Saveetha University - Admissions 2022, Fees, Courses, Ranking, Placement

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, commonly known as Saveetha University or SIMATS, was established in 2005 and is India's foremost university in terms of teaching and research. Saveetha University is located in Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Kanchipuram, Chennai. Saveetha University has received an A++ grade from NAAC. As per NIRF Ranking 2022, Saveetha University received 44th rank in the overall category, 26th rank in the university category, and 48th rank in the research category. Saveetha University is a 12B-certified, UGC recognised, and the campus is spread over 180+ acres of land with a 70 lakh sq. ft. built area. The Saveetha University campus comprises 13 institutions, 5000 staff, and 10,000 students. 

Saveetha University courses are offered at UG, PG, and doctoral levels. The Saveetha University course list comprises various streams such as engineering, medical, dental, physiotherapy, nursing, law, management, pharmacy, and architecture. Saveetha University admissions are done both on the basis of merit and entrance exams. Saveetha University admissions 2022 are open for all the courses. The entrance exams accepted are NEET for medical courses, NATA for architecture courses, CLAT/LSAT for law courses, and MAT, CMAT, etc. for MBA courses. The MAT 2022 PBT and CBT exams are scheduled to be held on September 4, and September 18, respectively. The NEET UG 2022 answer key will be released soon.

SIMATS facilities include separate hostels for men and women, a gym, a library, wi-fi connectivity, a health centre, IT infrastructure, bank facilities and many more. Saveetha University has collaborated with several other universities worldwide for research projects, conferences, and publications. It has many active MoUs with national and international universities. As per the Saveetha University placement records, the highest salary package for the academic year 2021-22 was Rs 15 LPA.

Below are the highlights of Saveetha University, including university type, recognition, approvals, student intake, facilities, courses, rankings, etc.

Saveetha University courses include 37+ courses across 17 streams at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. Saveetha University courses offered are in medical, allied health science, dental, pharmacy, engineering, management, law, nursing, physical education, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, liberal arts, science, and architecture disciplines. Saveetha University fee structure is affordable compared to other universities, so students below the poverty line have access to quality education. The Saveetha University course fees vary from course to course. The table below lists all the Saveetha University courses and fees along with their eligibility criteria and SIMATS fees.

SIMATS Course Details and Fee Structure

Saveetha University admission 2022 is open now for UG and PG courses. Candidates seeking SIMATS admission to UG courses must appear for the national level entrance exams. Saveetha University admissions to courses such as BE and B.Tech is accepted through TNEA counselling, ME, and M.Tech are based on the TANCET or CET. Saveetha University admission to medical and dental surgery courses is based on the candidate's performance in the NEET exam. Saveetha University admission to the MBA courses is done through MAT/CMAT/CET. Admission in law is made through the Saveetha University Law Entrance exam/CLAT/LSAT, and for the other courses in disciplines like nursing, physiotherapy, allied health sciences, etc., it is done on the basis of merit.

For admission in courses based on entrance exams, candidates need to qualify for the entrance exams and then proceed with the Saveetha University admission process. Candidates opting for admission to Saveetha University courses offered on the basis of merit can directly fill up the SIMATS registration form and proceed with the SIMATS application process. 

Saveetha University Admission 2022 Important Dates

The Saveetha University placement process welcomes top firms with national and international reputations every year. The Saveetha University placement drive of 2021 recorded about 80% of students being placed in their desired fields and positions according to their aspirations and skills. The Saveetha University placement cell prepares its students to be placed in various institutions and organisations, from political and social agencies, and academic institutions, to PSUs and corporate sectors. The Saveetha University placement cell conducts workshops, seminars, placement camps, guest lecture training, and trade fairs to bring the recruiters and students under one roof. Under the Saveetha University placement cell, several programmes are organised to develop students' skills. The Saveetha University placement 2021 data is tabulated below:

Saveetha University Placement Statistics 2021

There are several Saveetha University scholarship programmes for its students. Saveetha University also financially supports the students with various fellowship and award programmes. Saveetha University scholarship facilities for UG and PG students help the students with financial assistance and reward academic performance. The Saveetha University scholarship programmes are listed below, with the criteria to be fulfilled by students eligible for them.

