SIST Chennai Admission 2026

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · SIST Chennai · Estd. 2001
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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SAEEE 2026 typically April-May 2026 at sathyabama.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST), established in 1987 as Sathyabama Engineering College and declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2001 under the UGC Act, is a private deemed university located at Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Chennai. The institute is part of the Jeppiaar Educational Trust founded by Col. Dr. Jeppiaar.

Sathyabama has 7 schools — Building & Environment Sciences, Bio & Chemical Engineering, Computing, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Sciences & Humanities, Management Studies. Operates the Sathyabama Centre for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics. Sathyabama is associated with ISRO collaborations — the institute satellite SathyabamaSat was launched by PSLV in 2016. NAAC A+ accredited.

Admissions through Sathyabama All India Entrance Examination (SAEEE), JEE Main, or merit. CAT/CMAT for MBA. CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through Sathyabama PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹1,200 (General) / ₹1,200 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

SAEEE / JEE Main / Merit
Conducted by Sathyabama Institute Chennai

Admissions through Sathyabama All India Entrance Examination (SAEEE), JEE Main, or merit. CAT/CMAT for MBA. CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through Sathyabama PhD entrance.

Eligibility

B.Tech: Plus Two PCM 55% (50% SC/ST) + SAEEE/JEE Main. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
SAEEE 2026 Application 15 Feb 2026 sathyabama.ac.in Upcoming
SAEEE 2026 Examination 25 Apr 2026 sathyabama.ac.in Upcoming
Sathyabama Counselling 2026 15 Jun 2026 sathyabama.ac.in 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.

Sathyabama merit scholarships, Jeppiaar Trust scholarships, TN state scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology?
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology admits students primarily through SAEEE / JEE Main / Merit. 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 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1200 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1200 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology 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 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology accept SAEEE / JEE Main / Merit scores?
SAEEE / JEE Main / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.