRA · Estd. 1984

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

SASTRA 2026 admission application opens 27 March 2026 at sastra.edu/admissions.html. Application fee Rs 600 per programme. Single application form covers both Stream 1 and Stream 2 of B.Tech admissions. Updated: 2026-05-09

About Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy

Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) is a private deemed university located at Tirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Founded as Shanmugha College of Engineering in 1984, the institution was granted Deemed-to-be-University status in 2001 under Section 3 of the UGC Act and renamed SASTRA. The university is consistently among the top private deemed universities in NIRF rankings.

SASTRA operates three campuses — the main campus at Tirumalaisamudram (Thanjavur), the Srinivasa Ramanujan Centre at Kumbakonam, and SASTRA Chennai. It has 11 schools offering 100+ UG, PG and PhD programmes spanning Engineering & Technology, Sciences, Management (SASTRA School of Management), Arts, Computer Applications, Law (SASTRA Law School), Education, and Humanities.

SASTRA's B.Tech and 5-Year Integrated M.Tech admissions follow a unique two-stream model: Stream 1 weights normalised Class 12 scores (50%) plus a JEE Main 2026 score (50%), while Stream 2 fills 50% of seats based purely on Class 12 ranks. JEE is not mandatory. Other UG/PG admissions are merit + interview based; PhD goes via the SASTRA PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹600 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

JEE Main + Class 12 (Stream 1) / Pure Class 12 ranks (Stream 2)

Conducted by SASTRA Deemed University

B.Tech and 5-Year Integrated M.Tech admissions: Stream 1 — 50% weightage to normalised Class 12 aggregate (PCM/PCB) and 50% to JEE Main 2026 score; Stream 2 — 100% Class 12 marks based, fills 50% of seats. There is a single application form covering both streams; JEE is NOT mandatory. Other UG/PG admissions are merit + interview based; PhD is via the SASTRA PhD entrance.

Other accepted exams

JEE Main (Stream 1)
Class 12 marks (Stream 2)
CAT (MBA)
XAT (MBA)
CMAT (MBA)
CLAT (BA LLB)
SASTRA PhD Entrance
UGC-NET
GATE

Eligibility

B.Tech: Class 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 60% aggregate in Mathematics + Physics + (Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology) in a single sitting. JEE Main 2026 score required only for Stream 1. 5-Year Integrated M.Tech: same as B.Tech. PG (M.Tech/M.Sc/MBA/MCA/MA/MCom): Bachelor's in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD); programme-specific entrance score (CAT/XAT/CMAT/GATE) where applicable. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / SASTRA PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
SASTRA 2026 — application opens	27 Mar 2026	Application	sastra.edu/admissions.html	Open
JEE Main 2026 (used for SASTRA Stream 1)	TBA	Entrance	jeemain.nta.nic.in	Closed
SASTRA — Class 12 + JEE Main merit list (Stream 1)	TBA	Result	sastra.edu/admissions.html	Upcoming
SASTRA — Class 12 ranks merit list (Stream 2)	TBA	Result	sastra.edu/admissions.html	Upcoming
SASTRA — online counselling and seat allotment	TBA	Counselling	sastra.edu/admissions.html	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

SASTRA offers a robust merit-cum-means scholarship programme: top JEE Main rankers and top Class 12 scorers receive substantial fee waivers. Sports/co-curricular scholarships, the Single Girl Child concession, and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS through the National Scholarship Portal are also available.

Reservations

As a private deemed university, SASTRA follows its own internal admission policy. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates receive eligibility relaxations and are eligible for Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. Sports/co-curricular and Single Girl Child quotas per the SASTRA prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy?

Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy admits students primarily through JEE Main + Class 12 (Stream 1) / Pure Class 12 ranks (Stream 2). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹600 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy accept JEE Main + Class 12 (Stream 1) / Pure Class 12 ranks (Stream 2) scores?

JEE Main + Class 12 (Stream 1) / Pure Class 12 ranks (Stream 2) is the primary basis for admission at Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.