SU Chennai Admission 2026

Sai University

Chennai, Tamil Nadu · SU Chennai · Estd. 2021

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

Sai University Chennai 2026-27 admissions at saiuniversity.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Sai University

Sai University, established in 2021 by an Act of the Tamil Nadu state legislature, is a private state university located at Paiyanoor, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), Chennai. The university is positioned as a liberal arts and STEM-focused multidisciplinary university with strong industry-academia partnerships.

Sai University has multiple schools — Engineering & Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Management, Law and Design. Strong focus on liberal arts foundation alongside specialised majors — modelled on American liberal arts universities. NAAC accreditation pending.

Admissions through Sai University Aptitude Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. SAT/ACT accepted for international students. JEE Main, CAT, CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through Sai PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹1,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Sai U Aptitude Test / Merit

Conducted by Sai University Chennai

Admissions through Sai University Aptitude Test or merit. SAT/ACT (international), JEE Main, CAT, CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through Sai PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 55% (50% SC/ST) + aptitude test + interview. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
Sai U Application 2026	15 Jan 2026	—	saiuniversity.edu.in	Upcoming
Sai U Aptitude Test 2026	15 Apr 2026	—	saiuniversity.edu.in	Upcoming
Sai U Admission Decision 2026	15 Jun 2026	—	saiuniversity.edu.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.

Sai University merit scholarships, Need-based scholarships, TN state scholarships, Central Sector.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%; International students supernumerary.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Sai University?

Sai University admits students primarily through Sai U Aptitude Test / 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 Sai University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Sai University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Sai University 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 Sai University accept Sai U Aptitude Test / Merit scores?

Sai U Aptitude Test / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Sai University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.