SHEAT Group of Institutions, Varanasi began in 2007 as a private, multidisciplinary group run by the Saraswati Charitable Trust. Its six colleges share one campus in Babatpur, Varanasi. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow affiliates the engineering and management courses, which also have AICTE approval. The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approves the pharmacy courses, while Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP), Varanasi affiliates the arts, commerce and education programmes.

The institution is not listed in NIRF or other major national ranking frameworks in India. Its campus is at 15 km Milestone, NH-56 Airport Road, Babatpur, about 20 km from central Varanasi and near Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Boys and girls have separate on-campus hostels.

  • SHEAT College of Engineering provides B.Tech courses in CSE, CSE (AI and ML), CSE (Data Science), Civil Engineering, EEE and Mechanical Engineering, along with M.Tech in CSE and ECE.
  • SHEAT School of Business runs the MBA and BBA programmes.
  • SHEAT College of Pharmacy offers D.Pharma, B.Pharma and M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology.
  • SHEAT College of Polytechnic conducts diploma courses in Civil, CSE, Electrical, Mechanical, Automobile and Production Engineering.
  • SHEAT College of Higher Education offers BA with several specialisations, B.Com, BCA, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Ed, D.El.Ed, MA and M.Com.
  • SHEAT College of Paramedical Sciences provides GNM, meaning General Nursing and Midwifery, and allied health programmes.

For the complete course, B.Tech CSE costs INR 5.07 Lakhs, MBA costs INR 2.43 Lakhs and B.Pharma costs INR 4.31 Lakhs. During the 2025 placement season, 35 companies recruited across B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, Diploma and B.Pharma. The reported average package was INR 3.25 LPA, while the highest package was INR 6.95 LPA.

SHEAT Group of Institutions Courses and Fees

More than 40 programmes are available in engineering, management, pharmacy, education, arts, commerce, paramedical studies and polytechnic fields. The total fee for the listed flagship undergraduate courses ranges from INR 1.27 Lakhs for B.Com to INR 5.07 Lakhs for B.Tech CSE.

CourseDurationEligibilityFee
B.Tech - CSE4 yearsAt least 45% in 10+2 with PCM and a JEE Main qualificationINR 5.07 Lakhs
B.Tech - CSE (AI and ML)4 yearsAt least 45% in 10+2 with PCM and a JEE Main qualificationINR 4.67 Lakhs
B.Tech - CSE (Data Science)4 yearsAt least 45% in 10+2 with PCM and a JEE Main qualificationINR 4.27 Lakhs
B.Tech - Civil Engineering4 yearsAt least 45% in 10+2 with PCM and a JEE Main qualificationINR 3.40 Lakhs
B.Tech - EEE / Mechanical4 yearsAt least 45% in 10+2 with PCM and a JEE Main qualificationINR 3.27 Lakhs each
MBA2 yearsA bachelor’s degree in any subject with at least 50%INR 2.43 Lakhs
BBA3 years10+2 in any streamINR 2.23 Lakhs
BCA3 years10+2 in any streamINR 2.23 Lakhs
B.Pharma4 yearsAt least 50% in 10+2 with PCB or PCMINR 4.31 Lakhs
D.Pharma2 yearsAt least 45% in 10+2 with PCB or PCMINR 1.81 Lakhs
GNM3 years10+2 Science with EnglishINR 3.21 Lakhs
B.Ed2 yearsGraduation with at least 50%INR 1.28 Lakhs
B.Com3 years10+2 in Commerce or any other streamINR 1.27 Lakhs
BA3 years10+2 in any streamINR 1.83 Lakhs
B.Sc Agriculture4 yearsAt least 45% in 10+2 with PCB or PCMINR 2.44 Lakhs
Diploma Engineering3 yearsClass 10 with Science and Mathematics, along with JEECUP qualificationINR 1.63 Lakhs
M.Tech - CSE2 yearsB.Tech or BE with at least 60%; GATE is preferredINR 2.01 Lakhs
M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics or Pharmacology)2 yearsB.Pharma with at least 55%INR 2.11 Lakhs each

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Annual accommodation and boarding charges for the boys’ and girls’ hostels range from INR 98,000 to 1,03,000.

SHEAT Group of Institutions Admission Process

Admission is decided through entrance scores or academic merit, depending on the programme. Each constituent college applies the eligibility conditions set by its affiliating university or regulatory council.

