Program Deck
M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering
SASTRA, Thanjavur · 2-Year PG · NAAC A++ · GATE / SASTRA PGEE
Key numbers
NAAC Grade
A++
NAAC Score
3.63 / 4
Duration
24 Months
Annual Tuition
₹1.5 Lakhs
Batch Size
Tiny cohort = more facetime with profs and less competition for lab resources
Investment
₹3.0L total
~₹1.5L per year
- Tuition Fee₹1,50,000per year
Are you eligible?
Degree Required
B.Tech / B.E in a relevant discipline
Entrance exams
2-Year Roadmap
Year +0
Year 1
Core coursework: Advanced Algorithms, ML & DL, NLP, Computer Vision, Big Data, and Research Methodology.
Year +1
Year 2
Industry Collaboration Project, Thesis/Dissertation, and research wrap-up.
Year +2
Graduation
Dissertation submission, final evaluations, and placement closures.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
Ranking & Data Reality Check
That NIRF #14 is for Law, not Engineering — so don't mix up the badges. Also, our confidence in these placement numbers is moderate (40%). Slide into DMs of current SASTRA CSE postgrads on LinkedIn to verify the actual CTC ranges and culture before you lock in.
The verdict
Good fit
NAAC A++ credibility, a tight 30-seat cohort, and a curriculum that is genuinely AI-forward (ML, NLP, CV, Big Data) make this a solid bet for students who want a structured research-oriented M.Tech. The 85% placement rate and recruiter list including Amazon, Microsoft, and Qualcomm are promising. That said, the NIRF rank quoted is for Law, not Engineering, and our data confidence is at 40% — so you'll need to do your own fieldwork on recent CSE-specific outcomes. If you value hostel life, scholarships, and an entrance-based merit system (GATE / SASTRA PGEE), this program lowkey fits the brief.
Matches what you said
- ✓ AI/ML & research-focused curriculum
- ✓ Small batch size
- ✓ Hostel & scholarship availability
- ✓ Merit-based entrance exam admission
Doesn't match
- ✗ Top-tier NIRF Engineering ranking
- ✗ High-confidence verified salary data
- ✗ Large core-tech alumni base