Sathyabama University Chennai - Ranking, Admissions 2026, Placements

Earlier, Sathyabhama which is one of the best dental colleges in Chennai, was established in 1988 as an Engineering College with 3 departments. Later, in 2001, UGC granted Deemed To be University Status. The Sathyabama campus is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It has emerged as a leading University in India and achieved Excellence in higher education. SU has been accredited by NAAC with an "A" Grade. Besides, MHRD declared SU as A Category University. Sathyabama has a team of competent faculties, innovative pedagogical practices, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and world-class facilities.

Due to its academic Excellence, Sathyabama has achieved good ratings and rankings at the National and International Levels. The NIRF Ranking 2025 is 67 under engineering category. SU has been featured on the NIRF 2025 is 53 under overall category. As per India Today Rankings, SU was ranked 7 under overall category. On a global scale, SU achieved a Diamond Rating for Overall Performance.

Respective statutory bodies have recognized Sathyabama University Courses. They are DCI, COA, BCI, UGC, PCI, INC, and AICTE. Furthermore, the NBA accredits Sathyabama Engineering Courses.

Admission is offered based on the student's performance in the entrance test. Thus, admission seekers have to appear for the Sathyabama Entrance Exam. The flagship course of Sathyabama is B Tech. For admission to B Tech, SU conducts SAEEE. (Satyabhama All India Engineering Entrance Examination) Candidates with a valid JEE Main score are also eligible for Sathyabama B Tech admission. The mode of the application process is entirely online.

Sathyabama University Rankings

• Sathyabama University NIRF Ranking: It has secured the 93rd Rank Overall and 67th Rank for B Tech.
• Sathyabama's Ranking for Engineering or B Tech is 67th in NIRF.
• Sathyabama University Ranking in Times of India:  SU ranked 4.
• As per Outlook, SU was ranked as 37th.
• SU received an award from FICCI for "Excellence in Employability" and also for "Excellence in Research"

Is Sathyabama University Good?

• Sathyabama is a research-intensive university with Hi-Tech Laboratories and world-class research facilities.
• In association with ISRO, students, and faculties developed the micro experimental satellite "SathyabamaSat".
• It offers incubation facilities for start-ups and entrepreneurship promotion. Budding Entrepreneurs will get guidance.
• At Sathyabama, students are exposed to international learning practices through the semester abroad program, International Internship and Student Exchange Program
• Professors from foreign universities will visit the campus to teach the students under the Faculty exchange program.
• Under the Student Exchange program, students get an opportunity to pursue one or two semesters in associated foreign universities
• Sathyabama has been associated with more than 250+ Foreign Universities (USA, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Spain, Turkey, Poland, Italy, Germany, France,)
• SU has collaborated with more than 100 eminent research organizations
• SU offers excellent on-campus placement offers. It has a corporate linkage with 300+ Companies.

Sathyabama University Course Admission

Admission to Sathyabama University is based on the student's performance on the entrance test and academic merit.

• SU conducts the Sathyabama All India Entrance Exam for B Tech, BSc, B Des, B Pharm, and UG Law Courses. To be eligible, admission seekers have to undertake this exam.
• And for a few courses, SU accepts valid National Level Entrance Test scores.
• For BDS, candidates must undertake the NEET Exam. Admission to the B Arch is based on NATA score.
• The selection of the applicants for B Tech is based on their performance in Sathyama Entrance Exam or SAEEE.
• Applicants who have a good score in JEE Main can apply for Direct Admission to Sathyabama University. Such students will be excused from SAEEE.
• M Tech admission is based on GATE, and MBA admission is based on CAT scores.
• Candidates who wish to apply for Sathyabama UG Courses shall have passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate score.
• Applicants who hold a recognized UG degree in a concerned stream can apply for Sathyabama PG Courses.
• 15% of seats are reserved for Management Quota at Sathyabama University
• Admission for NRI and Foreign Students at Sathyabama will be based on the grade obtained in the last qualifying exam.
• Sathyabama Scholarship Quota: Over 500 seats (In Both UG & PG) have been allotted for the students belonging to the EWS category.

Know about SAEEE

• Sathyabama Entrance Exam will be conducted in online mode by Sathyabama University ( Computer Based Entrance Test )
• The duration of the SAEEE is 150 minutes. It comprises 120 MCQ types of questions.
• There will be three sections in the SAEEE question paper. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects
• Every Year, the Sathyabama Entrance Exam application process begins in January. Whereas the exam takes place either in April or May. SAEEE application fees will be INR 650
• Students who qualify in SAEEE with a valid score will be eligible to participate in Sathyabama University Counselling ( SAEEE Counselling rounds )

Sathyabama University Placement

Sathyabama holds an impeccable placement record. It has a dedicated placement cell that trains the students at different stages of their academics. The training modules are updated regularly according to industry standards. At present, SU comprises more than 350 recruiters. Out of that, 100+ companies are Dream Recruiters. 25+ Companies are Dream Recruiters. In addition to the placement job offers, SU also offers internships.

Sathyabama University Placement 2022 Statistics

• Placement percentage is 91.87 %. Year after Year, the number of recruiters is increasing.
• SU has become a preferred destination for top-notch companies to hire graduates. Sathyabama University's Highest Package is INR 41.20 LPA.
• In the Drive, 1600+ students were eligible. In that, 1500+ students successfully got placed.
• Sathyabama University's Average Package stood at INR 5.45 LPA.

Sathyabama University Hostel

• Sathyabama comprises 10 hostel blocks in total. 5 Hostels for Boys and also 5 Hostels for Girls. All the Sathyabama hostels are situated inside the campus area. It is completely safe and secure.
• All the hostel blocks have well-furnished living rooms. There is also provision for AC Rooms.
• Twice a week, students can make use of laundry service.
• There will be a 24 /7 Medical Facility for the students.
• Fitness centers are available for both Males & Females.
• Besides, there is a mess that offers nutritious and hygienic food.

Sathyabama University Hostel Fees :

• Hostel fees is around INR 39000.