The following routes apply to the different programme groups:

ProgrammeExam AcceptedAdditional Route
B.TechJEE MainCUET, SHEAT Entrance Exam and direct merit
MBACUETDirect merit and SHEAT Entrance Exam
BBA / BCA / B.ComCUETDirect merit
B.PharmaCUETDirect merit and SHEAT Entrance Exam
Diploma (Polytechnic)JEECUPDirect merit
BA / B.Sc / B.EdCUET / MGKVP meritDirect merit
GNMUP GNM EntranceMerit-based selection
M.Tech / M.Pharm / MBAGATE / GPAT / CUET-PGDirect merit

Applicants generally complete the process in this order:

  1. Select a programme and check its academic eligibility.
  2. Take the required entrance examination or apply through an available merit route.
  3. Wait for shortlisting based on the entrance score or qualifying examination marks.
  4. Report to the campus for verification of documents.
  5. Pay the applicable fee to confirm the allotted seat.

B.Tech Programmes

AKTU rules govern B.Tech admission, with JEE Main counselling serving as the main selection route. Physics and Mathematics must be compulsory subjects in 10+2. The third subject may be Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics or Biology. General category applicants need a minimum aggregate of 45%, while SC, ST and OBC applicants need 40%.

JEE Main is the principal route, although CUET scores and the institution’s entrance examination are also considered for direct-admission seats. For B.Tech CSE admission through JEE Main, the usual requirement is above the 50 percentile for the General category. Cutoffs for Civil, EEE and Mechanical Engineering are lower than those for CSE branches.

MBA and Management Programmes

Applicants to the AKTU-affiliated MBA need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50%. The requirement is 45% for reserved categories. CUET-PG is the main qualifying examination, but admission through graduation merit is also possible. Work experience is not required. BBA selection depends on 10+2 marks and does not require an entrance test.

Pharmacy Programmes

PCI guidelines apply to B.Pharma and D.Pharma admission. B.Pharma applicants must complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and either Biology or Mathematics. They need at least 50%, or 45% if they belong to a reserved category. D.Pharma accepts the same subject combination with a minimum of 45%. CUET is the preferred B.Pharma route. For M.Pharm, students need a B.Pharma degree with 55% and a valid GPAT score.

Other Programmes

Selection for BA, B.Com, BCA and B.Sc Agriculture is based on merit through the MGKVP-affiliated or direct routes. B.Ed requires graduation with 50%. GNM follows the rules of the UP state nursing council and requires 10+2 Science with Biology and English. Diploma engineering applicants must pass Class 10 with Science and Mathematics, and JEECUP is the main qualifying examination. Diploma holders with 45% can seek lateral entry into the second year of B.Tech.

SHEAT Group of Institutions Placements

Campus recruitment covers students from B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, Diploma and B.Pharma. In 2025, the institution reported 548 placements among 600 registered students, with 35 companies taking part.

Note: The institution reports these placement figures itself, and they have not been independently audited or verified through NIRF. Students should treat the numbers as indicative.

The 2025 drive recorded a highest package of INR 6.95 LPA and an average package of INR 3.25 LPA. Recruiters regularly come from banking and financial services, information technology services, retail and manufacturing.

Metric2025 Season2024 Season
Highest PackageINR 6.95 LPAINR 10 LPA
Average PackageINR 3.25 LPAINR 4.20 LPA
Students Placed548Not available
Companies Visited35Not available

ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and TCS are among the regular recruiters, together with mid-sized retail and manufacturing companies in eastern Uttar Pradesh. B.Pharma students obtain roles with pharmaceutical retail chains, hospital pharmacies and clinical research organisations in Varanasi and other parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh.

SHEAT Group of Institutions Scholarships

Saraswati Vidya Yojana is the main institutional scholarship for high-performing students from economically weaker families. Merit ranks in the SHEAT Entrance Exam can also lead to programme-based fee reductions of up to 100%. Eligible students may additionally apply for central and Uttar Pradesh government schemes.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
Saraswati Vidya YojanaAt least 65% in both Classes 10 and 12, annual family income below INR 2 Lakhs, a school principal’s recommendation and, for engineering applicants, appearance in JEE MainAnnual tuition is reduced to INR 21,000 to 30,000, depending on the branch. Students also receive personality development sessions, English classes and industrial training without an additional charge.
SEE 2026 Merit ScholarshipA merit rank after qualifying the SHEAT Entrance Exam (SEE 2026)A fee waiver of up to 100%, based on the rank and programme
NSP - PM-USPAt least 80% in 10+2, parental income below INR 4.5 Lakhs a year and membership of a minority, SC, ST or OBC categoryBenefits under central government rules, up to INR 82,000 per year
UP State ScholarshipStudents from SC, ST, OBC or minority groups who are enrolled in eligible programmesPayment according to the Uttar Pradesh government’s disbursement schedule

SHEAT Group of Institutions Campus and Infrastructure

The shared campus of the six colleges stands on NH-56 Airport Road in Babatpur, close to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Each college has separate faculty and administrative blocks. Road links connect the campus with Varanasi, and institute-operated transport is available to day scholars.