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Saveetha University merit-cum-means scholarship is available for deserving students whose family's gross income does not exceed Rs 2,50,000 per annum.

• Rs 1 crore worth of scholarships per year for meritorious students, students excelling in sports, and government scholarships for SC, ST, MBC, and OBC students.
• 75% fees scholarship for students with 90% and above marks in physics, chemistry and maths.
• 50% fees scholarship for students with 80% and above marks in physics, chemistry and maths or qualifying JEE Mains.
• Sports scholarship for nationals is 50%, the state is 25%, the district is 20%, and zonal is 10% in tuition fees.

The Saveetha University campus houses 13 institutions, classrooms complexes, student, faculty, and residential staff quarters, a healthcare centre operational 24 hours, and an administration block. In addition, the campus is well equipped with a sports ground for indoor and outdoor games, a gym, an ATM, a library, a mess, and shopping facilities.

Hostel - The Saveetha University hostel is spacious and well-furnished, with the availability of a large dining hall. Each of the seventeen hostels is provided with recreational facilities such as TVs, health clubs, indoor games, and PCOs. Each hostel has its own live-in warden and a faculty member who administers the accommodation. SIMATS offers accommodation to the applicants based on different factors. For example, there is a separate hostel for boys and girls. Two hostels are available for girls and boys.

Gym - The gymnasium is part of Saveetha University campus facilities. Students can take care of their health and fitness by using this gymnasium facility provided by Saveetha University. The gym is well equipped with exercise and training equipment. The gym helps the students stay fit and healthy.

Sports - The Saveetha University campus has outdoor and indoor games facilities for students' recreation, including basketball, badminton, tennis courts, cricket, and football grounds. The campus sports ground also has a running track. Saveetha University also promotes sports like weight-lifting, taekwondo, trekking, and mountaineering. 

Cafeteria - The air-conditioned cafeteria facilities provided by SIMATS include Chinese, Indian, and South Indian cuisines. There is another split cafeteria available for coffee and snacks on the campus. 

Auditorium - Saveetha University has 11 auditoriums, 4 simulation centres, 31 museums, 226 labs, 40+ seminar halls, lecture halls, committee halls, committee rooms, and training rooms. These are all used for academic talks, conferences, seminars, slide and film shows, demonstrations, lectures, workshops, etc.

Medical/Hospital - The health centre at Saveetha University, right from its inception in 2005, has been striving to provide comprehensive health care, i.e., preventive, curative, and promotive services, to students only. However, for SIMATS staff, there is also a healthcare dispensary on the campus.

Wifi - SIMATS has high-speed wifi connectivity in all laboratories, libraries, hostels, auditoriums, seminar halls, and even guest houses. The campus has been using the new standard for next-generation wireless technology for wifi networks so that the teachers, students, and support staff can easily access the data, voice, multimedia, and video conferencing services and research, e-learning, and business applications.

IT Infrastructure - Saveetha University has set up facilities for in-house use of e-mail, computers, and internet services for all students, project staff, and faculty members. This unit of the SIMATS offers a variety of e-services to the students in literature search, computation, and graphics.

Laboratories - SIMATS Chennai laboratories are air-conditioned and equipped with various modern instrumental facilities related to all the fields. They are sophisticated but well-equipped, so more than 40 students can perform their experiments simultaneously. The instruments available in the laboratory include UV Spectrophotometer: Double beam OD measurement, Magnetic Stirrer, Multi-parameter: 6 parameters, namely pH, TDS, ORP, salinity, temp, millivolt, hot air oven, and digital oven, rotary flask shaker, UV transilluminator, Dual Orbitex Shaker with compressor; and many more.

Convenience stores - The SIMATS campus has a few departmental stores to facilitate students' daily shopping.

