Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Courses & Fees 2026: Complete Guide to UG, PG and PhD Programmes
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, founded in 1987 by the Jeppiaar Educational Trust, offers 100+ (one source: 111) programmes across engineering, architecture, pharmacy, dentistry, management and science at its Jeppiaar Nagar campus in Chennai.
This guide covers courses, fees and eligibility, compiled from multiple aggregator sources across the 2025-26 admission cycles — with explicit ranges wherever sources disagree, which happens more often and more severely for Sathyabama than for any other institution covered in this series.
Broad Programme Areas at Sathyabama
- Engineering & Technology (B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech)
- Architecture (B.Arch)
- Pharmacy (B.Pharm, D.Pharm)
- Dentistry (BDS)
- Management & Commerce (MBA, BBA, B.Com)
- Science (B.Sc., M.Sc.)
- Humanities (B.A., M.A., M.Phil)
Sathyabama is reported to run its main operations from a single Jeppiaar Nagar, Chennai campus, unlike some multi-campus groups covered elsewhere in this guide series.
Sathyabama Courses List 2026 — At a Glance
| Course Category | Approx. Total Tuition Fee (aggregator-reported) | Broad Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech (16+ specialisations) | ₹6 L – 14.6 L | Class 12 with 50%+; SAEEE / JEE Main |
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering | ₹12.20 L – 14.60 L | Class 12 with 50%+; SAEEE / JEE Main |
| B.Arch | Check official portal | Class 12 with Maths; NATA |
| B.Pharm / D.Pharm | Check official portal | Class 12 pass, 50%+; SAEEE / Merit |
| BDS | ~₹9.50 L (single-source estimate) | Class 12 with PCB, 50%+; NEET / NEET MDS |
| MBA (4 specialisations) | ₹90,000 – ₹8.1 L (sources conflict sharply) | Graduation with 50%+; CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT |
| BBA / B.Com | ₹60,000 – ₹5.70 L (sources conflict sharply) | Class 12 pass, 50%+; merit |
| B.Sc. (19-20+ specialisations) | ₹2.03 L – 5.70 L | Class 12 Science stream, 50%+ |
| M.E. / M.Tech (3+ specialisations) | ₹1.2 L – 4.8 L | B.Tech/B.E. with 50%+; GATE preferred |
| M.Sc. (10-12 specialisations) | ₹18,000 – ₹3.80 L (sources conflict sharply) | Graduation with 50%+ |
| Ph.D. (all disciplines) | Check official portal | Master's degree with 55%+ aggregate |
Figures above are aggregator-reported ranges and, for several programmes, vary more sharply than usual — always confirm the exact number on Sathyabama's official fee-structure page before publishing or relying on any figure.
Course-Wise Breakdown
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B.E. / B.Tech at Sathyabama
Sathyabama's B.E./B.Tech programme spans 16+ specialisations — Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Information Technology, Aeronautical and Biomedical Engineering among them — under a single admission process built around SAEEE (the university's own entrance test) or a JEE Main score.
Fee-wise, Computer Science & Engineering carries the most internally-consistent figure found for this university — roughly ₹12.20 lakh to ₹14.60 lakh for the full 4-year programme — while the overall range across all branches is wider, roughly ₹6 lakh to ₹14.6 lakh.
Candidates generally need a Class 12 pass with a minimum of 50% marks.
B.Arch at Sathyabama
Sathyabama's B.Arch programme requires a valid NATA score alongside Class 12 with Mathematics, approved by the Council of Architecture (COA). Specific fee figures for this programme were not consistently available across the sources reviewed for this guide.
BDS at Sathyabama
Sathyabama's dental programme (BDS) admits via NEET and NEET MDS, with the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) handling seat allocation. One source reports a total fee of approximately ₹9.50 lakh for the 5-year programme — this figure was not independently cross-checked against a second source.
MBA at Sathyabama
Sathyabama's MBA (including a Computer Applications specialisation cited as one of the university's most sought-after programmes) accepts CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, or the university's own Sathyabama Entrance Exam. Fee figures for this programme show the widest disagreement of any programme in this guide — ranging from ₹90,000 to ₹8.1 lakh across different sources for the same 2-year programme.
BBA and B.Com at Sathyabama
Both BBA and B.Com are 3-year, largely merit-based programmes. Like MBA, their fee figures diverge sharply across sources — ₹60,000 (two sources) versus ₹5.70 lakh (a third source) — a near-10x spread that this guide could not resolve.
B.Sc. and M.Sc. at Sathyabama
B.Sc. spans 19-20+ specialisations (including Visual Communication, Bioinformatics and Computer Science), with total fees reported between ₹2.03 lakh and ₹5.70 lakh. M.Sc. spans 10-12 specialisations (including Physics), with an even wider reported fee spread — ₹18,000 to ₹3.80 lakh across sources.
M.E./M.Tech and PhD at Sathyabama
M.E./M.Tech spans specialisations including Biotechnology, Medical Instrumentation and Structural Engineering, generally favouring GATE-qualified candidates, with the university's own SAEEE-PG route for non-GATE applicants. PhD admission requires a relevant master's degree, the university's own entrance test, and an interview.
How to Apply for Sathyabama Courses
- Visit the official Sathyabama website (sathyabama.ac.in) and locate the admissions section for your chosen programme.
- Register with a valid mobile number and email ID to receive login credentials.
- Fill in academic and personal details, and upload required documents.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee (₹1,000 plus transaction charges for UG/PG; ₹2,000 for PhD) online or through the offline route where offered.
- Take the required entrance exam (SAEEE, etc.), or submit a valid national-level exam score (JEE Main, NATA, NEET, CAT family), then complete counselling and document verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
CSE is Sathyabama's most competitive branch by SAEEE cutoff and one of its most-cited specialisations for placements, with a comparatively well-agreed fee figure (₹12.20-14.60 lakh) relative to most other Sathyabama programmes.
Aggregator sources consistently report a minimum of around 50% at Class 12 (or graduation, for PG programmes) across most of Sathyabama's courses.
SAEEE or JEE Main for B.E./B.Tech; NATA for B.Arch; NEET/NEET MDS for BDS; CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT or the Sathyabama Entrance Exam for MBA; GATE/SAEEE-PG for M.E./M.Tech.
Yes — merit-based scholarships tied to SAEEE rank or academic excellence, plus a notably large proportion of students (roughly 30%, per NIRF 2025 data) receiving full tuition-fee reimbursement through government, institutional, or private-body schemes.
This guide found a wider spread of fee figures for Sathyabama than for any other institution covered in this series, especially for MBA, BBA, B.Com and M.Sc. No single clear explanation could be confirmed — request a written, dated fee quote directly from the admissions office rather than relying on any aggregator figure.
Specific refund terms for the application fee were not consistently detailed across the sources reviewed — confirm directly with the admissions office.