SASTRA University Thanjavur: Eligibility Criteria for Admissions 2025
SASTRA University offers a diverse range of undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs. The eligibility criteria for admissions vary by program, focusing on academic qualifications, entrance exam scores, and age limits where applicable. Below are the detailed eligibility requirements for SASTRA University’s programs for the 2025 academic year.
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SASTRA University Eligibility Overview
SASTRA University’s admission process is based on merit and entrance exam performance. UG programs typically require a pass in 10+2 with specific subject combinations and minimum marks, often supplemented by entrance exams like JEE Main. PG programs mandate a relevant bachelor’s degree with minimum marks and valid scores in exams like GATE, CAT, or others. Ph.D. programs require a master’s degree with at least 55% marks and clearance of national or university-specific entrance tests. Age restrictions apply for certain UG programs, with candidates typically not exceeding 19 years as of August 1, 2025 (21 years for lateral entry).
SASTRA University Undergraduate (UG) Program Eligibility
| Program | Eligibility Criteria | Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025) |
| B.Tech | Pass in 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects, plus Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or Biology, with a minimum 60% aggregate in a single sitting from a recognized State/Central Board or equivalent. For Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, and M.Tech (5-Year Integrated) in Biotechnology/Medical Nanotechnology, Mathematics is not mandatory. | Not exceeding 19 years (21 years for lateral entry) |
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | Diploma in Engineering/Technology for direct admission to the second year of relevant B.Tech programs. | Not exceeding 21 years |
| Integrated M.Tech (5-Year) | Same as B.Tech: 10+2 with 60% aggregate in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Biology. | Not exceeding 19 years |
| B.A. LL.B (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.), B.Com. LL.B (Hons.) | Pass in 10+2 (academic stream) with a minimum 50% aggregate in the first attempt, with English as a subject, from a recognized board. | Not exceeding 19 years |
| B.Com (CA, BFSI, General) | Pass in 10+2 from a recognized board. | - |
| BBA | Pass in 10+2 from a recognized board. | - |
| BCA | Pass in 10+2 with Mathematics or Statistics as a subject from a recognized board. | - |
| B.A. | Pass in 10+2 from a recognized board (English for B.A. English). | - |
| B.Sc | Pass in 10+2 from a recognized board (specific subjects like Mathematics, Chemistry, or Physics may be required based on specialization). | - |
| B.Sc + B.Ed, B.A. + B.Ed | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board. | - |
| B.Optom | Pass in 10+2 in a single sitting with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology, with a minimum 60% aggregate from a recognized State/Central Board or equivalent. | Not exceeding 19 years |
| Fine Arts | Pass in 10+2 from a recognized board. | - |
SASTRA University Postgraduate (PG) Program Eligibility
| Program | Eligibility Criteria |
| M.Tech |
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| MBA | Any recognized bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years. Preference for CAT/XAT/AIMAT/CMAT/AIMCAT scores. |
| MCA | Any recognized bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years with Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 or the qualifying degree. |
| M.Sc | Valid UG degree in a relevant field (e.g., B.Sc in Biotechnology for M.Sc Biotechnology, B.Sc in Chemistry for M.Sc Chemistry, B.Sc in Mathematics/CS/Statistics or BCA for M.Sc Data Science, B.Sc in Physics/Applied Electronics/Industrial Electronics for M.Sc Physics). |
| M.Sc (5-Year Integrated) | Pass in 10+2 from a recognized board. |
| M.A. (Sanskrit, 5-Year Integrated) | Pass in 10+2 from a recognized board. |
| M.A. (English) | Valid bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. |
| M.Com | Valid B.Com, B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship), or BBA degree from a recognized university. |
| M.Optom | Valid bachelor’s degree in Optometry or related field. |
| LL.M | Valid bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B). |
SASTRA University Doctoral (Ph.D.) Program Eligibility
| Program | Eligibility Criteria |
| Ph.D. (Engineering, Management, Law, Education, Humanities, Arts, Sciences) | Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum 55% aggregate. Candidates must clear UGC-NET, UGC CSIR-NET, GATE, or UPSC exams, followed by an interview conducted by SASTRA University. |