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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) is a private deemed-to-be university located in Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Founded in 1987 by the late Dr. Jeppiaar as Sathyabama Engineering College, it was granted deemed university status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2001 and subsequently renamed. The institution is known for its sprawling 411-acre campus and has grown into a multidisciplinary university offering programs across engineering, technology, medicine, dental sciences, pharmacy, nursing, law, management, and arts & sciences. Under the leadership of Dr. Mariazeena Johnson (Chancellor), the university has emphasized research, innovation, and industry collaboration, establishing multiple centers of excellence and securing numerous patents. The institution attracts students from across India and internationally, with a particular strength in South Indian technical education.
Programs
97
listed
Streams
4
covered
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Placements
2025 · avg across 12 programs
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Average CTC
₹4.5L
per year
Highest CTC
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Placed
77%
of eligible
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Cost of attendance
editable estimate
Tuition is pulled from the program's listed fees. Hostel / living / books defaults are India tier-1 averages — adjust to your situation.
Total over 2 years
₹6.8L
₹3.4L per year
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
ug 5y integrated · 60m · 40 seats
B.E. Civil Engineering (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
B.E. Mechanical Engineering (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
B.Tech Chemical Engineering (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 180 seats
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
ug 4y · 48m · 120 seats
B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 60 seats
B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 120 seats
M.E. Applied Electronics (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
M.E. Computer Aided Design (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
M.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
M.E. Structural Engineering (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
M.Tech. Biotechnology (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
M.Tech. Medical Instrumentation (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
ug 5y integrated · 60m
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
ug 5y integrated · 60m · 100 seats
Bachelor of Pharmacy
ug 4y · 48m
Bachelor of Business Administration
ug 3y · 36m
Bachelor of Commerce
ug 3y · 36m
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
ug 5y integrated · 60m
B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
B.A. B.Ed.
ug 4y · 48m
Bachelor of Architecture
ug 5y integrated · 60m
Bachelor of Computer Applications
ug 3y · 36m
Bachelor of Design
ug 4y · 48m
Diagnoses and treats illness; the MBBS-to-specialist pathway.
95/100
India demand
Entry
₹5L – ₹15L
Senior
₹30L – ₹120L
Frontline patient care — B.Sc Nursing opens doors to India, Gulf, UK, and Australian hospitals.
90/100
India demand
Entry
₹2.5L – ₹6L
Senior
₹15L – ₹35L
Builds and maintains software systems across web, mobile, and data.
85/100
India demand
Entry
₹4L – ₹12L
Senior
₹35L – ₹90L
Extracts insights from data using statistics, ML, and domain knowledge.
80/100
India demand
Entry
₹6L – ₹18L
Senior
₹45L – ₹110L
School teaching or university faculty — B.Ed / B.El.Ed for schools, PhD for college posts.
80/100
India demand
Entry
₹3L – ₹7L
Senior
₹18L – ₹40L
Owns the what & why of a product; cross-functional leadership.
78/100
India demand
Entry
₹7L – ₹22L
Senior
₹50L – ₹120L
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Yes, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
Yes, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is recognised by the University Grants Commission.
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is NAAC-accredited with grade A.
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is ranked #51 in the NIRF University category in India's National Institutional Ranking Framework.
Yes, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology offers on-campus hostel accommodation for students enrolled in one or more of its programs.
Yes, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology offers scholarships across one or more of its programs. Eligibility and amounts vary by program; check the institution's official admissions page for specifics.
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology offers 97 programs across 4 streams (Engineering, Medical & Allied Health, Commerce & Management, Sciences & Arts).
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Aggregated rating
3.8/5
Sources: Reddit r/Chennai · Reddit r/Indian_Academia · CollegeDunia · Shiksha · Quora · AmbitionBox
Sathyabama is viewed as a solid tier-2 private engineering college with excellent infrastructure and consistent IT placements. Students appreciate the disciplined environment but often find rules excessively restrictive. Best suited for students seeking structured learning and IT sector jobs rather than research or core engineering careers. The medical and dental colleges have better reputation than some engineering departments.
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Vision and Mission | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University)
www.sathyabama.ac.in · 21/5/2026
Home | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University)
www.sathyabama.ac.in · 21/5/2026
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www.sathyabama.ac.in · 21/5/2026
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www.sathyabama.ac.in · 21/5/2026
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www.sathyabama.ac.in · 21/5/2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
ug 4y · 48m
B.Pharm
ug 4y · 48m · 100 seats
Diploma in Pharmacy
diploma · 24m
Doctor of Pharmacy
ug 3y · 36m
M.D.S.
ug 3y · 36m
ug 5y integrated · 60m
B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.)
ug 5y integrated · 60m
LL.B.
ug 3y · 36m
Master of Business Administration (Part-Time)
ug 3y · 36m
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
ug 3y · 36m
B.A. English
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. B.Ed.
ug 4y · 48m
B.Sc. BioChemistry
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Bio Informatics and Data Science
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. BioTechnology
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Chemistry
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Computer Science
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Data Science
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Fashion Design
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Information Technology
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Mathematics
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. MicroBiology
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Physics
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Psychology
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Social Work
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. Visual Communication
ug 3y · 36m
M.A. English
pg · 24m
M.Arch. Building Management
pg · 24m
M.Arch. Sustainable Architecture
pg · 24m
M.Sc. BioInformatics & Data Science
pg · 24m
M.Sc. Chemistry
pg · 24m
M.Sc. Mathematics
pg · 24m
M.Sc. Physics
pg · 24m
M.Sc. Visual Communication
pg · 24m
Ph.D
pg · 24m