Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST), formerly known as Sathyabama University, is a distinguished private deemed university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1987 as Sathyabama Engineering College by the late Jeppiaar, it earned its university status in 2001. The university, nestled in Sholinganallur, Chennai, boasts a sprawling 400-acre campus along Rajiv Gandhi Salai. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology holds the prestigious 'A++' Grade accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Notably, the Computer Science Engineering department has received accreditation from the National Buildings Organisation (NBO). The university's stature is highlighted by its ranking in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), securing the 55th position in engineering, 40th among universities, and 61st overall in 2021. Satyabhama Chennai, through 11 schools of study, offers UG, PG, PhD, and various other courses to students. These courses are provided across Physics, Engineering, and various other streams. The institution takes pride in its comprehensive facilities that support academic, extracurricular, and cultural activities. Among these facilities are 11 fully-equipped auditoriums with excellent thermal and acoustic support, 12 conference halls featuring multimedia presentations for enhanced learning, and 6 seminar halls. An expansive Open Air Theatre accommodating 1000 seats hosts a variety of outdoor events, concerts, films, and theatrical performances. The campus houses 5 hostels for boys and 5 for girls across an impressive 16,75,000 square feet area, with a paramount focus on safety and comfort, particularly for female students. The institution strives to make hostel life pleasant and comfortable, ensuring that students' academic and daily needs are easily accessible within the campus. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology's dedication to sports is exceptional, with an array of sports infrastructure supporting sports enthusiasts at every level. The institution encourages students' involvement in sports, from hobbies to competitive levels and potential career paths. The campus has been a platform for national and international tournaments, further boosting students' sports aspirations. The institution also takes pride in organizing major sporting events. It has hosted tournaments in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), encompassing a range of sports like chess, taekwondo, cricket, squash, and basketball. Mega sporting events, such as UBA Season-4 Pro Basketball League and the 25th Dr. MGR Trophy-Inter Institutional T20 Cricket Tournament, demonstrate the university's commitment to nurturing sports talent and promoting a sporting culture. In addition to its sports prowess, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology offers an array of facilities that cater to diverse student needs. These encompass departments like library facilities, counseling services, civil services coaching, photocopying and binding services, a book store, medical facilities, hostel amenities, cafeteria services, religious facilities, recreational facilities, fitness studios, yoga sessions, salon services, child care facilities, banking services, and accommodations for differently-abled students.