Compare SASTRA University Thanjavur vs CIT Chennai

Compare SASTRA University Thanjavur B.Tech Mechatronics Engineering vs CIT Chennai BE Mechatronics Engineering on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. SASTRA University Thanjavur is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 187 verified students while CIT Chennai is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 113 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on B.E /B.Tech Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.

Quick facts

B.Tech Mechatronics Engineering

via SASTRA University Thanjavur

BE Mechatronics Engineering

via CIT Chennai

Quick Facts

Location

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Ownership

Private

Type Of Institute

Deemed to be University

College Type

University

College

Establishment Year

2001

2010

Campus Size

232 Acres

10 Acres

Total Courses Offered

193

Ranking & Accreditations

Careers360 University Rank

Careers360 Rating
(Engineering and Architecture)

AAAAA

AAAA

NIRF Rank
(Overall)

151-200

NIRF Rank
(Engineering and Architecture)

101-150

Approvals

UGC, AICTE

Autonomous, Affiliated, +more

Accreditations

NAAC

NAAC, NBA

Other Ranked Domain

11 (Law) - NIRF 2025

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Ranking & Accreditations

SASTRA University Thanjavur dipped by 2 spots.

Source: NIRF

Placement Statistics

Data presented for the year 2025

Total Students Placed
(In Engineering and Architecture)

735

Graduating Students
(In Engineering and Architecture)

859

Placement Percentage
(In Engineering and Architecture)

97%

Median Salary LPA
(In Engineering and Architecture)

₹5.50 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies

105

Graduating Students
(overall)

859

Total Students Placed
(overall)

735

Placement Percentage
(overall)

97%

Median Salary Lpa
(overall)

₹ 5.50 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies
(overall)

105

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Placement Statistics

The average salary of CIT Chennai stands highest at 5.50 LPA.

Source: NIRF

Course & Fees Details

Course Credential

Degree

B.E /B.Tech

Branch

Mechatronics Engineering

Duration

4 years

Mode

Offline

Approved Intake

Fees

₹ 7.53 Lakh

₹ 2.2 Lakh

Exams Accepted

JEE Main

Class 12

Course Approval

AICTE

Admission Details

The admission shall be on the basis of TNEA Counselling.

Eligibility Criteria

A pass in the +2 (or) its equivalent examination with Mathematics & Physics as compulsory subjects with either Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Computer Science / Biology and recognized by any State Board / Central Board or any other accepted by SASTRA as equivalent to 10+2 (or) its equivalent examination, with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Computer Science / Biology obtained in a single sitting.
Students with diploma in Engineering / Technology are eligible for direct admission to the second year of the relevant B.Tech. Programme.

Qualifying Examinations and EligibilityA Pass in the HSC(Academic: both +1 and +2)or its equivalent with a minimum average percentage as given below.

Community	A Pass with Minimum average marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together in +2
General Category	45 %
Backward class including Backward class Muslim	40 %
MBC & DNC	40 %
SC/SCA/ST	40 %

A pass in any one of the HSC(Vocational Subject: both +1 and +2)as given below with any one of the Engineering related subjects namely Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry with minimum average percentage put together as given below

Community	A Pass with Minimum average marks in Related subjects, Vocational Theory and Practicals put together in +2
General Category	45 %
Backward class including Backward class Muslim	40 %
MBC & DNC	40 %
SC/SCA/ST	40 %

College & Exam Cut-off

Data presented for the year 2025

Exam & Counselling

Select Exam and Counselling

Fees

Total Fees

₹ 7,52,718

₹ 2,20,000

Total Scholarships Provided

2928

3603

Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

Self

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Fees

SASTRA University Thanjavur has the highest tuition fee among all 2 colleges followed by CIT Chennai.

Class Profile

Data presented for the year 2025

Total Students

8965

6081

Total Faculty

622

311

Total Male Students

4861

3502

Total Female Students

4104

2579

Total Students Outside State

5728

1423

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Class Profile

SASTRA University Thanjavur has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 14 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 4 students per faculty. CIT Chennai has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 20 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 11 students per faculty.

Facilities

Auditorium

Banks/ATMs

Boys Hostel

Cafeteria

Club

Convenience Store

Girls Hostel

Gym

I.T Infrastructure

Laboratories

Library

Medical/Hospital

Physical Challenged Student

Sports

Transport Facility

Wifi

College Reviews & Perception

College Infrastructure

Campus Life

Academics

Placements

Value for Money

Total Reviews

184

102

Individual Reviews

“ Infrastructure is nice. ”

posted on 2 years ago by Sai Latha

“ Our pabs are super with modern technology ”

posted on 2 years ago by Akash G

“ Suits for everyone ”

posted on 9 years ago by Rishi Sami

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“ It is a very good experience ”

posted on 1 year ago by Varshith Reddy

“ Your choice in life matters ”

posted on 2 years ago by Kanishk

“ It is happy studying in the shadow of our college and I feel ”

posted on 2 years ago by Rangesh

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College Reviews & Perception

SASTRA University Thanjavur has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas CIT Chennai has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.