SASTRA University recorded a median package of INR 3.8 LPA for its 3-year UG Programs in the 2024 placement season, as per the latest NIRF Report. The 4-year UG program reported a higher median package of INR 7.6 LPA.

The placement data shows stable hiring across UG and PG courses. Recruiters such as Asian Paints, Airtel, Logic, Amazon, Microsoft and Reliance took part in SASTRA University placements.

SASTRA University Placement Highlights

SASTRA University placement highlights for 2024 include course-wise median salary data from the NIRF Report. The 4-year UG program had the highest median package among the listed courses at INR 7.6 LPA, followed by the 2-year PG program at INR 4 LPA and the 3-year UG program at INR 3.8 LPA.

Course Placement Year Median Package
3-Year UG 2024 INR 3.8 LPA
4-Year UG 2024 INR 7.6 LPA
2-Year PG 2024 INR 4 LPA

SASTRA University Placement Year-Wise Trend

For 3-year UG courses, SASTRA University reported a rise in median salary from INR 3.3 LPA in 2022 to INR 3.8 LPA in 2024. The 2023 median salary for the same course group stood at INR 3.75 LPA.

The 4-year UG programs, including B.Tech, stayed nearly unchanged across three years. The median package was INR 7.6 LPA in 2024, INR 7.6 LPA in 2023 and INR 7.5 LPA in 2022. For 2-year PG courses, the median package remained INR 4 LPA in 2024, 2023 and 2022.

Among the listed SASTRA University programs, the 4-year UG median package of INR 7.6 LPA was higher than the 3-year UG and 2-year PG figures. The same 4-year UG figure was compared with NIT Patna at INR 7 LPA and NIT Kurukshetra at INR 9 LPA. The 3-year UG median package of INR 3.8 LPA was also stated against the lowest figure of INR 4 LPA among top 100 NIRF colleges.

Course Year Median Salary
3-Year UG 2024 INR 3.8 LPA
2023 INR 3.75 LPA
2022 INR 3.3 LPA
4-Year UG 2024 INR 7.6 LPA
2023 INR 7.6 LPA
2022 INR 7.5 LPA
2-Year PG 2024 INR 4 LPA
2023 INR 4 LPA
2022 INR 4 LPA

SASTRA University Top Recruiters

SASTRA University placements included recruiters from technology, manufacturing, telecom, retail and other sectors. Some of the named recruiters are listed below.

Top Recruiters
Asian Paints
Airtel
Logic
Amazon
Microsoft
Reliance

SASTRA Placement FAQs

Ques. What internship options are available at SASTRA?

Ans. SASTRA University provides students with several internship options. The placement cell helps students connect with companies such as TCS, Wipro and Zoho for internships in engineering, IT and other fields. Students may also get internships through faculty projects and campus research centres. Most opportunities are in software development, data science and mechanical engineering. 70% of students get internships before the final year. The university also guides students through workshops and application support.

Ques. Does SASTRA train students before campus placements?

Ans. Yes, SASTRA University conducts placement training through its Training & Placement Department. Students attend sessions on resume writing, interview preparation and aptitude tests. Mock interviews and group discussions are also held before company visits. For IT jobs, the training includes coding practice, while communication skills are covered through soft skills sessions. These activities begin in the pre-final year. More than 1,000 students take part in this training every year.

Ques. Can SASTRA students take part in off-campus placement drives through the placement cell?

Ans. Yes, SASTRA University students can apply for off-campus drives with help from the placement cell. The cell shares job openings from companies that are not part of the campus recruitment process. Students also receive help with applications, resume submission and interview preparation. Many students get jobs in IT and core industries through these off-campus opportunities each year.

Ques. What eligibility rules apply for SASTRA on-campus placements?

Ans. SASTRA University students must meet placement eligibility rules before joining on-campus drives. They need at least 60% marks in the current course and should not have any backlogs. Registration with the Training & Placement Department is required. Students must also maintain good attendance and complete placement training. Some recruiters may set higher marks or ask for specific skills, such as coding for IT jobs. 90% of eligible students take part in on-campus placement drives every year.

Ques. Which job roles do SASTRA students commonly receive?

Ans. SASTRA University students are placed in different roles, with most jobs coming from IT and engineering. Common IT roles include software developer, data analyst and system engineer in companies such as TCS and Amazon. Mechanical and civil engineering students often get roles such as design engineer and project coordinator. Some students also move into consulting or management roles with firms such as Deloitte. The placement split is 60% in IT, 30% in core engineering and 10% in areas such as banking and research.