Boys and girls live in different hostel blocks. The annual charge of INR 98,000 to 1,03,000 includes both accommodation and boarding. Facilities for engineering students include computer laboratories, workshops and project labs for the individual branches as required by AICTE. The pharmacy college has dispensing and pharmacognosy laboratories that meet PCI requirements.

Students who cannot visit Babatpur may complete admission enquiries and documentation at the city office in Divya Complex, Khajuri, Varanasi. Activities across the colleges include an annual cultural festival, technical symposia and inter-college sports competitions.

SHEAT Group of Institutions vs UCER Prayagraj vs PSIT Kanpur

SHEAT Varanasi, United College of Engineering and Research (UCER) Prayagraj and Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT) Kanpur are private, AKTU-affiliated institutions in Uttar Pradesh. Each offers B.Tech and MBA, but their locations and wider course options differ.

ParameterSHEAT Group, VaranasiUCER PrayagrajPSIT Kanpur
Established200720012007
LocationBabatpur, Varanasi (eastern UP)Prayagraj (central-east UP)Kanpur (central UP)
AffiliationAKTU, MGKVP and PCI, with AICTE approvalAKTU, with AICTE approvalAKTU, with AICTE approval
B.Tech CSE Total FeesINR 5.07 LakhsINR 4.5 to 5 LakhsINR 4 to 5 Lakhs
Flagship ProgrammesB.Tech, B.Pharma, MBA and GNMB.Tech and MBAB.Tech, MBA and MCA
HostelAvailable for boys and girlsAvailableAvailable
Distinct AdvantageCourses across pharmacy, nursing, education and arts, besides engineering and managementLocation near Prayagraj cityLocation near the Kanpur industrial belt

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

SHEAT has the widest subject mix of the three, with pharmacy, nursing, education and arts alongside engineering and management. PSIT offers access to the Kanpur industrial corridor, while UCER is located closer to students who prefer the Prayagraj region.

SHEAT Group of Institutions FAQs

Ques. Which universities and councils recognise SHEAT courses?

Ans. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow affiliates the engineering and management programmes, which are also approved by AICTE. The Pharmacy Council of India approves the pharmacy courses. MGKVP, Varanasi affiliates the arts and education programmes.

Ques. How much does each CSE-based B.Tech course at SHEAT cost?

Ans. The complete four-year B.Tech CSE fee is INR 5.07 Lakhs, including one-time registration and admission charges in the first year. B.Tech CSE (AI and ML) has a total fee of INR 4.67 Lakhs, while B.Tech CSE (Data Science) costs INR 4.27 Lakhs.

Ques. Can both male and female students stay in SHEAT hostels?

Ans. Yes. Separate hostels for boys and girls are available at the Babatpur campus. Accommodation and boarding are included in the annual charge of INR 98,000 to 1,03,000. Rooms are allotted in the order of application, subject to availability.

Ques. Which test is mainly used to select students for B.Tech?

Ans. JEE Main is the primary B.Tech entrance examination. CUET and SHEAT’s entrance examination are also considered for direct-admission seats. Applicants need Physics and Mathematics in 10+2 and a minimum aggregate of 45% for the General category.

Ques. What placement packages did SHEAT report for 2025?

Ans. For the 2025 season, SHEAT reported an average package of INR 3.25 LPA and a highest package of INR 6.95 LPA. A total of 35 companies participated. The institution supplied these figures, and they have not been independently verified.

Ques. Which financial aid schemes can SHEAT students use?

Ans. Saraswati Vidya Yojana supports students who scored at least 65% in both Classes 10 and 12 and whose annual family income is below INR 2 Lakhs. Merit ranks in SEE 2026 may qualify students for fee waivers of up to 100%. Eligible category students can also seek government support through the National Scholarship Portal.

Ques. Does SHEAT hold a position in the NIRF rankings?

Ans. No. SHEAT Group of Institutions is not currently included in the NIRF list or other major national ranking systems. It is a private regional institution that mainly serves students from Varanasi and eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Ques. When is the 2027-28 SHEAT application cycle expected to begin?

Ans. Applications for the 2027-28 session are expected to open in March 2027, together with the release of the SEE 2027 schedule.