Alumni Associations - Saveetha University has a collection of more than 80,000 alumni. They have been working as social scientists, scientists, literary critics, civil servants, media experts, journalists, foreign language experts, political leaders, technologists, social activists, entrepreneurs, and managers over the last 35 years and more. 

Parking Facility - Saveetha University has a parking facility for students and staff.

Guest Room - Saveetha University campus has guest houses. These are dedicated to accommodating official and unofficial guests of SIMATS workshops, seminars, symposia, conferences, and training programmes organised by SIMATS, its centres or departments, or the others sponsored by the UGC.

Banks Facilities - Saveetha University's banking facilities include a bank branch and ATMs.

Library - Saveetha University has 54 libraries with a broad collection of books on specialised areas. The library is also a member of a network of libraries in Tamil Nadu and beyond, granting access to searches of entire networked catalogues and inter-library loans.

Saveetha University Chennai is recognised as a premium university in the country, which proves its all-around academic superiority and unmatchable dedication to diverse and appropriate research subjects. Saveetha University collaborated in national and international seminars and conferences. SIMATS Chennai has not only stabilised itself as a top leader in the country but has also earned a name far beyond the country through collaboration with more than 50 international universities by signing Memorandums of Understandings (MoUs) with them. 

Saveetha University Awards

• Chief Minister's Award for Excellence in E-Governance - CII Connect Hackathon 2018
• Winners of Smart India Hackathon 2017.
• EMC2 Academic partner Award.
• ICTACT Academic partner Award for five consecutive years.
• Best Techno Faculty Award
• Stanford University, UK, awarded the Best Teaching Department Awards to EEE, Mechanical department, SIMATS
• Best Student Project Award by Pals, Texas Instruments and Petrofac 
• Aspiring Minds Excellence Award by AMCAT for producing the maximum number of employable students.

 Saveetha University Recognition 

• Saveetha University is recognised by the University Grants Commision
• NAAC ‘A++’ Grade: Saveetha University was accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade and a CGP of 3.66 in June 2022.
• QS - World Institutional Rankings by Subject (2022): 18th ranked globally and first in Asia (Dental)
• QS- World Institutional Rankings by Subject: Saveetha University scored the highest marks in Citation.
• H - INDEX QS- World Institutional Rankings by Subject: Saveetha University scored the highest marks in H-Index
• PLATINUM + Rank in the QS-IGAUGE Ranking.
• R- World Institutional Ranking (R-World) Ranking 2021: 11th in Asia
• ARIIA Ranking Band 'A' Excellent
• SIMATS is ranked among the top 10 Indian universities in the Green Metric World University Ranking. 

 Saveetha University Accreditations and Approvals

• NAAC
• Dental Council of India
• MCI
• Bar Council of India
• PCI
• Council of Architecture
• NCTE
• INC

 Saveetha University Collaborations

• Entrepreneurship cell is in association with the National Entrepreneurship Network, India
• 53 MoUs with industries
• In-plant training in industry, "Content Beyond Syllabus"
• WIPRO Mission 10X Technology Centre for Unified Learning Platform
• Infosys Campus Connect Programme
• EMC2 Big Data and Cloud Computing
• ORACLE WDP Innovation Lab
• Robotics Lab in association with IITB
• Students for Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) in association with ISRO
• 17 Centre of Excellence in Collaboration with Industries
• MSME Incubation Centre
• Best Partner Excellence with ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu.
• Remote Centre of IITB & IITK.
• Aakash Project Centre of IITB.
• MEMs Design Centre in association with Intellisense, USA & Sridutt Technologies, Bengaluru.
• Students for Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) Club in association with ISRO, IITB.
• Spoken Tutorials Resource Centre is in association with IITB.
• IEEE Partnership by an IEEE Student Chapter.
• Nodal Centre of Anna University QIC Programme
• Association with the Institute of Smart Structures & Systems, IISc Bangalore.
• ISTE Membership and ISTE Chapter.
• One crore worth of research projects from IGCAR and ISRO.